Greg Fitzpatrick

1 week ago | automatedbuildings.com | Greg Fitzpatrick |Ken Sinclair

As the demand for smarter, more flexible building systems grows, wireless technology is playing an increasingly critical role in the future of Building Automation Systems (BAS). Historically seen as less reliable than their wired counterparts, wireless solutions have made major advancements in reliability, scalability, and security.

Nov 1, 2024 | automatedbuildings.com | Greg Fitzpatrick |Greg has worked |Ken Sinclair

In 2023, the concept of “Cyber Harmony” emerged as a call to action, encouraging industry-wide collaboration among all project stakeholders to establish best practices and standards in cybersecurity. As advancements in smart building technology, OT manufacturers’ shift to IP-based devices, and the rise of remote access has become the norm, new vulnerabilities have been introduced into the built environment.

Oct 10, 2023 | automatedbuildings.com | Greg Fitzpatrick |Greg has worked

This article was originally published on SmartBuildingDesign.comFor the past five years, I’ve traveled across the country, engaging in discussions with consulting engineers about the integration of IP technology into their smart building designs.  In most cases, I’ve found that these firms are enthusiastic about incorporating IP Technology into their strategies.

Aug 18, 2023 | automatedbuildings.com | Greg Fitzpatrick |Greg has worked

With the emergence of smart building design, new technology platforms and communication networks have been introduced that make the design and specification of building technology more challenging. To assist in providing access to the latest trends and best practices, SmartBuildingDesign.com was recently launched to help consulting engineers, network designers, and system integrators through the process of designing an effective and secure network.

Jul 21, 2023 | automatedbuildings.com | Kelly Sinclair |Brian Collins |Greg Fitzpatrick

Kelly Sinclair Brand Manager & Administration Automatedbuildings.com I was part of the original company in 1994 that started ESI ENVIROMATION SERVICES INC. The word “Enviromation” is a mashup of environment and automation. Our concept of creating an Enviromation was way too soon. The underlying technologies had to evolve, and mass acceptance was needed.