The sun pours energy down on us day in and day out. It’s just there for the taking. It is exciting to imagine how we can grab solar and power our increasingly plugged in world. Renewable, unlimited, free. Until it is dark. In residential buildings, peak demand can...
We have all become accustomed to the idea of a “smart” building. We understand that the vital building systems, such as lighting and HVAC, can be automated and monitored remotely. It makes sense that equipment contains sensors and they are feeding data back to a...
Research indicates that nearly five to six times the construction cost of a building is spent on operational costs during the building’s lifetime. Today, with the increased demands building owners, operators, and facility managers place on buildings, they must also...
Cybersecurity is the technology and practices that are designed to protect building data and equipment from attack, damage or unauthorized access. It is dangerous to make the assumption that smart technology and building automation automatically include security...
The pace at which technology and innovation have impacted commercial facilities over the past several years is unprecedented. As building technology has advanced and expectations about building function and performance have changed, our conversations around buildings...
There is no doubt that the facility manager’s job is changing and evolving. It used to be great if a facility manager could keep the HVAC running, the lights working and show some energy savings here and there. Now, a facility manager must be aware of the occupant...
