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Heavy rainfall caused flash flooding across the state. 23 lives were taken. [Read more...](https://info.midatlanticcontrols.com/blog/macc-gives-to-west-virginia-flood-victims) [![](https://info.midatlanticcontrols.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/West-Virginia-Flooding.jpg)](https://info.midatlanticcontrols.com/blog/macc-gives-to-west-virginia-flood-victims) --- ## [Benefits to Working with an Independent BAS Contractor](https://info.midatlanticcontrols.com/blog/are-there-benefits-to-working-with-an-independent-bas-contractor) November 10, 2016 By [Mid-Atlantic Controls](https://info.midatlanticcontrols.com/blog/author/mid-atlantic-controls) 1 minute read As an independent contractor, **Mid-Atlantic Controls** represents a variety of control products and systems. As advocates of open systems, our commitment is to our customers. We provide the right system based on customer’s needs – from HVAC to advanced building automation systems. Our goals are to provide performance-based systems that maintain comfort and control while delivering return on… [Read more...](https://info.midatlanticcontrols.com/blog/are-there-benefits-to-working-with-an-independent-bas-contractor) [![](https://info.midatlanticcontrols.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/IMG_2494.jpg)](https://info.midatlanticcontrols.com/blog/are-there-benefits-to-working-with-an-independent-bas-contractor) --- ## [7 Problems with Managing a Hotel Environment](https://info.midatlanticcontrols.com/blog/7-problems-managing-hotel-environment) October 19, 2016 By [Mid-Atlantic Controls](https://info.midatlanticcontrols.com/blog/author/mid-atlantic-controls) 4 minute read Overseeing facilities management at a large hotel or resort can be quite challenging. Facility managers deal with a large spectrum of issues that are unrelated to managing a hotel environment, and many are forced to juggle a lot of responsibilities that take time away from big picture strategy and long-term planning. In this article, we’ve identified a few of the environment-related challenges… [Read more...](https://info.midatlanticcontrols.com/blog/7-problems-managing-hotel-environment) [![](https://info.midatlanticcontrols.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/Large-East-Coast-Hotel.jpg)](https://info.midatlanticcontrols.com/blog/7-problems-managing-hotel-environment) --- ## [\[GUIDE\] - What Is Distech ENVYSION?](https://info.midatlanticcontrols.com/blog/what-is-envysion) August 3, 2016 By [Mid-Atlantic Controls](https://info.midatlanticcontrols.com/blog/author/mid-atlantic-controls) 3 minute read ENVYSION is a visual, web-based building management system created by Distech Controls to integrate with open platform building automation systems and various building features. [The visualization of building data](https://info.midatlanticcontrols.com/blog/does-visualization-improve-building-management) helps management and facility managers make faster and better decisions when it comes to managing a commercial building. [Read more...](https://info.midatlanticcontrols.com/blog/what-is-envysion) [![](https://info.midatlanticcontrols.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/Building-Controls.jpg)](https://info.midatlanticcontrols.com/blog/what-is-envysion) --- ## [10 Benefits of Scheduled BAS Maintenance Contracts](https://info.midatlanticcontrols.com/blog/do-i-need-a-maintenance-contract-during-my-first-year-warranty-period) July 20, 2016 By [Midatlanticcontr](https://info.midatlanticcontrols.com/blog/author/midatlanticcontr) 2 minute read Scheduled maintenance is one of the best ways to gain greater control over your facility, optimize equipment, create system efficiencies, provide a fixed budget and reduce your current operating costs. When a professional service technician maintains your control system, your facilities team can focus on their jobs and worry less about the building control systems. Unlike many service… [Read more...](https://info.midatlanticcontrols.com/blog/do-i-need-a-maintenance-contract-during-my-first-year-warranty-period) [![](https://info.midatlanticcontrols.