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lighting. It also integrates with the latest IoT devices, whether they be PoE blinds, wireless and battery- free Enocean controls, sensors, Zigbee, Bluetooth, or Wi-Fi devices. Finally, it leverages the PoE network
to manage new or existing 120-277-volt AC circuits and phase dimming light fixtures to meet ANY energy code, both now and in the future, including ASHRAE and Title 24 and their derivative requirements.
2. Create the Concept
Next, you need to address key questions upfront to maximize your ROI (return on investment). The key decisions you need to make are:
• Whichvalue-addamenitiesincreaseyourROI: lighting, access control, blinds or space utilization?
• NetworkArchitecture:Doyouwantadistributed system that offers flexibility to expand and modify or do you prefer a centralized system that keeps all networking equipment in one place?
• HowtosegregateOperationalTechnologyfrom Information Technology?
During this and subsequent meetings, they will want to understand how the National Electrical Code (NEC) and the National Fire Protection Association guidelines in NFPA 101 apply to the system you are planning to build. The key activity here is providing them with the right information to demonstrate your project meets and complies with the safety standards.
• Togetthebestfinancialresults,youwillneedtohelp your general contractor, low voltage contractor, and your electrical contractor understand the project scope split. This is an important step so that your contractors understand before bidding and can price theprojectaccurately.
5. Building Bridges
Finally, and potentially most importantly for the long-term success of your facility, it is time to start the integration of your new Operational Technol- ogy (OT) facilities managers and Informational Technology (IT) managers. The key here is to understand that IT managers will not necessarily have or want the resources or skills to manage your new Operational Technology network, espe- cially if you are outsourcing your IT management to a service provider.
Measuring Success
There are three metrics you can use to measure success with this process:
3. Assemble the Team
Find a team who will support your systems from concept to completion and help guide you through the process, with introductions to experienced industry experts.
For example, on a standard project such as a tenant finish-out of spaces less than 100,000 square feet, you may need an architect, a lighting designer, a low voltage consultant and installer. High-end or complex projects like luxury hospitality, educational institutions, corporate campuses and high-rise towers require a larger team.
4. Prepare the Path
To get the project started correctly, alignment with key stakeholders will ensure you can achieve the right results. This requires focus on two main areas:
• Concept introduction to the Authorities Having Jurisdiction or AHJs - this is an introductory meeting arranged by your architect, civil engineer, or project manager with the building permitting and development department. The key objective is demonstrating that you are bringing design and construction professionals with experience in building codes and standards.
1. On-timedeliveryofMaterialandServices–Inthe facilities world, project timelines are paramount. You can track the success of your project by whether your products and services hit the deadlines you need.
2. CapexPlanning–Makethebestuseofavailable resources to create a complete facility from AC power to PoE to retrofitting. The project should optimize technology to minimize expensive on-site support and customizations.
3. Expertise–Chooseateamwithaproventrack record of Project and Product Development to inherently understand the news of your project.
Tyler Andrews is a leader and influencer on Intelligent Buildings and Power over Ethernet. With his unique mix of technical expertise, construction experience, and project manage- ment knowledge, Tyler leads PoE Texas by making technology accessible to facility owners.
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