Building Automation Systems

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

chrisgray@achrnews.com (Chris Gray) — Wed, 29 Apr 2026 07:00:00 -0400

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

mattjachman@achrnews.com (Matt Jachman) — Wed, 27 Nov 2024 07:00:00 -0500

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

Mon, 11 Nov 2024 07:00:00 -0500

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

bellolih@bnpmedia.com (Hannah Belloli-Oster) — Wed, 11 Sep 2024 13:00:00 -0400

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

Thu, 29 Aug 2024 07:00:00 -0400

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

Smarter HVAC Products

bellolih@bnpmedia.com (Hannah Belloli-Oster) — Mon, 18 Mar 2024 01:00:00 -0400

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

Smart HVAC Products Work Smarter, Not Harder

bellolih@bnpmedia.com (Hannah Belloli-Oster) — Fri, 08 Mar 2024 07:00:00 -0500

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

Thu, 21 Sep 2023 10:45:00 -0400

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

Tue, 05 Sep 2023 15:30:00 -0400

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

Thu, 31 Aug 2023 15:30:00 -0400

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.

ASHB Names New Board Member

Wed, 16 Aug 2023 16:50:00 -0400

“Julie Petrone is an invaluable new partner in ASHB’s efforts to advance the smart technology industry,” said ASHB CEO Greg Walker.

Name Has Changed, But ASHB’s Mission Remains

Tue, 08 Aug 2023 16:00:00 -0400

CABA was founded in 1988. As ASHB, its mission — to empower connectivity among people, spaces, and technology to deliver a more livable, sustainable, and efficient connected world — remains unchanged.

Advanced Building Automation

mattjachman@achrnews.com (Matt Jachman) — Tue, 11 Jul 2023 07:00:00 -0400

Studies have shown potential, and real, energy savings with the use of fault detection and data analysis to guide HVAC systems.

Cochrane Supply Expands Market for Honeywell Products

Fri, 09 Jun 2023 17:42:35 -0400

Cochrane Supply & Engineering has been distributing Honeywell products since Cochrane was founded. Co-founder Don Cochrane Sr. got his start with Honeywell.

M.C. Dean Acquires International Energy Conservation Systems

Thu, 27 Apr 2023 00:00:00 -0400

IEC Systems is a provider of turnkey proprietary and nonproprietary building automation systems (BASs) and a Distech Controls authorized system integrator.

Age, Technology Dictate Building Controls Lifespan

woerpelh@bnpmedia.com (Herb Woerpel) — Tue, 18 Apr 2023 07:00:00 -0400

While a controls upgrade may be costly, the reality is, the longer you wait, the more expensive a replacement can be.

Scott Cochrane Named to the CABA Board of Directors

Mon, 27 Mar 2023 12:00:00 -0400

Cochrane Supply & Engineering offers products for commercial and industrial building comfort, safety, and security as well as world-class technical support, development and training.

Commercial Controls and Building Automation: Advancing It All

bellolih@bnpmedia.com (Hannah Belloli-Oster) — Fri, 03 Mar 2023 07:00:00 -0500

Trends at this year’s AHR Expo within commercial controls and building automation were improving energy efficiency, making buildings more adaptable, streamlining workflow to make things easier for HVACR contractors, and a greater emphasis on cybersecurity and digitization.

Keys to Success in HVACR Automation

mattjachman@achrnews.com (Matt Jachman) — Mon, 26 Sep 2022 07:00:00 -0400

The market for automated systems in commercial buildings is growing rapidly, driven by increasing energy-efficiency goals, improving technology, and updated standards set by governments and professional associations.

Johnson Controls Acquires Tempered Networks

Tue, 19 Jul 2022 12:07:05 -0400

Johnson Controls acquired zero trust cybersecurity provider, Tempered Networks, based in Seattle, Washington.

Owning the HVAC Workflow is Driving Record Valuations

Thu, 19 May 2022 11:00:00 -0400

Whether you are thinking about exploring strategic alternatives for your business or simply want to take it to the next level, private equity investors and strategic buyers are looking for tech-enabled companies.

Four Benefits of Commercial HVAC Automation

Thu, 05 May 2022 11:00:00 -0400

Here are some of the top benefits of commercial HVAC automation and how new technology may soon make automated systems even more valuable.

Siemens Works Hard to Make Life Easier

Mon, 28 Feb 2022 00:00:00 -0500

Siemens is working to expand their offerings to fit any building size, with any amount of complexity.

Daikin Applied Introduces Building Controls

Mon, 28 Feb 2022 00:00:00 -0500

Daikin Applied’s recently introduced SiteLine Building Controls gives building owners and operators the tools and insights needed to optimize performance, improve IAQ, and trim energy use and carbon emissions.

Smaller Buildings Can Benefit From Building Automation Systems

Tue, 15 Feb 2022 07:00:00 -0500

Small- to medium-sized buildings make up about 94% of all commercial buildings in the U.S., according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration, yet only 13% of those buildings have a building automation system.

Building Automation Systems Offer Comfort, Efficiency, and Security

GordonWhite@achrnews.com (Gordon White) — Mon, 23 Aug 2021 07:00:00 -0400

HVAC has a critical role to play in the future of building automation and digitalization.

Controls-Con Tackles Digital Technology and Building Automation

GordonWhite@achrnews.com (Gordon White) — Fri, 21 May 2021 07:00:00 -0400

Controls-Con, presented by Cochrane Supply on May 5-7, 2021, discussed the impact of smart controls on the building industry.

Digital Twinning Makes Mark on Commercial Built Environment

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 11:00:00 -0400

There is a new term making its way into the commercial controls arena: digital twin.

BIM Software Improves Communication and Network for HVAC Contractors

Thu, 13 Aug 2020 11:00:00 -0400

BIM technology has proven to be highly expedient for several HVAC plans, especially in terms of cost efficiency, time optimization, and effective planning.

Internet of Things Advancements Improve HVAC Equipment, Service Technology

Mon, 13 Jul 2020 11:00:00 -0400

The Internet of Things is a broad term with multiple definitions, likely stemming from the different sectors of technology that IoT impacts.