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/Industrial-Building-Air-Duct.jpg)](https://info.midatlanticcontrols.com/blog/do-i-need-a-maintenance-contract-during-my-first-year-warranty-period) --- ## [Does Visualization Improve Building Management?](https://info.midatlanticcontrols.com/blog/does-visualization-improve-building-management) July 8, 2016 By [Mid-Atlantic Controls](https://info.midatlanticcontrols.com/blog/author/mid-atlantic-controls) 3 minute read One thing almost all facility managers have in common is a serious lack of time. When you manage a large facility or commercial building, there seems to be no end to what can go wrong and what has to be done. The tunnel vision generated by putting out one fire after another can sometimes leave **big picture thinking, strategizing, and planning** with a lot to be desired. For many, there just isn’t… [Read more...](https://info.midatlanticcontrols.com/blog/does-visualization-improve-building-management) [![](https://info.midatlanticcontrols.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/Facility-Management.jpg)](https://info.midatlanticcontrols.com/blog/does-visualization-improve-building-management) --- ## [Can Building Automation Save Energy?](https://info.midatlanticcontrols.com/blog/can-building-automation-save-energy) June 24, 2016 By [Midatlanticcontr](https://info.midatlanticcontrols.com/blog/author/midatlanticcontr) 1 minute read After installation, either by MACC or by another vendor, we provide the necessary services required to decrease operating energy costs of a facility through implementation of various techniques that improve operational efficiency of the equipment or systems controlled by a typical BAS. [Read more...](https://info.midatlanticcontrols.com/blog/can-building-automation-save-energy) [![](https://info.midatlanticcontrols.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/Richmond-Virginia-Skyline.jpg)](https://info.midatlanticcontrols.com/blog/can-building-automation-save-energy) --- ## [What is SkySpark Building Analytics?](https://info.midatlanticcontrols.com/blog/what-is-skyspark-building-analytics) April 25, 2016 By [Mid-Atlantic Controls](https://info.midatlanticcontrols.com/blog/author/mid-atlantic-controls) 2 minute read SkySpark is an open analytics platform from [SkyFoundry](https://skyfoundry.com/) that automatically analyzes building data from sensors, automation systems, meters, and other smart devices to provide useful building insights. SkySpark insights help facility managers, building owners, and business managers identify trends, issues, faults, correlations and opportunities for cost reduction or building improvements. [Read more...](https://info.midatlanticcontrols.com/blog/what-is-skyspark-building-analytics) [![](https://info.midatlanticcontrols.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/Commercial-Building-Interior-Hotel.jpg)](https://info.midatlanticcontrols.com/blog/what-is-skyspark-building-analytics) --- ## [12 Open Platform BAS Manufacturers](https://info.midatlanticcontrols.com/blog/12-open-platform-bas-equipment-manufacturers) April 12, 2016 By [Mid-Atlantic Controls](https://info.midatlanticcontrols.com/blog/author/mid-atlantic-controls) 2 minute read When it comes to building automation equipment, [open platform equipment puts customers in the driver’s seat](https://info.midatlanticcontrols.com/blog/why-facilities-should-consider-open-bas-2). Investing in open building control equipment gives consumers the largest variety of options in the long run. What if a consumer wants to change vendors down the road? Or pick a different company to service their equipment? Closed platform equipment prevent these sorts of transitions,… [Read more...](https://info.midatlanticcontrols.com/blog/12-open-platform-bas-equipment-manufacturers) [![](https://info.midatlanticcontrols.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/Large-Commercial-Building-Interior-Mall.jpg)](https://info.midatlanticcontrols.com/blog/12-open-platform-bas-equipment-manufacturers) --- ## [Can Data Analytics Help Create a Smart Building?](https://info.midatlanticcontrols.com/blog/can-data-analytics-help-create-a-smart-building) March 24, 2016 By [Mid-Atlantic Controls](https://info.midatlanticcontrols.com/blog/author/mid-atlantic-controls) 3 minute read In today’s world of high technology, we are increasingly getting access to all kinds of real time and historical data. Much of this is from building automation systems that control HVAC, lighting, security, fire alarm, shading, water management, and energy management. 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