Smart building control has emerged as a critical enabler of energy efficiency, occupant comfort, and sustainable urban development. Advances in sensing ...

Communities rely on schools, hospitals and offices every day. Despite their vital role, upgrading them with the latest technologies to optimize operations, better manage energy use and keep occupants ...

Reflecting on my career, I began in Local Authority Building Control (LABC) just as the market was about to undergo lasting change. In 1985, NHBC became the first Approved Inspector under the Building ...

The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has published guidance for building owners affected by the collapse of building control firm Assent. Last week, Assent Building Control confirmed it had ceased ...

Historically, building management systems were hardwired, making it challenging to update or modify these systems. The advent of LPWANs has changed the equation to simplify and extend existing systems ...

How the Raspberry Pi can be used within the access control and building security industries. Overview of what constitutes a good solution for building access control. A glimpse into how Pi was used in ...