Most facility managers don’t understand what commercial AC installation costs until they’re talking to a contractor. But by then the scope is usually set, the timeline is closing and there’s not much room to rework the budget when something unexpected comes up. You will want to understand what drives the cost before you have the...Read More
Modern buildings have many systems working together at once, such as heating, cooling, ventilation, lighting and security that all need to function smoothly. Managing each system individually takes time and often leads to inefficiencies. Smart building automation solutions let facility managers and building owners monitor and control all these systems from one central platform. When...Read More
Electricity costs are going up, grids are under pressure and demand charges are a big part of commercial and industrial energy bills. And there’s a growing push for grid-interactive buildings which can balance supply and demand and support renewable energy. HVAC systems are often the largest electrical load in a building so they’re a prime...Read More
Choosing the right HVAC for a commercial building is more than just finding something that works. It’s about finding something that’s custom to the building. Size, air quality, climate, space all come into play. Upfront costs matter of course but it’s the long term savings and efficiency that really count. Every commercial space is unique...Read More
Scaling Building Automation Systems (BAS) across multiple buildings can bring big benefits such as energy savings, operational efficiency and occupant comfort. But these benefits only materialize if your BAS is properly implemented, integrated and maintained. One of the biggest challenges in multi-building BAS integration is interoperability between different systems and protocols. Imagine a facility where...Read More
Commercial buildings are operated through the use of several interconnected building systems. Building occupants and owners expect comfortable conditions delivered reliably and at the lowest possible operating cost. Yet the complexity of building systems such as HVAC, BAS, Lighting Control, Access Control, Elevator & Escalator, and utility management demands regular maintenance and constant upkeep and...Read More
