How a Building Managment System

Learn how a building management system works and how it can help your business succeed

One of the best resources your company can have is a fully integrated building management system. And once you understand how a building management system works you will understand why it is so vital to the success of your business. Advanced Control Corporation can offer your company a variety of building management solutions to help you effectively monitor and manage every area of your business operation so that you are in control and nothing is left to chance.

Your business can operate at its peak performance level and increase productivity when you install an integrated building automation system. Your system provides cost-effective solutions and services that are controlled only by authorized personnel. A building management system incorporates many separate functions within your building, such as:

1. The interconnection of all systems networked to distribute and exchange data through a single interface that is quick, easy, transparent and effective. Good communication connectivity of all your systems is integrated into one building management system for easy, interactive control. Advanced Control can integrate any system that is operating outside of the network so that all systems and operators are connected. We work with an adjustable design so that future expansion and realignment of any system can be easily adapted.

2. Your building management system allows you to monitor and control each electrical and mechanical component in your operation, and is built in compliance with building requirements and government regulations. Your system provides green technology for energy conservation and environmental sustainability. We also build LEEDS certified systems for companies who are environmentally conscious.

3. Temperature control is a primary concern of any building for a number of reasons. Your building management system is cost-effective to reduce waste and save money by controlling energy consumption in different areas throughout the building. It also keeps the indoor air quality comfortable and safe from humidity, mold, dust, gases and other toxins. Your system provides data that receives, stores and analyzes energy usage so that operators can pinpoint problem areas and offer solutions.

4. Smoke evacuation systems are vital to the safety of your employees and other visitors in your building. This system is required for atrium-covered shopping malls, high-rise buildings and other specified properties by local and State fire codes and laws. A smoke evacuation system identifies where the smoke originates from and controls the movement of the smoke so it does not reach exit areas and other safe zones within the building. Your system is designed to alert building inhabitants and save lives.

5. Utility monitoring is also controlled by building management systems by providing access and control through metering, sub-metering and dashboards. Advanced Control offers you and your staff education and tech support to understand and use all of your utility monitoring systems.

6. A building security system should be integrated within your building automation system. You can manage one or multiple building sites on your property at the same time. You will be able to secure IT data and equipment from hackers, employee tampering or theft, break-ins and others criminal activity. Your security system will manage access control, intrusion detection and digital video surveillance. Security measures include elevator access control, monitoring visitor activity and preventing secure areas from being breached. Closed circuit television (CCTV) and recording solutions are also a part of your security package in your building management system.

Advanced Control Corporation will help you control every facet of your business. We work within your budget and devise strategies that meet your specific needs and goals. To learn more about how a building management system works contact Advanced Control Corporation today at 954-491-6660.

Energy Saving Tips for Businesses

4 tips that will help your business save energy

Are you looking for ways to save energy at your business? It seems that business owners everywhere are searching for ways to make their companies more energy efficient. Rising energy costs and the need to reduce our carbon footprint have business owners searching for ways to reduce the amount of energy they use. Since nearly 29 percent of the operating expenses of an average commercial building are spent on utilities, the drive to become more energy efficient is not surprising. Fortunately, we have some effective energy saving tips for businesses that can help you lower your energy usage by as much as 30 percent.

Energy Saving Tip #1: Install a building energy management system

According to data from the U.S. Energy Information Administration, cooling, lighting, and ventilation account for 62 percent of electricity use in commercial buildings. As much as 30 percent of that energy use is wasted providing environmental controls in areas that are unoccupied. Business owners can eliminate this energy waste by installing building energy management systems that use building automation systems (BAS) to integrate all the electrical and mechanical systems in the building. Once the various control systems in the building are integrated, the systems work more efficiently, eliminating unnecessary energy use. Building automation can also adjust environmental controls automatically, improving the energy efficiency of the facility.

Energy Saving Tip #2: Employ lighting controls

Lighting control can reduce the amount of energy used by businesses by as much as 25%. Time and zone controls can shut lights off according to a set schedule, so your business does not have to rely on employees to remember to switch off lights when they leave for the day.

A building automation can also provide advanced lighting control using occupancy sensors. When RFID scanners, motion detectors, elevator access controls, and other occupancy sensors are placed throughout your business, the building automation system registers when occupants exit the area. Once a section of your facility is unoccupied, the building automation system automatically adjusts the environmental controls in that area, turning off lights to reduce energy usage.

