Intelligent Building Management & Automation
Give your facilities team a single platform to monitor, automate, and optimise every building system — from HVAC and lighting to access control and energy. Visualise your entire building on interactive floor plans, with real-time sensor data and automated controls in one place.
Visual Building Intelligence at Your Fingertips
The CONTEXUS Floor Plan Builder transforms how you manage buildings. See your entire facility layout with real-time IoT sensor data overlaid directly on interactive floor plans. Monitor environmental conditions, track device status, view occupancy levels, and respond to alerts—all from a single intuitive visual interface.
- Real-time sensor data displayed directly on floor plans with colour-coded status indicators
- Track space utilisation across all floors with colour-coded occupancy heatmaps and zone-level analytics
- Multi-floor navigation with instant switching between building levels (2F, 1F, etc.)
- Active alarm visualisation with priority-ranked alerts overlaid directly on floor plans for rapid response
- Device locations pinpointed on floor plans with status indicators for easy identification and field maintenance
Interactive Floor Plans
Visual building management with real-time sensor overlays
Live Monitoring
Track device status, alerts, and environmental conditions
Multi-Floor Navigation
Seamlessly switch between building levels and zones
Space Utilisation
Occupancy tracking with real-time zone-level utilisation data
Unified Dashboard Experience
The left panel provides weather, floor levels, and active alarms. The center displays your interactive floor plan with all connected devices. The right panel shows trends, asset status, and analytics—everything you need in one view.
Smart Building Capabilities
HVAC Automation
AI-driven temperature control with occupancy-based scheduling. Reduce HVAC energy consumption in unoccupied zones through predictive algorithms and automated zone management.
Smart Lighting
Automated lighting with daylight harvesting, occupancy detection, and scheduled dimming for energy savings and optimal illumination.
Energy Optimisation
Real-time energy monitoring with predictive analytics. Track consumption by floor, tenant, and system to identify savings opportunities and meet sustainability targets.
Access Control
Unified access management with visitor registration, employee badges, and elevator control for enhanced security.
Video Analytics
AI-powered video analytics for people counting, occupancy tracking, and security monitoring with actionable insights.
Alarm Management
Intelligent alarm routing with AI-based filtering. Significantly reduce alarm fatigue while ensuring critical alerts reach the right teams instantly.
Environmental Monitoring
Track temperature, humidity, CO2, PM2.5, and VOC levels. Automated adjustments maintain optimal indoor air quality.
Predictive Maintenance
AI algorithms detect early signs of equipment degradation. Reduce unplanned downtime and extend asset lifespan through condition-based maintenance and early failure detection.
Complete Building Operations Platform
MQTT Device Integration
Connect a wide range of IoT devices via MQTT protocol. Support for sensors, meters, controllers, and actuators with real-time data streaming and device health monitoring.
Rules Engine
Create automated responses with if-then-else logic. Set up custom rules for HVAC scheduling, alarm escalation, and device control based on conditions.
Dashboard Builder
Create custom dashboards with drag-and-drop widgets. Build personalised views for different user roles from facility managers to executives.
Energy Management
Comprehensive energy monitoring with sub-metering, demand analysis, and carbon tracking. Generate automated reports for sustainability goals.
Notification System
Multi-channel alerting via SMS, email, mobile push, and in-app notifications. Configure escalation paths and on-call schedules for critical alarms.
Drivers & Protocols
Pre-built drivers for major BMS vendors (Honeywell, Johnson Controls, Siemens). Support for BACnet, Modbus, OPC UA, and custom integrations.
CONTEXUS Modules for Smart Building
A complete ecosystem of production-ready modules — deploy individually or as a unified platform.
IoT Hub Platform
Device management & sensor integration
Energy Management
Real-time monitoring & demand response
Digital Twin
3D building visualisation & simulation
Smart Facility Mgmt
Assets, work orders & maintenance
Cloud Surveillance
AI-powered video & remote monitoring
AI Analytics
LLM-powered building data insights
Visitor Management
Digital check-in & access control
Room Booking
Meeting room & space reservations
Building Type Applications
Commercial Office Towers
Multi-tenant office buildings with floor-by-floor energy management and tenant billing integration.
