Building Management System (BMS) Use Cases - from Design to Commissioning

A Practical Guide to Real-World BMS Case Studies with Design, Drawings, Schedules & Engineering Calculations

Building Management Systems (BMS) and Building Automation Systems (BAS) from Design to Commissioning is a practical, end-to-end reference that documents the complete design and delivery of a modern Building Management & Automation System (BAS) using one real-world office building case study.

Unlike theory-heavy BMS and BAS books, this guide follows a single, consistent office building from initial owner requirements through system architecture, detailed control design, drawings, schedules, bill of materials, cost estimation, installation, testing, commissioning, and long-term operations. Every chapter builds on the same building and the same system—exactly how real projects are executed.

The book presents construction-grade documentation, including system diagrams, control strategies, schedules, point lists, and budget-level costs, providing readers with a clear understanding of how building automation systems are actually designed, delivered, and maintained in practice.

This reference is written for professionals who need clarity, realism, and traceability, not vendor marketing or abstract concepts.

Inside this book, you will find:

• A complete BAS design for a real office building

• Owner’s Project Requirements (OPR) and Basis of Design (BOD)

• System architecture and network design (BACnet/IP, MS/TP)

• HVAC control strategies for AHUs and VAV systems

• Lighting and power monitoring integration

• Alarm, trending, and analytics design

• Construction-grade drawings and schedules

• Bill of materials (BOM) and budget-level cost estimates

• Installation guidelines and coordination practices

• Testing, commissioning, and acceptance procedures

• Operator interface design and maintenance planning

• Practical appendices with control sequences, RFP language, and standards

Whether you are designing, reviewing, bidding, commissioning, or operating a building automation system, this book provides a clear, realistic reference that mirrors how BAS projects are delivered in the real world.

Who this book is for:

• Building automation and controls engineers

• Mechanical and electrical engineers

• Systems integrators and controls contractors

• Commissioning agents

• Facility and operations managers

• Owners and project managers overseeing BAS projects

This book is not a software tutorial or vendor-specific manual. It is a practical engineering reference focused on execution, documentation, and lifecycle success.