Energy Saving Tip #3: Use temperature controls

Using the scheduling features of building automation systems, building owners can lower the amount of energy their HVAC system uses by programming the equipment to turn on and off at set times during the day or week. Occupancy sensors can refine temperature control further, making it more effective and responsive.

Energy Saving Tip #4: Monitor Power Usage and Utilities

The sophisticated building automation software used by Advanced Control’s building energy management systems can help businesses rein in out of control energy usage by ensuring the building operates at peak efficiency.  Our systems employ the latest utility monitoring dashboards and advanced energy management software to track and optimize energy use. Sub-metering capabilities can help buildings with more than one tenant track and monitor energy usage on an individual level.

If you are ready to start saving energy at your building, the knowledgeable technicians at Advanced Control Corporation can  customize an energy management solution that incorporates temperature control, lighting control, and power monitoring to reduce your energy usage and start you on the path to higher building energy efficiency. Contact Advanced at 954-491-6660 to discover all the benefits our intelligent building systems have to offer!

Florida Energy Management Systems Help Sunshine State Save

Upgrade your Florida structure with energy-saving building automation systems from Advanced Control

If you are wondering how Florida energy management systems help the Sunshine State save on money and resources, you have come to the right place. Advanced Control Corporation has been helping Florida businesses become more energy efficient and environmentally responsible since 1987. We are an industry leader with a wide variety of comprehensive services that include cost-effective energy management systems, intelligent systems integration, access control, CCTV surveillance systems and much more.

Since our company was founded we have been green conscious and committed to preserving the natural Florida environment.  To achieve this objective, we are focused on eliminating waste while managing and reducing energy usage. In our efforts to protect the Florida environment and produce a cost-effective efficient energy automation system for our clients, we design the initial energy concept, carry-out the installation and provide continual maintenance to keep all systems running at their optimal levels. For more than 27 years, Advanced Control Corporation has been constructing energy automation systems for a countless number of buildings in Florida. Our building automation systems have made a measurable impact in reducing the carbon footprint of these buildings on the Florida environment.

Building Automation Systems - First Steps

Advanced Control Corporation believes that the first step to achieving sustainability is to incorporate an efficient energy management system into your existing structure. Your company will be at an advantage by becoming energy efficient through benefits like minimizing increasing energy costs, adding value to your business and property, and providing sustainability to your business and the environment. When you partner with us, we will conduct an energy analysis of your existing system to determine where problems exist and offer solutions. Our team will create a cost-effective energy efficient building strategy through the integration of a building automation system (BAS). An energy efficient building will solve energy efficiency problems, provide security for occupants, IT data and equipment, and secure indoor environmental comfort and safety.  Your building automation system will decrease equipment operating cost expenditures by approximately 15 percent. A Florida energy management system in a 100 square-foot building can reduce energy costs by approximately $.15 per square-foot. These figures add up to a substantial annual savings in operating cost expenditures. Besides generating more savings for your business, you are also helping to conserve the natural Florida environment.

An inefficient energy system will create out-of-control energy usage and costs. When you integrate the appropriate energy automation systems into your building you are able to identify problems and create solutions. You will be utilizing the latest building management technology through interactive tools such as sub-metering dashboards while viewing and storing real-time energy usage data. By keeping track of your system’s energy usage you are able to gauge performance and identify faults and failures. Advanced Control Corporation will recommend energy saving solutions to reach optimal efficiency. Our talented and experienced support team can assist you and authorized personnel in understanding data to successfully monitor and manage all power systems, whether they are in one structure or multiple structures. We can analyze and interpret data and provide your company with a viable plan that can quickly be utilized to begin saving money. Your building automation system can also manage multiple rental properties and measure the individual energy usage of each tenant. We also provide you with easy to read interactive dashboards to oversee power usage data in real-time.

If you would like to learn more about energy management systems that will save your company money and resources, contact Advanced Control Corporation today at 954-491-6660.

Green Building Company Solutions

Run your building more efficiently with less waste with green building company solutions from Advanced Control

A major concern of many business owners and property managers is how to make their building green compliant so that it will run more efficiently while preserving resources and limiting waste. Advanced Control Corporation has helped many companies gain green certification, and lower operating costs and reduce their environmental footprint. You can depend on us to help you achieve your green building company status and promote sustainability through the implementation of building automation systems (BAS).

There are a multitude of benefits that automation systems provide for your business, occupants and environment including:

1. Making all building systems work more efficiently.
2. Increasing the comfort level and productivity of personnel and other occupants.
3. Reducing operation and maintenance costs.
4. Improving the quality of indoor air and ventilation.
5. Improving life system features and security measures.

