Universities need the latest and greatest buildings both to attract students and to deliver the best educational experience. Higher education facilities management is critical to maintaining a university’s infrastructure and support services. Optimizing building performance, in turn, positively impacts staff… Read More
Posts Tagged ‘Building Management System’
Smart Buildings Of The Past, Present, and Future
Smart buildings are the way of the future, as new facilities are being built with energy-efficiency and sustainability in mind. Today’s buildings are going through an evolution called the digital phase, with a focus on creating long-term benefits for occupants… Read More
Building Information Modeling Is The New Model For Energy-Efficient Buildings
The global population is increasing rapidly, and as the majority of people live in urban areas, studies are estimating that over $3 trillion of investments will be needed in infrastructure every year through 2030. Buildings account for 40 percent of… Read More
IoT for BMS Is The Next Step In Energy Efficiency
Smart buildings and their technologies are always advancing and provide a significant reduction of the energy need for heating and cooling. While there are many steps to take towards an energy-efficiency building, IoT enables a new generation of better solutions… Read More
The New Evolution of Buildings: The Digital Phase
All buildings are going through a revolution during the digital age, as the Internet of Things and building management systems are changing the ways buildings work. The latest evolution is the digital phase, with the end goal of creating long-term… Read More
Solutions For Wasted Time and Energy In The Healthcare Industry
The healthcare industry is vital to our society, but since many facilities are open 24/7, they consume a significant amount of energy. Hospitals not only provide essential medical and health functions, they also power cafeterias, laundry services, lab and research… Read More
3 Benefits Of A Building Automation System for Commercial Building
A building automation system, or BAS, is essential for ensuring your building is operating efficiently and remains comfortable and safe for occupants. The system automates many of the tasks that are required to run HVAC, and is very beneficial for… Read More
Impacts of Improving Building Energy Management
Energy management is becoming increasingly essential for buildings, as optimizing energy efficiency has a positive impact on the world. Over the past few years, we’ve seen an increase in awareness of global pollution levels and energy efficiency, which have contributed… Read More
All About Building Management Systems
Are you wondering how to manage your building better? With Critical Systems, we can install and teach you how to use a building management system to streamline your day to day building operations to seamlessly monitor, control, and optimize your… Read More
Spotlight Project: Enoch Pratt Free Library Renovation and Modernization
The Enoch Pratt Free Library renovation is officially underway! The 290,000 square foot library was originally built in 1933 and has since become one of Baltimore’s most popular attractions. The Pratt will be open to all guests and visitors for… Read More