If you’re a property management group trying to make your commercial or residential stock more profitable, you’re probably already on the lookout for better ways to control your costs while adding features that current or future tenants will value.
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HVAC systems are a big deal when it comes to energy efficiency and conservation, but will a new or existing HVAC system play nicely with your Building Automation System (BAS)?
It depends a lot on the age and integration readiness of your HVAC, your BAS, and your building, and the specific needs of your tenants or occupants. Much of it also boils down to choosing a knowledgeable, experienced…
Mid-Atlantic Controls is excited to announce that Tridium has officially released the JACE 9000! This highly-anticipated release represents a significant upgrade to Building Management System hardware and is optimized for the Niagara Framework. The JACE 9000 Controller builds on the components of the JACE 8000 and includes several new features.
Digital controls, IoT sensors, and other modern building management technologies make it easy to get the most out of your systems. However, these advanced options could be out of reach unless you’ve integrated your building management system (BMS).
Tridium’s Niagara Framework is a truly “open” building management platform. It combines mechanical and electrical systems from any manufacturer into a…
The world of building facility managers is rife with acronyms and jargon. Two terms that often cause confusion are Building Management Systems (BMS) and Building Automation Systems (BAS).
In every industry, people often use certain terms while giving little consideration to what they mean. One such phrase is “building automation system”. How often have you heard this industry term thrown into a facilities-related discussion?
For those unfamiliar with these systems, the concept can be a bit confusing. What exactly is “building automation,” and what does it include? Read on to learn…
The power of the “Internet of Things” to unlock intelligent building features is here and more than likely already appearing in a comfortable, well-lit space near you now. Now that seamless connectivity of smart devices is a reality, we look at how the Internet of Things impacts building management system (BMS) design today and creates new possibilities for tomorrow.
If you are the manager of a large building complex or campus, you’ll know how hard it is to balance complex tenant and occupant needs with effective cost controls and increasingly stringent environmental targets.
If you’re the manager of a large commercial or residential property, you already know how much rising energy and maintenance costs affect your bottom line. And while the savings promised by increased building automation sound tempting, you might be worried about getting investors, owners, and anchor tenants on board for expensive and disruptive upgrades.
Facility management can quickly become a logistical nightmare for companies with multiple large retail or office locations. This especially holds true when data isn’t being gathered consistently from location to location.
