If it can open or close, turn on or off, or has a motor, it can be automated. Building automation can be described as a network of a building’s mechanical, HVAC, and lighting controls normally brought ...

In a session at the 2021 Controls-Con, presented by Cochrane Supply, Jim Young, founder and CEO of Realcomm, presented a bold vision of the future: a built environment that has been fully digitalized.

Leaders of businesses large and small are asking their teams to start automating their processes and workflows. The question is, where to start? A collection of tools and processes that are the basis ...

Intelligent networked sensors enable real-time, occupancy-based energy consumption to reduce waste in lighting, climate control and other systems. As companies pursue sustainability strategies, ...

Communities rely on schools, hospitals and offices every day. Despite their vital role, upgrading them with the latest technologies to optimize operations, better manage energy use and keep occupants ...

Ethernet has become a mainstream communications protocol and sits atop the control pyramid in building automation. Recently, the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) defined an ...

The commercial building space is evolving rapidly due to advancements in technology, growing demand for energy efficiency and the need for smarter, more sustainable solutions to meet both regulatory ...