Home Automation
by Marwan Moubarak, Managing Director, Federal Technologies

One of the major differences between properties being built today and those built 10 years ago is home automation. This has been a growing concern for property owners and developers, architects, interior designers and contractors. This seminar can help you better manage this emergent issue by understanding the process, risks and benefits of integrating home automation into your current and future projects.

The workshop will cover:

Introduction to Home Automation

• What is home automation?
• Some key definitions: Home Automation, Smart Buildings, Connected Homes, etc…
• How and why did home automation become a central part of a property development project?
• An overview of the home automation Industry: key governing bodies and key market players.
• What are the systems covered by home automation: Automation and Control, Audio, Video, Security, IP Network, Telephony, Safety, Access, BMS… and how do they integrate and operate together.

How to Integrate Technology into your projects

• Who are the key players in terms of home automation in a property development project? And what are their respective roles?
• Developing a home automation plan and budget.
• Design-Bid-Build vs. Design-Build: when and how to choose which process.
• Choosing and dealing with trends in the industry.
• Decision-making tools for best vendor selection.

The design and delivery of an Integrated Technology Solution

• The key design phases: Functional, Technical and Operational Design.
• Budgeting process and budget allocation.
• Developing and rolling out an implementation plan.
• Extensive Coordination: the key for a successful delivery.
• How to measure the success of a Home Automation Solution.