Field guides
Plain-English guides for controls pros
Written for techs, integrators, Cx agents and facility engineers who have to make this stuff work. No invented stats: every number links to its source.
What is FDD, and is it worth it for a mid-size building?
Fault detection and diagnostics in plain English: what it catches, what the best public data says it costs and saves, and when it isn't worth it.
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AI in building automation: what's real vs. hype in 2026
Every BAS vendor says "AI" now. Here's how to sort what's shipping into five buckets, and the red flags that should make you slow down.
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Buyer's checklist: building analytics and FDD platforms
40 questions to ask before you sign. Data access, tagging, workflow, cost model, security and exit terms, printable.
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BACnet and integration basics for evaluating building software
The 15 minutes of BACnet you need before buying analytics or a new BAS: objects, BBMDs, MS/TP, COV vs. polling, BTL listing and BACnet/SC.
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Commissioning software compared: CxAlloy vs. Facility Grid vs. Bluerithm
Three Cx platforms side by side, based on what each vendor says publicly, plus what to test in a trial before your team commits.
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AHR Expo 2027: questions to ask building automation vendors
Chicago, Jan. 25–27, 2027. A printable cheat sheet of questions by category so you leave the booth with answers, not just a tote bag.
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