A leading provider of smart infrastructure, Perspectix AG, has developed a planning tool for the error-free configuration of its building automation systems and components for the European markets. It is based on the comprehensive functions of the P'X Industry Solution and enables data exchange with CAD systems as well as subsequent integration into BIM processes. The planning tool is currently being rolled out in 15 European countries.

The smart infrastructure provider offers automation solutions for all building types, sizes and applications worldwide. The comprehensive portfolio contains several thousand products per country, which can be configured into customer-specific solutions in the new planning tool and adapted to specific requirements. Field devices such as valves, drives, sensors and thermostats for heating, ventilation, air conditioning, lighting and access are connected to form systems that enable the optimum flow of air, water, light, electricity and data. The planning tool ensures that the systems offered can be realized technically and economically with the calculated costs and workload. In addition, various views, graphics and documents from the planning tool make offers for property developers and planning offices more meaningful and convincing.

Long-term collaboration for greater efficiency

After selecting the P'X Industry Solution from more than 50 different solutions and a proof of concept, the collaboration with Perspectix began in 2018. The solution has already been rolled out in seven countries. Further European countries will follow, and there is interest in the Asia Pacific and USA regions. "We are delighted with the successful deployment as well as the sustainable expansion of the solution," says André Kälin, Managing Director of Perspectix AG in Zurich. With tens of thousands of quotations per year, of which only one in twenty becomes a project, error-free, efficient creation is particularly important. "In some countries, the time and effort required for error-free tender preparation will be reduced by 20 to 50 percent," André Kälin continues. "Where high demands are placed on graphics, material lists, reports and building overviews, we expect savings of over 50 percent."

Building Information Modeling (BIM)

Once an order has been placed, there are further advantages for the supplier and its customers. The data can be used seamlessly in CAD systems. They are available for changes, project extensions and offers for additional modules. The proof of concept for BIM integration is also already available. On the one hand, requirements for a building system are to be derived from a BIM model - for example to plan fire alarms. On the other hand, offers are to be integrated into BIM models for further testing. Finally, property developers and planning offices will benefit from the complete engineering data during and after the construction phase.