It seems that every conversation we have about commercial buildings includes discussion on efficiency. After all, efficiency is what drives better asset use, lowered costs, and less environmental impact. Achieving efficiency in commercial buildings of all sorts requires one common… Read More
Posts Tagged ‘Building Management System’
Strategically Reopening Your Commercial Smart Building
Critical facilities stayed up and running in the past few months with attempts to lessen interruptions to operations given the global situation. Now, more and more localities are seeing the return to work stages of reopening business locations, from small… Read More
Criteria When Assessing Building Management Software
Having the right tools and technology at your disposal is only a part of building resource and infrastructure management. What’s just as crucial to a facility manager is employing the right building management software. By leveraging integrated hardware capabilities through… Read More
Challenges Within Higher Education Facilities Management
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
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