For flammable‑liquid and high‑value machinery spaces, special‑hazard systems complement sprinklers. Foam‑water systems (balanced‑pressure pump or bladder tank proportioners) protect tank farms, loading racks, and diked … Read more

Warehouses and manufacturing logistics are adopting ceiling‑only protection wherever possible to simplify operations and reduce damage risk to racks. ESFR and CMSA sprinklers with higher … Read more

Industrial and large‑building fire protection is converging on robust, data‑visible pump rooms that meet NFPA 20 while simplifying operations. The latest electric fire pump controllers … Read more

Controls are shifting from set‑and‑forget to analytics‑first. Model predictive control (MPC) optimizes setpoints—supply temperature, static pressure, outdoor‑air fraction—against comfort, IAQ, and energy constraints, using weather, … Read more

As BMS and DDC become enterprise‑connected, cybersecurity moves from afterthought to design pillar. IEC 62443 provides a lifecycle framework: asset inventory, security zones/conduits, risk assessment, … Read more

Building and industrial control networks are moving beyond proprietary silos toward open, interoperable platforms. Modern BMS architectures combine BACnet/IP for equipment integration, Modbus/TCP for utility … Read more