John M. Schneider, CEM, CSI, CDT, LEED AP, Senior Project Manager, Carter & Burgess, Chicago

Pushing BAS to Realize Its Full Potential

Building automation systems (BAS) are an effective tool for facility managers and operations personnel to resolve problems quickly, reduce energy consumption, improve system performance, increase occupant comfort and safety and manage maintenance costs. Developments in system architecture allow previously independent systems such as lighting, HVAC and fire and life safety to be seamlessly integ...