Education

Schools & Campuses

Modular HVAC control with occupancy-aware scheduling across every building on campus. One web interface, no per-seat licensing.

  • Graphics Editor
  • Alarms & Notifications
  • Data Tracking & Analysis
  • User Management

At A Glance

Sector
Education
Deployment
Single web server, multi-building
Licensing
No per-seat fees
Access Tiers
Staff · Contractors · Admin

Overview

Education facilities present a unique BMS challenge: dozens of buildings, unpredictable occupancy patterns across term time and holidays, and a tight budget for ongoing software licensing. OpenBMCS addresses all three with a flat-fee, web-based platform that scales from a single classroom block to a multi-building university precinct.

Graphics Editor lets maintenance staff build intuitive floorplan overlays for every building without writing a line of code. Alarms & Notifications can be configured around bell times and holiday calendars so after-hours alerts only fire when something genuinely needs attention. Histories keeps a searchable, exportable record of energy and equipment data, useful for both compliance reporting and student sustainability projects.

User Management means the facilities team, contracted HVAC technicians, and school administrators can each see exactly what they need and nothing more. Role-based access keeps sensitive controls away from unauthorised users while still giving teaching staff visibility of room temperature setpoints.

Why This Fits

  • Multi-building campus support from a single OpenBMCS web server, no separate licensing per site
  • Occupancy-aware alarm scheduling reduces nuisance alerts during school holidays and after hours
  • Histories module provides exportable energy data for sustainability reporting and grant applications
  • Granular user permissions let facilities staff, contractors, and administrators each work within their own access tier

Modules

Modules Included

These OpenBMCS modules form the recommended starting point for this site type. Talk to us to adjust the mix for your specific requirements.

Graphics Editor

Build and maintain floorplan-level BMS views for every building without specialist software.

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Alarms & Notifications

Schedule alarm windows around term time and send faults directly to on-call maintenance staff.

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Data Tracking & Analysis

Log energy and equipment trends for compliance reporting and student energy-awareness programmes.

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User Management

Separate access tiers for facilities staff, contractors, and school administrators.

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Deployment

See It In Action

Hillbrook Anglican School campus energy management deployment

Education · Queensland

Hillbrook Anglican School

Energy management retrofit across a Queensland education campus: 20 energy meters, HLI interfaces to VRF systems, solar and security integration, and a dedicated student training server.

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Talk To Us About Your Site

We’ll help you choose the right module mix for your specific requirements.