Tyrrell Systems

New Construction, Smart Buildings MSI

New office building in Edinburgh

September 10, 2024

At the Flagship new office complex project in Edinburgh, we are serving as the Master Systems Integrator (MSI) for the development of two new seven-story office buildings. The tenant’s vision is to create a Smart Enabled building, ready for a Smart Building Platform post-completion.

Solution Overview

The project is divided into two key components: the MSI role and the Smart Sensor System.

MSI Requirements

  • System Integration: The building’s smart infrastructure includes systems for BMS (Building Management System), lighting, power monitoring, vertical transport, UPS, generators, PAVA/fire/intruder/access control, and the Smart Sensor System.
  • Cyber Security & IT Compliance: All systems are integrated with the client’s IT network and adhere to stringent cybersecurity standards.
  • Data Management: Systems are connected to an MQTT Broker, enabling bidirectional data flow. Data is formatted using BDNS, BrickSchema, and UDMI JSON messaging.


Smart Sensor System

  • Infrastructure: A LoRaWAN-based sensor network is deployed across both buildings.
  • People Counting & Environmental Monitoring: Sensors track occupancy and environmental conditions, feeding data into the BMS for demand-based ventilation control.
  • Solution Design & Implementation: We collaborated closely with the Principal Contractor, Principal Designer, Landlord, and Tenant Team to design and implement the Smart Building infrastructure. Coordination with subsystem providers ensured seamless integration, with a focus on consistent naming conventions and data integrity.

Data Validation & Commissioning

Using the Tyrrell Analytics platform, we are developing tools for device validation and management. As devices are integrated, they are processed through UDMI gateways, with data validated to ensure accuracy. Comprehensive commissioning pages are set up to verify and document the integrity of the data.

This project demonstrates our ability to deliver cutting-edge Smart Building solutions, integrating multiple systems into a cohesive, secure, and intelligent environment, ready to support advanced building management and occupancy insights.