Technology

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



DOE Awards Contract To TAC For Up To $5 Billion in Energy Efficiency Projects

TAC to implement federal projects using guaranteed savings.

L.A. Live To Feature Technology From Panasonic

Panasonic Corporation of North America and AEG have entered a long-term agreement regarding the mixed use district. The multi-tiered sponsorship agreement, announced on January...

The Facility Technologist: A Mandate For Efficiency

As part of the buildout team for his company's new headquarters, Condon rides the "third wave."

New Web Site Provides Tools For Manufacturers And Purchasers

The Green Standard is trying to make navigating the field of green purchasing easier for facility managers.

Ohio Hospitals Taking Advantage Of Security Technology

Biometrics and wireless RF systems are helping Promedia Health Systems in its efforts to keep its patients and doctors safe.

2008 Trends Recap: From One Year Into The Next

It was another year in which innovation and new ideas helped the facility management profession move into the future. This recap takes a look at what trends made an impact.

Creston International Opens New Offices In Brussels

Crestron International headquarters grand opening showcases expanded facilities.

Data Center In A Box

The tech sector has not been immune to the recession, although one area—data centers—continues to evolve at an impressive pace. Dell is now applying a low tech solution to the data center concept in order to gain some market share in this highly competitive arena.

How Am I Supposed To Type?

Respondents to Pew Research study believe keyboards may disappear by 2012, among other technological developments.

MicroMain Corp. Acquires Aleier Software

Included in the transaction is the company's acquisition of software for managing work orders using portable computing devices.

LonWorks Networking Technology Becomes ISO/IEC Standard

This ratification will enhance the adoption and usage of this technology within the worldwide controls market.

New Data Center Users Group Report Reflects Challenges Ahead

According to Emerson’s fall 2008 Data Center Users' Group member survey, managing a dynamic data center and critical infrastructure continues to be a challenge requiring organizational collaboration and systems integration. Energy efficiency, power densities, and availability were all cited as tough issues that data center managers will continue to face.

AHRI Selects New Chairman Of The Board

The new association head, Keith Coursin, has been an active member of AHRI for more than 10 years.

Creston Eagles Donates Home Theater

Dedication ceremony officially opens new home theater at Walter Reed Army Medical Hospital for Warriors in Transition.

The Facility Technologist: Reaching Into The Tech Toolbox

Facility managers can control costs by optimizing items already in place, along with adding other money saving options.

Wireless Trends: Being Heard From Inside And Out

Digital Antenna Systems (DAS) are helping facility managers improve cellular signals and wireless connectivity in their buildings.

California LED Company Marks A Milestone

LEDtronics marks its 25th anniversary of the company's founding, thanks customers and employees for their contributions over last quarter century.

Searchable And Sustainable: Customers Click To Calculate LEED Credits

The Mohawk Group brings a new way to rate green products with its LEED PLUS Calculator.

‘Hospital Of The Future’ Report Urges Major Changes

Joint Commission report proposes principles, actions to guide future hospital development.

Global RFID Market to Reach $5.3 Billion This Year

Despite global economic slowdown, growth for industry still looks promising.
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A panel of Facility Management leaders will discuss long-term planning challenges and answer questions about maximizing the value of conducting a Facility Condition Assessments (FCA).
Fault detection and diagnosis (FDD) webinar

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View this free video webinar to learn how fault detection and diagnostics (FDD) has become a critical part of the resilient facility team’s tech stack.

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