Florida Memorial University: Campus-Wide Integration

Project Overview

Florida Memorial University (FMU), a campus with 35 buildings, was operating on an aging Siemens Apogee system that limited access to a single user workstation and required costly licenses for additional users. Mechanical Air Concepts was tasked with modernizing their building automation system while retaining their significant existing infrastructure investment.

The Challenge: A Fractured & Limited System

The university's primary challenge was the lack of centralized, web-accessible control. The single-user limitation of the Siemens Apogee system created operational bottlenecks and prevented collaborative facilities management. They needed a solution that could unify the entire campus, from dormitories to the central energy plant, under a single, easy-to-use interface without discarding their existing hardware.

The Solution: Unified Control with WebCTRL

MAC implemented Automated Logic's WebCTRL, integrating the large portfolio of Siemens hardware, including dormitory systems, with minimal new investment. The new system provided unlimited user access via the university's intranet, immediately improving operational efficiency. The central energy plant, with its chillers and meters, was integrated into a rich, comprehensive graphic with enhanced reporting and alarming. The entire transition was performed gradually, allowing the owner to manage the upgrade within their budget. As part of the process, our NEBB-certified technicians retro-commissioned each building, improving operation and the owner's bottom line.