McMaster University wanted to upgrade many of its buildings to a flexible control platform to ensure better efficiency and building management, while simplifying control of elements such as air quality, temperature, and carbon emissions. McMaster’s challenge lay in migrating legacy systems across campus, some with 1960s technology, and newly constructed digitally enabled smart buildings.
The engineering team at system integrator, Carmichael, turned to ABB’s cutting-edge HVAC building automation platform, ABB Cylon®, as it knew the platform’s flexibility was ideal for such a complex and extensive project.
Five of the University’s facilities are now either using or developing innovative smart building solutions with ABB hardware support for such a transition.
ABB's smart building platform created substantial outcomes for McMaster University, including:
- Safer environments: Real-time building status information and alarms enabled timely repairs and maintenance, ensuring the safety of staff and students.
- Energy efficiency: ABB's cutting-edge technology, coupled with the user-friendly approach, streamlined operations, and continues to result in enhanced energy conservation and decarbonization efforts.