Building automation security used to be an afterthought. For years, Operational Technology (OT) networks stayed separate from IT infrastructure, and the assumption was that if your building access control systems weren’t visible to the outside world, they were...
EDISON, NJ. — August 20, 2026 — Albireo Energy, a leading independent building controls and energy services provider and a Huron Capital portfolio company, announced today that it has completed its acquisition of the Powers’ regional divisions in Oklahoma and...
Imagine your home computer that was set up perfectly when it was new. Everything was organized with programs working well together, settings that made sense, and most important, it was fast and easy to use. Then, over the years, things got added like a printer...
The typical day in the life of a facilities team member rarely goes according to plan. Instead of focusing on critical priorities and tasks, facilities staff often spend the brunt of their time addressing service calls, occupant complaints, system alerts, and nuisance...
Building automation systems (BAS) are often treated as something that comes later in a construction or modernization project, once equipment is selected, systems are specified, and work is already moving. A late-stage approach can create real consequences for building...
Most building automation systems were designed to be managed from a desk. A browser on dual monitors, a dedicated in-office workstation, maybe a laptop if you’re lucky. That type of setup works fine when your facilities team is always in the building, but it...
