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
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
Smart Systems that can Lower Operating Costs
Regardless of industry or market, facility owners and managers have two mandates: to keep systems running and keep costs low, all while keeping the building’s occupants comfortable and safe. This … 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
When it Comes to Controls, What is Best for the Customer?
For years, the history of building automation and controls was defined by large organizations selling all the controls in a building and tying that customer to a particular brand for … Read More
What’s the Deal with Open Systems and the Open System Protocol?
Have you made a purchase where you were told service and maintenance were not only included, but readily available? If you are in the commercial property management industry then I … Read More
Keeping an Eye Watch on the Industry: Johnson Controls’ Merger with TYCO
Anyone in the building automation industry will tell you that technology is moving at the speed of thought. Most people tend to focus on the “big four,” which are Johnson, … Read More
Cloud Based Physical Security
Yes, you read the title correctly even though it may seem to be contradictory that providing Physical security of your facility designed to maintain the safety of your building occupants … Read More
Realcomm and IBcon 2016
I just returned from the 17th annual Realcomm/IBcon conference held this year in the heart of Silicon Valley – San Jose, California. The event featured six unique tracks with education … Read More