A Building Automation System (BAS) has lulled many into a false sense of security. A commercial building controlled by a BAS could lay claim to being a “Smart Building.” All problems solved, right? Not so fast.
10 IoT Smart Building Trends to Watch Out for in 2019
2019 has arrived with even higher expectations from smart building technologies. Growth in the Internet of Things (IoT) industry will accelerate in 2019. Far beyond an optional extra, IoT has become central to the plans for leveraging technological innovation in Commercial Real Estate (CRE). Are you ready to embrace the IoT Smart Building trends happening now?
IAQ Has Become a New Digital Reality in Commercial Real Estate
Commercial Real Estate (CRE) has been slow to adapt to the current digitization trend. Many imagine themselves impervious to such change. Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) exposes the flaws of such archaic thinking.
Find Out How IoT Delivers Smart Building Solutions to an OT World
The Internet of Things (IoT) continues to advance in reputation and recognition. IoT holds such promise. Because the scope of application encompasses almost everything, confusion often results. How exactly should I think about IoT? What exactly can it do? Most importantly, why should I care about IoT today?
Does Real-Time Weather Visibility Show the Path to Energy Efficiency?
The weather constantly changes. We expect it too. Our everyday experience revolves around knowing the latest forecast. We crave real-time visibility because of the impact on our lives. What does this reveal about IoT and the path to energy efficiency?
What You Need to Know to Select the Best Indoor Air Quality Monitoring Solution
Adopting Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) solutions for your commercial property, home or any living space is one of the most essential actions you can do to secure the health and safety of occupants using your property. With good IAQ solutions, you not only protect your health and that of others, you ensure you are in the clear with regulators as …
3 Ways to Improve HVAC Systems Using Real-Time IAQ Monitoring
Just as a reminder, HVAC stands for Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning. It is a system used to alter the ambient conditions within commercial buildings to maximize the comfort of occupants. HVAC systems operate on a simple principle. They pretty much either provide warm air or cold air for a room as needed by the occupants. The most easily relatable …
Benefits of Using Continuous IAQ Monitoring in the Flush Out Process
Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) in recent times is one factor that has the attention of both tenants and owners of commercial buildings. Increased awareness, quest for better wellbeing, the drive for improvements in energy efficiency, and competition are some factors that have fueled the embers of its popularity among stakeholders.
3 Substantial Ways IAQ is Impacting the Net Operating Income (NOI) of Commercial Buildings
It is imperative that commercial buildings in their quest for profit maximization take into consideration the effects of several variables on their profit-making goal. Some of these variables, even if nonfinancial in nature could have a direct financial bearing on the commercial building’s profit. One of these nonfinancial factors with a potential bearing on a building’s net operating income is …
The Role of IAQ in Construction Projects
As mentioned in previous articles, IAQ refers to the Indoor Air Quality within a commercial building and its immediate surroundings. The importance of good air quality cannot be over emphasized, as it is the primary sustaining factor for life. Poor IAQ, depending on the impurities in the air, their concentration, hours of exposure and state of occupant’s health, could lead …