Building management systems

Sensors grow fastest among components in $14.8 billion HVAC controls forecast

A forecast puts advanced HVAC controls at $14.8B by 2035, with sensors the fastest-growing component and distributed controls the fastest-growing type.

Altronix's ReServ24B pairs dual 24VDC inputs with rapid battery charging

Altronix's ReServ24B transfer switch supports two 24VDC power supplies and rapidly charges SLA or LiFePO4 backup batteries.

A maintenance software migration is the moment to fix asset data

A new maintenance system inherits old asset records, so many migrations are also a chance to improve them.

Smart Buildings: Digital Twins, Edge BMS and PoE Raise Questions

Recent coverage of digital twins, edge computing and Power over Ethernet points to a common theme: adoption depends on process and integration ownership.

Smart buildings are being judged on avoided downtime, not dashboards

ABB case studies and new facilities research point to the same shift: smart building programs are being judged on avoided downtime, not prettier BMS screens.

ABB and Samsung unveil integrated smart building platform linking Ability Building Pro and SmartThings Pro

ABB and Samsung launched an integrated smart building platform on June 12, 2026, connecting SmartThings Pro with ABB Ability Building Pro across European pilot

Stronger Training Pipelines and Smarter Social Media Can Help Solve HVAC’s Talent Shortage

The skilled trades are at a crossroads. By some industry estimates, for every five experienced technicians retiring, only two new ones are entering the field—highlighting a growing HVAC talent gap. At the same time, buildings are becoming more complex, more connected, and more de

Schneider Electric Launches EcoCare for BMS to Deliver Real-Time Operational Intelligence for Modern Buildings

EcoCare for Building Management Systems is a digital-first service that combines predictive analytics, 24/7 monitoring and Schneider Electric's service expertise to help teams prevent and resolve issues faster; Building teams can achieve up to 25% energy savings, 45% less downtime, a 30% increase in operational efficiency and 60% fewer occupant complaints compared to traditional building operations