Master Systems Integrator
A Master Systems Integrator (MSI) acts as the librarian for building data, bringing together information from multiple systems and organising it into a single, consistent structure.
The MSI collects data from sources such as BMS, lighting controls, energy systems, meters, and IoT devices, validating and standardising the information to ensure accuracy and reliability.
Using industry standards including BRICK, Haystack tagging, and UDMI, the MSI applies a common ontology across all connected systems. This creates a unified data model that makes building information easier to understand, share, analyse, and act upon.
The result is clean, structured, and interoperable data that supports better operational decisions, improved system performance, and future-ready smart building applications.
System Integration
Connecting multiple building systems (BMS, HVAC, lighting, metering, security, etc.) into a single, cohesive platform.
Data Standardisation & Conformity
Ensuring all building data follows standard ontologies (e.g., BRICK, Haystack, UDMI) for consistency and interoperability.
Data Validation & Testing
Checking of incoming data from different systems for accuracy, reliability, and completeness before it’s used.
Predictive Maintenance & Asset Management
Uses data to identify potential issues early and optimise maintenance schedules.
Real-Time Data Delivery
Ensuring fast, secure, and reliable transmission of data across systems (e.g., via MQTT, JSON).
Compliance Support
Helping buildings meet regulatory and sustainability standards, such as NABERS or other accreditation requirements.
Consultancy & Advisory
Advising on system design, technology adoption, and best practices for smart building operations.
Future-Proofing Systems
Designing integration and data frameworks that allow for scalability and adoption of new technologies.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a Master Systems Integrator?
A Master Systems Integrator (MSI) is responsible for bringing together the many technology systems within a building and ensuring they operate as a single, connected ecosystem.
Modern buildings contain numerous independent systems—including BMS, lighting controls, HVAC, energy meters, security, access control, IoT devices, and analytics platforms. An MSI provides the framework that allows these systems to communicate, share data, and work together effectively.
The MSI also standardises and structures building data using industry-recognised ontologies such as BRICK, Haystack, and UDMI, creating a single source of truth that supports operational efficiency, reporting, analytics, and future smart building applications.
Why does my business need an MSI?
Many organisations have invested heavily in building technology, but the systems often operate in isolation. This creates data silos, duplicated effort, inconsistent information, and limited visibility across operations.
An MSI eliminates these challenges by connecting systems, standardising data, and creating a unified operational environment. This allows building owners, facilities teams, and operators to access reliable information from a single source, improving decision-making, reducing operational costs, and unlocking greater value from existing technology investments.
What systems can be integrated?
How does MSI improve business performance?
eco-I goes beyond traditional systems integration by focusing on the quality, structure, and long-term value of building data. Rather than simply connecting systems, we create a unified digital foundation using open standards such as BRICK, Haystack, and UDMI, ensuring data is accurate, interoperable, and future-ready.
What sets eco-I apart is that we have developed our own proprietary tools to automate the creation and management of data ontologies natively.
This significantly reduces the time, cost, and complexity traditionally associated with data tagging, modelling, and standardisation, enabling projects to be delivered faster and more consistently.
By combining MSI expertise, intelligent asset management through COM-QR, and automated ontology generation, eco-I delivers connected buildings that are easier to operate, maintain, analyse, and optimise throughout their lifecycle.