ASSESSMENT OF INTEGRATION OF BUILDING AUTOMATION SYSTEMS IN RESIDENTIAL BUILDINGS IN DEVELOPING COUNTRIES: PROFESSIONALS` PERSPECTIVES

Ogunde, Ayodeji and Emmanuel, Isaac and Nduka, David and Ayedun, C. A. and OGUNDE, Abisola (2018) ASSESSMENT OF INTEGRATION OF BUILDING AUTOMATION SYSTEMS IN RESIDENTIAL BUILDINGS IN DEVELOPING COUNTRIES: PROFESSIONALS` PERSPECTIVES. International Journal of Civil Engineering and Technology, 9 (6). pp. 577-585. ISSN 0976-6316

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Abstract

The study assessed the integration of various Building Automation Systems (BAS) to enhance efficiency and productivity in residential buildings in developing countries: Professionals` perspectives. A survey technique was used for this research. Both Qualitative data and Quantitative data were obtained. 100 structured questionnaires were distributed to the professionals involved in construction of the systems. The data were analyzed and ranked based on Relative Importance Index (RII) calculation. The result showed that high energy management, improved security, improved safety in buildings were the most important benefits while High cost of purchasing devices and high maintenance cost., lack of adequate power supply, lack of technical-know where the challenges encountered in the use of BAS. There is lack of awareness of BAS by professionals. It recommended that there should more enlightenment and training of the construction professionals on the importance of building automation for better efficiency and productivity.

Item Type:	Article
Uncontrolled Keywords:	Building Automation Systems Residential Buildings· Developing Countries Professionals.
Subjects:	T Technology > TA Engineering (General). Civil engineering (General) T Technology > TD Environmental technology. Sanitary engineering T Technology > TH Building construction
Divisions:	Faculty of Engineering, Science and Mathematics > School of Civil Engineering and the Environment
Depositing User:	Mrs Patricia Nwokealisi
Date Deposited:	04 Jul 2018 11:42
Last Modified:	04 Jul 2018 11:42
URI:	http://eprints.covenantuniversity.edu.ng/id/eprint/11099

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