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The Hidden Costs Every Facilities Executive Should Address

Your building operations represent a significant annual investment.

What if 30% of that spending is completely avoidable waste?

While you're reading quarterly reports about "minor efficiency improvements," your competitors are slashing operational costs by 15-30% with next-generation building automation. They're not just saving money—they're redirecting those savings into growth initiatives while you're still managing legacy systems from the early 2000s.

Where Your Money Is Bleeding Out Right Now:
Building Automation
  • Energy waste: Legacy HVAC systems waste up to 30% of energy consumption
  • Maintenance overruns: Reactive maintenance costs 3-5x more than predictive approaches
  • Staffing inefficiencies: Manual processes consume 40% more time than automated systems
  • Compliance risks: Outdated systems struggle with modern reporting requirements and create security vulnerabilities
The bottom line?

That "good enough" mentality typically creates substantial avoidable expenses that compound year after year.

Modern building automation systems deliver measurable results

Facilities implementing comprehensive automation report energy savings of 15-30%, with some achieving reductions up to 35% in total operational costs.

 

REFERENCES

  • ASHRAE HVAC Efficiency Research: American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers. (2024, April 12). Improve commercial HVAC system's efficiency with building automation. Everest Mechanical. https://everestmechanical.com/improve-commercial-hvac-systems-efficiency-with-building-automation/
  • Building Automation Energy Savings: Schneider Electric USA. (2017, January 3). Building automation and control systems. https://www.se.com/us/en/work/products/building-automation-and-control/
  • Building Energy Waste Analysis: Mid Atlantic Controls Corporation. (n.d.). How much does a building management system cost? https://info.midatlanticcontrols.com/blog/how-much-does-a-building-automation-system-cost
  • EPA HVAC Energy Consumption Study: Lee Company. (2023, August 17). Cost savings of energy-efficient HVAC systems for commercial buildings. https://www.leecompany.com/resources/cost-savings-of-energy-efficient-hvac-systems-for-commercial-buildings/
  • Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory Building Performance Study: HPAC Engineering. (n.d.). Integration intel: Determining the costs and ROI of a smart building. https://www.hpac.com/building-automation/article/20928037/integration-intel-determining-the-costs-and-roi-of-a-smart-building
  • Legacy Systems Cost Analysis: RecordPoint. (2025). What are the hidden costs of maintaining legacy systems? https://www.recordpoint.com/blog/maintaining-legacy-systems-costs
  • McKinsey Building Automation ROI Study: Everest Mechanical. (2024, April 12). Improve commercial HVAC system's efficiency with building automation. https://everestmechanical.com/improve-commercial-hvac-systems-efficiency-with-building-automation/
  • Predictive vs. Reactive Maintenance Cost Analysis: UpKeep. (n.d.). Maintenance statistics: Predictive & preventive, labor & costs. https://upkeep.com/learning/maintenance-statistics/
  • Predictive Maintenance Emergency Repair Costs: OxMaint. (2025). How predictive maintenance benefits small and mid-sized businesses. https://oxmaint.com/article/predictive-maintenance-for-small-businesses
  • Workplace Automation and Manual Task Analysis: Smartsheet. (2019, May 23). How much time are you wasting on manual, repetitive tasks? https://www.smartsheet.com/content-center/product-news/automation/workers-waste-quarter-work-week-manual-repetitive-tasks

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ESTIMATE THE COSTS & BENEFITS OF MANAGING FACILITY OPERATIONS WITH MONTEL TECHNOLOGIES' TURNKEY BUILDING INTELLIGENCE SYSTEM & PLATFORM SOLUTIONS

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TYPICAL RANGES FROM INDUSTRY & MONTEL BENCHMARKS
Facility Size Average Annual Waste Potential Savings
50,000 sq ft$215,000$150,000 – $200,000
100,000 sq ft$485,000$340,000 – $425,000
200,000 sq ft$847,000$590,000 – $740,000

*Actual results vary by systems and usage patterns.

BUILDING INFORMATION

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Current annual electricity and gas costs
HVAC, security, and building system maintenance
Facility management and operations personnel
Age affects potential efficiency gains

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EXECUTIVE INSIGHT

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SAVINGS BREAKDOWN

Annual savings breakdown by category
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YOUR REPORT INCLUDES

  • Category breakdown (energy, maintenance, operations)
  • Payback period and 5-year ROI projection
  • Executive summary tailored to your facility
  • All inputs saved to your record for follow-up

CALCULATOR METHODOLOGY, NOTES, SOURCES & REFERENCES

OUR ROI CALCULATOR USES

  • Industry Research and Case Studies: Analysis of peer-reviewed studies and documented implementations from commercial building automation projects spanning 2012-2024.
  • Regional Energy and Labor Data: Baseline costs adjusted for typical commercial utility rates and facilities management labor costs.
  • Equipment Performance Standards: Maintenance and lifecycle data from established building system manufacturers and industry associations.
  • Conservative Modeling Approach: Projections use lower-bound estimates from published research ranges to provide realistic expectations for decision-making purposes.
  • Multi-Factor Analysis: Building type, age, size, and current system conditions are weighted according to documented performance variations in similar facilities.

