Cybersecurity is the technology and practices that are designed to protect building data and equipment from attack, damage or unauthorized access. It is dangerous to make the assumption that smart technology and building automation automatically include security elements. Building Automation and Cybersecurity On new construction projects, incorporating...
The pace at which technology and innovation have impacted commercial facilities over the past several years is unprecedented. As building technology has advanced and expectations about building function and performance have changed, our conversations around buildings have also evolved. These conversations now include creating engaging...
There is no doubt that the facility manager’s job is changing and evolving. It used to be great if a facility manager could keep the HVAC running, the lights working and show some energy savings here and there. Now, a facility manager must be aware...
Transaction Further Strengthens Albireo’s Southwest Presence Edison, New Jersey – January 14, 2020 – Building automation and energy services provider Albireo Energy, LLC (“Albireo Energy”) announced the addition of Advanced Automated Systems, Inc. (“AAS”) to its continually expanding national platform. This partnership enhances Albireo Energy’s California...
There was a time when building operations (OT) and information technology (IT) had no reason to talk. OT handled buildings systems such as HVAC, lighting, elevators, meters, and access control, and IT was about printers, workstations, networks, and business applications. Historically, in the built environment, OT...
We've pulled together 9 reasons around why you should focus on energy management in 2020 Energy management covers much more than selecting energy-efficient systems and changing to LED lighting. Energy costs are one of the largest expenditures that a facility has and using less means paying...
Transaction Strengthens Albireo’s Southeast Presence Edison, New Jersey – December 10, 2019 – Building automation and energy services provider Albireo Energy, LLC (“Albireo Energy”) announced the addition of Quality Building Controls, Inc. (“QBC”) to its expanding national reach. This partnership enhances Albireo Energy’s Southeast presence while...
Industrial Energy Management should be a top priority for facility managers but building an Energy Management Program for your facility is a challenge. The EPA recognizes the impact energy savings in the industrial sector can have and so created the internationally recognized ENERGY STAR. ENERGY...
Building system managers are becoming familiar and invested in Master Systems Integration. It makes sense to integrate and automate the systems in a building to work together more efficiently. Another benefit of this smart building technology is that data gathering has become easier. Enterprise Asset Management...
It is easier to save energy than it is to produce it. Building automation has become essential in the battle to make buildings more energy efficient. It is easier to save energy than it is to produce it. Systems such as HVAC, lighting and security are...