VINCI Facilities strengthens predictive maintenance through continuous asset monitoring
Predictive maintenance is becoming increasingly critical in technical building management. New technology now enables continuous monitoring of assets through vibration and temperature measurements. This makes anomalies visible well in advance, better protecting technical installations against unexpected failures. VINCI Facilities is strategically deploying this technology across buildings and technical spaces.
From periodic inspections to continuous monitoring
Our technicians carry out daily technical rounds, relying on their experience and senses to properly assess installations. Sensors complement this work by continuously collecting measurement data. Technology thus enhances our teams’ expertise, but never replaces it.
Through continuous measurement of component vibrations and temperatures, we can:
- detect anomalies weeks to months before a potential failure
- proactively respond to wear or irregular behavior in pumps, fans, and motors
- identify abnormal operating hours and scheduling deviations, delivering energy savings
- further improve asset reliability and service continuity
Sensors provide an additional layer of observation, but our technicians remain essential for correctly interpreting situations and taking action.
How the technology works
The solution combines multiple measurement methods that together provide a complete picture of an installation’s condition:
- acoustic measurements for sound recording
- vibration measurements for tracking vibration patterns
- component-level temperature measurements that provide additional context for anomalies
- intelligent data models that recognize deviations
- intuitive dashboard for real-time monitoring
The “vibration signature” of rotating machinery changes before actual damage occurs. By combining this data with sound and temperature, anomalies can be detected faster and interventions planned more efficiently.
“Thanks to the evolution of technology and AI, it has now become possible in our industry to ensure the continuity of our clients’ installations in an even more proactive and efficient way.”
Ward Beniest
Managing Director of VINCI Facilities
Why VINCI Facilities is investing in this approach
Continuous monitoring strengthens our service offering because it:
- makes unexpected failures visible faster
- helps prevent energy waste
- makes maintenance predictable
- supports technicians with actionable insights
Another advantage: the technology works across equipment from different manufacturers and is easily installed in existing buildings. This flexibility allows monitoring to be deployed in diverse technical environments.
Enthusiastic client feedback
Several clients are already using this monitoring approach in their buildings. They experience:
- increased reliability
- fewer unexpected interventions
- clearer visibility on performance
- reduced energy impact
The future is predictable
Predictive maintenance is no longer a future promise. It’s now an affordable and scalable component of professional technical management. The question is no longer whether organizations will take this step, but when they will do so.