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In the week leading up to Christmas 2022, something unexpected was revealed about the electrical grid in the Carolinas: it’s in urgent need of upgrades. During one of the coldest spells in recent memory, Duke Energy was forced to cut power to parts of North and South Carolina. This wasn’t during a heatwave in the…
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….
When planning the construction of a new building, energy efficiency should be at the forefront of the design concept. Taking the time to build with energy efficiency in mind may incur additional costs on the front end, but doing so could significantly reduce long-term operational costs and provide greater financial benefits to the owner in…
During a recent family outing, as we drove past a downtown building, I proudly exclaimed to my brother-in-law, “I built that!” Promptly, my wife responded with her trademark sarcasm, questioning if I were truly a builder. Laughter filled the car, as sarcasm is her love language. However, her jesting remark got me thinking whether I’m…
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…
Recently, I had the privilege of meeting with one of my customers who is in the process of upfitting an existing building and he wanted some advice on features and components to include in their new Energy Management System (EMS). He wanted to make sure he was getting the right system to effectively control the…
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…
