44 Examples of Building Infrastructure

John Spacey, updated on October 11, 2023

Building infrastructure are the foundational services that are provided to the users of a building. This includes hard infrastructure such as staircases and soft infrastructure such as janitorial services. The following are common examples of building infrastructure.

Access control	Alarm systems
Backup power systems	Bathrooms
Concierge services	Drainage
Electrical infrastructure	Elevators & escalators
Emergency lighting	Emergency preparedness infrastructure
Fire escape routes	Fire safety systems
Fire sprinkler systems	Gas lines
Heating, ventilation & air conditioning	Internet connectivity
Janitorial services	Lighting systems
Mailrooms	Maintenance services
Parking facilities	Plumbing systems
Power supply and systems	Reception services
Roads	Security cameras
Security landscaping	Security systems
Server rooms	Sewage & sanitation
Sidewalks	Signage and wayfinding
Green space	Lobbies & lounges
Facilities & amenities	Staircases
Stormwater management	Telecommunications connectivity
Transportation links	Utilities
Waste management facilities	Wastewater disposal
Water heating	Water supply

Some elements of building infrastructure such as electrical systems are basic elements of every building. Others are enhanced services to support the uses of a building such as an data center with an electrical generator and other power backup systems.

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