New technology in the HVAC industry stretches past equipment breakthroughs and component enhancements. Ancillary software and communication elements are often keys to making advanced heating and cooling solutions run correctly. With the increasing desire to be LEED compliant, companies are more readily demanding that building automated systems (BAS) are installed in their new and retrofit construction projects. To comply with this growing trend, contractors have implemented new software and tools that take their specs and blueprints to an arguably more intelligent and interactive level for the contractor, the customer, and the consumer.