Technology

Buildings can be smart, as technologically complex as computers, due to building automation, interoperability, wifi, HVAC, and other high tech components.



energy meters

Six Ways Submetering Improves Energy Insight

Energy meters in facilities can help reduce energy consumption, cut costs, and increase sustainability.
laundry

Hydro Systems Improves Laundry Process

The Hydro Connect Real-Time Module helps laundries operate more efficiently, reduce costs, and quickly address any abnormal conditions.
controller

O3 Sensor Hub 2.0 Open Platform Controller

The O3 Sensor Hub 2.0 replaces the conventional thermostat with an all-encompassing hub that creates a more comfortable space for occupants, while also providing easy accessibility and management for building owners.
energy performance

DOE Invests $74M In Building And Construction Technologies

The funding will help develop energy-efficient and flexible building technologies, systems, and construction practices to improve the energy performance of the nation’s buildings and electric grid.
networked lighting controls

DesignLights Consortium Seeks Comment On Networked Lighting Controls Proposal

The new draft Networked Lighting Control System Technical Requirements 5 (NLC5) is focused on enhanced requirements for listing systems on the DLC's NLC Qualified Products List (QPL).
workplace productivity webinar

Did You Miss Our “How Technology Can Increase Workplace Productivity” Webinar?

This free video webinar will provide insight on how and where to apply technology tools for a streamlined, productive workplace.
intercom

2020 SOLUTIONS For FM: StackIQ From SpaceIQ

SpaceIQ, a cloud-based workplace management platform, has introduced StackIQ, its AI-driven technology for workspace planning. Jeff Revoy, COO and Co-founder, discusses StackIQ and related trends.
platform

Rite-Hite Platform Elevates IoT

Opti-Vu platform helps distill the data collected into insights and actions.
Visual Networking

Userful Grows Visual Networking

Userful's Visual Networking Platform now lets enterprises connect any visual content or data from any source (cloud, on-premise server, data center) to nearly any type of traditional or smart display.
intercom

2020 SOLUTIONS For FM: Signature Optica Smoke Detector By Edwards

The Signature Optica Smoke Detector from Edwards is certified to the new UL 268 7th Edition requirements A talk with Jon Hughes at the company elaborates on this fire safety product.
Ice Cream Drone

Friday Funny: Would You Like An Ice Cream Drone?

In a modern twist on the beloved ice cream truck, Unilever teamed up with Terra Drone Europe to demonstrate how Ben & Jerry’s ice cream can be delivered in New York, by drone.
energy efficiency

5 Key Ways To Boost Energy Efficiency Retrofits

As in most industries, the real impact comes with scale. In the case of energy efficiency, achieving scale across real estate assets drives significant and faster returns to the bottom line.
energy efficiency and smart building investments

Planned Energy Efficiency, Smart Building Investments Soar

75 percent of organizations plan to increase their investment in energy efficiency and smart buildings, according to Johnson Controls' 2019 Energy Efficiency Indicator survey.
data centers

Honeywell Introduces Solstice E-Cooling For Data Centers, Electronics

The new Solstice® E-Cooling heat transfer agents from Honeywell cool data centers and other electronic applications with greater efficiency and reduced environmental impact.
WINT Water Intelligence

WINT AI-Powered Leak Prevention Technology Wins Gold Award

WINT's Water Intelligence was recognized by the Insurance Times for its impact in reducing water damage risk and insurance claims.
intercom

2020 SOLUTIONS For FM: HVACScan From BuildingReports

The HVACScan platform from BuildingReports provides verifiable proof of HVAC compliance. A talk with Jason Kronz, President and CTO, elaborates on the company’s innovations as well as industry trends.
Technology Budgets

Facility Executives Expect Technology Budgets To Grow This Year

A new building technologies survey from Verdantix reveals spending plans and technology priorities for 2020.
intercom

2020 SOLUTIONS For FM: Open Architecture For Access Control By Mercury Security

An open architecture model is the lynchpin for adopting the latest technologies in access control to meet the changing requirements facility executives face. A talk with Mercury Security President, Matt Barnette, elaborates on the company’s innovations as well as industry trends.
intercom

2020 SOLUTIONS For FM: ProWire Unified Power From LifeSafety Power

A pre-wired, UL/ULC power solution, ProWire Unified Power simplifies and standardizes access control across an enterprise. A talk with LifeSafety Power's Matt Virga elaborates on this solution as well as industry trends.
Gen Z workforce

Gen Z Drives Workplace Technology Purchasing Decisions

New research from Nintex reveals how organizations can make the most of the tech skills and experience of digital natives.
Workforce Shortages Webinar

Worried About Workforce Shortages? Effective Strategies To Stay Ahead

Join us for this free webinar on Thursday, April 25 and you'll learn the top 5 strategies that facility maintenance pros are implementing to overcome workforce shortages.
Webinar, Facility Capital Improvements

View This Free Video Webinar: Maximizing Value For Facility Master Planning

A panel of Facility Management leaders discuss long-term planning challenges and answer questions about maximizing the value of conducting a Facility Condition Assessments (FCA).

[VIDEO] Collect Asset Data at the Speed of Walking a Building

AI powered data collection with AkitaBox Capture. Take a picture of the asset nameplate, touch the floor plan to locate the asset and move to the next asset. Save up to 90% of your time in the field with AkitaBox Capture AI.