Latest Building Automation News and Updates
AI is all over the news and revolutionizing energy efficiency in buildings! With cutting-edge technology, AI algorithms are being deployed to optimize energy usage, reduce waste, and lower costs. From smart HVAC systems to intelligent lighting controls, these innovations are making…
It is anticpated that the global population of people age 65 or older will reach 1.5 billion in the next 25 years. This will put incredible stress on our hospitals and healthcare systems. Add to that a nearly 13 million…
The critical nature of healthcare means that services must be available 24/7 to support the communities that depend on them – even during severe weather or a pandemic. Continuous services and patient safety ensures a reliable, resilient facility infrastructure. In…
Managing a facility today has become quite a complex challenge, whether you manage or own the building. Efficiency, sustainability and building uptime are all critical factors and bring with them new sets of challenges depending on your building’s infrastructure and…
Construction of smart buildings has certainly brought about increased sustainability through building automation and integration. However, it has also opened up the potential for greater cyber risk than ever. You may ask yourself, why would a building be the target…
The rising frequency of cybersecurity attacks is a growing concern, especially for building owners that invest in “smart” technologies with open, more connected protocols. According to Digital Guardian, cybercrime cost US businesses $6.9 Billion in 2021 and is expected to…
We have all heard about the worker shortage throughout the U.S. We have also heard (and maybe experienced) many problems with global supply-chain issues. When logistics companies partner with digital firms that understand the marketplace, they can reimagine how they move goods…
With people returning to the office at least on some level, the conversation about the “healthiness” of the workplace has reemerged. In fact, a new rating system has launched to encourage and recognize building owners and maintenance staff. So, what…
There’s a lot of noise at the moment about the Internet of Things (IoT) and its impact on everything from the way we travel and do our shopping, to the way manufacturers keep track of inventory. The future will require…
The global pandemic turned the commercial real estate market upside down. Now the race is on to develop hybrid spaces which accomodate employees, employers, and building owners. Schneider Electric (SE) recently partnered with WORKTECH Academy to create a report on how flexible buildings can support…
Schneider Electric has announced a new service offer, EcoStruxure Service Plans. These enriched packages combine traditional services with powerful digital services that are tailored to pinpoint and address specific customer goals, improving performance of electrical equipment and systems. To read…
The pandemic has taken a huge toll on hotel operations globally, with most suffering no to low occupancy for an extended period. But as travel restrictions ease, the travel industry will continue to face a massive workforce shortage, exceeding all…
Construction methodolgies have advanced astronomically in recent years through the use of pre-fabricated, or pre-engineered plug and play equipment. Nowhere is this more prevalent than in healthcare construction. With COVID-19, we’ve seen many temporary medical space solutions be deployed rapidly. …
They say preparation and planning breed success and this is never more true than during a time of crisis. Unplanned events can have devastating consequences for any business – small, medium or large. Statistics bear this out. But, it doesn’t have to be this…
Facilities personnel in charge of building managment systems are often tasked with ensuring the introduction and implementation of innovative technologies. However, achieving buy-in from executives to capital expenditures and implementation can be a challenge. Tim Geiger, President of Stark Technologies…
According to a recent article in Urban Land Magazine, they are! According to the article, “intelligent technologies allow office towers, hotels, residences, and other building types to adjust and adapt—in real time—to their environment, their occupants, and other conditions in…
As smart buildings become more commonplace, cybersecurity is something that must be addressed during pre-construction and must be managed after commissioning. The sheer volume of data flow in an organization is simply enormous. Schneider Electric’s, Anniock Villeneuve, recently wrote an…
The power of technology is being felt throughout the industrial world and fundamentally changing value chains and production methods. The gains from building and operating a smart factory go beyond simply the production of goods. They embrace planning, supply chain logistics, and…
Companies everywhere are recognizing the need for flexible and comprehensive security software. At the same time, more experts are finding the cloud to be a safe and reliable resource for managing their critical systems. Cloud-based security management provides robust security control…
EcoStruxure™ Augmented Operator Advisor combines contextual and local dynamic information for mobile users, enabling them to experience a fusion of the physical, real-life environment with virtual objects. To learn more click here.
