As electric vehicle adoption accelerates across the globe, a fundamental shift in our fueling paradigm is taking place. Gas stations are no longer the primary refueling points—buildings are becoming the new energy hubs. For...
Systems Integration
Controls and data integration across vendors: BACnet/IP, Niagara, point naming, graphics and handover practices that scale.
BAS Integration Nightmares (and How to Avoid Them)
Building automation systems (BAS) have evolved from simple control mechanisms to complex, interconnected networks that serve as the central nervous system of modern buildings. While these systems promise enhanced efficiency,...
Disaster Resilience Series Part 1: Real-Time Monitoring
The Role of Building Automation in Disaster Resilience (1/3) The frequency and intensity of natural disasters are only increasing. As facility managers, owners, and engineers, it's no longer a question of if disaster will...
Part 2: Emergency Lighting: A Beacon in the Chaos
The Role of Building Automation in Disaster Resilience (2/3) In the first part of our series, we explored how real-time data monitoring can enable facilities to detect disasters early and react swiftly. Now, we turn to another crucial system: emergency lighting. In...
Part 3: Integrated Communication Systems: Streamlined Emergency Alerts and Instructions
Series: The Role of Building Automation in Disaster Resilience (3/3) In the previous articles, we covered real-time data monitoring and emergency lighting. Now, we’ll dive into Integrated Communication Systems, an often-overlooked but critical component in disaster...
The Role of 5G in Next-Generation Integrations
In the rapidly evolving landscape of technology, the integration of systems plays a pivotal role in driving efficiency, innovation, and growth across industries. As businesses seek to harness the power of connectivity to optimize operations and deliver value to...
BACnet Basics: What are Device Profiles?
In this article in our BACnet Basics Series, we look at Device Profiles, why they’re important and how they’re created. We’ve also included a real world example that illustrates how to use device profiles to accurately specify your own projects. What are Device...
BACnet Basics: What are BIBBs?
Every complex topic or field needs a helpful naming system. Scientists name flora and fauna by genus and species. Even astronomers have their own planetary nomenclature. Standard naming conventions do just that—they standardize how we talk about things. They’re also a...
Hands-Free Building Tech You Probably Didn’t Know Existed
In a post-COVID workplace, “hands-free” is the new buzz world. It’s also the new hygiene standard. At times, it may seem the pandemic has turned everyone into Adrian Monk. But you needn’t be an OCD-suffering detective to solve the mystery of the old hygiene standard;...
4 Common Types of Touch Screens and How They Work
Touch screens are ubiquitous. We use them at the grocery store to check out, and at the airport to check in. They’re at visitor center kiosks, our banks, our homes and even in our cars. And today, because they’re the primary interface of smartphones, touch screens are...