Tag: Building Automation

From handheld devices to sophisticated field equipment, the latest technologies can help improve operations efficiency. New mobile apps and remote connectivity are reshaping the mindset of today.

There are many ways managers can facilitate a smarter physical infrastructure. By collecting and analyzing data, managers can discover opportunities for efficiency within and around their facilities.

A global headquarters campus in Glendale, WI undergoes a major overhaul including an expansion that employed technology and sustainability to move operations to the next level.

Trane engineers' accomplishments have been recognized with a new wall display.

Project specifiers can purchase EnOcean enabled self powered wireless technology products all in one spot with this new website.

Submetering reveals electricity consumption patterns throughout a facility.

This app enables two-way interaction between facility managers and their APOGEE building automation systems.

Integrating security systems and building management offers a multitude of benefits, but steps need to be taken before implementation.

Solely focused on BACnet since 2000, Swan was an active member of ASHRAE’s BACnet committee and other related committees and organizations.

The 2011 Guide lists 500 products, 400 industry professionals certified by LonMark International, and 17 worldwide training and testing centers.

Launched May 1, the Siemens contest is seeking buildings that use its building automation systems in the "smartest" way. The deadline to enter is August 1, 2011.

The three models can be integrated with the company's WEBs-AX building automation systems.

Managing staff behavior is a key to maintaining benefits over time.

The company's Smart Restaurant initiative involves creating interoperability standards for its networked kitchen equipment and building automation systems.

This event permits vendors to test their BACnet products in a neutral and friendly environment with BACnet devices from other vendors.

LonMark International, a non-profit association recognized for the certification, education, and promotion of interoperability standards for the benefit of manufacturers, integrators, and end users, has announced new representatives to its Board of Directors.

Grand prize winners are the Duke Energy Center, Charlotte, NC, and the Iowa Central Community College, Fort Dodge, IA.

A panel of five industry experts are determining which facilities will win the Siemens Smartest Building in America Challenge.

BACnet approved final publication of eight addenda to the ANSI/ASHRAE Standard 135, A Data Communication Protocol for Building Automation and Control Networks. BACnet has also embraced UTF-8, which will fully takes advantage of its compatibility with the existing ANSI/ASCII character set.

The next wave of building automation systems may help simplify operations while saving energy.