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Home » building automation market

Articles Tagged with ''building automation market''

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Airoverse, Lowder Brothers Bring Scalable Building Automation to Fort Smith School District

How a large Arkansas school district simplified facility management across 100 buildings
Caitlin Trainor
May 29, 2026

Airoverse and Lowder Brothers partnered to bring scalable, accessible building automation to Fort Smith School District, helping the district manage HVAC across 33 campuses and roughly 100 buildings.


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Carrier iVu California

Carrier Aims to Ease California’s 2026 HVAC Overhaul with Pre-Certified Control Sequences

In a first for the industry, Carrier submits standardized Title 24 JA18 logic to regulators, promising faster compliance and simpler commissioning for building automation projects
ES Magazine staff
January 15, 2026

The submission covers a broad range of applications – VAVs, air handlers, exhaust fans, and fan coil units. The i-Vu system will include locked logic to support compliance.


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RMF Engineering Jon Logue

Promoting Building Longevity and Cost Optimization Through Retro-commissioning

How a proactive approach to building automation and control can drive dramatic savings, boost efficiency, and extend facility life – as proven by a Maryland courthouse’s turnaround
Jon Logue RMF Engineering
Jon Logue
January 12, 2026

A case study from RMF Engineering on the Rockville District Courthouse highlights how targeted retro-commissioning can slash utility costs and maximize building performance.


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Control Panel Smart Buildings

Beyond Ductwork: Why Mechanical Thinking Is Holding Back Smart Buildings

Why the construction industry’s traditional approach to building automation is broken, and how truly smart buildings start with smarter decisions, better integration, and technology leaders at the table
Diego Palacios
November 28, 2025

A candid look at why most “smart” buildings fall short, and what it really takes to get building automation (and integration) right from the start.


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Johnson Controls 15 Metasys

Johnson Controls Releases Metasys 15.0 BAS

The ACHR NEWS Editorial Staff
November 20, 2025

Metasys 15.0 can be scaled across multiple buildings and sites, bringing advantages to industries such as healthcare systems, data centers and large campuses, while enhancing uptime and efficiency.


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Dan McCarty ES NEWS Case in Point

Building Automation Graphics: How Symbol Standards Improve Quality and Reduce Rework

Graphics are more than aesthetics: they help operators quickly interpret complex building automation data and respond effectively
Dan McCarty
Dan McCarty
October 8, 2025

Consistent graphics streamline commissioning and troubleshooting, making it easier for teams to verify systems and reduce mistake, writes ES NEWS guest columnist Dan McCarty, owner of QA Graphics.


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BAS Data Trending Smart Tech

Unlocking the Value of BAS Data: Why Smarter Trending Matters

Breaking down how building owners and operators can use advanced trending strategies to boost HVAC performance, solve problems faster, and make data-driven decisions for the future
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Miles Ryan P.E.
August 28, 2025

This column by ES NEWS' Miles Ryan explores how building owners and operators can unlock the full potential of BAS trending for smarter facility management.


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New CGNA President Brings 'Strategic Mindset'

August 21, 2025

David Suskie brings to his new role at Controls Group North America more than 35 years of experience in the HVACR wholesale supply, temperature controls, and building management systems industries.



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Guest Column

Hack-Resistant HVAC: Becoming a Cybersecurity Provider for Mechanical Contractors and BAS Integrators

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Tim Vogel
July 26, 2025

Unlock new revenue streams and higher margins by offering cyber resilience alongside traditional BAS services


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Commissioning BAS Monitor Alarm

Monitoring of Standalone Equipment’s General Alarms

Why general alarm monitoring for standalone equipment is more complex than it seems: common pitfalls, key reasons for integration with BAS, and practical recommendations to ensure reliable alarms
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Miles Ryan P.E.
July 23, 2025

This article explores why designers lean on BAS integration for critical alarms, highlights the most common points of failure encountered during commissioning, and offers practical guidance for ensuring that alarm notifications are both reliable and truly necessary for your facility operations team.


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