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2016.11.17

A simple approach is the future of building automation syste

November 15, 2016 Thanks to improved wireless networking technology and standardized communication protocols, it’s easier than ever to collect data from sensors. Plus, silicon chips continue to get c...

2016.11.16

Honeywell and Flowserve to Collaborate on Industrial IoT Sol

15 November 2016 HOUSTON - Honeywell and Flowserve announced that they will collaborate to provide Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) solutions to help industrial customers make their operations saf...

2016.11.16

Changes to Commissioning Requirements Proposed for Green Bui

Nov 15, 2016 ATLANTA - Changes to the commissioning requirements in Standard 189.1 that would increase its ability to support achieving high performance green buildings are open for public input. &nbs...

2016.11.14

2016 Service World Expo Hits the Jackpot

November 14, 2016 When making a bet, sometimes you have to go all-in.   And more than 700 industry professionals doubled down on their futures by attending the inaugural Service World Expo (SWE...

2016.11.14

Selling Sustainability and Saving Energy

November 14, 2016 Although sustainability has been a hot topic for several years, it’s still not easy to sell clients on a project based solely on its green attributes.   “There’s a fervor about energy and sustainability,” said Ken Kalicak, project executive for Thermal Mechanics Inc. in Chesterfield, Missouri. “Sustainability is a buzzword, but people don’t understand it. It’s hard to sell a...

2016.11.15

Environmental Product Declarations Reveal Green Commitment

November 14, 2016 Manufacturers are driven to create HVAC equipment that operates more efficiently and sustainably. But focusing solely on operation ignores much of the impact a piece of equipment wi...

2016.11.15

Specialty Products Help Optimize Sustainability

November 14, 2016 While pipes and UV lights may not be the first things you think of when you hear the term “sustainable,” smaller products like these can make a big impact on a building’s overall su...

2016.11.15

Texas Contractor Creatively Employs Social Media

November 14, 2016 When you’re leaving your house to go to work in the morning, nobody walks into the kitchen and turns the gas stove on and then leaves for the entire day. But nobody seems to have any...

2016.11.14

Honeywell Puts Building Controls in Occupants’ Hands

Nov 14, 2016 Imagine if with the tap of a finger on your smartphone you could point out that your work space is too hot or too cold? What if your phone could grant you building access, eliminating the...

2016.11.13

Cielo secures a slot in Top 100 most influential brands in S

Nov 11, 2016 Smart home involves the control and automation of lighting, heating, ventilation, air conditioning and security, as well as home appliances such as washer/dryers, ovens or refrigerators/f...