A GUIDE TO YOUR DATA CENTER CONTROLS SCADA, PLC, DCS & MORE Managing a data center is never easy. From maintaining uptime to reducing expenses to managing energy usage and costs, most days bring new challenges for managers expected to do more with less. Because...
BENEFITS OF COMMISSIONING A COMMERCIAL HVAC SYSTEM by Donna Rider Commissioning is an ordered process meant to verify that the installation of a commercial HVAC system meets the designer’s intent and specifications. HVAC commissioning has become common with the...
AUTOMATION FACEOFF: PLC VS. DDC — DIFFERENCES, USE CASES, BENEFITS Despite widely accepted use in most mission-critical facilities that demand high utility availability, medical building controls have traditionally failed to adopt programmable logic controllers...
THE FUTURE OF BUILDING AUTOMATION SYSTEMS FOR THE REMOTE WORLD The COVID-19 pandemic has expanded the role of building operations in preserving the health of occupants and staff. Building automation systems (BAS) and building integration are valuable tools in...
HOW UV-C IS AIDING IN THE FIGHT AGAINST COVID19 IN THE HVAC INDUSTRY Ultraviolet C (UVC or UV-C) light is an established and effective means to neutralize bacteria and viruses in air, water and on non-porous surfaces. With COVID-19, many managers and owners are...
HOT WATER HEATING BOILERS 101: A PRIMER TO COMPONENTS, TYPES, & SAFETY CODES Hot water boilers are common equipment for HVAC and building services. As winter comes, a well-maintained boiler keeps occupants warm and safe. Use this quick refresher on operation and...
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