The inside of a building holds more than conditioned air and ventilation shafts. With the technology and acumen of HVAC contractors and distributors, these commercial structures are full of sophisticated controls that have been changing building automation systems exponentially since its introduction into the built space. Scott Cochrane, president and CEO of Cochrane Supply & Engineering, has seen the changes and has molded his company to be a source of building controls products and hardware to connect to the internet, as well as software and support to enable successful integrations. Based in Madison Heights, Michigan, with five other branches spread Michigan, Ohio, and Kentucky, Cochrane Supply & Engineering has pushed past products and invested in training options for HVAC contractors. From a BAS Fast Track course, to remote learning and virtual BAS training, to offset social distancing challenges, the company has evolved with the latest in technology and current events. To help contractors further understand the role played by controls in commercial buildings, Cochrane sat down to answer a few questions.