IDC Energy Insights has announced new preliminary survey data indicating that 50 percent of building owner respondents reported that they currently use smart building technologies. Another 33 percent stated they would be using smart building technologies in the next six months to a year.

Controls Central, a major HVACR controls online store, announced it now offers more than 2.5 million HVACR controls parts, many of them “hard-to-find” from other sources. 

Are your HVACR systems safe from hackers? Maybe they should be?

The Control Trends Awards (CTA), which recognize leading companies, products, technology, and individuals in the building automation and HVAC controls industry, announced that the Control Trends Academy is forming a steering committee of industry leaders to help preside over the awards.

The advent of technology is at its most apparent in the world of thermostats and controls. Manufacturers are developing equipment that can be accessed and operated from Internet-enabled devices on the other side of the world. This article provides a sample of some of today’s latest thermostats and controls.

A recent study, conducted by O2, reveals that smartphone users spend at least two hours each day on their devices, surfing the Internet, utilizing social media, listening to music, gaming, and performing other activities. One of those other activities: setting their thermostat.

Brady, a company that provides energy-efficient HVAC systems and comprehensive building solutions for commercial and industrial facilities across North Carolina, has announced that Brianna Bell has joined the company as a material coordinator for the controls department.