In 2021, the bipartisan Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (UFLPA) was signed into law after nearly unanimous support from Congress. The UFLPA bans all raw materials and component parts that are mined, produced, or manufactured wholly or in part using forced labor in China, especially in the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region (XUAR), from entering the United States1.
Read MoreBuilding automation is changing at lightning speed. Remarkably, one of the biggest drivers behind the transformation is something quite small—the mobile phone. They’ve become a pivotal part of our day. In fact, we’re so obsessed with our phones that we check them 262 times a day, that’s every 5.5 minutes!
Our devices aren’t just an empty obsession, from the alarm that wakes us up, to the calming sounds that help put us to sleep, we use our mobile devices to accomplish daily tasks that were done manually just a short time ago.
Read MoreWhile many things seem to be returning to normal, the long-reaching effects of the pandemic and the shutdown of the economy, and the re-alignment of production facilities are still being felt. Compound supply issues with staffing issues, and you’ve got to be far more than reactive to survive in today’s economy, you have to be proactive, even in the Controls Industry.
Read MoreJust when you thought you were doing a great job at surviving the pandemic, you’re hit with an out-of-the-blue dilemma: a valued team member tells you they’re quitting. In the controls and construction industries, though, the loss of a critical employee can cause delays in projects, costing you far more than others experience. Here’s how to ensure an employee’s sudden departure doesn’t leave you and your clients in the lurch.
Read MoreCommunication is a critical skill in any industry, but in the construction industry, where so many parts rely on proper attention being paid to the task before it, it becomes critical. In fact, a 2018 study found that miscommunication within the construction industry costs up to $177 billion a year. So how can you avoid confusion, enhance safety, and save money on your job site? Communicate well! Here are our top 5 critical tips for construction communication
Read MoreConstruction can be a tough business. It’s not just the deadlines and early hours, it’s also meetings, phone calls, customer expectations, and the weight of large projects coming together. All these things can cause stress. So how do you maintain a successful construction career and still stay healthy? You can learn to mitigate and control your stress. There are lots of books and studies and articles on how to do that, but here are a few things we’ve found that work best in construction.
Read MoreWhile the construction industry has dipped its toes into the water of blockchain in the past unsuccessfully, the recent inroads made warrant reconsideration of the process. Miami’s growing tech scene and the City of Miami’s Mayor’s offices announcement of the pursuing options for paying, collecting, and investing with cryptocurrency, show only growing popularity for blockchain and its related products. Recent applications, along with increased motivation mean the drive to use and expand blockchain is increasing.
Read MoreIn the 20-plus years since we first started out, South Florida Controls has become South Florida's premier systems integrator. We’ve delivered innovative solutions to help diverse organizations throughout South Florida integrate and manage their mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems as well as their HVAC, lighting, and security or surveillance systems.
Read MoreThe U.S. stimulus bill passed and signed into law at the end of December contains several essential additions and extensions to the available renewable energy tax credits.
The existing Section 48 investment tax credit (ITC) was extended by two years. That means any solar project that begins construction in either 2020, 2021, or 2022 is eligible for a 26% ITC.
Read MoreSouth Florida Controls offers preventative maintenance services designed to help you stay in control of service and repair costs while you focus on the core needs of your business. We offer both remote software-driven and in-person solutions. We provide comprehensive, expert maintenance services. Read on to learn more.
Read MoreThere are plenty of good reasons for retrofitting an older building with a state-of-the-art building automation system (BAS). It increases the building’s value, helps you provide better services to occupants, and improves performance of all operating systems, resulting in significant energy and costs savings for energy hogs like lighting and HVAC.
Read MoreA vital yet often overlooked part of any project development process, pre-construction services build a strong foundation that supports fewer delays and problems, higher-quality outcomes, and much happier clients. South Florida Controls offers pre-construction services
Read MoreToday, coordination drawings make it easy to identify potential conflicts in the placement of electrical, mechanical, and/or plumbing systems before construction begins.
Read MoreLooking for a better approach that promotes buy-in from project stakeholders and reduces time to end-user occupancy? Pull planning is an increasingly popular collaborative process
Read MoreWhen the post-crisis recovery begins, the market will look to adjust to whatever the “next normal” looks like. Businesses will need to ask themselves how they’ll stay competitive and emerge stronger in the wake of the crisis. The path forward is filled with uncertainties but there are some bright spots those in the industry can focus on.
Read MoreAs we move from Stay-at-Home to Back-to-Work, strategies to keep customers and employees safe abound. Add that to ever-changing perceptions about what is normal and there is a plethora of information to sift through and many decisions to make. Which strategies can you use in your buildings and offices? Which ones will your customers and staff deem safe enough to return to work?
Read MoreASHRAE Guideline 36-2018 was created with the belief that high-performance buildings will see significant improvements if an established sequence of operations is specified and controls contractors design and refine products to correctly implement them.
Read MoreCloud Engineering offers South Florida Controls the flexibility and agility needed to meet customer project schedule needs at any moment.
Read MorePrefabrication comes with countless possible uses and offers a number of benefits that can enhance your next commercial construction project. It can help you maintain a competitive advantage, keep costs under control, and achieve leaner, better results, making it a much welcome addition to the commercial construction process.
Read MoreBuilding systems fault detection and diagnostics are not a new phenomenon. They’ve been used for decades in a number of industries including aviation, automotive, and manufacturing. For the last 20 years or so, they’ve been used in building HVAC systems. Today, as building automation systems (BAS) have focused on a networking approach, they are increasingly important to the entire operational system, including electrical, security, and lighting control.
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