A commercial building automation system is a great way to reduce overhead. It provides a convenient and time-saving means of managing essential building equipment and systems. One of the biggest expenses of most commercial facilities is temperature control, with heating and cooling often adding up to 50% of the energy consumption. A building automation systems allows HVAC settings to be programmed to start up and shut down at specific times of the day. The heating or cooling system will automatically start up at the perfect time to welcome employees or customers to ideal comfort. It will then make adjustments to conserve energy after-hours. If there’s a sudden temperature fluctuation, the system sends alerts via email or text messaging and facilitates quicker troubleshooting. There’s the opportunity for remote diagnosis of issues with the HVAC system, which avoids the disruption and expense of repairs. There’s also the ability to control the lighting system. Lights can be programmed to automatically turn on as occupants arrive or in specific areas of the building. The building automation system can include air quality accessories such as air purifiers, humidifiers and dehumidifiers. Creating a more comfortable environment encourages worker productivity. Keeping a clean and healthy workspace reduce employee absenteeism. Minimize energy usage lessens impact on the environment. There are huge rewards and advantages to the installation of a building automation system. It allows access and control from virtually anywhere through a smartphone, laptop or tablet. It’s easy to turn on, turn off or make necessary adjustments. There’s also the availability of essential information and the peace of mind of keeping an eye on things.