Opinions on Siemens Apogee-Go
We are about to install a Siemens Apogge/Go EMS in our building. I was wondering if anyone had any opinions on Apogge or any back round using it?
View ArticleStandards/Standard Practice for Sensor Calibration
Hello! Is anyone aware of a standard (ASHRAE/ASTM/ISO, etc) for sensor calibration and/or a document that discusses best practices for sensor calibration?I am looking for any information on frequency...
View ArticleProcesses Integration
Has anyone been involved in a HR hiring process analysis from an FM perspective and if not what comments would you have to streamline that process instead of everything just "magically" being ready (or...
View ArticleNovar Logic One Pain
Novar is orphaning it's Logic One system. Their protocol is closed. What recourse have you found?Are you able to integrate? Are you going to upgrade to Opus? What is your approach to this issue?Tim
View ArticleAsk Building Automation Questions Here
Access to FREE expertise: I'm gathering questions for the December Building Automation Ask the Expert segment on Building Operating Management's homepage. Post your questions here by November 4th and...
View ArticleDoug Yon Answers Your BAS Questions
Please post questions below for expert Doug Yon, a project manager with Facility Engineering Associates.
View ArticleSoftware Finds Hidden HVAC Problems That Waste Energy
Many buildings produce a huge amount of data that no one ever sees. A new type of software tool has the potential to make that unseen data useful. Known as fault detection and diagnostics, the software...
View ArticleIntelligent Buildings Are Gaining Attention With Promise Of Energy Savings
A new generation of intelligent buildings is gaining attention with the promise of energy savings. A critical factor in most of these smart buildings is taking better advantage of data that typically...
View ArticleGuideline Shows Steps For High-Performance HVAC Operation
Facility managers can find a lot written about high performance buildings, but there's much less information about high performance operations. ASHRAE has remedied that problem with "ASHRAE Guideline...
View ArticleSix Factors To Be Aware Of For Wireless Building Automation Systems
When IT staffers look at a wireless BAS, they see six factors to keep in mind. These range from the technology used to the way that devices will be powered. Click here to learn more about those six...
View ArticleAnalytics Offer New Tool For Building Automation Data
"Analytics." "Big Data." These are management buzz words that are making their way into the world of facility management. But they're more than just fancy terms. They describe a new category of tools...
View ArticleSystems Integration in Existing Buildings
Integrating systems in an existing building is certainly more challenging than doing so in new construction, which is essentially a blank slate. For starters, it's unlikely there's a common naming...
View ArticlePoints To Consider When Selecting Energy Dashboards
Dashboards can pull together information from disparate sources and present it in a clear fashion to help users make decisions more easily. As the number and sophistication of energy and other...
View ArticleSensors For Energy Efficient Buildings And Building Management
Smart sensors and actuators are making it easier to construct green buildings, says research firm Frost & Sullivan. Options like lighting controls and demand controlled ventilation enable...
View ArticleLife Cycle Costing Of Intelligent Buildings
A recent research report sponsored CABA has good news and bad news when it comes to the use of life cycle costs for intelligent buildings. The good news is that the concept is prominent in pre-project...
View ArticleSix Steps To Improve BAS Performance
Years of development have made building automation systems both more powerful and more easy to use. But building automation systems too often fall short of expectations. Fortunately, many of the...
View Article7 Tips For Selecting A Building Automation System
Finding the right BAS is a big challenge for any facility manager. Getting the job done right means thinking about people as well as technology, and about what happens after the system is installed. A...
View ArticleAsk a BAS Expert
Throughout the month of July, Raed Salem, director of MEP Engineering, Larson & Darby Group, will answer your BAS questions. Please post below!
View ArticleProject Haystack Aims To Make Smart Device Data Easier To Use
It sounds like geek-speak - "semantic modeling conventions and taxonomies for smart device data" - but the goal of Project Haystack is one most facility managers can appreciate: making it easier to use...
View ArticleWhat Does “Intelligent Building” Mean Today?
If you’re in the building management field, chances are you’ve heard a lot of talk in recent years about "smart systems" and "intelligent buildings." But what’s the best way to take advantage of all...
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