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2024 CE Code Training - Better Understanding of the Rules

CE Code training is intended to do a lot more than instruct about what changes have taken place since the last time Canada issued a national electrical code. We are producing a series of courses across Canada by one of Canada’s leading experts on the 2024 Edition of Canada’s Electrical Code to help electrical professionals on the effective application through an improved understanding of the intent of the rules. Also, our course will instruct electrical...

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Counterfeiting Kills

Each year, the counterfeiting of well-known brands and products continues to rise, creating an even more threatening problem. Such well-known counterfeited brands, including consumer safety and critical electrical products, are estimated to be five to seven percent of world trade. The International...

Building Automation Training

Advanced Analytics for Actionable Insights in BAS

Building Automation Systems (BAS) play a crucial role in monitoring and controlling building systems. However, the true value of BAS lies not just in data collection but in the ability to extract actionable insights from the vast amount of data generated. Advanced data analytics tools empower building managers to unlock the potential of BAS data, identify trends, optimize building operations, and ultimately, achieve significant energy savings. This article explores the importance of advanced data analytics for Building Automation Systems, highlighting how these tools can transform raw data into actionable insights for informed decision-making.


Unlocking the Power of Data: The Need for Advanced Analytics

BAS continuously collect data on various building parameters, including energy consumption patterns, equipment operation, temperature and humidity levels, occupancy data (if sensors are present), and lighting usage. While this data provides valuable insights into building performance, extracting actionable knowledge requires advanced data analytics tools. Here's why advanced...

Communications


Stretching the Reach: BAS and Remote Building Management

In today's fast-paced world, building managers are often tasked with overseeing multiple properties spread across vast distances. Building Automation Systems (BAS) offer a solution by enabling remote monitoring and control of building systems. This allows for centralized management, improved...

Energy


Optimizing User Behavior for BAS-Driven Energy Management

Building Automation Systems (BAS) offer a powerful tool for optimizing energy consumption in buildings. However, achieving maximum energy savings often hinges on a factor beyond the control of BAS systems themselves: occupant behavior. This article explores the challenges associated with occupant...

HVAC


Using Building Automation Analytics to Drive Operational Insights

Building automation systems (BAS) continuously generate an enormous amount of data on HVAC equipment operation, energy consumption patterns, sensor readings, and more. This data, when properly harnessed, holds the key to unlocking critical insights that can significantly enhance building...