Hospitals consume large amounts of energy because of how they are run and the many people that use them. They are open 24 hours a day; thousands of employees, patients, and visitors occupy the buildings daily; and sophisticated heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems control the temperatures and air flow. They are critical in … Continued
Funding is always a top concern for schools across the states. Many public school systems rely on funding through their tax dollars with budgets, prioritization, and amounts always shifting. They have to balance their funds between providing an optimal education and experience to students as well as keeping buildings, resources, and systems operational. Preparatory boarding … Continued
For many students the first week is over and routines are once again being established. Last week, we featured Whitefish School District and their work as they seek to achieve net zero while also using their CSE building as a learning opportunity for students throughout the year. This week we switch gears to share how … Continued
This past week we’ve watched as loved ones share their back to school photos before heading off for their first day. It’s an exciting time of year for students—one chock-full of new beginnings, new classrooms and teachers, and educational advancement. For facilities and operations staff who run and manage these buildings, however, a new school … Continued
Written by Jimmy Jia Key performance indicators (KPIs) are only as effective as their alignment to the goal. No one knows this better than marathon runners. When I lived in Boston, one of my favorite events to watch was the Boston Marathon, considered by many to be the most prestigious marathon in the world. My … Continued
During World Green Building Week, it’s worth reflecting on why green buildings are such a big deal. Buildings represent a third of the world’s greenhouse gas emissions, consuming enormous amounts of energy and water on a daily basis. In the US, buildings produce 39% of the nation’s carbon footprint. And in the Australian city of … Continued
As Kermit The Frog famously said, “It isn’t easy being green”, and today following the decision of the US Federal Government, we find that to be true. We are unapologetic environmental enthusiasts here at Buddy Platform, we love that we’re helping to preserve our precious resources by making cities more efficient. So, when learning today … Continued
Since announcing Buddy Ohm in Sydney on March 21st, we have fielded a number of questions, and met with many prospects in the U.S., and here across Australia. We couldn’t be more excited about the potential for a complete resource monitoring system like Buddy Ohm. Our conversations with early customers only validates the real opportunity for Buddy … Continued
Earlier today, the Buddy Platform team unveiled Buddy Ohm a simple, complete and low cost solution for monitoring the consumption of electricity, gas, water, steam and solar power generation, called Buddy Ohm. The new product helps accurately measure the consumption of these resources in buildings, government facilities, and public infrastructure, helping managers, occupants and citizens get … Continued
Growing our business to reach more customers and build new capabilities It’s been a busy Spring and Summer so far, starting with our large presence at IoT World, the announcement of our intent to acquire Noveda Technologies, and today with the announcement of our intent to acquire Zentri Inc, a leading secure IoT software as … Continued