Digital Building Controls
Building automation / Energy management systems
We specialize in designing digital building control
systems, especially in system replacement situations or in conjunction with
major mechanical retrofit.
Digital control technology offers
tremendous potential for improved comfort and energy efficiency, but only if
it's carefully designed and built. With many years of practical experience
dealing with building operators and observing operating HVAC systems, we
bridge the gap between computer hardware and practical, efficient HVAC
operating strategies.
Interoperability
If you're experienced with digital controls, you'll know
that vendor promises of interoperability can be deceptive. Systems never
quite talk to each other the way you expect them to.
It's true that
you no longer have to "lock in" with a single source for parts and service.
Standard communication protocols means you can connect parts from different
suppliers. But you still need to be careful. If you deal with a single
vendor, you might not get the market flexibility you expect.
We
bring the knowledge and experience to explain the various options and
limitation...to sort it all out so that you can make the best choices.
Our philosophy
- Stick to industry standards to retain market power for
maintenance and future expansion.
- Competitive bidding with precise specification of points,
control sequences, and hardware capabilities
- Thorough commissioning for long-term comfort and energy
efficiency.
- Use purpose-built tools to ensure that point lists coordinate
exactly with the drawings, to minimize the chance of extra charges during
construction
- Hire highly trained contractors that understand HVAC systems and
building energy use, as well as digital control technologies.
Contact
us for impartial, experienced help with digital building controls.