Smart Building Solutions

Intecho designs, installs and supports smart building solutions for commercial, hospitality and residential projects across the UK. We bring lighting, heating, security and energy management together into one intelligent system, so a building runs more efficiently, costs less to operate and creates a better environment for the people inside it. As specialists in smart building technology, we build every system around how your building actually works, using open standards rather than tying you to one manufacturer.

Our track record is the measure of the standard we hold. Intecho has delivered smart building technology on some of the most demanding projects in the country, including the St James Quarter in Edinburgh, Alder Hey Children’s Hospital, NATO facilities, the Sephora flagship and Evri distribution centres, working alongside contractors such as Laing O’Rourke. These are buildings where programme, reliability and standards compliance are not negotiable, and where the smart building control has to perform flawlessly from the day the doors open. We were also named KNX Commercial Installer of the Year, and we are CEDIA members.

A smart building uses connected technology, sensors and automation to understand how a space is being used and respond to it in real-time. We bring the core building systems together so they can be controlled from one place:

• Lighting control that responds to daylight, occupancy and time of day, cutting energy use without anyone having to think about it.
• Heating, cooling and ventilation managed intelligently to hold the optimum environment while reducing energy consumption.
• Access control, security and safety systems, including camera, alarm and detection devices, built into the wider building infrastructure.
• Energy management and metering that gives building managers real-time visibility of how energy is used across the site.

Every system is designed to integrate, so these are not separate islands of technology but parts of one connected building.

Intecho works with open standards such as KNX and DALI, so your smart building control is never locked to a single supplier. That gives you the flexibility to add or change control devices and automation systems later without ripping out what you already have. Where a building already runs building management systems (BMS), our smart building technologies integrate with them rather than replacing them, pulling lighting, energy and environmental data into a single view. We use sensors and IoT devices throughout the building, with Power over Ethernet (PoE) where it suits the project to simplify cable infrastructure, improve connectivity and give every device a reliable signal.

For most operators, the strongest case for smart building solutions is energy. Intelligent control of lighting and heating improves energy efficiency, lowers energy costs and cuts the building’s carbon emissions. Real-time analytics let you analyse exactly where energy is being used, find waste, and optimise the building to deliver measurable savings. Smart buildings also make it easier to bring renewable energy sources into the mix. Where solar panels or other on-site generation exist, the system can prioritise that power for the loads that need it most, supporting carbon footprint and net zero targets.

Once a building is connected, it becomes far simpler to manage. Facility management teams can monitor and control the building remotely, schedule plant and lighting around real occupancy, and act on operational data before small issues become real problems. Air quality, temperature, control systems and energy can all be tracked and improved from a single interface, giving operators a calmer, more efficient way to run the estate. Our smart solutions help organisations reduce costs, meet sustainability commitments and improve operational performance across the whole building.

We cover design, installation and ongoing support, from a single floor through to a complete development, and we stay involved long after handover to keep the system performing. If you are planning a new build, a refurbishment or an upgrade to an existing commercial building, talk to us about a smart building solution designed around how your building works. Call us on 020 3621 8329 or get in touch below.

Will a smart building solution work with our existing BMS?

Yes. Intecho integrates with the building management systems you already run rather than replacing them, bringing lighting, energy and environmental data into a single view so your facility management team manages everything from one place.

How do smart buildings reduce energy costs?

By controlling heating, ventilation and lighting around real occupancy rather than fixed schedules. That lowers energy consumption and energy use across the building, and real-time analytics show exactly where to cut waste, so the savings are measurable rather than assumed.

Can the system improve air quality and comfort?

Yes. Connected sensors monitor temperature, ventilation and air quality continuously, and the system adjusts conditions automatically to hold a comfortable, healthy environment while keeping energy efficiency high.

Is this only for commercial buildings?

No. While the strongest case is usually in commercial buildings, Intecho delivers smart building technology across commercial, hospitality and residential projects, with the same open, future-proof approach to access control, lighting and energy management on each.

How do you keep the system future-proof?

We build on open standards such as KNX and DALI, so control devices and automation systems can be added or changed later without replacing the whole installation. That protects the investment and keeps the building adaptable as your needs change.