Companies want more data about and more control of their buildings than ever before. A 2018 survey by 451 Research found that 35 percent of companies said they are currently gathering or have plans to gather data on their building about lighting, HVAC, and system controls. In response to this kind of demand, HVAC manufacturers are introducing numerous new products to provide this data.
Smart products enable service providers to take a more proactive approach to addressing HVAC system and equipment issues, said Susie Gornick, Trane’s director of intelligent services. Trane’s Intelligent Services division has developed cloud-based analytics that allow building operators to minimize disruptive downtime and unplanned service expenses, Gornick said.