School facility or operations managers all face challenges when it comes to scheduling HVAC systems. One challenge is time, as valuable personnel are often tasked with the tedious and time-consuming process of manually scheduling events. Another is wasting money by running the HVAC in empty rooms at night or on holidays. But now that LONG Building Technologies’ Washington office has partnered with Events2HVAC, we can offer a solution that not only optimizes scheduling for HVAC systems, but access control and lighting systems as well.
Building Automation Scheduling with Events2HVAC
Events2HVAC is a scheduling software connecting event calendars and room scheduling systems to automate HVAC, lighting, and security systems in commercial facilities. Though other scheduling software exists, Events2HVAC is the only one that pulls data from multiple scheduling systems and sends commands to the major systems in schools: HVAC, security and access control, and lighting. It is easy to use and cost-effective, making it a perfect solution for K-12 or higher education facilities with a variety of areas that have specific energy requirements.
With the software, you can schedule HVAC systems to turn off when you know students and staff are out of specific rooms, and pre-start them to ensure rooms are comfortable when occupants return. You can schedule the lighting of outdoor fields to turn on before and after sporting events. You can schedule the exact times when doors to gyms, locker rooms, or other buildings are locked and unlocked. Whatever your needs, Events2HVAC gives you a centralized method of managing these disparate systems across your school.
Benefits of HVAC, Access Control, and Lighting Scheduling
Save time: Facility managers can end up spending valuable time manually setting schedules for the many separate systems across a variety of buildings on school campuses. This not only increases labor costs but runs the risk of forgetting or overlooking one of importance. With Events2HVAC, facility managers can easily schedule events and spend their time on more important items. They’ll also gain peace of mind knowing they haven’t forgotten to turn the system off for the night.
Save energy: Events2HVAC uses your existing calendars and other inputs to dynamically schedule HVAC occupancy modes, so you run HVAC systems only when needed. This reduces HVAC runtimes by 50%+, slashing energy consumption. And because it works with access control systems and lighting, you’ll save additional energy. In addition, the software allows facility managers to set the priority level at which commands are sent to the building automation system, so you can better control your systems based off energy needs.
Meet financial and efficiency goals: Events2HVAC can help you reach budgetary goals, as you’ll save money by reducing labor costs and energy usage. It can also get your building LEED certified or help you achieve carbon neutral targets. And with better automation and scheduling over access control systems, you can protect important assets in your buildings. Beyond the software, the LONG team will work with you to assess your school facility needs and develop a cost-effective plan to help you reach your specific budget and efficiency goals.
Scheduling HVAC, access control, and lighting in your schools no longer has to be a time-consuming and expensive task. With Events2HVAC, facility managers get a simple, time-saving, energy efficient way to manage their various systems and save money. Reach out to LONG today to get started and generate a positive cashflow within weeks.