There are numerous aspects of business efficiency that BAS offers. Your building can become more efficient through a series of sensors and controlled scheduling of all your building’s systems. Many businesses have inefficient equipment and systems that run incorrectly, are not on a specific schedule program and are still operating unnecessarily or when the building is unoccupied. These problems increase the waste of resources and money. With a scheduling program alone integrated into your operating systems, your business can achieve up to an estimated 30 percent in energy savings. When each system is upgraded to a green status, your savings are maximized. To benefit from BAS integration, let Advanced Control Corporation help your business become a green building company.

Another BAS feature that will benefit your company is improving air quality. Temperature and humidity sensors will allow your personnel and other occupants to be more comfortable. Studies have shown that productivity increases when temperature and humidity are controlled at comfortable levels. In addition to that, your building will be monitored with sensors for CO, CO2 and other pollutants that may be present in the building. It will also enhance the production of fresh air being routed through the ventilation systems. These are life systems that will help to control and redirect smoke in the event of a fire breaking out in the building. By redirecting breathable air, evacuation zones become more accessible so that occupants are able to quickly exit the building safely.

Green building companies can also access, schedule and manage many other systems such as HVAC, lighting, security access control and more. BAS features ensure that your company will achieve and appreciate lowered operational and maintenance costs. A green building company is estimated to save up to 15% in operation costs and that translates into savings of up to $.40 per square foot.

Since 1987, we here at Advanced Control Corporation have built a solid reputation as leaders in the green building industry in south Florida. If you allow us to partner with you, we will turn your building into a green building company and help you achieve improved efficiency and lower costs. Our team of experts can assist you by providing a complimentary evaluation of your current systems to determine where problems exist and where efficiency can be improved. If you are constructing a new building, our experts can help to design and implement a BAS system for your new structure.

Contact Advanced Control Corporation today at: 954-491-6660 and let us help you step into the future by creating a green building company.

Energy Conservation Techniques

Increase energy savings and minimize waste with energy conservation techniques for your building

Sustainable energy management and waste control are important systemic strategies to consider for any company. Advanced Control Corporation is a leader in energy conservation and can help you by creating an energy conservation project that is sustainable and suited to your business operation. Some of the actionable energy conservation techniques that your company can implement include energy efficiency and waste management. Your energy costs can be lowered by utilizing and maximizing energy efficient solutions.Our expertise in the business of building analytics and systems management can offer you an energy system that is managed and controlled by authorized personnel. Our systems are adaptable to change as your business needs evolve or there are new technologies that you wish to incorporate into the existing system. We can help you create energy usage direction that will save your company time, money and increase the optimal energy performance for your building, personnel and operating systems. When you partner with us, we will design energy conservation techniques for your business, over-see projects and monitor development to ensure that everything is operating at its maximum potential.

Good energy automation systems should reflect their energy saving potential by providing daily readings of electricity, gas and water consumption. That information allows you to identify problems and assess the optimal performance of the system. Advanced Control Corporation offers your company a wide range of monitoring systems, technical maintenance, operational support and systems modification ability to maximize efficiency and minimize waste. We have the experience and expertise to design completely customized building automation systems to include such features as:

• Water conservation
• HVAC equipment and optimization
• Elevator monitoring
• Tenant override
• Lighting control
• Electrical usage
• Production areas
• Chiller plant
• CO monitoring for parking garages
• Thermal energy storage
• Integration of the Access Control system
• Video surveillance systems
• Identify and card management systems

By installing an energy automation system in your building, your company benefits with lower energy costs, improved comfort of occupants, and the extended life of equipment. We have been building automation systems since 1987 and oversee every aspect of a project, from implementation, integration and operation. One feature of our building automation systems is the control and monitoring of electrical and mechanical systems from one centralized location. This allows authorized personnel to access all of your building’s systems through a user-friendly graphics interface, making building management simple and cohesive. This system allows access to air quality, temperature control, video surveillance and power monitoring for one single building or multiple structures, and can be monitored by internet access on or off the premises.

A building automation system ensures that all of your building operation systems are connected and communicating with every building system network and also with your facility personnel. By installing an energy automation system, you will be able to measure real-time power usage – from air conditioning, heating, ventilation and lighting. Authorized personnel will have complete access and control of monitoring and managing all energy systems.

