Software solutions for digital processes in buildings

How software increases efficiency in new buildings, existing buildings, offices and businesses.

Planning for new buildings

Modern software solutions provide innovative tools for architects and planners engaged on new construction projects. They permit projects to be precisely modelled and visualised, which increases planning reliability and minimises errors. Thanks to the seamless integration of BIM (Building Information Modelling), all phases of the construction process can be coordinated efficiently and digitally. Consequently, the entire life cycle of a building, from the initial design idea to completion, is depicted in a digital twin and is available as a reliable model at all stages. The benefits for planners include greater efficiency and project sustainability.

Planning for existing buildings

Software also plays a central role with regard to planning for existing buildings. Software solutions that use digital twins to access all relevant information about existing buildings and their installations can provide valuable support, especially when it comes to modernising and maintaining existing buildings. Precise data collection and analysis means that all necessary measures can be identified at an early stage and carried out efficiently, which not only increases the lifespan of existing properties but also contributes to sustainability and energy savings by using resources in a targeted manner. At next year’s ISH, developers will present their latest solutions and offer customised tools that significantly simplify and optimise the planning process for existing buildings.

Building management

Gaining insights into a building is particularly important when construction work is imminent. Therefore, building-management solutions that collate and analyse data from various systems, such as HVAC, lighting and smart building applications and derive recommendations for action, are essential if buildings are to remain operational. Facility managers also obtain information on energy consumption from the data, which is necessary to operate the building sustainably and reduce the carbon footprint. Modern building-management systems rely on AI to identify patterns and draw preventive conclusions about maintenance and operational issues. From energy management to maintenance planning, systems to be seen at ISH help reduce operating and maintenance costs at the same time as extending the service life of building installations.

Office and business

Software offers the greatest benefits in the office and in day-to-day operations: through the digitalisation of processes and the resulting increase in efficiency.

Managing orders, preparing quotations, stock control, staff scheduling and financial accounting are made significantly easier and more efficient through the use of modern office-software solutions. Specially developed programs tailored to the needs of architects, planners and tradespeople mean the administrative workload can be reduced and the focus concentrated on core business activities.