Phil Goldstein is a former web editor of the CDW family of tech magazines and a veteran technology journalist. He lives in Washington, D.C., with his wife and their animals: a dog named Brenna and two ...

With most buildings still operating during the lockdown, typically without manual input, this is a perfect opportunity to elevate the use of cloud-based, remote building automation systems (BAS) for ...

Available smart building technology makes it possible to automate almost every aspect of an HVAC system, allowing owners to streamline the control of everything from building temperature to vents to ...

A smart building platform is a comprehensive technology solution that integrates various building systems—such as HVAC, lighting, security, and energy management—into a unified interface. This ...

Chris Lane is the Director of Product Management for Building Automation System (BAS) products at Johnson Controls. In this role, Lane leads a team of product managers responsible for defining the ...

Smart building technology investments typically pay for themselves within one or two years by delivering energy savings and maintenance efficiencies, says Dan Probst, the chairman of energy and ...

COVID has underscored the value of connected buildings. Lightning-quick Internet, top-notch cell phone reception and digitally enabled tools are essential in an age when much work and school is ...

Expertise from Forbes Councils members, operated under license. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Commercial real estate (CRE) is at a crossroads, where efficiency and tenant expectations ...

Communities rely on schools, hospitals and offices every day. Despite their vital role, upgrading them with the latest technologies to optimize operations, better manage energy use and keep occupants ...

At the start of 2023, I left the physical security market where I have been an experienced professional for more than 25 years to go into a different world that for me is uncharted territory but at ...

Property owners across the country are eager to adopt advanced building automation systems, which is why it’s predicted the market for this technology will grow more than 6% annually through 2030.

In October 2021, a rare form of a cyberattack took place on building automation system (BAS) devices at an office building in Germany. Unauthorized access into a building automation engineering firm’s ...