From reducing energy costs to improving the tenant experience, smart building technologies are transforming how buildings are used and managed. Reflecting this trend, the Canadian federal Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC) is implementing a Smart Buildings initiative in federal buildings. The department has selected JLL to deploy its smart building technology platform, IntelliCommand, at approximately two-thirds of the buildings in its portfolio.
The Canadian Smart Building Initiative underscores a growing recognition for the role of modern data management, monitoring and decision support services in creating high-performance buildings. The initiative aims to make its federal buildings more energy efficient and reduce greenhouse gas emissions to support the Canadian commitment to protecting the environment and its resources.
“Innovative smart building technologies are leading the way toward reduced energy costs and smaller carbon footprints in the built environment,” says Jiri Skopek, managing director of sustainability at JLL. “We’re pleased to be partnering with Canada in using our smart buildings platform to support the sustainability commitment of the government.”
JLL became involved in the Smart Buildings initiative during a competitive pilot program in 2015. During the pilot, JLL implemented its proprietary smart building platform, IntelliCommand, at two buildings in Canada’s National Capital Region. The pilot reduced energy usage by 17 percent and saved the government $1.3 million since 2015, with $450,000 in savings from the two buildings managed with IntelliCommand. Following the pilot, PSPC selected two service providers to deploy smart building technologies across federal buildings through a national standing offer procurement.
The IntelliCommand smart building platform provides real-time monitoring and fine-tuning of building systems to maximize efficiency. It collects and analyzes data from multiple building systems, including critical mechanical and electrical systems. Portfolio energy experts at JLL use algorithms to detect equipment or operational trends and issues.