HVAC Optimisation and Management

Hank AI is designed to seamlessly integrate with an on-site Building Management System (BMS), enabling effective control and real-time adjustments. To integrate these systems, the Hank Edge Gateway connects to the BMS using industry-standard protocols and VPN access where required. Once connected, Hank AI uses machine learning to monitor and analyse data from various sensors and devices within the building HVAC system. It receives real-time data on temperature, humidity, occupancy, energy usage, and other parameters from the BMS and uses this data to identify patterns, predict trends, and detect anomalies. It continuously learns from the collected data and improves its decision-making capabilities over time.

Hank AI can also act as a virtual building operator, enabling real-time control and adjustments by leveraging the data it receives from the BMS to optimise energy consumption, enhance occupant comfort, and ensure efficient operations. It can respond dynamically to a range of changing variables. For instance, if it detects an increase in energy consumption or a malfunctioning sensor, it can trigger alarms, alert Hank’s virtual engineers, facility managers, on-site M&E contractors, and intervene by activating predefined backup systems or adjusting equipment settings accordingly. Hank also uses its AI and its team of support engineers to serve as a building’s virtual engineer partner.

Overall, Hank AI’s integration with the BMS enables it to control and make real-time adjustments based on data-driven insights, optimising building performance, energy efficiency, and occupant experience. Hank reduces a building’s energy spend on average by 20%. Additional benefits include but are not limited to: reducing temperature related tenant complaints, improving air quality standards, extending the life of HVAC equipment, improving operational capacity of onsite building staff, and increasing NOI by making a building more attractive to tenants.

There is no CAPEX investment needed apart from a once off set up fee that ranges from between £3k and £5k depends on building size. As Hank is an SaaS product, it provides immediate ROI once implemented. They also guarantee that energy savings will always exceed the monthly membership cost. If it does not, Hank will credit the client the difference in cash. The average ROI in the UK for clients using Hank is 285% with a payback of less than 4 months at most.