McKenney’s is over seventy-five years old. When my boss’ grandfather began selling and installing floor furnaces in the 1940s, the controls (such as they were) were 100% analog. To … Read More
Automated Control Systems Enhance Efficiency and Comfort Levels
Facilities managers can optimize the performance of their building’s systems through automation control solutions. The building automation systems (BAS) typically found in newer buildings allow for easy monitoring of HVAC, … Read More
Software Helping Teams Stay Safer
Commercial offices have long lists of best practices to ensure the safety of everyone who walks through their doors, but what if your facility could leverage software to ensure a … Read More
Cold Weather Property Maintenance Tips
Winter has arrived in the Southeast, and that means we can see a variety of weather. Some days are sunny and mild, while others are cold, wet, and raw. Occasional … Read More
Identify System Deficiencies to Improve Facility Operations
The top goal of facilities management is to operate efficiently and effectively. This is true regardless of the industry or setting. Inefficient management wastes resources and increases costs. Good management … Read More
Introducing McKenney’s buildingSENSE
Information is great. Knowledge is even better. Every facility has an abundance of information that can be gathered, analyzed, and leveraged for more energy-efficient operations. But you need to know where to look for it and—more importantly—what to do with it.
PLC vs. DDC: Choosing the Right Controls for Your Facility
Most buildings’ control systems utilize Direct Digital Control (DDC) technology to manage the output and actions of HVAC systems, especially in the commercial market. However, for the industrial market and other mission-critical facilities, Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC) are often a better, faster and more reliable option that should be considered.
Your Real Estate Portfolio Master Plan Deserves A Master Systems Integrator
Imagine you’re the owner of a football team. Do you rely on each of your players to play their position as best they can? Or do you count on your … Read More
Do I really need building analytics software?
Every trade show that I have attended as of late is loaded with many flavors of software and cloud solutions that are really enticing. Many of you have had the … Read More