Wireless sensors have become very attractive products in the HVAC controls market over the past few years as architects and building owners have begun to work more closely together in order to preserve the structure of older buildings and improve aesthetics.
Armstrong Fluid Technology’s Monday evening event at the hip River Roast along the Chicago River drew a packed house. Bruce Fontaine, OEM sales manager, Armstrong Fluid Technology, said focusing on the design envelope will be the way of the future for energy efficient HVACR systems, and encouraged contractors to “take the load off.”
This AHR Expo educational session will focus on the challenges and advancements in developing design guide specifications for building automation systems. This high level discussion will share the latest trends within the specification community.
Campus-Wide Upgrades Being Made to Building, Lighting, Water, and Mechanical Systems
January 19, 2015
Schneider Electric is partnering with Missouri Western State University to help the institution save nearly $400,000 in energy cost savings annually over 15 years through an energy savings performance contract. The university anticipates an additional $400,000 in utility incentives.
Centralized Control of HVAC, Lighting, and More Provides for Improved Convenience, Comfort, Energy Efficiency, and Security
January 5, 2015
The home automation and control market is forecast to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 11.36 percent between 2014 and 2020, and reach $12.81 billion by 2020, according to a new market research report published by MarketsandMarkets.
Increased Adoption and Building Retrofits Are Expected to Provide Relatively Strong Growth
December 31, 2014
The devices and systems that control a building’s HVAC, lighting, and security were, until fairly recently, rudimentary, says Navigant Research. Today, commercial building automation systems (BASs) are increasingly embedded with computing and digital communications tools that have transformed their capabilities.
Building Automation Has Witnessed a Profound Growth in the Last Five Years
December 8, 2014
The global building automation and controls market was valued at $29.8 billion in 2013 and is expected to reach $55.5 billion by 2020, growing at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9.04 percent from 2014 to 2020, according to a new market research report published by MarketsandMarkets.
Changes Affirm Group’s Commitment to Technical Expertise, Best Practices
November 14, 2014
The election of new leadership and approval of a restructuring plan with an emphasis on training were highlights of the InsideIQ Building Automation Alliance Fall Meeting. The alliance is an international organization comprised of independent building automation contractors.
Controls Ensure a HVAC System Is Performing to Specifications
November 12, 2014
Johnson Controls announced that it is bringing Simplicity® Smart Equipment (SE) controls to its York® brand of commercial packaged and split system products. Soon to be standard on all 3- to 40-ton packaged units, the updated Simplicity SE controls are designed to make HVAC equipment easier to install, operate, and service.