Smart offices leverage technology to help employees work better and faster. If you're planning an office fit-out, you should incorporate smart electrical upgrades to boost worker productivity and simplify tasks in the workplace. Smart electrical systems are easy to maintain and repair, saving you a lot of time and money. As you plan your office fit-out, here are a few smart electrical upgrades to incorporate into the remodel.
Smart office lighting
Office lighting plays a critical role in employee productivity and overall health. Dim, poor-quality lighting causes unnecessary strain to the eyes, leading to headaches and eye issues. High-intensity lights also cause headaches and may reduce employee productivity. Unfortunately, different office tasks need different levels of lighting. Traditional bulbs only offer uniform illumination across the office.
Smart office lights offer perfect colour temperature and sufficient brightness for office tasks. They allow you to divide the office into different lighting zones, with each zone having unique brightness settings. Thus, workers can adjust the brightness to suit their needs and the tasks at hand. Smart lights also have glare-free features, which reduce eye strain and improve visual clarity.
Smart distribution board
The distribution board houses the circuit breakers that control the power to the entire office. When there are issues such as overheating and circuit overloads, the breaker to the affected circuit cuts off power to the circuit. But what if the distribution board could do more than trip circuits when there's an electrical risk?
Smart distribution boards are more than just circuit breaker housings. They have advanced features that allow you to monitor your office's electrical status. These switchboards provide real-time data on electrical overloads and inefficiencies, enabling you to address electrical issues promptly. Other smart features include:
- Tracking and monitoring of power consumption
- Alerts when breakers trip and why they did
- Remote control of the circuit breakers
Smart electrical panels connect to your computer or smartphone through an internet connection, meaning you don't have to access the panel physically for real-time data.
Office sensors
Sensors were traditionally used in security systems. However, today they are used in office spaces to boost energy efficiency and productivity. Motion sensors use infrared technology to detect heat and movement. They turn on lights when workers enter a room or turn them off when there's no motion in the office. This goes a long way in reducing energy wastage.
Offices can also use desk sensors to monitor desk occupancy. This provides valuable information on the number of people in different rooms and how much time workers spend on their desks. The data allows employers to re-engineer the office spaces to accommodate their employees' needs.
Smart electrical upgrades can transform your office into a healthy, productive space for your workers. Contact a commercial electrician near you for installation services.
