Technology

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



AHRI Moves Certification Marks Under One Umbrella

The association will use a unified mark to identify HVAC/R products that have achieved third-party certification of their performance ratings.

NEW PRODUCT FLASH: MGE Galaxy EPS 8000

The new uninterruptible power supply (UPS) from APC by Schneider Electric is designed to meet the needs of many environments.

New Standard Published For K-12 Information Systems

BICSI has announced the approval and publication of its ANSI/BICSI-001-2009, Information Transport Systems Design Standard for K-12 Educational Institutions.

BONUS WEIRD WEDNESDAY: The Chia Keyboard

I just couldn't resist posting a "How To" video of this classic office prank (and I know how you guys love "How To" stuff...). Happy April Fool's Day, FacilityBlog fans!

Data Center Key In The World Of High Tech Racing

Scuderia Ferrari relies on its facility to bring it through the Formula 1 season.

Autodesk Inventor Helps Designers Focus on World’s Largest Telescope

The telescope will be housed in an astronomical observatory created by Dynamic Structures, one of the world's premier providers of complex movable structures.

Frost & Sullivan Predicts a Slowdown in Chinese Building Technologies Industry

Growth rates are slowing down and products' profit margins have started to fall.

Frost & Sullivan Predicts a Slowdown in Chinese Building Technologies Industry

Growth rates are slowing down and products' profit margins have started to fall.

Web Exclusive: CeBit Technology Show

This past Monday, March 2, marked the opening of the international trade show CeBit 2009, the world's largest trade show highlighting digital IT and telecommunications solutions for home and work environments.

Services & Maintenance: Data Center Energy Efficiency

Contributor Steve Yellen writes about how the interconnection of facility and technology concerns in this space require a comprehensive approach.

Friday Funny: Decoding Cyberjargon

In order to help keep its visitors up with the times, FacilityBlog brings you this glossary of terms that apply to today's techno-times.

WEIRD WEDNESDAY: Get Ready To Say Goodbye

Do you feel the following 24 items are ready for retirement, as dictated by the statistical evidence presented in this list?

Tridium Recognized For BAS Technology

Frost & Sullivan has recognized Tridium, Inc. with the 2009 North American Frost & Sullivan Enabling Technology of the Year Award, based on its...

Energy Focused Coalition Expands Membership

The Demand Response and Smart Grid Coalition (DRSG) has announced four new member companies.

New Product Flash: Two-Way Radio From Kenwood

Kenwood has introduced a new high powered mobile communication device.

New Product Flash: Destroyit Shredder With Free Automatic Oiler From MBM

The 2604 is the latest addition to MBM Corporation’s line of Destroyit business shredders.

Web Exclusive: Track Occupant Activity, Reduce Energy Use

This article is contributed by John T. Anderson, president and CEO of PeopleCube, a provider of workplace, resource, and energy management technology

LonMark Collaborating With GreenLink Alliance

The partnership provides a platform for LonMark’s work in with open and interoperable standards and GreenLink’s mission to expand tax incentives for the use of intelligent control technology in existing buildings.

Environmental Systems, Inc. Acquires ECC Controls

Acquisition expands ESI’s technology offerings and locations.

Consortium To Advise DOE On High Performance Green Building Issues

Ten organizations form group to assist federal government on prime sustainability issues.
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