Technology

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



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.

California City To Turn Waste Into Energy

Plant will recycle methane produced by waste water treatment facilities.

Frost & Sullivan Recognizes Honeywell’s Leadership in Renewable Energy

Profiling model and scorecard help customers pinpoint the solution with the greatest impact on the bottom line.

Frost & Sullivan Recognizes Honeywell's Leadership in Renewable Energy

Profiling model and scorecard help customers pinpoint the solution with the greatest impact on the bottom line.

Telkonet Wins Energy Management Contract with Columbia Sussex Hotel Group

Company elected as part of national chain's green initiatives based on the system’s flexibility, ease of use, and scalability.

The Physical Security Interoperability Alliance’s IP Media Device Specification Gaining Traction

More than 100 companies have registered to participate in specification development.

Mobile Friendly Web Site Launched

Chief Manufacturing has introduced a Web resource formatted specifically for users through mobile phones and wireless devices.

Have You Got Networkable Power Meters?

Properly equipped facilities can participate in a project that will build a free, Web based system for displaying both live and historical power utilization.

Telkonet Awarded New Patents

Company using advancements to assist with building networking and controls.

WEB EXCLUSIVE: Refrigerant Blends Make Leak Detection More Difficult

Refrigerant leaks have always been a concern for facility managers, but it was a problem that could be easily discovered and corrected. Then came the blended refrigerants.

FM Issue: Power Supply

There is high demand for backup power solutions, and there are many requirements that should be addressed before purchasing decisions are made.

HID Global Takes A Logical Step In Convergence Of Access Control Solutions

Newest products aid with computer security.

Customized Touchscreen Designed To Showcase Silver Certified Healthcare Facility

Brevard County, FL facility educates visitors to about its environmental commitments.

SimplexGrinnell Continues Microsoft Partner Program

This is the eighth consecutive year of the company's status as a Microsoft Certified Partner.

The Facility Technologist: We’ve Come A Long Way

In many areas, FM technologies today look very different from those of 20 years ago.
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