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New Owners Update Florida Blue Building

The Florida Blue Building is a prominent 20-story office tower in Jacksonville’s Riverside area and has been a significant part of the city’s skyline since 1950.  Now, Facility Automation Solutions is partnering with the owner to update the building controls to the latest EcoStruxure system from Schneider Electric to improve energy efficiency, security, and sustainability, ensuring that the Florida Blue Building meets the comfort and environmental needs of its occupants for years to come.

Enhancing the Motorsports Industry

Facility Automation Solutions has partnered with NASCAR to enhance energy efficiency and sustainability at their racing facilities across the country by leveraging Schneider Electric’s EcoStruxure platform and custom integration software solutions. This collaboration aims to drive significant reductions in energy consumption while maintaining high-performance operations and aligning with NASCAR’s commitment to environmental responsibility.This enterprise-wide system is helping to streamline operations for venue management as well as optimize HVAC, lighting, and power distribution systems. Through this partnership, NASCAR is not only improving operational efficiency but is setting a new standard for sustainability in the motorsports industry as well.

Future Improvements for J&J Vision

Johnson & Johnson Vision, leader in contact lens manufacturing, took a significant step toward improving energy efficiency and operational control by upgrading their Jacksonville Research and Development Building automation systems with the expertise of Facility Automation Solutions. As part of this modernization effort, FAS implemented a state-of-the-art Schneider Electric EcoStuxure system, ensuring precise temperature and humidity regulation for critical laboratory and office areas. The EcoStruxure system provides advanced building management technology, and optimizes energy use while maintaining strict environmental conditions required for R&D initiatives. This upgrade not only enhances system reliability but also reduces operational costs, reinforcing Johnson & Johnson Vision’s commitment to sustainability and efficiency.

CSX is Optimizing Sustainability for Occupant Comfort

The CSX building, a cornerstone of modern infrastructure, is committed to sustainability and efficiency in its operations. By partnering with Facility Automation Solutions, CSX has taken significant steps toward optimizing its building systems to enhance occupant comfort while reducing its overall energy footprint. Through advanced HVAC automation, intelligent climate controls, and data-driven energy management strategies, Facility Automation Solutions has helped CSX create a work environment that is both comfortable and environmentally responsible. This collaboration ensures that heating, cooling, and ventilation systems operate at peak efficiency, minimizing energy waste without compromising indoor air quality or thermal comfort. As a result, CSX benefits from lower operational costs, reduced carbon emissions, and a more sustainable future, all while maintaining the highest standards for employee well-being.

Advancing Innovation for a Smarter, More Sustainable Future

United Therapeutics Lung HL3 Lab building and DLP Labs opened on the Mayo Clinic Campus in 2019 have recently been upgraded with Schneider Electric’s EcoStruxure™ Platform and integrated into the legacy JCI system by Facility Automation Solutions (FAS).

These state-of-the-art laboratory spaces require a sophisticated and intelligent building management system in order to optimize energy efficiency, maintain precise environmental conditions, and support critical research operations with reliable functionality.

FAS expertly navigated the complexities of integrating the new user interface EcoStruxure™ with existing infrastructure, maintaining uninterrupted functionality while also enhancing system performance. This upgrade allows for better real-time monitoring, predictive analytics, and while also leading to greater sustainability and increased reliability.

By bridging traditional and modern automation technologies, FAS has empowered United Therapeutics with a future-ready solution that ensures these research facilities operate at peak efficiency into the future

Baptist Health adds electrical monitoring to dashboard

Vantage Point displays make Building Management System Information more accessible.

The Building Management System at  Baptist Medical Center – Clay County touches thousands of data points within the facility.  Facility Automation Solutions turned to Vantage Point software to provided graphic views of critical combined with live data values to create easy-to-understand displays.  The resulting presentation takes the form a slide show that can be viewed simultaneously from any number of locations using simple web browser clients

NASCAR Studios

 

Facility Automation Solutions will come alongside NASCAR Studios as the new 58,000 square foot building will open to the public. This is a state-of-the-art productions facility that will help enhance content for the fans. It will provide video production services to help tell the story of racing to fans.

PGA TOUR Studios

PGA has officially opened its cutting-edge PGA TOUR Studios, a state-of-the-art production hub designed to set new standards in film and television creation. To ensure seamless operations and precision control over this high-tech facility, PGA has partnered with Facility Automation Solutions (FAS), a leader in smart building technologies. FAS will integrate advanced automation systems that provide pinpoint control over HVAC, lighting, security, and energy management, creating an environment that is both highly efficient and tailored for optimal production conditions. This collaboration ensures that every aspect of PGA TOUR Studios operates with maximum reliability, sustainability, and comfort, allowing creators to focus entirely on their craft while the facility runs at peak performance.

 

This 165,000 square foot building provides a space for media production for the golf community. It features many aspects such as 8 production rooms, 8 audio control rooms, and 7 LED- outfitted studios. These features provide a bigger platform to create the content for the golf industry and its fans around the world. The PGA TOUR Studios will allow the future of golf media coverage to be at its best. 

UF Health St Johns Durbin Park

UF Health Durbin Medical Center, a 42.5 acre campus that will be dedicated to advanced health care services. This campus is currently under construction and is relying on Facility Automation Solutions to implement and maintain its critical building controls. As a hospital, precise environmental management is essential for patient care, surgical suites, and laboratory operations. Facility Automation Solutions is integrating advanced building automation systems to ensure optimal HVAC performance, air quality, and temperature control, creating a stable and efficient environment for both patients and medical professionals. Their expertise will help UF Health Durbin Medical Center maintain compliance with healthcare regulations and a comfortable environment for not only its patients but the healthcare staff.

healthcare facility exterior

UF Health North

 

UF Health North chooses FAS and Struxureware for their new 92 bed hospital in Jacksonville. Facility Automation Solutions’ ability and experience in integrating patient care with building systems was one key factor in the analysis. 

CSX Datacenter 

 

CSX Datacenter Management team decides on FAS to replace their existing Building HVAC, Lighting and Access control systems. FAS is helping keep the trains on time!

JEA

 

JEA makes FAS the Networkwide standard for Building Automation and Control. Schneider Electrics’ Struxureware is installed and integrated to old and new systems for a single platform moving forward.