Evaluating Building Internet of Things devices and systems

Make sure that it is truly commercial-grade


The first step in evaluating any Building Internet of Things (B-IoT) product is to make sure that it is truly commercial-grade, according to an article from Building Operating Management on the FacilitiesNet website. 

Consumer IoT is where building automation was 30 years ago, when the concept of BACnet was first conceived,” said Andy McMillan, president and managing director of BACnet International. 

“IoT for commercial buildings needs a different model,” says McMillan. In other words, there’s a big difference between IoT and B-IoT.

Common B-IoT offerings include devices for HVAC, lighting, security, etc., that provide human-oriented “web pages” built into the device, said David Fisher, president of PolarSoft, Inc., a consulting firm that specializes in BACnet software development and training. “These could simply provide information, or in some cases a user interface for making settings and adjustments.” 

Read the article.

 



November 19, 2019


Topic Area: Information Technology


Recent Posts

Ventilation and Filtering for Infection ControlĀ 

Poor IAQ can be deadly in healthcare facilities, so maintaining proper air conditioning and filter systems is key in controlling the spread of infection.


ChristianaCare Opens Aston Campus Neighborhood Hospital

The hospital is expected to care for approximately 15,000 patients each year.


Stantec Breaks Ground on New Academic Medical Center in Miami

The project is scheduled for completion in 2028.


Building Senior Living for the Next Generation of Retirees

As baby boomers seek new retirement expectations, developers and designers must rethink senior living facilities


Managing Drain and Biofilm Risk

Drains are out of sight, but a coordinated program linking infection prevention, EVS and facilities can keep them from getting out of control.


 
 


FREE Newsletter Signup Form

News & Updates | Webcast Alerts
Building Technologies | & More!

 
 
 


All fields are required. This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.