Can you integrate with our existing BMS platform, or do we need to replace it?

We integrate with all major BMS platforms including Honeywell, Johnson Controls, Siemens, Schneider Electric, and Tridium Niagara through BACnet, Modbus, and native API connections. Our approach preserves your existing controls investment while adding an intelligent overlay that unifies data from disparate systems into a single analytics dashboard. Typical integration takes 2-4 weeks per building with zero disruption to existing automation sequences.

How do wireless sensors compare to wired sensors for building monitoring?

Wireless sensors (LoRaWAN, BLE) reduce installation costs by 60-70% compared to wired alternatives because they eliminate conduit runs, cable pulls, and ceiling disruption in occupied buildings. Modern wireless sensors achieve 10+ year battery life with 99.5% data reliability, making them ideal for retrofit environments. We recommend wired sensors only for mission-critical applications like server room temperature monitoring where sub-second latency and hardwired power redundancy are essential.

How quickly will we see ROI from a smart building deployment?

Most clients identify 15-20% energy savings within the first 90 days through automated scheduling optimization, occupancy-based HVAC control, and identification of equipment running outside normal parameters. The full 30% energy reduction typically materializes within 6-8 months as the system learns occupancy patterns, seasonal trends, and equipment degradation curves. Our 8-building commercial REIT deployment found $400K in annual energy waste within the first month of monitoring alone.

Can smart building data support LEED certification or ESG reporting?

Yes — our platform generates LEED-compatible reporting for Energy & Atmosphere, Indoor Environmental Quality, and Innovation credits with automated data collection that eliminates manual audit preparation. We also export utility consumption, carbon intensity, and water usage data in formats compatible with GRESB, CDP, and ENERGY STAR Portfolio Manager for ESG reporting. Several clients have achieved LEED Gold certification using data from our sensor networks as supporting documentation.

How do you ensure the security of IoT sensor data and building network traffic?

All sensor data is encrypted in transit (TLS 1.3) and at rest (AES-256), with IoT devices deployed on isolated VLANs that are completely segmented from your corporate network. Our gateway architecture ensures that sensors communicate only with authorized endpoints through certificate-based authentication, and we conduct quarterly penetration testing on all connected building infrastructure. We maintain SOC 2 Type II compliance and provide detailed network architecture documentation for your security team's review.

Do you provide ongoing monitoring and optimization after the initial deployment?

Our managed smart building service includes 24/7 remote monitoring, automated fault detection and diagnostics, monthly energy optimization reports, and quarterly on-site sensor calibration visits. We proactively identify equipment degradation patterns — like a rooftop unit losing efficiency over 6 weeks — and generate work orders before failures occur, reducing emergency maintenance calls by 45%. Your facilities team gets a dedicated building analyst who reviews performance trends and recommends optimization adjustments monthly.

All SolutionsSmart Buildings

Intelligent
Spaces.

IoT sensor networks, environmental monitoring, and building automation integration. Transforming passive spaces into data-driven, responsive environments.

50K+Sensors Deployed

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Overview

Smart Building Systems.

Smart buildings start with the sensor layer. IpOctet installs and integrates IoT infrastructure that connects HVAC, lighting, occupancy, air quality, and energy monitoring into unified building management platforms. We bridge the gap between OT and IT — deploying the physical sensors and gateways while ensuring seamless data flow into your BMS, analytics dashboards, and sustainability reporting tools.

BACnet CertifiedLEED CompatibleEnergy Star PartnerASHRAE 90.1

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The Challenge

What Happens Without Smart Building Systems.

Energy Waste

30%— DOE 2024

The Department of Energy estimates that 30% of commercial building energy is wasted due to inefficient HVAC scheduling, lighting that runs in unoccupied spaces, and equipment operating outside optimal parameters — representing hundreds of thousands in avoidable utility costs annually.

Invisible Failures

72hrs avg— Building Study

HVAC compressor failures, refrigerant leaks, and VAV box malfunctions go undetected for an average of 72 hours in buildings without real-time monitoring — turning minor maintenance issues into emergency repairs that cost 5-8x more to resolve.

Manual Monitoring

40hrs/week— IFMA 2024

Facilities teams spend an average of 40 hours per week on manual building rounds, spreadsheet-based tracking, and reactive maintenance scheduling that could be automated through sensor networks and intelligent alerting platforms.

Siloed Systems

68%— Gartner 2024

More than two-thirds of commercial buildings run HVAC, lighting, access control, and fire systems on completely separate platforms with no data sharing — preventing the cross-system automation and analytics that drive meaningful operational efficiency.

Our Process

How We Deliver.

Audit

Building systems audit mapping existing BMS, HVAC controls, lighting, and metering infrastructure.

Architect

IoT network topology, sensor placement plans, gateway locations, and integration architecture.

Deploy

Sensor installation, gateway commissioning, network configuration, and BMS integration points.

Optimize

Dashboard setup, alerting thresholds, automation rules, and energy baseline establishment.

