Smart Buildings · Durham Region
Building automation that pays for itself in utilities
Most commercial buildings waste a significant share of their energy heating, cooling and lighting space that nobody is in. Automation is mostly about not doing that.
At a glance
- Lighting, HVAC and access integrated
- Schedules and occupancy control
- Energy monitoring and reporting
- Works with existing systems where possible
The savings are mostly schedules
Sophisticated optimisation is interesting, but the bulk of savings in most buildings comes from simple things: not heating an empty building overnight, lights that switch off when a zone is unoccupied, and setpoints that don't fight each other.
We start there because it's where the return is, and it costs far less than replacing plant.
Integration beats replacement
You rarely need to rip out working systems. Modern controllers can usually talk to existing HVAC, lighting and access hardware, bringing them into one interface without replacing what already works. We'll assess what can be integrated before recommending anything gets replaced.
What's included
What you get
- Lighting control — Occupancy, daylight and schedule-based control by zone.
- HVAC integration — Setpoints, schedules and zoning brought under central control.
- Access & security integration — Doors, alarms and occupancy sharing one control layer.
- Energy monitoring — Consumption measured by zone so savings are visible.
- Remote management — Control and visibility from anywhere, with role-based access.
- Documentation & training — Your facilities team trained and left with documentation.
How it runs
The process, start to finish
Every job follows the same shape, so you always know where you are in it.
Systems survey
Existing HVAC, lighting and controls audited for what can be integrated.
Design & quote
Control strategy, hardware and integration points scoped.
Install
Controllers, sensors and network cabling installed.
Integrate & program
Systems brought together, schedules and rules configured.
Commission
Setpoints tuned and behaviour verified across a full cycle.
Train & hand over
Facilities team trained, documentation and as-builts supplied.
Want this scoped for your site?
Tell us the building and what you're trying to achieve. We'll tell you what it takes — and whether you actually need it.
Common questions
Before you call
Do we have to replace our HVAC?
Usually not. Most existing plant can be brought under control with the right controllers. We assess what integrates before recommending replacement.
How quickly does it pay back?
It depends heavily on the building and current settings, but schedule and occupancy control is normally the fastest return because it costs little and eliminates obvious waste.
Can we control it remotely?
Yes, with role-based access so facilities staff have control and others have visibility only.
Does this work in a leased building?
Often, for lighting and anything within your demise. Central plant usually belongs to the landlord — we'll tell you where the boundary is before you spend anything.
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