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I’m sure we’ve all heard someone reminisce about “the good old days.” Those were times when life moved at a slower pace. The construction industry was in the era of craftsmen and tradesmen building beautiful structures without the aid of computers. Remarkably, despite the charm of those days, I don’t yearn for them, especially in…
There is an old biblical proverb that emphasizes the significance of “the little foxes that ruin the vineyard.” This proverb conveys the idea that sometimes, it is the seemingly insignificant things that can cause the most damage if left unattended. This concept holds true in any construction project, whether it involves renovation or new construction….
In today’s fast-paced business landscape, companies are accomplishing more tasks with fewer personnel. Many organizations are now assigning dual roles to their HR or IT personnel, requiring them to become Energy Managers and operate Building Automation Systems (BAS). As a result, we are witnessing a surge in first-time users from diverse backgrounds seeking assistance. Becoming…
Artificial intelligence (AI) is undoubtedly the fastest-rising technology in the world today. Whenever someone mentions AI, whimsical images of my toaster plotting world domination come to mind. Naturally, I couldn’t resist delving into the topic and conducting some research. Here’s what I discovered during a quick 2-minute Q&A with ChatGPT: ME: What do I look…
Harris Integrated Solutions is proud to have provided a building automation system for the Darnall W. and Susan F. Boyd Aquarium & Reptile Conservation Center (ARCC) at Riverbanks Zoo & Garden in Columbia, South Carolina. The building management system is part of the Zoo’s effort to create an environment that will allow for the optimal…
My dream car is a ’69 Z/28 Camaro. The dashboard was a big reason. It had a big MPH dial on the left, a big RPM dial on the right and a clock stuck in the middle. Mounted below were alarm lights to show if something malfunctioned. Then there were 4 more gauges on the…
Growing up you might have heard the phrase, “Close the door! We’re not cooling the outside!” while running in and out of the house on those hot summer days. As a matter of fact, you might have used those exact words to your own kids – and grandkids. Parents did this because they knew the…
Many organizations are facing gaps in their budgets right now or will be facing them in the coming years. For the purposes of this article, I am going to use schools as my facility type example; however, the challenges and solutions noted apply to most types of facilities across all sectors, whether industrial, commercial, or…
