Case Studies
Selected recent examples of smart building, digital readiness and BMS advisory case studies. All projects reflect the same principles: open systems, strong governance and long-term operational value.
Dublin 8 Office – Independent BMS Investigation
Role: Independent specialist advisor
Challenge
Resolve persistent BMS performance issues that had resisted diagnosis by multiple vendors, impacting comfort and day-to-day operations.
What was delivered
- Deep-dive review of BMS software, configuration and graphics
- Validation checks on field devices, sensors and connectivity
- Structured workshops with the FM team, mechanical contractor and stakeholders
- Independent report outlining root causes and practical remediation steps
Outcome
- Identified incomplete commissioning, cabling and connectivity faults, software errors and poor installation practices
- Actionable remediation plan and stabilisation pathway
- Future upgrade options including enhanced metering, IoT sensors and centralised visibility
University Hospital, Dublin – Environmental Assessment and Smart Monitoring Upgrade
Role: Lead advisor
Challenge
Address temperature instability and limited environmental visibility in critical clinical areas without waiting for full BMS replacement.
What was delivered
- Comprehensive BMS review across wards, identifying legacy systems, control gaps and monitoring limitations
- Practical roadmap for future upgrades: retain effective systems, replace incompatible components and improve visibility for FM teams
- Independent wireless monitoring deployment across eight operating theatres
- Real-time dashboard and automated alerts enabling faster FM response
Technology and standards
- Wireless temperature and occupancy sensors
- Real-time dashboards and alerting
- Structured BMS upgrade roadmap
Outcome
- Response times reduced from hours or days to minutes in critical areas
- Immediate environmental visibility across operating theatres
- Clear, data-driven pathway for future BMS upgrades
Global Technology Client – Digital Readiness and BMS Upgrade
Role: Lead consultant
Challenge
Upgrade fragmented legacy BMS environments across a live, business-critical campus while establishing a repeatable blueprint for further rollouts.
What was delivered
- Digital readiness assessment and BMS review across six buildings
- Open-protocol, cyber-secure specifications aligned to the client’s Building Operating System (BOS) strategy
- Technical direction, project governance and multi-contractor coordination in fully occupied environments
- Commissioning strategy delivered with zero operational downtime
Technology and standards
- Open-protocol BMS architecture
- Cybersecurity-aligned controls approach
- Scalable Building Operating System (BOS) model
Outcome
- Pilot deployment of next-generation BOS strategy
- Unified, interoperable and future-proof campus infrastructure
- Validated, repeatable model for rollout across a global real estate portfolio
A&L Goodbody – 25 North Wall Quay HQ
Role: Project lead
Challenge
Redevelop an existing commercial building into a next-generation, low-carbon headquarters aligned with net-zero objectives, while significantly improving energy performance, operational resilience and workplace experience at increased scale.
What was delivered
- Smart building and systems strategy supporting the redevelopment of a 155,000 sq ft headquarters
- Smart building platform design enabling real-time monitoring of occupancy, indoor air quality, lighting and energy performance
- Data-driven control strategies to dynamically reduce operational loads and support long-term performance
Technology and standards
- Smart building platform, analytics, FDD and workplace app
- Integrated security systems including CCTV, access control, lifts & digital lockers
- BMS, lighting control & metering integrated
- IoT layer including occupancy sensors and indoor air quality
Outcome
- Reduced carbon intensity and improved operational resilience through system-level optimisation
- Technology-enabled workplace supporting hybrid working, flexibility and user experience
- Scalable, future-ready headquarters accommodating over 1,000 staff across international operations
Coopers Cross – Tenant Fit-Out Smart Building Integration
Role: Smart building consultant
Challenge
Align a tenant fit-out with the landlord’s intelligent base-build systems to deliver comfort, efficiency and a strong day-to-day experience for users and facilities teams.
What was delivered
- BMS integration approach and controls coordination
- Lighting control strategy supporting comfort, focus and energy savings
- Metering strategy for accurate and reliable energy visibility
- Indoor air quality sensor and monitoring design to maintain healthy conditions
- System-level coordination with landlord team, consulting engineers and contractors
Technology and standards
- BMS integration and controls alignment
- Smart lighting controls
- Energy metering strategy
- Continuous IAQ monitoring
- SmartScore-aligned integration principles
Outcome
- Improved comfort through optimised controls and continuous IAQ monitoring
- Clearer operational visibility for FM teams, improving issue resolution and energy management
- Tenant space that unlocks the full value of a SmartScore Platinum development