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Heating and cooling buildings account for 15 percent of the world’s carbon emissions. Furthermore, according to the EPA’s Energy Star program, 30 percent of the energy used for indoor climate control in commercial buildings is wasted. For property owners and facility managers, this means missed opportunities for both cost savings and reducing environmental impact.

The number of Internet of Things (IoT) connected devices hovers around 17 billion, and that figure is expected to exceed 30 billion by 2030. These seemingly innocuous mechanisms function as unseen eyes and ears that perform functions such as real-time data collection and analysis.

Buildings with energy-efficient construction can still face unexpectedly high utility bills, leaving commercial property owners in need of a more nuanced solution. 

Museums play an invaluable role in connecting people with the past by preserving cultural history. With federal, state, and private support, the U.S. maintains more than 35,000 museums, housing everything from masterpiece paintings to iconic artifacts and scientific milestones.

Smart building technology has been a tremendous boon for facilities in terms of productivity, profitability, and reduced overhead. But the other side of the coin is that some of the valued smart building technologies have inadvertently created cybersecurity vulnerabilities.

Many commercial properties with intermittent activities, such as churches, event halls, and sports arenas, may go largely underused for most of the day but may be packed with a large number of occupants for relatively short periods of time. 

Discover how Operator Display Integrated Network (ODIN) can smooth out the wrinkles in a building management system (BMS). The software finally makes it possible to take your building with you, no matter where you go. From standard metrics to emergency alerts, explore the features and functions of a truly remote building automation solution that helps you see what’s happening while you’re gone — and even fix problems without needing to travel on-site. ODIN can be the key to improving oversight while still leaving you enough time to take on new projects.