Building Automation &
HVAC Controls
Smart controls turn your HVAC system from a cost center into an optimization tool. Programmable scheduling, zone damper control, energy management, and remote monitoring — we design, install, and service building automation systems for offices, retail, medical facilities, and multi-tenant properties across the Bay Area.
Building Automation Services
Smart controls, zoning, scheduling, and energy management for commercial HVAC systems.
Thermostat & Controller Upgrades
Replace outdated mercury or basic digital thermostats with programmable or smart controllers. Wi-Fi-enabled thermostats allow remote temperature adjustment, scheduling, and energy tracking from any device.
Zone Damper Systems
Motorized damper installation, actuator replacement, and zone controller programming. Zone dampers let you direct airflow where it is needed — cooling the sunny side of a building while reducing output to shaded areas, eliminating hot and cold spots.
Programmable Scheduling
Set different temperature profiles for occupied, unoccupied, and weekend hours. Most commercial buildings waste 20–30% of HVAC energy heating or cooling empty spaces. Proper scheduling eliminates this waste immediately.
Economizer Controls
Economizer controller installation and calibration, enthalpy and dry-bulb sensor setup, and damper integration. California Title 24 requires economizers on most commercial HVAC systems — proper controls ensure compliance and free cooling when outdoor conditions allow.
Energy Management Integration
Connect HVAC controls with lighting, occupancy sensors, and building management systems. Integrated controls reduce overall energy consumption by coordinating systems — no point cooling a room with the lights off and nobody in it.
Troubleshooting & Repair
Control wiring diagnostics, communication fault resolution, sensor calibration, actuator replacement, and controller board repair. When controls fail, the HVAC system either runs nonstop or stops entirely — both cost money.
Building Automation: The Fastest ROI in HVAC
Building automation is often the single highest-ROI investment a commercial property can make in its HVAC system. A properly programmed thermostat that reduces heating and cooling during unoccupied hours can cut energy costs by 20–40% — with a payback period measured in months, not years.
Many commercial buildings in the Bay Area still run on basic thermostats with no scheduling, no zoning, and no remote access. The HVAC system runs the same whether the building has 200 people or zero. Smart controls fix this by matching HVAC output to actual occupancy and conditions.
What Makes a Good Controls Upgrade
The best controls upgrades start with understanding how the building is actually used. A medical office with consistent Monday-Friday hours needs different programming than a restaurant open for lunch and dinner with a dead period in between. We design controls strategies around your actual operating schedule, not generic defaults.
Title 24 Compliance
California Title 24 energy code requires specific controls on commercial HVAC systems, including programmable thermostats, economizer controls, and demand-controlled ventilation in certain applications. When we install or upgrade controls, we ensure full Title 24 compliance — important for new construction, tenant improvements, and equipment replacements.
Building Automation Questions
Building Automation Across 3 Bay Area Counties
HVAC controls, zoning, and building automation for commercial properties throughout Santa Clara, San Mateo, and Santa Cruz counties.
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