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## [Who Needs Mobile Access to Building Automation and Control Systems?](https://blog.connectwithodin.com/who-needs-mobile-access-to-building-automation-and-control-systems)

 Posted by [Connect with ODIN](https://blog.connectwithodin.com/author/connect-with-odin) on Nov 6, 2026, 10:06:02 AM

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The control and access of a building's mechanical systems often rely solely on the Building Manager. That one person is the central point of contact for the access, control, and diagnostic details of the entire building’s contingent of systems. It is a responsibility made even more complex on multi-location campuses, in buildings with specialized system needs, and at companies whose buildings are not just spread across a campus but have locations across the city.

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## [BMS App vs. Traditional On-Site BMS Access (And Why You Won’t Go Back)](https://blog.connectwithodin.com/bms-app-vs.-traditional-on-site-bms-access-and-why-you-wont-go-back)

 Posted by [Connect with ODIN](https://blog.connectwithodin.com/author/connect-with-odin) on Sep 21, 2026, 9:31:35 AM

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How much time does your technician team spend working vs *trying* to work? You might have the best team of technicians and contract services support that can be found but are you making it more difficult than it should be for them to service your building systems? You might be and not even realize it.

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## [6 HVAC Mobile App Perks: Real-Time Alerts, Remote Adjustments & More](https://blog.connectwithodin.com/6-hvac-mobile-app-perks-real-time-alerts-remote-adjustments-more)

 Posted by [Connect with ODIN](https://blog.connectwithodin.com/author/connect-with-odin) on Aug 25, 2026, 10:00:00 AM

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Service contractors and building managers turn to HVAC mobile apps for convenient remote access to building controls. A cloud-connected HVAC monitoring strategy helps your team to access information like current equipment status, alarms, schedules, and operating data on the phone or tablet the technicians are already carrying.

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## [Juggling Aging Building Systems? Try a Campus Facility Management App.](https://blog.connectwithodin.com/juggling-aging-building-systems-try-a-campus-facility-management-app)

 Posted by [Connect with ODIN](https://blog.connectwithodin.com/author/connect-with-odin) on Aug 19, 2026, 9:28:33 AM

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Educational campuses are distinctive ecosystems. There is an individuality and independence that permeates them. While this is beneficial from an educational standpoint, it complicates the operational management of campus facilities.

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## [7 Building Management App Features to Prioritize In Your Search](https://blog.connectwithodin.com/7-building-management-app-features-to-prioritize-in-your-search)

 Posted by [Connect with ODIN](https://blog.connectwithodin.com/author/connect-with-odin) on Aug 11, 2026, 10:00:00 AM

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Is your facilities team comparing building management apps? Most likely, your aim is to reduce site visits and boost the visibility of useful operating data. The best solutions also need to work with the controls you already have installed.

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## [Streamline Service Calls: Facilities Management Apps for iPad & Android](https://blog.connectwithodin.com/streamline-service-calls-facilities-management-apps-for-ipad-android)

 Posted by [Connect with ODIN](https://blog.connectwithodin.com/author/connect-with-odin) on Jul 23, 2026, 9:30:00 AM

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How much time do service techs waste *walking*?

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## [How to Get Remote HVAC Control With Facilities Management Mobile Apps](https://blog.connectwithodin.com/how-to-get-remote-hvac-control-with-facilities-management-mobile-apps)

 Posted by [Connect with ODIN](https://blog.connectwithodin.com/author/connect-with-odin) on Jul 14, 2026, 10:00:00 AM

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“Every day is different.”

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## [A Facilities Management App Unifies Controls in Multi-Unit Buildings](https://blog.connectwithodin.com/a-facilities-management-app-unifies-controls-in-multi-unit-buildings)

 Posted by [Connect with ODIN](https://blog.connectwithodin.com/author/connect-with-odin) on Jun 30, 2026, 10:00:00 AM

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How many calls a day are you taking from tenants?

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## [ODIN Facility Management App Compliments Legacy BMS Front Ends](https://blog.connectwithodin.com/odin-facility-management-app-compliments-legacy-bms-front-ends)

 Posted by [Connect with ODIN](https://blog.connectwithodin.com/author/connect-with-odin) on Jun 16, 2026, 9:00:00 AM

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Have you given up?

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## [What Makes Smart Buildings Truly Smart in 2026](https://blog.connectwithodin.com/what-makes-smart-buildings-truly-smart-in-2026)

 Posted by [Connect with ODIN](https://blog.connectwithodin.com/author/connect-with-odin) on Mar 24, 2026, 9:44:25 AM

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