As hospitals around the globe begin to age, the challenges associated with transforming century-old buildings into state-of-the-art medical facilities is a bold idea. With Schneider EcoStruxure™ Building, see how Moorfields Eye Hospital updated existing aged infrastructure driving operational EFFICIENCY and improving…
More than 57% of organizations regard IoT as a strategic investment to help them meet internal efficiency goals and deliver increased time to value for their customers. Learn how easy it is to get started with the IoT in this downloadable…
The HVAC world is in serious transition. Technology, integrated building systems and an aging workforce estimated at 40% to retire within the next 5 years, is requiring HVAC contractors and facilities managers to work differently and smarter. Schneider Electric’s Chris Collins…
Do you want to turn your building data into actionable information? Focus on the energy, comfort and maintenance issues that impact your building the most? Are you ready to adopt more proactive maintenance? Building Advisor from Schneider Electric may be…
When Schneider Electric installed an I-Line Smart Cell into an I-Line panelboard at the LaHacienda Tortilleria in Nashville, TN, the owners suddenly knew the amount of energy required to run each process of its operations. They were also able to…
The Edge is designed according to “The New World of Work” principles, which challenge traditional organizational culture to create an agile, high-performance workplace where innovation can thrive in an open, flexible environment. A broad range of Schneider Electric integrated building management solutions,…
Boston Scientific, a worldwide developer, manufacturer, and marketer of medical devices, opened a new corporate headquarters and integrated Schneider Electric™ Building Analytics as part of a strategic initiative to reduce energy waste and work toward creating a more sustainable corporate…
Craft brewing is part fine cooking and part chemistry. Creating the perfect beer requires yeast to act in certain temperature controlled environments, It also requires the fiinished product to be stored and transported at specific temperatures. Below is a story…
As a Schneider Electric Master EcoXpert Partner in Missouri, Illinois, Colorado and Wyoming, Dynamic Controls Inc. is uniquely qualified to help protect past investments, ensure reliable performance and improve the care and comfort of patients, visitors and staff. Read Full Story As Printed in Healthcare Facilities Today Here.
Once built, the life of a building may see numerous changes in function over many decades. Versatility in building smart, also means today’s smart buildings must be versatile. For the forward-thinking building developer that means versatility and building asset value.…
Leading systems integrator, Dynamic Controls Inc. (DCI), is pleased to announce the expansion of two new branch offices in Casper, Wyoming and Denver, Colorado. This brings the total number of DCI branch offices to four (4). This growth is part…
When we hear the word “sustainability”, we sometimes inadvertently link it to renewable energy sources, reduction of carbon emissions, environmental protection, reduction in global warming, etc., but it’s a lot more than just that. In short, sustainability looks at protecting…
Leading systems integrator, Dynamic Controls Inc. (DCI), is pleased to announce the expansion of two new branch offices in Casper, Wyoming and Denver, Colorado. This brings the total number of DCI branch offices to four (4). This growth is part…
Protecting our critical energy infrastructure from physical security threats is certainly not a game, but the process can take some important lessons from the game of chess. Like chess, hardening a substation against attack requires strategic thinking, evaluating positions and…
Commissioning is a quality control/quality assurance process, said Marijn Braadbaart, director of commissioning at Ross & Baruzzini. “Everyone is trying to do more with less,” he said. “Owners are trying to build faster with fewer people and fewer staff. Architects are designing with fewer staff.…
Lake Land College in Mattoon, Illinois is a public community college of over 20,000 students and a leader in creating a greener and cleaner education and campus. When facing 40-year-old aging campus infrastructure, rising utility costs and new construction needs,…
Ask any facility manager, and he/she will tell you utility and maintenance are typically the largest cost components of a facility operations budget. In fact, the average breakdown for operational costs in a building approximate 38% to utility costs, 35%…
Leading systems integrator, Dynamic Controls Inc. (DCI), was recently awarded the temperature controls contract on the new Washington University School of Medicine Mid-Campus Center project located at 4570 Children’s Place in St. Louis, MO on the WUSM-BJC campus. A Schneider…
The Saint Louis Art Museum is one of the principal U.S. art museums, with paintings, sculptures, cultural objects, and ancient masterpieces from all corners of the world. In total the museum houses over 38,000 works of art, some dating back…
Dynamic Controls Inc. recently completed the security and surveillance system for Charter Communications new 1000 person call center located at The Crossings at Northwest, formerly Northwest Plaza in St. Ann, MO. The fast-tracked, six month project on the 135,000 square…
DCI Charged-up Over Power Manager for SmartStruxure solution Recently released Power Manager for SmartStruxure™ solution combines embedded power monitoring and management with HVAC energy management in a single view. For Dynamic Controls Inc. (DCI), a longtime Schneider Electric partner, Power…
Charter Communications has selected Dynamic Controls Inc. to provide the security systems on its new 135,000 square foot call center located in the newly redeveloped Crossings at Northwest. Formerly known as Northwest Plaza located in St. Ann, MO, The Crossings…
The Apple’s and Google’s of the world have a vision of a “connected” future where various building components and systems all are automated, integrated, and remotely controllable via the Internet. For commercial buildings, the future is now, said Tobias Rafael, president…
Dynamic Controls Inc. is proud to be a part of the McCarthy Building Companies team selected to work on a new project at Southern Illinois Healthcare’s Herrin Hospital located in Herrin, IL. The new $23.7 million surgery expansion and hospital modernization…
Download PDF Bob Dunn says the new $140 million headquarters building for the Reinsurance Group of America (RGA) is “a game changer for St. Louis.” “This is a project that RGA and St. Louis both really needed,” said Dunn, principal at Fox…