Advanced Control Corporation is well known for providing excellent quality service to our clients. Our technicians and staff are properly trained and certified to meet the meticulous service standards that we insist upon. We offer our clients an array of maintenance and service programs that can be customized to best suit your specific needs and budget. Contact Advanced Control Corporation today at 954-491-6660 and let us help you streamline your business initiative for energy conservation.

Energy Management Solutions

Increase efficiency, save money with energy management systems from Advanced

Most occupants and visitors of a building spend little time thinking about all of the systems and inner workings that create a safe and comfortable building environment. For building owners and managers however, building systems, their efficiency and saving energy and money are aspects always being considered. Over the years, many building owners throughout Florida have contemplated upgrading their property in order to make it more energy efficient and in some cases, certifying it as a “green” structure. With energy management solutions from Advanced, many of these property owners have successfully implemented our building automation systems, transforming their property into an intelligent structure.

From hospitals and high-rise condominiums to schools, industrial properties and commercial businesses, the need for a cohesive and efficient management system is critical in order to operate smoothly and at low cost. Energy management solutions help property owners and personnel teams monitor and control all mechanical and electrical systems, air quality control levels, temperatures, lighting, security, access and more. These systems consist of centralized, interlinked networks containing software and hardware that manage and schedule each system from one centralized onsite location. When systems need to be monitored or reset when not onsite, those with access can log into the system remotely with an Internet connection and their mobile or laptop.

Now that you are up to speed on how an energy management solution works, you may want to know more about its benefits. Here is a quick overview of just a fraction of benefits available:

1. Increased monetary savings – Because energy management solutions give you greater control over your building’s systems and help the structure run more efficiently overall, monetary savings begin to take place. For instance, a typical commercial structure that installs an energy management system saves up to 15% of its annual operating costs. Depending on square footage, this can break down to anywhere from $.25 to $.40 per square foot.
2. Simplify operations – Your energy management solution will control all of your systems in one location, offering you and your team real-time displays and simplification of equipment and system management. The network will also alert your team when an area or piece of equipment is experiencing an issue. This can help you save money in the long run by having the opportunity to deal with a breakdown sooner rather than later.
3. Happier occupants – In many studies, increased comfort is linked to increase in production. With an energy management system, you can increase occupants or employee comfort through better-controlled air quality, temperature, lighting and security. In addition, your system can shut off certain controls and systems when the area is not occupied, saving you money.

Since 1987, Advanced Control Corporation has built a solid reputation as South Florida’s leader in building automation solutions. We look forward to partnering with you, visiting your property and helping you design and implement an energy management system that would work for your specific needs.

Contact Advanced Control today at 954-491-6660 and let us transform your structure into an intelligent structure with top-tier energy management solutions.    

Energy Management Systems

Achieve energy efficiency and lower overall costs with energy management systems from Advanced

Have you been wanting to implement a system that would help you run your building and company at optimal efficiency levels, lower your costs and even help you certify your structure as a “green” building? One way to do all of these things is by installing energy management systems or a Building Automation System (BAS) into your structure. These systems have helped countless building and business owners control and operate every system in their building in a cohesive and efficient manner. At Advanced Control Corp. we have worked with property owners who are looking to upgrade one building or a dozen buildings. By working closely with these clients and finding out what their specific needs are, we are able to design and implement an energy management system that works perfectly for their requirements.

In addition to monitoring, controlling and scheduling each system within your structure, an energy management system also allows you to analyze data from each system and archive this data. By having this control, you can get a better idea of where any inefficiencies may have occurred in the past and how your new system is now helping you reach optimal efficiency levels while also saving you money. In fact, studies show that the installation of an energy management system in a typical commercial structure can lower annual operating and utility costs by as much as 15 percent!

Your new energy management system will oversee every mechanical and electrical system within your property and allow each system to “speak” to each other through a centralized hub to ensure all systems are working in a cohesive manner. You and your personnel team can manage each system directly through this onsite hub or via a remote connection with a cell phone or laptop.

From ensuring proper air quality and temperature, to scheduling lighting, programming access control points and optimizing your structure’s security, an energy management system can manage any system you can think of. In addition, these systems are also scalable, meaning they will grow as your current structure and business grows. Depending on the complexity of your property’s needs, our skilled and experienced representatives will design an ideal building automation system that will immediately upgrade your structure while offering you a decrease in operating costs.

There is no better time to learn about the benefits an energy management system can offer your property. Offer your structure’s occupants a more secure and comfortable environment, control all systems at optimal levels, improve safety and security levels and turn your current structure into an “intelligent” building. All of this and more is possible when you partner with the leaders in building automation, Advanced Control Corporation. We have successfully joined forces with countless clients in Florida who own a variety of structure types, from commercial and industrial buildings to residential housing units and we look forward to working with you!

