Modern commercial buildings certainly have no shortage of data. With the proliferation of Building Automation Systems (BAS), IoT sensors, meters, lighting, and HVAC systems, today’s buildings generate millions of data points related to system performance. But more...
Would you continue using your smartphone without updating the software, fixing a cracked screen, or replacing a failing battery? Technically, it might still turn on, and you might be able to make calls, check email, and use some apps. Over time, the risks start to...
Imagine this scenario: Your Building Management System (BMS) has been installed and commissioned, and your team has undergone basic training on how to use them. The installation engineers and construction teams have gone home. It’s go-time. You feel confident, knowing...
What comes to mind when you think of a building automation system (BAS)? Chances are, HVAC is the first thing that pops up. There’s a reason why. Lighting systems have traditionally been seen as separate from BAS. Often, that siloing starts with construction, when...
For years, Johnson Controls’ Metasys solutions have been a reliable bedrock of building energy management. Metasys has been around for decades and, by and large, Johnson Controls has done an excellent job maintaining backward compatibility, enabling facilities to keep...
Summer is around the corner, but that doesn’t mean a break for your facilities department. As temperatures start to rise, now’s the time to make sure your Building Automation System (BAS) is ready for the summer load. A tuned and optimized BAS is key to keeping your...
