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be amenable to the type of engineering detail applicable Constructing buildings is a well-known and understood
to more conventional facilities projects such as system practice based on scientific principles.
repair or replacement, modification of control sequences
and the like. But to get there we need to explore our data Using data to gain insight into building system opera-
first. tion and performance, however, requires a willingness
to assess, evaluate and fund projects that start with
Analytics Is a Journey an exploration of data to identify the value it contains.
Another important factor is that achieving benefits The right evaluation processes and metrics need to be
requires action to address findings. It should not be applied for organizations to make analytics a part of
viewed as an ‘install it and forget it’ investment. Buildings their facility management processes.
change, equipment systems degrade, old issues reoccur,
new issues appear, in short, buildings are dynamic and John Petze is a partner and Co-Founder at
‘stuff happens’. SkyFoundry, the developers of SkySpark™, an
analytics platform for building, energy and
Ongoing analytics of building systems catches deficien- equipment data. John has over 35 years of
cies and faults to inform operators how their systems are experience in building automation, energy
really performing – not how they hope they are perform- management and M2M, having served in senior level positions
ing. Operators have actionable information needed to for manufacturers of hardware and software products
continuously manage assets and reduce operating costs; including: President & CEO of Tridium, VP Product Development
but there must be a plan to react to findings. for Andover Controls, and Global Director of Sales for Cisco
Systems Smart and Connected Buildings group. At SkyFoundry
Conclusion he helps owners take advantage of advanced operational
You wouldn’t build a new building without fully engi- analytics to create truly intelligent and efficient buildings.
neering all of the details of the design and construction.

The Voice of Your Equipment

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PREDICTIVE ANALYTICS

SAVES MONEY.

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into the condition of your equipment.

To learn more visit us at BOOTH #605

www.facilityconnex.com

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