Capabilities

What's Included.

Environmental Monitoring

Temperature, humidity, CO2, and particulate sensors with real-time dashboards and automated alerting.

Smart Lighting Controls

Occupancy-based lighting, daylight harvesting, and tunable white systems integrated with BMS platforms.

Energy Management

Power metering, sub-panel monitoring, and utility analytics for energy optimization and sustainability reporting.

IoT Sensor Networks

LoRaWAN and BLE mesh deployments for asset tracking, leak detection, and predictive maintenance sensing.

BMS Integration

BACnet, Modbus, and API integrations connecting disparate building systems into unified management platforms.

Occupancy Intelligence

People counting sensors, desk utilization tracking, and space optimization analytics for workplace planning.

By The Numbers

Proven Results.

0K+

Sensors Deployed

Avg Energy Savings

Buildings Connected

0/7

Remote Monitoring

Business Impact

ROI That Justifies the Investment.

2 Buildings

$180K/yr

Estimated Annual Savings

30%

Cost Reduction

11 months

Payback Period

8 Buildings

$720K/yr

Estimated Annual Savings

30%

Cost Reduction

8 months

Payback Period

25+ Buildings

$2.25M/yr

Estimated Annual Savings

30%

Cost Reduction

6 months

Payback Period

Based on DOE energy benchmarks, IFMA maintenance cost data, and IpOctet project data from 150+ connected buildings.

The IpOctet Advantage

Why Choose Us.

BACnet-certified integrations ensure compatibility with all major building management systems.

Real-time environmental dashboards give facilities teams instant visibility into building health.

Energy analytics identify waste patterns and drive 20-30% average energy cost reductions.

Occupancy intelligence helps optimize space utilization and inform real estate decisions.

Wireless sensor networks minimize retrofit disruption — no new conduit or cable runs required.

LEED and Energy Star compatible solutions support your sustainability certification goals.

Why IpOctet

The Competitive Difference.

Capability	Building Controls Vendor	In-House Facilities
BACnet Certified		Rarely
Multi-Protocol Integration	Own protocol only
Energy Analytics	Basic	Spreadsheets
Occupancy Intelligence	Limited
Wireless Sensor Networks	Sometimes
LEED Compatible	Sometimes	Varies
Unified Dashboard	Vendor-specific	Multiple logins

Common Questions

Straight Answers.

“IpOctet connected 8 buildings to a single BMS dashboard in 6 weeks. We found $400K in annual energy waste within the first month of monitoring. The ROI was immediate.”

Priya Mehta

VP of Facilities, Commercial REIT

6 Months

Sensors Installed

Annual Savings Found

LEED Compliance

Case Study

8-Building Smart Campus Retrofit.

Commercial REIT — IoT & BMS Integration

Retrofitted 8 office buildings with 6,000+ IoT sensors, integrated into a unified BMS dashboard. Identified $400K in annual energy waste and achieved LEED certification compliance.

IoT Sensor Networks

BMS Integration

Energy Monitoring

Occupancy Analytics

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What Happens Next

Your Engagement Timeline.

Day 1

Discovery Call

A 30-minute scoping call to understand your requirements, timeline, site count, and any existing infrastructure constraints.

Week 1

Site Survey & Assessment

Our engineers visit your site(s) for pathway analysis, environmental evaluation, and existing infrastructure documentation.

Week 2

Proposal & SOW

Detailed scope of work with itemized BOMs, project schedule, milestones, and a fixed-price quote — no hidden fees.

Week 3

Contract & Kickoff

Agreement finalization, dedicated PM assignment, kick-off meeting with your team, and materials procurement.

Week 4+

Staged Execution

Phased deployment with real-time tracking through our Hub platform, photo documentation, and weekly status reports.

Final Week

Closeout & Handoff

Test reports, as-built documentation, warranty information, and knowledge transfer delivered through your portal.

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Ready to Deploy.

One vendor. One standard. Enterprise-grade smart building systems at national scale.

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Smart Building Systems.

BACnet CertifiedLEED CompatibleEnergy Star PartnerASHRAE 90.1

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Capability

IpOctet

Building Controls Vendor

Electrical Contractor

In-House Facilities

BACnet Certified

Rarely

Multi-Protocol Integration

Own protocol only

Energy Analytics

Basic

Spreadsheets

Occupancy Intelligence

Limited

Wireless Sensor Networks

Sometimes

LEED Compatible

Sometimes

Varies

Unified Dashboard

Vendor-specific

Multiple logins

8-Building Smart Campus Retrofit.

Commercial REIT — IoT & BMS Integration

Retrofitted 8 office buildings with 6,000+ IoT sensors, integrated into a unified BMS dashboard. Identified $400K in annual energy waste and achieved LEED certification compliance.

IoT Sensor Networks

BMS Integration

Energy Monitoring

Occupancy Analytics

Discuss Your Project

IntelligentSpaces.

Smart Building Systems.