Building owners and facility managers are constantly looking for ways to reduce operating costs without sacrificing occupant comfort. One of the most effective tools for achieving both goals is a properly optimized building automation system.

As an Automated Logic dealer and solutions provider, CIS Industries helps facilities throughout the Southeast use intelligent building controls to improve HVAC performance, reduce energy consumption, and gain greater visibility into their building operations.

Many facilities are surprised to discover that their existing control systems may be costing them more than necessary simply because they haven’t been reviewed or optimized in years.

How Building Controls Impact Energy Use

Your building automation system acts as the brain of your HVAC system. It determines when equipment runs, how long it runs, and how various systems work together.

When controls are properly configured, they help ensure that:

  • Equipment operates only when needed
  • Occupied and unoccupied schedules are accurate
  • Heating and cooling systems aren’t working against each other
  • Ventilation rates are optimized
  • Building conditions remain comfortable and consistent

When these settings drift over time, facilities often consume significantly more energy than necessary.

Why Automated Logic?

Automated Logic is a leading provider of building automation solutions designed to help facility teams manage HVAC systems more efficiently through a single, intuitive platform.

Using technologies such as WebCTRL®, facility managers can:

  • Monitor building performance in real time
  • Adjust schedules and setpoints remotely
  • Identify equipment issues before they become major problems
  • Track energy usage trends
  • Improve occupant comfort and indoor environmental quality

By combining advanced controls with actionable data, Automated Logic helps facilities make smarter operational decisions every day.

Benefits of an Optimized Building Automation System

Lower Energy Costs

One of the most significant advantages of optimized controls is reduced energy consumption. In some facilities, operational improvements can produce energy savings of up to 30%.

Improved Comfort and Indoor Air Quality

Building occupants benefit from more consistent temperatures, proper ventilation, and improved indoor environmental conditions.

Longer Equipment Life

Reducing unnecessary runtime helps minimize wear and tear on major HVAC assets, potentially extending equipment life and lowering maintenance costs.

Utility Incentive Opportunities

Many utility providers offer rebates and incentive programs for energy efficiency improvements and building automation upgrades.

Common Signs Your Controls May Need Attention

Many facility managers are surprised to learn their building is experiencing one or more of these issues:

Rising Utility Costs

If energy bills continue increasing without a clear explanation, outdated control sequences or scheduling issues may be contributing factors.

Comfort Complaints

Hot and cold calls from occupants are often symptoms of systems that are no longer operating as intended.

Equipment Running Around the Clock

Many buildings continue operating during nights, weekends, or holidays simply because schedules have never been updated.

Frequent Equipment Issues

Excessive runtime places additional stress on HVAC equipment, leading to increased maintenance requirements and reduced service life.

A Fresh Set of Eyes Can Make a Difference

Many facilities have not had a comprehensive controls review in years. As building usage changes, occupancy patterns shift, and equipment ages, control strategies should evolve as well.

A controls assessment can help identify inefficiencies, uncover hidden opportunities for savings, and ensure your building is operating as effectively as possible.

How CIS Industries Can Help

CIS Industries’ Building Technologies team works with facility managers, engineers, contractors, healthcare facilities, educational institutions, and commercial building owners throughout the Southeast to evaluate and optimize building automation systems.

Whether you’re looking to improve efficiency, increase occupant comfort, or better understand how your building is performing, a controls review can provide valuable insight into where opportunities exist.

If your building hasn’t had a fresh look at its controls strategy in a while, now is a great time to start the conversation.

Contact Brett Gaudet at 504-228-3470 or Brett.Gaudet@cisindustries.com to learn how CIS Industries and Automated Logic can help optimize your facility’s performance.