Bringing Smart Infrastructure to an Aging Terminal

Bringing Smart Infrastructure to an Aging Terminal

Customer:

Dublin Airport Authority (DAA)

Industry:

Aviation & Smart Building Management

Website:

www.dublinairport.com

Partners:

CreevX

The Challenge: Bringing Smart Infrastructure to an Aging Terminal


Dublin Airport is one of Europe’s busiest airports, serving over 30 million passengers annually. Ensuring a safe, efficient, and comfortable passenger experience is critical—especially when it comes to air quality monitoring and the operation of key mobility assets like lifts, escalators, and travelators.

However, Terminal 1, the airport’s older terminal, lacked a Building Management System (BMS) for lifts and escalators, making it difficult to:

  • Monitor air quality at terminal gates in real-time.

  • Ensure uninterrupted operation of escalators, lifts, and travelators, which are vital for passengers with reduced mobility.

  • Quickly respond to asset failures, which could result in fines for non-compliance.



The Solution: Smart Airport Infrastructure with Semvar & CreevX


Working alongside CreevX as a systems integrator and device manufacturer, we deployed a comprehensive smart buildings solution using the Semvar platform and CreevX’s GPIO LoRaWAN devices.


1️⃣ Real-Time Air Quality Monitoring at Terminal Gates

Sensors track temperature, humidity, and CO2 levels to ensure passenger comfort and safety.
Automated alerts & trend analysis help optimize ventilation and indoor air quality.


2️⃣ Smart Monitoring for Lifts, Escalators & Travelators (Terminal 1 – No BMS Connectivity)

Live status tracking – Visibility into which direction escalators are moving (up/down) and whether they are operational.
Fault & Emergency Detection – Instant alerts if a fault state is detected or the emergency stop is pressed.
Automated Staff Notifications – When an incident occurs, SMS and push notifications are sent to on-ground airport staff for rapid response.



The Results: Smarter Airport Operations & Improved Passenger Experience


📊 24/7 visibility into critical assets with real-time monitoring.
🚀 Faster response times to equipment failures, minimizing downtime & compliance risks.
👥 Better accessibility for passengers with reduced mobility by ensuring lifts & escalators are operational.
💨 Improved air quality monitoring for healthier terminal environments.

TRUSTED TECHNOLOGY PARTNER

Our clients speak for us

"With Semvar, we’ve transformed the way we monitor and manage key airport infrastructure. From real-time air quality tracking to smart automation for lifts and escalators, we now have full visibility and control over critical assets. The ability to instantly notify staff when an issue occurs has significantly improved response times and operational efficiency."

Operations Manager at a major European Airport

5.0 - Excellent

"With Semvar, we can confidently say ‘yes’ to customers with complex compliance challenges, knowing the platform is flexible enough to handle any scenario. The automation features save us over 12 hours per week, allowing us to focus on growing our business. Plus, our customers can now manage the app themselves—something we could never offer before. Semvar gives us the confidence that our solution is scalable, fast, and secure."

Francis Haughey,

CEO, CreevX Smart Legionella Compliance

5.0 - Excellent

TRUSTED TECHNOLOGY PARTNER

Our clients speak for us

"With Semvar, we’ve transformed the way we monitor and manage key airport infrastructure. From real-time air quality tracking to smart automation for lifts and escalators, we now have full visibility and control over critical assets. The ability to instantly notify staff when an issue occurs has significantly improved response times and operational efficiency."

Operations Manager at a major European Airport

5.0 - Excellent

"With Semvar, we can confidently say ‘yes’ to customers with complex compliance challenges, knowing the platform is flexible enough to handle any scenario. The automation features save us over 12 hours per week, allowing us to focus on growing our business. Plus, our customers can now manage the app themselves—something we could never offer before. Semvar gives us the confidence that our solution is scalable, fast, and secure."

Francis Haughey,

CEO, CreevX Smart Legionella Compliance

5.0 - Excellent

TRUSTED TECHNOLOGY PARTNER

Our clients speak for us

"With Semvar, we’ve transformed the way we monitor and manage key airport infrastructure. From real-time air quality tracking to smart automation for lifts and escalators, we now have full visibility and control over critical assets. The ability to instantly notify staff when an issue occurs has significantly improved response times and operational efficiency."

Operations Manager at a major European Airport

5.0 - Excellent

"With Semvar, we can confidently say ‘yes’ to customers with complex compliance challenges, knowing the platform is flexible enough to handle any scenario. The automation features save us over 12 hours per week, allowing us to focus on growing our business. Plus, our customers can now manage the app themselves—something we could never offer before. Semvar gives us the confidence that our solution is scalable, fast, and secure."

Francis Haughey,

CEO, CreevX Smart Legionella Compliance

5.0 - Excellent

TRUSTED TECHNOLOGY PARTNER

Our clients speak for us

"With Semvar, we’ve transformed the way we monitor and manage key airport infrastructure. From real-time air quality tracking to smart automation for lifts and escalators, we now have full visibility and control over critical assets. The ability to instantly notify staff when an issue occurs has significantly improved response times and operational efficiency."

Operations Manager at a major European Airport

5.0 - Excellent

"With Semvar, we can confidently say ‘yes’ to customers with complex compliance challenges, knowing the platform is flexible enough to handle any scenario. The automation features save us over 12 hours per week, allowing us to focus on growing our business. Plus, our customers can now manage the app themselves—something we could never offer before. Semvar gives us the confidence that our solution is scalable, fast, and secure."

Francis Haughey,

CEO, CreevX Smart Legionella Compliance

5.0 - Excellent

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