Don't get caught in the BMS trap with the lure of modular functionality

By Mstasiak-bieniecka – [[https://commons.wikimedia.org Wikimedia Commons]]</span>There's no disputing the value that a building management system (BMS) can add. It can be a big ticket item, however. This can make the idea of purchasing a scaled-down, "modular" BMS that can be expanded on a pay-per-feature basis attractive. Let the buyer beware - it's a trap that may cost you more than you imagine.