Covansys

Retail Malls – How Centralized Utility Monitoring Reduced Costs and Waste

Introduction

Retail malls operate complex facilities where water and energy consumption directly impact operating costs and sustainability goals. With multiple utilities running simultaneously across large spaces, facility teams often struggle to track consumption accurately and identify wastage early. To improve control and transparency, retail mall operators partnered with Covansys Technologies to implement a centralized utility consumption management system. The solution focused on real-time monitoring of water and energy usage, enabling facility managers to make informed decisions and reduce unnecessary consumption.

Operational Challenges in Utility Management

Key Issues Affecting Facility Operations

Lamprell faced several challenges in ensuring consistent connectivity across their industrial yard

Fragmented Utility Data

Fragmented Utility Data

Water and energy data spread across multiple systems.
Limited Consumption

Limited Consumption

No centralized view of utility usage patterns.
Manual Meter Reading Processes

Manual Meter Reading Processes

Reliance on periodic, manual data collection.
Delayed Waste Identification

Delayed Waste Identification

Utility wastage noticed only after cost increases.
Rising Operating Costs

Rising Operating Costs

Inefficient consumption driving higher utility expenses.
Limited Support for Sustainability

Limited Support for Sustainability

Difficulty tracking and reporting consumption trends.

Centralizing Utility Monitoring with Covansys’ Solution

Covansys deployed a centralized water and energy monitoring solution designed for retail facility environments.

Water and Energy Meter Integration

Connected electrical and water meters using IoT-enabled devices.

Real-Time Utility Monitoring

Enabled continuous tracking of consumption across mall facilities.

Centralized Monitoring Dashboard

Provided a single interface for facility managers to view utility data.

Consumption Analytics

Analyzed usage trends to identify inefficiencies and wastage.

Abnormal Usage Detection

Highlighted unusual consumption patterns for timely action.

Scalable Monitoring Framework

Designed to support additional utilities and facility expansion

Improved Cost Control and Resource Efficiency

Covansys’ centralized utility monitoring system equipped retail mall facility teams with accurate, real-time insights into water and energy usage. The solution supported better consumption control, reduced wastage, and helped lower operating costs through data-driven facility management.

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Improvement in real-time monitoring accuracy
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Decrease in energy and water wastage
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Operational cost savings through data-driven actions
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Response to utility anomalies compared to manual monitoring

Conclusion

By implementing centralized utility consumption monitoring, Covansys helped retail malls gain clearer visibility into water and energy usage across their facilities. The solution reduced waste, improved cost control, and supported more efficient and sustainable facility operations through real-time monitoring and analytics.