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Introducing the Next Generation of Novant
Meet the all-new Novant. Sleek design, smarter tools, team power, NEX files & flexible pricing — everything you need to shape the future of buildings!
The Modern BMS: Rethinking Building Management with an Independent Data Layer (IDL)
Building Management Systems (BMS) have evolved significantly from their original focus on HVAC and lighting control to encompass a wide range of building systems. Modern BMS must handle vast amounts of data in real-time, but many legacy systems are not designed for this, resulting in inefficiencies and limitations.
Introducing Collaborators: Simplifying Complex Project Collaboration in Smart Buildings
Introducing Collaborators: Seamlessly invite stakeholders from any organization to your smart building project with secure, role-based access for efficient collaboration.
Recent Posts
Building an Effective Data Layer for Your Building
Building systems are often disjointed and lack the ability to communicate with each other or through a central system. Planning and understanding are critical to implementing a successful data layer for you building.
Unleash the Power of Blocks: A Revolutionary New Way to Model Buildings
Blocks is an intuitive new approach to modeling your buildings. Instantly understand spatial relationships, equipment location, and how air and energy flow through your systems.
How Does an IDL Benefit Consultants?
Independent Data Layers are not just for building owners. Learn how they can streamline onboarding data to improve efficiency for outside consultants.
How Does an IDL Help Building Owners?
Take a look at the benefits of an IDL and why owners and property managers should invest in proper data infrastructure for their facilities.