The Building Momentum Event Yesterday at the Georgia Aquarium was a huge success. Details to follow, but for now check the Controltrends twitter feed and these pictures to get a feel for just how cool it was to be at the The Event !

Check out my interview with Roger Rebennack. Roger is the Honeywell WEBS AX access and security guru and one of the speakers at the February 7 Building Automation and Controls Event in Atlanta. Controltrends fans will remember Roger, aka “the most exciting man in the building automations controls industry” from his interviews on Stromquist Radio. In this interview Roger and I discuss the latest changes in open systems, how integrating access and security into your building automation controls system can help you save even more energy, and why Honeywell’s Rapid Eye security
cameras are the way to go. Come see Roger in Atlanta on February 7.

I came across a very interesting and talented teacher. His name is Abel and he calls himself the Control freak. Check out his HVAC controls training video on understanding PID control.


As most of you know, understanding PID control when it comes to HVAC controllers and control loops can be pretty tricky. Abel does a great job at showing how PID works. Check out more of Abel’s posts on DDC controls at thecontrolsfreak.com

You have been hearing about “THE EVENT”, here are the links so you can register now.

Click here to register for the 9:30AM-2:30PM Morning Session:

Click here to register for the 3:30PM-8:30PM Afternoon Session:

Our Keynote Speaker will be Tom Rosback.

Tom Rosback is the Vice President/General Manager Honeywell Commercial Control Systems. Today, energy use in commercial buildings is becoming an ever-increasing concern and complication for building owners because of the fluctuation in price, deregulation and government mandates.Tom will provides his unique perspective on energy and the environment.

Here is the key information you need to know:

The Event will be held at the Georgia Aquarium on February 7th. There will be two sessions: 9:30AM-2:30PM and 3:30PM-8:30PM.

In addition to Tom, you will hear and learn from Industry experts about the latest trends in Building Automation Controls and systems integration, including how to integrate access and security, as well as energy sub metering.

You will see the newest control technology and meet local solution providers at The Event Product Show.

The Event qualifies for CEU credits for both Consulting Engineers and Contractors.

You will enjoy great food, have the opportunity to network, and see the beauty and splendor of The Georgia Aquarium.

There is no cost to attend.

Space is limited and will be filled in order of registration.

The first 300 people who register will be eligible for a drawing to win one of two 42″ LED TV’s (Thank you, sponsors!)

Stromquist & Company has arranged for a very limited number of “behind the scenes” tours of the Georgia Aquarium systems. This is a very special opportunity, and these tours will be awarded only to the people who register first.

Come meet Stromquist & Company and the team from Honeywell as well as the best controls solutions providers in Georgia including: Padgett Services, Entek-Inc, Midatech, Waypoint Systems, Shumate Mechanical, McKenneys, Hamlin Air, The Hill Company, Rogers Mechanical, Comfort Systems USA, HVAC Environmental Solutions, AA Electric, and Southeast Automated Systems

If you saw my earlier post, Sneak Peak:The Event, you know something very special is coming to Atlanta February 7. This video will show you more of what you can expect to see and learn at The Event.

As you can see this is the must attend event for 2012. So here are a few more things you need to know now:

If you are involved in building automation controls, systems integration, or in making buildings greener and more energy efficient, then The Event is for you.

The Event will be held at the Georgia Aquarium.

The Event qualifies for CEU credits for both Consulting engineers and Contractors

There is not a cost for the Event.

Space is limited, so to be fair, invitations will be awarded in order of registration.

The first 300 people who register will be eligible for a drawing to win one of two 42″ LED TV’s ( Thank you sponsors!!)

Stromquist & Company has arranged for a very limited number of ‘behind the scenes” tours of the Georgia Aquarium systems. This is very special and these tours will be awarded to the people who register first.

Registration information will be posted on Controltrends.com within the next seven days, so check back and be one of the first to registrar for The Event.

In addition to improving control strategies and adding energy efficient product solutions it is also important to improve a Buildings Envelope. Thanks to Honeywell’s Steve Tratt and Slide Share for this informative presentation.

In this video see how easy it is to set up alarms on the Honeywell WebStat.

If you have ever wondered what a true systems integrator looks like check out this video interview with Brad Hodgkins from System Tech Services. System Tech Services located in Orlando Florida is one of the top hvac controls integrators and mechanical contractors in the country.

I had a chance to sit down with Brad and discuss how Tridium and open systems have changed the building automation controls industry forever. It is one thing to talk about integrating different control systems

Controi Talk Interviews System Tech Services from Eric Stromquist on Vimeo.

but to actually see it right in front of your eyes is really amazing. To see the test board at System Tech Services with all the different brands of ddc controls including Honeywell, Johnson, Trane, Distech communicating on the same network speaking different control languages from BacNet to Lon, to Modbus is mind blowing.

Brad was very gracious in sharing how building owners and engineers can take advantage of these new technologies to maximize energy savings and reduce cost of ownership. We discussed several best practices including recommissioning which is one of the most important processes for today’s buildings. I was blown away to see how System Tech Services takes this concept to the next level with a process they call “continual commissioning”.

I was very impressed with System Tech Services. They know their stuff and do quality work. As Brad says, “We fix low bid.” In fact, Robert Towe the founder of System Tech Services told me that most of System Tech Services loyal customers started out as victims of a low bid solution that did not yield the results promised or specified.

Thanks again to Brad, Robert and the rest of the team at System Tech Services for sharing the perspectives of a world class systems integrator.

Remember, you never know who will find you on Controltrends.com so if you are a systems integrator our world wide Controltrends community wants to know about you so leave info on your company including your website and or Facebook page in comments. Also, give the folks at System Tech Services some props for a great interview in the comments section.

In this Honeywell WebStat training video see how easy it is to set up Time of Day programming schedules including Holiday schedules in the Honeywell WebStat. The Webstat is the ideal energy savings control system for buildings with 3-20 roof top units.

Stay tuned to Controltrends for the next training video on the Honeywell WebStat “How to setup alarms” in the WebStat.

If you are in Georgia or Florida one of the control pros at Stromquist & Company can help get you started with the Honeywell WebStat. If you are located in another part of he country one of our affiliates at Controls Group North America can help with your Honeywell WebStat needs.