Innovative solutions and facility management services for highly complex public and private buildings

Leading technology in Building and Energy Management

In an era of continuous innovation, the Building and Energy Management sector is going through a major transformation. New technologies not only improve the energy efficiency of buildings, but also help create working and living spaces that are more comfortable, sustainable and intelligent.

Energy efficiency

New technologies and solutions that contribute to the economic development and competitiveness of the region.

Facility management

The highest possible level of efficiency and effectiveness, with running costs kept to a minimum.

ICT services

Efficiency, competitiveness, access to information and global communication – along with a few challenges.

Building services

Integration work in design and production activities, delivered through technology services.

Energy Management System

Monitoring technology designed to optimise energy use.

Hospitals and healthcare facilities

Hospital buildings are among the most complex types of infrastructure, because they must meet a wide range of needs depending on their functions:

  1. Hospitality: wards and outpatient clinics, where a comfortable and welcoming environment for patients is essential.
  2. Critical care services: such as operating theatres and intensive care units, where reliable medical equipment and a sterile environment are crucial.
  3. Industrial areas: including testing laboratories and robotic warehouses, which require specialised equipment and efficient logistics.
  4. IT services: such as data centre rooms, which must ensure the continuity of the hospital’s information systems.
  5. Management and logistics: managing buildings spread over several sites, which requires efficient logistical organisation.

Managing these services is one of the biggest challenges in facility and energy management, because hospitals are known for their high energy consumption and need a reliable, uninterrupted power supply.

Airports, ports and railway stations

The design, development and management of all the systems and technology services needed to run a modern airport are of fundamental importance. They include:

  1. Systems serving flight operations (airside): these support airport operations directly related to flights, such as runways, lighting systems for signage and safety, and aircraft handling equipment.

  2. Systems serving the airport facility (landside): these cover the infrastructure and services for passengers and ground staff, such as check-in areas, waiting rooms, car parks, internal transport systems and security systems.

  3. Systems for outdoor areas closely linked to airport operations: these make it easier to reach the airport and connect it with the surrounding infrastructure, such as access roads, rail or tram links and public transport systems.

Solutions aimed at saving energy, cutting emissions and improving operational efficiency are essential, especially for medium- and long-term contracts.

Offices and commercial buildings

Commercial buildings and offices need a range of services to work effectively and meet the needs of their occupants. A single point of contact for all services offers several advantages:

  1. Simpler management: with a single point of contact, it is easier to handle requests and solve any problems quickly and efficiently.

  2. Better communication: communication is more effective when there is one point of contact for exchanging information and requests.

  3. Easier coordination: a single point of contact simplifies the coordination of activities and ensures that all services are delivered effectively and on time.

  4. Lower costs: with a single supplier it is easier to negotiate good rates and obtain volume discounts on services.

As well as carefully assessing your needs, it is important to choose a reliable partner able to deliver high-quality services.

With established experience in several sectors, it is possible to find technical solutions tailored to each project. In engineering and installation services, a commitment to energy savings and high performance – aimed at cutting CO2 emissions and improving operational efficiency – delivers significant results in the medium and long term and helps increase the value of the assets.

Public and private schools

School buildings typically account for the largest share of heated volume and floor area managed by local authorities. Depending on the case, schools face difficulties such as:

  1. Safety: school buildings must be safe for students and staff, but sometimes they have slippery stairs and floors, unsafe windows and doors, or electrical systems that do not comply with regulations.

  2. Health: mould, insect infestations or ventilation problems can affect the health of the occupants.

  3. Maintenance: school buildings need constant maintenance to keep them in good condition and working properly; otherwise operating and safety problems can arise.

  4. Accessibility: schools must be accessible to all students, whatever their physical abilities, yet buildings sometimes have architectural barriers that prevent access for people with disabilities.

  5. Renovation: when school buildings become obsolete or no longer meet the school’s needs, they must be renovated or replaced with new buildings – this can be very expensive and cause logistical problems while the work is under way.

It is important to find the right technical solution for each situation, especially when it comes to energy efficiency and better performance. With this in mind, the aim is to achieve energy savings and high performance, cutting CO2 emissions and improving operational efficiency in the medium and long term.

Architectural heritage

Expertise in the cultural heritage sector stands out for:

  1. Well-organised, flexible work teams.
  2. High-quality materials.
  3. Cutting-edge technical skills.
  4. An eye for aesthetics.

 

In the renovation and maintenance of heritage buildings, business excellence meets artistic excellence, with a constant drive towards innovation, enriched by creativity and backed by rigorous execution.

Complex building-services work can be handled with an eye for aesthetics, helping to improve the quality of life of people and communities.

It offers:

  1. Planning of the work to keep disruption to a minimum while buildings are open.
  2. Fewer faults and shutdowns thanks to upgraded systems.
  3. Closer supervision through monitoring and remote management systems.
  4. Fast response.
  5. Better indoor comfort in buildings.
  6. Energy production from renewable sources such as photovoltaic systems.
  7. Guaranteed energy savings.

Residential buildings

Residential buildings are an essential part of the urban infrastructure of a city or community. The main challenges facing residential construction include:

  1. High costs: building and maintaining residential buildings can be expensive.

  2. Energy inefficiency: residential buildings can consume excessive amounts of energy, harming the environment and contributing to climate change.

  3. Maintenance: needed to keep buildings safe and habitable, it requires regular work on damaged or defective structures.

  4. Environmental impact: construction can reduce green spaces and alter the natural environment.

With decades of experience in managing these aspects, we are committed to:

  • Improve residents’ quality of life.
  • Minimise environmental impact.
  • Maximise energy savings.
  • Make the work of public administrations easier.

Initiative co-financed by the European Union through the P.O. Puglia FESR FSE 2014–2020, Axis I – Research, Technological Development and Innovation – Action 1.5, Axis III – Competitiveness of SMEs – Action 3.8, Tecnonidi measure of the Puglia Region. Beneficiary: ETECH LAB srl - 08598130725