Building Automation

Please Join us on Tuesday 5th February 1700 CET | 1100 EST | 0800 PST for our 2nd FREE Webinar in the 2019 Smart Buildings Series, Sponsored by Haystack Connect. The Current Status of Cyber Security in the BAS Industry. The New Deal for Buildings held a Cybersecurity Summit during AHR 2019 in Atlanta. The […]

Haystacks can be round or rectangular depending on local traditions or modern tools but always designed to store and protect hay (grass) from the elements in harsh farmland environments. The grass is collected, sorted and structured to ensure it is accessible when required. Haystack’s regular shapes contrast with the natural landscape – like beacons of […]

Most operational systems in buildings, from lighting to HVAC, last at least 10-15 years, and perhaps more. While there are ongoing maintenance costs to operate these systems, those ongoing expenses are small compared to the costs to replace core systems. Smart building technology can extend equipment life and improve performance, but vendors often run into […]

Improving productivity in offices is perhaps the “killer app” for all technology and service providers. From JLL’s 3-30-300, to Stok’s 1-10-100-1000, it is clear that helping workers do more in their working environment is more impactful than saving energy, extending equipment life, or optimizing lease terms for flexibility or cost savings. But, how do vendors […]

In the midst of increased M&A activity in the smart building space, it is natural to consider the implications to building owners, operators and other competing solution providers. Do these acquisitions mean that smart building technology is maturing and has “arrived”. Or, were these acquisitions made opportunistically? It’s hard to know, and the answers may […]

“No one understands buildings more than the people that keep them operational and comfortable. In the public view, building operators often fall into the shadows behind shiny new technologies, but our focus shouldn’t be binary (i.e. people or tech),” said Lauren Long, Site 1001’s Director of Marketing, previously. “The true value of tech emerges when […]

“There are further opportunities in expanding the scope and aspirations of building related Big Data assets beyond the purview of just operational and energy management,” states our latest report Towards Data-Driven Buildings: Big Data For Smart Buildings 2018 to 2023. “Too often, buildings are seen as simply a cost that needs to be minimized as […]