BAA Heathrow T5 Terminal Building Systems Integration Case Study

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BAA Heathrow T5 Terminal Building Systems Integration Case Study

Case study of ICONICS GENESIS32 deployment for integrated monitoring of 50+ systems and 3 million tags at Heathrow Terminal 5.

Published

June 4, 2026

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3 min read

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This case study details how BAA implemented ICONICS GENESIS32 OPC Web-enabled HMI/SCADA at Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 to unify control of HVAC, fire, security, elevators, and CCTV systems. The solution centralized alarm management and enabled mobile access through a Terminal Service Centre. Open OPC standards supported integration across 3 million tags while maintaining flexibility for future expansion.

Key takeaways

GENESIS32 handled over 3 million tags from 50+ building systems at T5 opening

OPC-based architecture enabled seamless integration and future scalability

Centralized Terminal Service Centre with mobile access improved operator response times

Standard symbols and consistent tag structures reduced integration risk

Off-the-shelf product minimized maintenance complexity for airport operations

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