What are engineering controls?

Engineering controls are precautionary measures taken to protect workers from hazardous conditions. Some common examples of engineering controls are railings to protect workers from falls or ventilation systems used to blow out harmful airborne particles.

What is a controls engineer?

Also known as control systems engineers, controls engineers maintain an environment where a company or organization can produce quality products at maximum efficiency. The controls engineer monitors the systems that manufacture products and makes sure they’re running at peak performance.

What are control systems?

Control systems are a set of mechanical or electronic devices that use control loops as a way of regulating functions. These are often used to automate processes to make functions faster and more efficient. Common forms of control systems include open loops and closed loops.

What is control engineering?

Control engineering is manufacturing control systems to function in a way that performs a task within a controlled environment. Control engineering is a common practice in much of today’s technology.

What is a building automation system?

Building Automation Systems (BAS) unify a building or group of buildings’ HVAC, lighting, fire alarms, security, or other system in one central unit. This allows a user to control all these entities simultaneously from one device, sometimes even remotely. These are also known as building management systems.

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Building Management

VBFA’s Control Systems team designs flexible control systems for building management, ranging from simple to complex configurations. VBFA’s open system approach allows customers to have freedom in their control choices, offering enhanced safety, security, and energy efficiency. Our control systems improve maintenance and operational efficiency, providing building managers with tools to optimize performance and reduce costs.

Energy Management
Environmental Control
Building Automation

Balancing and Calibration

VBFA offers balancing services within control systems to ensure accurate measurements and optimize system efficiency. Balancing helps minimize operational costs and avoid unnecessary energy consumption. Our expertise in virtual building and facility automation ensures precise control and cost-effective operation.

VBFA control engineer audits a building automation system in Utah - Controls engineering

controls engineering system monitors building automation systems

Advanced Analytics

VBFA provides advanced analytics to help building owners achieve intricate and granular control. Our team has the expertise to design, program, service, and install complex control systems, including HVAC, lighting, and security. With these capabilities, we ensure optimal building performance while allowing for monitoring, alarm status, and trending. This approach helps maintain set-points, reduce energy costs, and improve the efficiency of mechanical systems.

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Controls Projects

Explore some recent control projects from our portfolio

Manti LDS Temple Historic Renovation

Mueller Park Junior High School Controls System Replacement

St. George LDS Temple Major Renovation

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