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The Lighting/BAS Convergence, Cont’d.

For most buildings, it will be a question not of if, but when.
Paul Ehrlich
Paul Ehrlich P.E.
June 1, 2013
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Both new and existing building projects should have lighting control provided, either as part of a standalone system or, ideally, integrated as part of the BAS. But we often find that there are many reasons automated lighting control is not provided, ranging from simple economics to frustration with the programming and support of these systems.
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Building Automation Evolution

In our data-rich world, the next big leap is just getting off the ground.
Paul Ehrlich
Paul Ehrlich P.E.
April 26, 2013
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There are many elements to a BAS. Of course, the ability to control systems through direct digital control (DDC) is always a require-ment, but ideally, we expect these systems to be much more.
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The Challenges Of Federal Government Procurement

With a collaborative design approach and the choice to forego networking protocols, this nuclear facility’s controls upgrade points toward an atypical alternate for success.
Kevin Brooks
March 29, 2013
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The procurement process used by the U.S. government (or its contractor) can follow one of several different paths. Usually, an equipment specification is written that contains performance criteria and other requirements. A solicitation is then released and potential sellers competitively bid for the work.
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Building Automation

Data Centers and VAV Design Opportunities

Read about various examples — from a 40,000-sq-ft raised-floor environment to a 5,000-sq-ft facility within a facility — to get a good view of the battlefield and make your next campaign against heat and inefficiency a little smarter.
Edward P. Geraghty, P.E.
March 29, 2013
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The range of HVAC design options associated with the various types of data centers has expanded and evolved over the past 30 years in order to keep pace with the wide array of server transformations and deployment strategies.
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Building Automations
Building Automation

BAS and Cybersecurity

Don’t stop working to stay ahead while the industry catches up.
March 29, 2013
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During the President’s recent State of the Union address, one of the key initiatives identified dealt with the issue of cybersecurity. This was supported by a new White House initiative focused on protecting critical infrastructure from attacks. 


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