METHODOLOGY NOTES

Calculation Approach: This tool provides preliminary cost-benefit estimates based on documented industry patterns. Actual savings depend on numerous facility-specific factors including current system efficiency, operational practices, and implementation quality.

Estimate Ranges: Published research shows building automation savings typically range from 5-30% of operational costs, with significant variation by building type, age, and baseline efficiency. This calculator uses conservative assumptions within documented ranges.

Accuracy Considerations: Results represent potential savings observed in similar facilities under optimal implementation conditions. Individual results may vary based on building-specific factors, local utility rates, maintenance practices, and system utilization patterns.

Professional Assessment Recommended: These estimates are intended for initial planning purposes only. Facility-specific energy audits and detailed system assessments by qualified professionals are recommended before making investment decisions.

SOURCES & REFERENCES

  1. American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers. (2024). ASHRAE guideline 13-2024: Specifying building automation systems. https://www.ashrae.org/technical-resources/bookstore/ashrae-guideline-13-specifying-building-automation-systems
  2. American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers. (2019). ASHRAE standard 90.1-2019: Energy standard for buildings except low-rise residential buildings. ASHRAE.
  3. Cheng, C. C., & Lee, D. (2018). Return on investment of building energy management system: A review. International Journal of Energy Research, 42(14), 4691-4708. https://doi.org/10.1002/er.4159
  4. European Committee for Standardization. (2017). EN 15232-1:2017 energy performance of buildings - impact of building automation, controls and building management. CEN.
  5. International Organization for Standardization. (2018). ISO 50001:2018 energy management systems - requirements with guidance for use. ISO.
  6. Kamm, K. (2007). Achieving energy savings with building automation systems. AutomatedBuildings.com. https://www.automatedbuildings.com/news/apr07/articles/esource/070322105430kamm.htm
  7. Katipamula, S., Brambley, M. R., Fernandez, N., Cho, H., Goddard, J., & Dinh, L. (2017). Impacts of commercial building controls on energy savings and peak load reduction (Report No. PNNL-25985). Pacific Northwest National Laboratory. https://www.energy.gov/eere/buildings/articles/report-delves-impacts-commercial-building-controls-energy-savings
  8. Pérez-Lombard, L., Ortiz, J., & Pout, C. (2008). A review on buildings energy consumption information. Energy and Buildings, 40(3), 394-398. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.enbuild.2007.03.007
  9. Shaikh, P. H., Nor, N. B. M., Nallagownden, P., Elamvazuthi, I., & Ibrahim, T. (2014). A review on optimized control systems for building energy and comfort management of smart sustainable buildings. Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews, 34, 409-429. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rser.2014.03.027
  10. U.S. Department of Energy. (2017). Commercial building controls energy savings assessment. Building Technologies Office. https://www.energy.gov/eere/buildings/articles/report-delves-impacts-commercial-building-controls-energy-savings
  11. Wang, Z., Wang, L., Dounis, A. I., & Yang, R. (2012). Multi-agent control system with information fusion based comfort model for smart buildings. Applied Energy, 99, 247-254. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.apenergy.2012.05.020
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Important Disclaimer

The calculations and projections provided by this ROI calculator are estimates for informational purposes only and should not be considered guaranteed results. Actual savings, costs, and return on investment will vary significantly based on numerous factors including but not limited to:

  • Facility size, age, and current condition
  • Existing infrastructure and system efficiency
  • Local utility rates and regulatory requirements
  • Installation complexity and timeline
  • Maintenance practices and user behavior
  • Environmental conditions and usage patterns

This calculator does not constitute financial, investment, or professional advice. Before making any investment decisions, consult with qualified financial, technical, and legal professionals who can assess your specific circumstances.

Individual results may vary substantially from the estimates provided. Montel Technologies LLC makes no warranties, express or implied, regarding the accuracy, completeness, or reliability of the information generated by this calculator. We disclaim all liability for any decisions made based on these estimates.

For accurate projections specific to your facility, a professional on-site assessment is required. Contact Montel Technologies LLC for a customized analysis based on your unique operational requirements and infrastructure.

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Methodology: Calculations are based on industry research, manufacturer specifications, and Montel Technologies' field experience with similar installations. Detailed methodology and assumptions are available upon request.

 

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