- Zone-based HVAC control for tenant spaces
- After-hours energy usage tracking
- Elevator and parking integration
Mixed-Use Developments
Retail, residential, and office spaces combined with unified building management.
- Separate scheduling for retail vs. office
- Individual residential climate control
- Shared facility optimisation
Green Certified Buildings
LEED and WELL certified buildings requiring sustainability monitoring.
- Automated LEED compliance docs
- Indoor air quality reporting
- Renewable energy tracking
Corporate Headquarters
Single-tenant facilities focused on employee comfort and sustainability.
- Personalised workspace climate
- Conference room automation
- Wellness program integration
Historic Building Retrofits
Legacy buildings upgraded with smart technology preserving heritage.
- Wireless sensor networks
- Minimal installation impact
- Modern comfort systems
Multi-Building Campuses
Centralised management across multiple interconnected buildings.
- Campus-wide energy optimisation
- Unified security and access
- Central utility plant optimisation
Business Value & ROI
Measurable Energy Cost Reduction
AI-driven HVAC optimisation, demand response integration, and automated scheduling reduce energy consumption. Typical payback period of 18-24 months.
Improved Occupant Comfort & Wellbeing
Maintain optimal temperature, humidity, lighting, and air quality automatically. Well-controlled indoor environments support occupant comfort, focus, and wellbeing.
Reduced Maintenance Costs
Predictive maintenance prevents costly emergency repairs. Extend asset lifespan through condition-based scheduling and early fault detection.
Enhanced Building Valuation
Smart building technology increases property value 5-10% and attracts premium tenants with higher rents and lower vacancy rates.
Real-Time Operational Visibility
Unified dashboard with floor plan visualisation provides complete building performance visibility for data-driven decisions.
Sustainability & ESG Goals
Track and reduce carbon emissions with renewable energy integration. Demonstrate corporate sustainability commitments for ESG reporting.
Industry Standards & Certifications Supported
CONTEXUS helps you meet and document compliance with globally recognised building standards.
Ready to Transform Your Building?
Experience the power of visual building intelligence with CONTEXUS. See your building come alive with real-time data on interactive floor plans.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a smart building solution and how does it work?
A smart building solution is an integrated platform that uses IoT sensors, AI analytics, and automation to optimise building operations. CONTEXUS connects building systems like HVAC, lighting, security, and energy management into a unified platform with interactive floor plans, enabling real-time monitoring, predictive maintenance, and automated control to reduce costs and improve occupant comfort.
How much energy can I save with smart building automation?
Energy savings depend on the building's starting point and which systems are automated. Typical overall building energy reductions are in the range of 15-30% through AI-driven HVAC optimisation, automated lighting control, and demand response integration. In heavily under-automated buildings, HVAC-specific savings in unoccupied zones can be significantly higher. Most buildings see meaningful ROI within 18-24 months through energy savings, with additional benefits from reduced maintenance costs and improved operational efficiency.
Can smart building technology integrate with my existing BMS?
Yes, CONTEXUS smart building solutions integrate with existing building management systems from major vendors like Honeywell, Johnson Controls, Siemens, and Schneider Electric using standard protocols (BACnet, Modbus, OPC UA). You can overlay advanced analytics, floor plan visualisation, and automation without replacing legacy infrastructure.
What is the Floor Plan Builder and how does it help?
The Floor Plan Builder is an interactive visual interface that displays your building layout with real-time sensor data overlaid. You can see device status, environmental conditions, occupancy levels, and alerts directly on your floor plans. This spatial visualisation helps facility managers quickly locate issues, understand space utilisation, and make informed decisions about building operations.
How does smart building technology improve occupant comfort?
Smart buildings maintain optimal temperature, humidity, lighting, and air quality automatically using occupancy-based control and AI-driven optimisation. Real-time environmental monitoring displayed on floor plans helps ensure comfortable conditions throughout the building, contributing to a healthier and more comfortable environment for occupants.