eGATE Smart Building Innovation Condition monitoring based on sensor network technology (IoT) and analysis of condition data for higher quality conditions on construction sites and completed buildings.
Background in brief • Business Finland project (2015-2020) • eGate service version 1.0 ready for production: 1/2018 • 12/2018 Establishment of eGate Smart Building Innovation Oy • eGate 2.0 system development phase 1: 10/2019- 6/2020 • Integrations: 5-6/2020 • Internationalization: 9/2020
Building lifecycle condition monitoring • Wireless sensors and measurement devices measuring multiple variables integrated into a cloud- based platform • Measurement of conditions from structures and air • E.g. air temperature and relative humidity, carbon dioxide concentration, particles, VOC, concrete humidity/temperature, structure RH-T, differential pressure • Wirelessly, reliably, accurately • eGate 2.0 launch in summer 2020
eGate measurement device features • 100% wireless (no coverage problems) • Used by, for example, all major building constructors • eGate 2.0 developed in collaboration with users • Real-time (10-15 min broadcast interval) • Extremely accurate • Cloud-based service (SaaS) • Made in Finland • The number of measurable variables is constantly increasing, for example according to customer needs.
Transparent and accessible information for different stakeholders • Cloud service automatically generates visualizations, reports and alerts to the customer based on the data. • The service enables transparency and efficient utilization of data on the conditions of the contractors, building constructors, operators monitoring/assuring the conditions, and ultimately the end-users of the buildings • Intuitive and easy to use • Integration strategy supports own software development: Data can be exported to another platform, for example as part of a building automation system or other service/platform in use.
Terminal-independent and real-time • Real-time data transfer • Extensive reporting features and alerts • All data is retained, and can be retrieved, stored and printed for any period of time for any location or measurement point at any time • All data can be imported to, e.g. Excel, as PDF.. • Also accessible with mobile devices • E.g. on site foreman's smart phone, supervisor's monitors, or info screens on the construction site / schools / office buildings / temporary facilities
Measurement device configurations • Concrete coating capability: • RH-T • Measurements from structures: • RH-T • Measurements from air: • RH-T • RH-T-CO2 • RH-T-TVOC • RH-T-DUST PM 0.35-40 • DP • Combination device: RH-T-TVOC-C02-DP
Coming into production in spring 2020 • RH-T measurement device for under floor covering
Integrations with other systems
Data integration with another system • eGate condition data can be easily integrated with another system. (iframe API) • The aim is to make condition data available to all actors • Data analytics and BI as key value-added objectives • Agreements on integration with, for example: Congrid, Evianet, Platform of Trust, Stora Enso HEAL, etc .
eGate- Congrid integration (5/2020)
To whom is the service suitable?
Builders • In addition to measuring the coating capacity of concrete on the site, eGate provides a new measurement of particles/dusts according to EU Regulation and TVOC . Measurement of differential pressure enables e.g. monitoring the differential pressure in compartmented spaces. For example relative humidity can be measured from air. https://www.e- gate.fi/2020/01/17/uusi-eu- direktiivi-velvoittaa- mittaamaan-syopavaarallisia- tekijoita/ • Cramo sells and installs eGate on sites in Finland: https://www.e-gate.fi/2019/09/24/cramon- tuotekortit-tyomaan-olosuhdevalvontaan-seka- sisailman-seurantaan/
Developers • Developers are encouraged to require the builder to use real-time and comprehensive condition monitoring by contract during the construction site to monitor, verify and report on the conditions. • The parties using eGate service will have access to comprehensive reports on site condition developments over a desired period directly from the system. • https://www.e-gate.fi/2020/01/17/uusi-eu- direktiivi-velvoittaa-mittaamaan-syopavaarallisia- tekijoita/
Supervising organisations • Real-time and accurate 24-7 on-site condition monitoring is a versatile and effective tool for the supervisor. • In addition to measuring the coating capacity of concrete on the site, eGate provides a new measurement of particles/dusts according to EU Regulation and TVOC . Measurement of differential pressure enables e.g. monitoring the differential pressure in compartmented spaces. For example relative humidity can be measured from air. https://www.e- gate.fi/2020/01/17/uusi-eu- direktiivi-velvoittaa- mittaamaan-syopavaarallisia- tekijoita/
Real estate companies, housing companies, industry • eGate Oy sells the eGate service to completed buildings, industry and real estate and housing companies. The objective is to ensure appropriate conditions in compliance with the Decree of the Ministry of Social Affairs and Health on Health- related Conditions of Housing and Other Residential Buildings and Qualification Requirements for Third- party Experts for the users, and to strive to reduce carbon footprint . • During renovation, the spread of dust to the apartment can be monitored. • The service is also suitable, for example, for verifying clean room conditions in the metal industry.
Schools, kindergartens, temporary facilities • Combi device will be in production from 2/2020. The measurement device enables temperature, humidity, carbon dioxide, TVOC concentration and differential pressure to be measured with a single device. • In addition, if necessary, measurement of differential pressure, particles, etc.
eGate 2.0 system launch in 6/2020
Pilot case, casting sensing • RH-T sensing at site x at an actual site • On-site testing has demonstrated the functionality: compared to a standard measurement method (Vaisala), the difference in the results was approximately 1.0 - 1.5 percentage points. • The sensors were in the same boreholes during the testing > 2 months without any problems. The data remains reliable. • Easy to monitor the coating capability situation -> ease of work management, work planning more efficient • Reduces "site" visits, eliminates the need for drilling • Waiting time is reduced or completely eliminated -> cost effectiveness -> better margin
SaaS Service Model • The service cost for the customer consists of: Device purchase price + license costs + other services (e.g. potential installation) • eGate license • Customer's own database for storing data of their sites • Measurement devices with a 2-year warranty • Service level defined in the contract • eGate Smart Building Innovation Oy continuously develops the service in cooperation with key partners.
Measuring vs. Big Data: Current situation • Covering current measurement needs wirelessly, accurately, in real-time, transparently (new construction, repair construction, lifecycle projects..) • Comparable and high-quality data stored in one place transparently and accessible to all parties. • Better quality of construction. • Monitoring the conditions of completed buildings and early intervention, transparency
Measuring vs. Big Data: Future! • The data collected during the entire lifecycle of the building must be accessible, further processable and analysable in order to develop the processes, quality and business operations. • Development of construction processes based on data: From design to implementation. • Condition data as part of Smart City projects/data models (BIM) • Condition data to contribute to the control of building automation systems • Data mining/research as an integral part of the organization's operations • = SUPERIOR COMPETITIVE EDGE!
Re References
CRAMO • Cramo Finland’s condition monitoring project manager Mika Aalto states that solutions and equipment to protect against humidity, and for drying and heating exist. Now Cramo’s condition management service is packaged into one entity.
KOTKA HOSPITAL • Cramo's condition monitoring expert, project manager Mika Aalto states that real-time measurement accurately describes how drying progresses and when the structures are close to being ready for coating. • Janita Ojala , Skanska Talonrakennus Oy's trainee supervisor, also considers the eGate system useful. She actively monitors the results daily “The screen tells you immediately if the concrete is not drying or the temperatures are low. This way we can, for example, adjust heaters to quickly generate more heat.”
YIT RAKENNUS and CRAMO • Humidity management, weather protection and indoor air quality were managed by utilizing the Cramo Dry Chain10 entity at an expansion site of YIT Rakennus Oy in Jyväskylä. • In the picture: Cramo's account manager Anne Forsman and Juha Mäkelä of YIT Rakennus Oy.
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