Call Advanced Control today at 954-491-6660 and learn more increasing your structure’s efficiency and taking your property to an entirely new level.

Intelligent Building Systems

Go green with intelligent building systems from Advanced Control

  

A popular mission among many property and building owners is seeking out a way to transform a current building into a green or “intelligent” building. Through upgrades and the installation of intelligent building systems, older, inefficient buildings can become more productive, effective and pass certification tests to officially become a “green” structure.

If you have been curious to learn more about Building Automation Systems, here is a quick overview. Also known as Energy Management Systems or Building Management Systems, a BAS is constructed of a centrally located hub or control interface and an intricate interlinked system of networks that can control, monitor and manage every area inside or outside of your property. Common systems configured to a BAS are heating and cooling, lighting, security, access control, HVAC, and more. Through controlled scheduling, monitoring, archiving data, and long-term management of energy, buildings become more efficient, safer and operate at a lower cost.

Since 1987, Advanced Control Corporation has worked with thousands of clients to help them transform a wide variety of structures. Successful intelligent building automation system implementation has been completed on high-rises, hospitals, schools, industrial buildings and more. We offer innovative building systems and cost-effective energy management solutions to our clients, in addition to first-class customer service and a comprehensive list of system options.

In addition to helping your building transform into a “green” structure, a Building Automation System can also help you save money on operational and utility costs. An average commercial building will usually see a savings of 15 percent in costs, translating to a savings of up to $.40 per square foot. And savings is just one of many benefits. Having a building that operates more efficiently and safer can lead to happier occupants. Your newly transformed intelligent building will offer visitors more consistent temperatures, proper air quality levels, ideal lighting, optimal security options and more. Happier occupants lead to less complaints, and less time your security or management team has to spend tending to those complaints.

Begin your building’s transformation today by setting up an appointment to speak with an Advanced Control team representative. We can provide you with an onsite evaluation and complimentary system review, which will offer you a detailed analysis of all of your current systems and their efficiency levels. This detailed review will help both you and the team member decide on which type of energy management system is best for your structure and company type.

Imagine having the ability to control, manage and monitor every aspect of your building from one centralized onsite interface or remotely via your laptop or mobile. All of this and more is available with a Building Automation System from Advanced Control.

Contact Advanced Control today at 954-491-6660 to learn more about intelligent building systems and how you can easily and affordably upgrade your property.

Green Building Systems

Increase your return on investment with green building systems from Advanced Control

Many property and building owners are revamping various aspects of their property in order to make it more efficient, have less of a negative effect on the environment and save them money. One way they are doing this is through the installation of green building systems or Building Automation Systems, also known as a BAS. These green building systems produce safer, more comfortable and productive environments for occupants while reducing overall costs. You may be curious how these systems work. A BAS is a centralized network that manages and monitors all of your property’s systems, structures and components. By controlling HVAC, lighting, temperature, air quality, access control and security systems at optimal levels, your building becomes as efficient as possible.

Building automation system

Improve Efficiency and Lower Costs With a Building Automation System

Consider all of the components and systems within your building that help it operate. From sliding entrance doors and lighting to comfortable temperatures and accessibility, multiple systems must run at once in a cohesive manner. To ensure these systems are running at optimal efficiency, you may want to consider installing a building automation system. Also, known as a BAS, building automation systems are designed with numerous, interlinked networks of both hardware and software that help manage, monitor and archive data for every system in your facility. They help each aspect within your building run smoothly so visitors and inhabitants are safe, comfortable and provided with an environment that allows for productivity.

Intelligent Building Management Systems

Save money and increase efficiency with an Intelligent Building Management System

Facility managers and property owners are always searching for ways to make their property and systems within the property more efficient. To help make this happen and cut costs along the way, many are turning to intelligent building management systems. These systems, also known as Building Automation Systems (BAS), are comprised of three components – software, sensors and control modules – and help regulate, monitor and retrieve data from every system and area within a building.

Building Automation Systems

Parking Lot/Garage Security Essentials

What impression does your property’s parking lot or parking garage give to visitors, or even those with criminal activity in mind? Are proper security measures in place and are some of these measures visible to those who are on the property? Believe it or not, your parking lot/garage is a crucial area to keep secure when it comes to the safety and security of your entire building and property. Controlling lighting and surveillance systems around the clock is possible with Building Automation Systems.