Building Automation Systems - Articles

AI-Driven Buildings Are Coming: What HVAC Contractors Need to Know

Autonomous buildings might cut down emergency calls, but not contractors’ jobs

April 29, 2026

Autonomous buildings powered by AI could reduce emergency service calls by predicting and addressing issues before they happen. But rather than replacing HVAC contractors, the shift is expected to change how they work.

HVAC Manufacturers Share Data Behind BMS Retrofits

Building automation helps achieve greater energy efficiency in commercial HVAC systems

Matt Jachman

November 27, 2024

HVAC OEMs have building automation systems for large commercial and public buildings that increase energy efficiency. These systems can be used with equipment from different manufacturers.

Preparing For Emerging Cybersecurity Attacks Against Chillers

What Protocols Need to be in Place For When Malicious Actors Come Knocking

Dylan Kurt

November 11, 2024

When it comes to this piece of critical infrastructure, operators need to be prepared to face new and sophisticated attacks.

BAS and Environmental, Social, and Governance Principles

An HVAC Minute Video Update: September 11, 2024

Hannah Belloli-Oster

September 11, 2024

Since more companies are putting a focus on ESG principles, the HVAC industry is positioned to turn those goals, into a reality.

How Building Automation Aids ESG Goals

With more companies putting a focus on ESG principles, the HVAC industry is positioned to help make those goals a reality

Dylan Kurt

August 29, 2024

Building automation systems can boost heating and cooling efficiency by more than 20%.

Smarter HVAC Products

An HVAC Minute Video Update: March 18, 2024

Hannah Belloli-Oster

March 18, 2024

Smart HVAC products today need simplicity, seamless integration, while also achieving a reduction in energy usage.

AHR Expo 2024

Smart HVAC Products Work Smarter, Not Harder

Latest controls focus on simplifying the user experience

Hannah Belloli-Oster

March 8, 2024

At the AHR Expo, manufacturers talked about what’s fueling their design of smart products and ensuring they are simpler, more integrated, and save energy and time.

Carrier’s Tommy Hulland Joins ASHB Board

September 21, 2023

Hulland is the associate director of strategic planning and market intelligence for residential and light commercial HVAC at Carrier.

Trane Outfits Community College’s New BAS Lab

September 5, 2023

The lab is designed to give students hands-on experience that will help them bridge the gap between classroom instruction and the needs of employers.

Partnership Helps Food Retailers Save Energy

August 31, 2023

The Copeland-Enersponse collaboration offers a chance for food retailers to improve energy conservation efforts through involvement in demand-response initiatives that assist in stabilizing the power grid during times of high electricity consumption.