Building Automation

Building automation systems (BAS), when implemented properly, are not complex.  Many in the industry will try to confuse you by talking about new technologies, using acronyms and buzz words.  At their core, a good building automation system is one that goes unnoticed by the occupants of the building, but not by the owners and maintenance staff.  A good building automation system meets your specific needs, whether that is environment control, operational costs or building access control.

Do it right, build it to last.  If you feel locked in by expensive service contracts, you are not alone.  The maintenance and operating costs of a building automation system after a facility is built represent three quarters of the total life cycle costs of a BAS.  At Hallam-ICS, we know that building a system the right way up front will save significant time and money for you in the future.

Fletcher Allen Healthcare is the largest health care facility in the State of Vermont.  Recent upgrades in the building automation system had included the installation of a LonWorks network with Invensys controllers.  When Fletcher Allen wanted to leverage the promise of “open” architectures, they called upon Hallam-ICS, the Authorized Building Control Specialist for Johnson Controls in the state of Vermont.

For the past 20 years, our clients have shared with us the secret to successful projects.  They have told us to focus on the people involved in the project, the technical expertise required for the project and the process of managing the project.  Hallam-ICS has listened to this feedback and developed an approach to ensure that our team addresses all three aspects of a successful project.