Building Automation Systems - Articles - Page 7

Johnson Controls Inc.: Building Automation

May 22, 2017

The Metasys® 8.1 building automation system (BAS) features an easy-to-use interface that provides photo-realistic graphics for better visualization and faster troubleshooting. These graphics are created within Metasys and do not require any additional software or tools.

A Contractor’s Guide to Home Automation

HVACR contractors contemplate the impact of new, smart technologies

Samantha Sine

May 1, 2017

While some contractors are proceeding with caution when it comes to smart home automation products, further training and awareness may force their hands sooner than later.

Magnum Energy Solutions: BACnet Gateway

March 20, 2017

The eBox 2.0 is a seamless BACnet integration gateway for lighting, HVAC, plug loads, and metering. The gateway is designed to proficiently discover, display, and control device points to support a single uniform building system. The eBox 2.0 is simple to use as it requires no programming or scripting.

College of DuPage Offers New Building Automation Systems Certificate

Preparing students for a growing field

March 20, 2017

The new Building Automation Systems Certificate program at College of DuPage will prepare students for a growing field that merges traditional HVACR knowledge with computer and IT skills.

JM Electrical Completes Control System Project at Harvard Memorial Church

Building automation system experts maintain the architectural integrity of the historic building

March 6, 2017

JM Electrical Company Inc., an automated building system installation company, announced that it has completed project operations at Harvard Memorial Church, a historic development located at 1 Harvard Bus Tunnel in the center of Harvard Yard in Cambridge. JM partnered with a premier building technology company on this control system.

Safely and Securely Putting Big Data to Use

Building management software now analyzes data and provides a course of action

Ron Rajecki

January 9, 2017

When it comes to data, it’s important to understand the type and amount of data that can be gathered by building management software.

Alexa — Make My Building Run Better

Varun Nagaraj

December 13, 2016

All devices installed in a building, such as boilers, chillers, generator sets, electric sub-meters, pumps, variable air volume (VAV) controllers, fire panels, etc. should be smart and have their own individual cloud points-of-presence and applications, just as consumer devices do.

GDI Integrated Facility Services Acquires Airtron Canada

Airtron is a leading provider of HVAC, building automation, and energy efficiency services

November 16, 2016

GDI Integrated Facility Services Inc. announced that it and its wholly-owned subsidiary Ainsworth Inc. have entered into an agreement to acquire Direct Energy Business Services Limited, doing business as Airtron Canada, a subsidiary of Direct Energy Marketing Limited.

Johnson Controls, Federal Government Sign Agreement on Cybersecurity

Will help secure our nation’s critical infrastructure from those with malicious intent

November 10, 2016

To improve cyber-threat information sharing and analysis, Johnson Controls, a leader in energy efficiency and building controls, announced a Cooperative Research and Development Agreement (CRADA) with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Office of Cybersecurity and Communications.