SCHOOLS & EDUCATION

Smart, sustainable, and engaging environments

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Building Management Systems (BMS)

Smarter control. Greater efficiency. Lower running costs.

Key Benefits for Schools? Energy Savings.

Lighting Control

  • Daylight-responsive lighting to reduce energy use when natural light is sufficient

  • Zonal control by classroom or corridor to avoid lighting unused areas

  • Automated schedules to ensure lights are off outside school hours

Heating Control

  • Room-by-room temperature control based on occupancy and time of day

  • Integration with holiday schedules to avoid heating empty buildings

  • Remote access for facilities managers

Ventilation and CO₂ Monitoring

  • Ensure classrooms are well-ventilated without wasting heat

  • Automatic window or vent control based on air quality sensors

Energy Monitoring

  • Real-time dashboards to help staff and pupils track consumption

  • Identify inefficient areas and take action quickly

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Audio-Visual (AV) Solutions

Engage. Educate. Inspire.

Classroom AV

  • Interactive whiteboards and touchscreens for dynamic lessons

  • Easy-to-use teacher control panels

  • Visualisers and wireless screen sharing for student presentations

Assembly & Performance Spaces

  • Full AV integration for halls: microphones, projectors, stage lighting, and control systems

  • Professional-grade audio to ensure clarity at every seat

  • Simple preset modes for different event types (assembly, drama, music)

Digital Signage

  • Displays in reception, corridors, or canteens for announcements and safety alerts

  • Easily update content from a central system

Hearing Assistance

  • Induction loops and wireless solutions for students and staff with hearing needs

Networked AV

  • Stream content to multiple classrooms or record and share lessons across campuses

Smart Boards for SChools

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Designed with educators in mind, the Specktron UDX S2 EDU Series is more than just an interactive display - it's a powerful teaching companion that brings lessons to life.

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Additional BMS Benefits:

  • Improved Comfort for Learning

    • Maintain optimal temperature and lighting for concentration

    • Reduce distractions caused by noisy or inefficient systems

  • Safety & Security

    • Integration with fire alarm systems, access control, and emergency lighting

    • Secure remote shutdown of systems

  • Ease of Management

    • All systems controlled from one intuitive platform

    • Alerts for faults or maintenance issues before they become problems

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Why Epitome Living for Education?

  • Experience in integrated systems, across multiple sectors

  • Northern Ireland-based with proven school installations

  • Futureproof, scalable solutions that grow with your school/college

  • Friendly support and training for staff