The maturation of communications technologies and the expansion of industry standards relating to cabling systems and protocols have made facilities and IT managers hungry for a single cabling system ...

Small- to medium-sized buildings — usually considered to be under 50,000 square feet — make up about 94% of all commercial buildings in the U.S., according to the U.S. Energy Information ...

When it comes to controls and building automation, these days it’s all about meeting every single need of building occupants, within one solution. At this year’s AHR Expo, the most popular trends ...

Bosch Home Comfort Group is redefining light commercial HVAC installation and performance with the launch of SkyQ. The intelligent control system is engineered specifically for small to mid-sized ...

Ethernet has become a mainstream communications protocol and sits atop the control pyramid in building automation. Recently, the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) defined an ...

Chris Lane is the Director of Product Management for Building Automation System (BAS) products at Johnson Controls. In this role, Lane leads a team of product managers responsible for defining the ...

Communities rely on schools, hospitals and offices every day. Despite their vital role, upgrading them with the latest technologies to optimize operations, better manage energy use and keep occupants ...

Adam Stone writes on technology trends from Annapolis, Md., with a focus on government IT, military and first-responder technologies. In order for the federal government to successfully implement a ...

Why the big push toward digitization in the built environment? What aspects of a building have the most potential for positive operational and environmental impact? What does long-term value truly ...

A technical guide to building management systems: how BMS components work, key protocols, network design, and the path to ...

Designing building control systems for smart, flexible, and sustainable spaces is becoming more complex due to the changing contemporary home requirements. Pushing towards smart homes, electrical ...

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has awarded Johnson Controls Building Automation Systems a $377.9 million firm-fixed-price contract for the procurement, installation, maintenance and service of ...