Park Regis Hotel
Date: November 2021
Client: Switch FM
Project Value: £10K
Services: BMS Software and Graphic Design, Integration with existing BMS, Remote Internet Connection for fine tuning and monitoring.
What We Did
Hills Energy Management Solutions undertook a crucial project for the Facility Management (FM) team at Park Regis Hotel, Birmingham. The objective was to upgrade the hotel’s aging and obsolete Trend 963 BMS Supervisor to the advanced Tridium Niagara4 system. This upgrade was essential for enhancing the hotel’s building management capabilities, including improved system visibility and operational efficiency.
Challenge
The Park Regis Hotel was reliant on an outdated Trend 963 BMS Supervisor, which limited the FM team's ability to effectively monitor, diagnose, and respond to system issues. The obsolete technology resulted in delayed decision-making and response times, contributing to inefficiencies and reduced system performance. The challenge was to modernize the BMS without discarding the existing Trend IQ BMS infrastructure, to minimize waste and retain as much embodied carbon from the original installation as possible.
Solution
Our solution involved a strategic upgrade to the Tridium Niagara4 platform, known for its flexibility and comprehensive monitoring capabilities. By carefully integrating the new system with the hotel’s existing Trend IQ BMS infrastructure, we managed to preserve the embodied carbon of the existing system while significantly enhancing its functionality. This approach ensured a sustainable upgrade path by dovetailing new technology with the old, maximizing the use of existing resources.
Implementation
The implementation process was meticulously planned and executed to ensure minimal disruption to the hotel operations. Our team worked closely with the FM team at Park Regis Hotel to understand their specific needs and ensure a smooth transition. The upgrade to Tridium Niagara4 introduced a more intuitive, user-friendly interface, enabling the FM team to gain enhanced visibility over the building’s systems.
Outcomes
The Tridium Niagara4 system provided the FM team with advanced tools for monitoring and managing the building’s infrastructure, leading to improved decision making capabilities.
With better system visibility came the ability to quickly identify and respond to issues, reducing downtime and improving overall building performance.
By integrating with the existing Trend IQ infrastructure, the upgrade preserved the embodied carbon of the system, aligning with sustainability goals.
The new BMS streamlined operations, resolving previous inefficiencies and enhancing the overall performance of the building’s mechanical and electrical systems.
