Building Maintenance Engineering in Future Technology

 

The construction of new buildings is time-consuming and involves large amounts of money and work. Technology has brought about the evolution of the building industry, and Malaysia, still in its development stage, can take advantage of this.

Throughout the years, the rise of technology has transformed our environment from wired to wireless applications. A modern technology system can improve the value of the building industry in Malaysia. There are lots of sectors that contribute to and benefit the implementation of wireless technology systems in a building. One major concern is the building management system using Fourth Industrial-Revolution (IR 4.0) applications. Despite the large investments in the beginning, with the proper initiation, design, monitoring and control, this might save a lot of money.

The value of properties keep increasing each year. The value of a piece of property depends not only on the location and the reputation of its developer, but also on the quality of maintenance invested in the building. Designers consult on the technical aspects and solution approaches such as detailed planning, architecture, structure, mechanical and electrical system, landscaping, interior design, among other things, to preserve the building’s value. This stage is very crucial for all related future maintenance to be considered, where everything involves time and money. There are several types of maintenance; planned maintenance, unplanned maintenance, preventive maintenance, corrective maintenance, emergency maintenance, corrective maintenance and scheduled maintenance. All these need proper planning, movement and budget.

The use of smartphones can be optimised in the building workplace by integrating applications, modules and/or devices. Instructions, commands, programming, recording and live data can be viewed and responded to at any time. Instructions are clear and the scope of task can be put in proper alignment. In this manner, the response time between a triggered task and its possible solution can be shortened. 

An IR 4.0 application can be one of the best design solutions for all maintenance headaches. Imagine a job created by and responding to itself; giving solutions, reporting, and recording and might all be done intelligently by this application. An artificial intelligence building maintenance management system might be the way of the future when time and money will be the most important aspects while keeping the building to its optimum performance. Furthermore, it will keep the building in good health for a long period of time preventing it from moving to the other stage while integration between human and technology playing a main role to secure a better environment. In addition, future graduates and engineers can play a bigger role, not only to serve the nation, but also to provide a better future for generations to come.