Correct placement and secure fastening protect systems long before wear becomes visible”— Christopher Echeverria NEW ...

The advent of electromechanical controls in the 1970s, analog controls in the 1980s, direct digital control (DDC) in the 1990s, and complete building control integration in the 2000s has progressively ...

A roof influences how a building handles heat every day. Reducing heat absorption at the roof surface changes how the ...

Individual energy-saving habits help, but buildings consume far more energy. Here’s what really drives efficiency.

For companies or leasers that own large buildings, building maintenance can seem daunting, costly, or even superfluous, particularly when building functions appear to be running smoothly. But proper ...

In today's competitive industrial landscape, implementing effective reliability practices is essential. As companies worldwide pursue higher productivity, achieving best-in-class reliability practices ...

Covid-19 is forcing real estate developers and facility managers to rethink many aspects of the buildings they build and oversee — and investing in smart building systems and software is one of them.

HVAC preventative maintenance might be the most important action for property owners to undertake to ensure that a building’s heating and cooling systems operate at optimal levels and for the longest ...

With most buildings still operating during the lockdown, typically without manual input, this is a perfect opportunity to elevate the use of cloud-based, remote building automation systems (BAS) for ...

"More than 40% of the nation's 16,000 libraries had building systems in poor repair. Those buildings won't be able to fulfill the missions," David Marroni said.