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FacilitiesNet News - March 2008
GSA International Agreement Supports BIM

FacilitiesNet News - February 2008
BACnet Committee Proposes Adding Zigbee Wireless Networking to Control Standard

Building Operating Management - January 2008
Understanding BAS Functions

Building Operating Management - December 2007
Wireless: Cutting the Ties
Wireless technology can improve IEQ and reduce energy consumption from HVAC systems

Building Operating Management - November 2007
BACnet, LonMark and Modbus: How and Why They Work
Three protocols offer different paths to the same goal: interoperable systems

Building Operating Management - September 2007
A Measure of Building Intelligence
A smart building uses shared information to improve operations. A new online tool rates a building’s intelligence and identifies ways to enhance it

Building Operating Management - August 2007
Putting Building Systems on Speaking Terms
Building systems can be islands unto themselves. Here’s how to make the move to interoperability a success

Building Operating Management - May 2007
Six Questions Can Aid in BAS Planning
Browse BAS products showcase

FacilitiesNet News - April 2007
CABA Releases Intelligent Buildings Roadmap

Building Operating Management - March 2007
Automation Roadmap
When it’s time to upgrade automation capabilities, effective project management is the route to cost and performance benefits.

Building Operating Management - January 2007
What’s Ailing the EMS?
If signs point to excess energy use or controls problems, retrocommissioning may be a good investment

FacilitiesNet News - October 2006
Access Control Addendum Proposed for ASHRAE BACnet Standard

Building Operating Management - September 2006
How Smart Are Intelligent Buildings?
Gains in technology Have improved functionality and reduced costs for building intelligence. Now, a rating system aims to provide an IQ score for facilities

Building Operating Management - August 2006
Energy Savings: Launching a Long-Term Program
Pacific Northwest National Laboratory has learned that it isn’t always necessary to spend money to save money.

Building Operating Management - May 2006
EMS Upgrades Require Careful Planning to Prevent Cost Overruns
With upgrades, devil is in the details.
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CASE STUDIES

Wireless Communications Upgrade Hospital Without Disruption
At St. Anthony’s Hospital in Oklahoma City, Siemens Building Technologies Inc., recently demonstrated the potential of wireless building controls in hospitals. Without disrupting patient care or hospital operations, the Apogee® Wireless Field Level Network solution helped provide a more flexible and reliable system.

BAS System Assures Reliability, Low Cost for Data Center Operators
Digital Realty Trust acquires, manages and builds mission critical communication and data center facilities. The company's portfolio includes more than 60 properties totaling more than 11 million square feet in 25 markets across North America and Europe, making it the largest third-party owner of technology-related real estate.

New Control System Saves University $350,000 Annually
When Cornell University undertook a campuswide energy conservation initiative, the university’s Biotechnology Building was a natural target for an upgrade.

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Demand-Response Thermostat
The UtilityPro from Honeywell is a thermostat for demand response applications...

Temperature and Humidity Sensor
The Traceable radio-signal remote humidity meter/thermometer from Control Co. receives radio signal from remote wireless sensors to eliminate the need for cable...

Communications Gateway
Aerco International, Inc., introduces a multi-protocol, communications gateway for Benchmark or KC1000 boilers, KC1000 water heaters and the company’s line of steam-to-water and water-to-water heaters...

Traceable Thermometer
The Traceable Radio-Signal Remote Humidity Meter/Thermometer from Control Co. receives a radio signals from remote wireless sensors, eliminating the need for cable...

AC Control
The APR-410 Control from Rawal Devices provides full-capacity modulation for all sizes of direct-expansion air conditioning systems that use R-410A non-ozone-depleting hydrofluorocarbon refrigerant...