Technology

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



Schneider smart buildings IoT

Get Connected: Smart Buildings And The Internet Of Things

Learn how smart buildings leverage the Internet of Things (IoT) to create new opportunities for information gathering and sharing, and the impact it has on buildings management and operations.
cyber security

DOD, ISA, NEMA Announce Program To Help End-Users With Cyber Security

The proposed facility certification would be a natural extension of the ISASecure® program.
data center

Data Center Survey Reveals Management Complexities

The Uptime Institute 9th Annual Global Survey found enterprise data centers run majority of all IT workloads, with the need for resilience across hybrid infrastructure seen as a major focus.
app development

Mobile App Development & Deployment

Alpha TransForm is a mobile app development and deployment platform that offers the power of low-code and the development speed of no-code.
EV charging

IECC Committee Approves EV Charging Proposal

The proposed code by Southwest Energy Efficiency Project (SWEEP) would require new commercial and high-rise residential buildings to facilitate installation of future electric vehicle charging.
LEGO

Friday Funny: Construction Machines Of The Future, LEGO Style

Through a series of visionary LEGO models designed by fans of all ages, the FutuRE:BUILD contest and exhibition revealed the imaginative power of machine technology.
Langley Events Centre

Langley Events Centre Upgrades Lighting To LEDs

Echoflex Solutions provides a top-shelf lighting control solution for the multi-purpose sports arena in British Columbia.
emergency power

After Hurricane Harvey, Hospital Focuses On Power Resiliency

Learning a lesson from the impact of power failure during a natural disaster, Citizens Medical Center added emergency power to its emergency room and beyond.
Allegion

Allegion & Open Options Security

Allegion US and Open Options integrated the ENGAGE IP Gateway with DNA Fusion software to expand their offering of scalable security solutions.
IoT solutions

Osram, FSG Form Partnership For Smart Building IoT Solutions

Osram and Facility Solutions Group (FSG) are joining forces to offer turnkey smart building IoT solutions to the commercial, industrial, and retail industries.
small data center

Small Data Center Devices, Big Impact

“Smaller is better” echoes down many server rack corridors, followed by: “Is it going to simplify a process or save money?”
scheduler

MangoGem ORITAMES APS Scheduler v2.5

Updated software incorporates autonomous AI capabilities for improved planning and schedule optimization as well as improved modeling of sequence dependent setups, batching, and time constraints.
Autonomous Buildings

BrainBox AI Launches First AI Technology For Autonomous Buildings

BrainBox AI has unveiled its patent-pending technology enabling buildings to reduce energy costs by 25-35% and their carbon footprint by 20-40%.
paper and digital media

Many Workers Still Prefer Paper Over Digital Media

The Mopria Workflow Survey challenges the assumption that workers prefer pure-digital workflows, and illustrates balanced preferences between paper and digital media.
networked lighting controls

Update: Call For Comments On Networked Lighting Controls Extended, To May 17

DesignLights Consortium (DLC) has released the second draft of its Networked Lighting Controls Technical Requirements V4.0 for public comment.
geospatial

ReconaSense Geospatial A.I.

The ReconMaps geospatial visualization tool is a new module of ReconaSense’s A.I.-powered security platform.
Tarrant County College

College Opens New Location With Job Order Contracting

Tarrant County College opted to use Job Order Contracting (JOC) for its major renovation, allowing multiple projects to be completed through a single contract.
end to end security

End to End Security Solution

Adesto’s SmartServer IoT edge server and the IBM Watson IoT Platform, together enabled by NXP’s ready-to-use A71CH secure element for IoT devices, provide an extra layer of security for businesses connecting their systems to the IBM Cloud.
remote work

Given A Choice, Most Knowledge Workers Would Leave Cities

A new Citrix study explores how location impacts job satisfaction and success, and the role that flexible and remote work can play in enhancing both.
Variable Refrigerant Flow Technology

Variable Refrigerant Flow Technology For Commercial Facilities

Whether for a retrofit or new construction, VRF technology permits the installation of a single HVAC system for both heating and cooling in facilities — saving money on equipment and controls.
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.