In a perfect world, facility management would be seamless. And, multi-site facility management would be a piece of cake. Buildings would have optimized operations, energy would be consumed efficiently, occupant comfort would be ideal, and repair emergencies would be nonexistent. … Continued

Wireless technology drives devices that we use every day – our smart phones, tablets, laptops, GPS, and more. How cool is that for us? Wireless technology can also mean better performance and energy savings for commercial buildings. How cool is … Continued

In my last post I explained why, as building management systems (BMSs) become more intelligent and connected, it’s incumbent on facilities managers to ensure they are properly secured. Because the systems are connected to the Internet, they are susceptible to … Continued

It isn’t only when talking about perilous space missions, as in Apollo 13, that failure is not an option. The same is true for actuators. They are the last line of defense, making sure that spills, explosions, power loss, property … Continued

When the U.S. economy took a downturn during the Great Recession, the refrain everyone heard again and again was “repair, don’t replace.” But, even as the economy has improved, some building owners and operators remain hesitant to make large capital … Continued

For building owners and end users, efficiency comes in many forms. One is energy efficiency through the use of a BMS, a building management system. With a BMS, significant savings are possible through intelligent control of HVAC (heating, ventilating and … Continued

Aging infrastructure, rising energy costs and reduced budgets are major issues affecting facilities across a multitude of industries. The higher education market is especially impacted as shrinking funding and valuable resources are dispersed to growing student populations. All of these … Continued

IoT in light and room control: convergence, data, asset management and home automation In my previous post, I looked at a smart building automation case whereby IoT, Light & Room Control (L&RC), building automation solutions and one of our valued … Continued

The need for secure systems is a growing priority for Industry Control System (ICS) operators. Recent high profile cyber-attacks against critical infrastructure, coupled with the growing list of published equipment vulnerabilities, and the availability of tools to simplify hacking is … Continued

Buildings are an integral part of the global economy, using about 40 percent of the world’s energy. Even though building management technology has undergone rapid advancement, there is still a tremendous opportunity for continued improvement. Considering 30 percent of this … Continued