In the context of building operation, the term "plant" refers to diverse technical equipment and can include both mechanical and electrical components. Accordingly, plants include all locally connected units consisting of automation software, sensors and actuators. They are generally used to ensure the proper operation of a building or building complex. The various systems, such as heating systems or ventilation systems, are often interconnected and combined to form an integrated building system. Synonymously, one also speaks of building automation systems, energy systems or building energy systems.With the aedifion cloud platform, faults in the various systems can be detected and remedied at an early stage through continuous data analysis. External factors, such as outside air conditions, are also included in the control of the systems and thus significantly improve energy efficiency.