Articles & News on Building Automation

Franklin Control Systems signs Lynxspring as distributor

  • December 10, 2013
  • News

Lynxspring will distribute Franklin Control System’s VFDs, Building Automation and Energy Management Starter products.

Developers of Dream Report come out of hiding

  • December 8, 2013
  • Feature

By Bill Lydon, Editor I recently had the opportunity to discuss Ocean Data Systems – a little company you likely have never heard of - with Roy Kok, their VP of Sales and Marketing. Their product, Dream Report, is OEMed by a number of well-known software providers. Here is a synopsis of my interview with Kok.

eSight signs HTS Texas as distributor

  • November 18, 2013
  • News

HTS Texas, a commercial HVAC manufacturers' representative, has become an authorized partner of eSight Energy.

QA Graphics Provides System Graphics for systems integrator

  • November 18, 2013
  • Case Study

QA Graphics provided floor plan graphics and custom 3D images that realistically represent the plant, chilled water system, condenser water system and chiller in place at a university.

BuildingIQ goes to Vegas, baby!

  • October 30, 2013
  • Case Study

BuildingIQ’s cloud-based energy efficiency and automated demand response software has been installed in casinos, government and commercial buildings in Las Vegas. One casino gambled and saved 12% on HVAC costs.

Thomas & Betts publishes brochure on Electrical Systems

  • October 17, 2013
  • News

“Electrical Solutions for Commercial and Institutional Facilities” provides product solutions for challenges typically encountered in commercial and institutional buildings.

Wireless Pneumatic Thermostats help UCSD reach sustainability goals

  • October 16, 2013
  • Case Study

UCSD installed wireless pneumatic thermostats in McGill-Mandler Hall to allow for centralized control of temperature set points through the existing building automation system. This project will reduce electricity use in the building by an estimated 27% annually and reduce natural gas use by approximately 51% annually.

Paradox Engineering signs NEC Europe as reseller

  • October 15, 2013
  • News

NEC Europe will resell Paradox Engineering’s PE.AMI Smart City solution. The two Companies will work together on joint promotion activities, trade shows, end user and customers’ seminars.

QA Graphics Hires Ben Hansen as graphics specialist

  • October 4, 2013
  • News

Prior to joining QA Graphics, Ben worked as a test and balance engineer for Precision Test and Balance for over two years, responsible for ensuring new HVAC systems were working as designed.

E-Mon to resell Echelon metering devices

  • September 30, 2013
  • News

Devices include the Class 3200, 3400, 5000, Green Class Net Meter, Din-Mon and Interval Data Recorders.