EasyIO Case Study
Accommodations BMS and HVAC

BMS & HVAC Upgrade — Heritage-Listed Accommodation Buildings, Darwin

Building Management Systems · Automation & Controls

TEC Automation was engaged via competitive tender to deliver a full BMS and HVAC upgrade across four heritage-listed accommodation buildings at a Darwin site dating back to 1940/1941.

Our Approach

Selecting the right platform was critical. After assessing the project requirements — heritage constraints, budget, timeline, and the client’s need for a future-proof solution — TEC recommended the EasyIO FS-20, a high-performance network controller that works across multiple protocols including BACnet, Modbus, MQTT, and HTML5. Unlike many automation platforms, EasyIO is open source with no proprietary lock-in or recurring licensing fees, making it the smartest long-term choice for this client.

The Challenge

Upgrading critical building systems in heritage-listed structures requires more than technical expertise — it demands careful planning, strict compliance, and the ability to deliver on a tight budget and timeline without compromising the integrity of protected buildings. All works had to meet the Burra Charter and Heritage Management Plan requirements alongside current Australian standards.

What We Delivered

TEC engineered and installed a complete BMS solution across all four buildings, including PIR and humidity sensors, BMS panels with run and fault status indicators, automation servers, IO modules, HLI interfaces for split system ACs, and full communication and control programming. The first building was commissioned within 10 days of works commencing.

The Result

The client received a scalable, future-proof automation solution delivered on time, within budget, and fully compliant with heritage and stakeholder requirements — with no ongoing licensing costs and the flexibility to expand as their needs grow.

Challenges · Heritage-listed buildings · Strict budget · Limited timeframe

Outcomes · 10-day turnaround on first building · Open-source scalable solution · Full compliance with heritage and Australian standards · Single contractor delivery from engineering to commissioning

Challenges

Four Heritage Listed Buildings
Limited Time for Works
Strict Budget In Place

Benefits

Open Source Solution
Quality Automation Product
Future-Proof and Scalable
10 Day Turnaround for First Building
Supporting Indigenous Opportunity

Solutions

With all the specifics in mind for this tender, TEC Automation felt confident that EasyIO would meet the requirements of the client. We recommended the EasyIO FS-20, which is a high-performance network controller offering exceptional performance, live programming and the latest IT network and security standards.

Unlike other automation technology available on the market, EasyIO is open source, works with many protocols and has no proprietary, exclusivity or recurring fees.

Considering the context of the job, the EasyIO FS-20 was the smartest choice, and also one that the TEC Automation team knew would deliver a safe and effective solution to the client.

Benefits for the Client

Open Source, Nothing Proprietary

The EasyIO technology, engineered and installed by TEC Automation, represented the highest possibly quality at a competitive price without a sacrifice of service. EasyIO stands out from other market offerings for being open source with nothing proprietary, no exclusivity and no recurring fees for the client.

Fast Turnaround

The TEC Automation team were able to deliver EasyIO to the first of the buildings in just 10 days, with the remaining completed in two months, ensuring a smooth and efficient service transition, with no time wasted. This short delivery window gave the TEC Automation team an opportunity to showcase how efficient we can be in engineering and delivering our automation solutions.

Supporting Indigenous Business

TEC Automation is an Indigenous business, and when clients choose us they are choosing to support Indigenous training futures in the world of automation. This project provided opportunities for 2 Indigenous Trainees to build future-ready skills.

During the whole process from design to installation TEC met all time contraints and delivered an exceptional product for our client.

Construction Manager

Project Statistics

Heritage Listed Buildings

Days to Deliver First Building

Indigenous Trainees Supported

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