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Challenges to the implementation of building management systems in Saudi Arabia

Challenges to the implementation of building management systems in Saudi Arabia PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to present an assessment of the challenges to the implementation of building management systems (BMS) in Saudi Arabia, during the life cycle of building projects.Design/methodology/approachReview of literature and interviews were conducted with professionals to identify and synthesize the challenges to the implementation of BMS in Saudi Arabia. This formed the basis of three questionnaire surveys that were designed utilizing a five-point Likert scale, and consisted of 32 challenges. The surveys were assessed by representatives of architectural/engineering (A/E) firms, BMS installation sub-contractors and facilities managers to calculate the effect index of each challenge.FindingsThe top influential challenges pertaining to the briefing and design phase includes “inappropriate selection of the BMS,” “inappropriate selection of the A/E team”; installation and final acceptance phase includes “inappropriate selection of sub-contractors to install the BMS” and “inappropriate selection of the BMS suppliers,” operation and maintenance phase includes “inadequate initial training for the BMS facility personnel,” “poor operation and maintenance activities.”Practical implicationsThe paper is of practical benefit to stakeholders in the building industry, as it allows for the development of an effective BMS implementation plan.Originality/valueThe study increases the level of awareness in the building industry about the challenges that influence the implementation of BMS. http://www.deepdyve.com/assets/images/DeepDyve-Logo-lg.png Built Environment Project and Asset Management Emerald Publishing

Challenges to the implementation of building management systems in Saudi Arabia

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Emerald Publishing
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2044-124X
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10.1108/BEPAM-05-2016-0022
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PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to present an assessment of the challenges to the implementation of building management systems (BMS) in Saudi Arabia, during the life cycle of building projects.Design/methodology/approachReview of literature and interviews were conducted with professionals to identify and synthesize the challenges to the implementation of BMS in Saudi Arabia. This formed the basis of three questionnaire surveys that were designed utilizing a five-point Likert scale, and consisted of 32 challenges. The surveys were assessed by representatives of architectural/engineering (A/E) firms, BMS installation sub-contractors and facilities managers to calculate the effect index of each challenge.FindingsThe top influential challenges pertaining to the briefing and design phase includes “inappropriate selection of the BMS,” “inappropriate selection of the A/E team”; installation and final acceptance phase includes “inappropriate selection of sub-contractors to install the BMS” and “inappropriate selection of the BMS suppliers,” operation and maintenance phase includes “inadequate initial training for the BMS facility personnel,” “poor operation and maintenance activities.”Practical implicationsThe paper is of practical benefit to stakeholders in the building industry, as it allows for the development of an effective BMS implementation plan.Originality/valueThe study increases the level of awareness in the building industry about the challenges that influence the implementation of BMS.

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Built Environment Project and Asset Management – Emerald Publishing

Published: May 11, 2017

References

  • Project supervisor at King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals
  • BMS operator at Eastern Cement Towers
  • Facility manager at Al-Turki Towers
  • Manager, operation and maintenance department at Asharqia Chamber
  • Systems project manager at Johnson Controls
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