Case Study: Fordham University
New York City, New York, USA
Delta Partner: Integrated Building Controls (IBC)
Background
A true urban college, Fordham University consists of multiple buildings in the heart of Lincoln Center. The school is renowned for its law, business, education and social service programs.
Unique problem to solve
Historical performance was difficult to track. Required maintenance was sporadic. Machines operated inefficiently. The school failed to capture energy savings. Building control equipment from four different manufacturers needed to be integrated into a single control system without disturbing Fordham’s existing computer network.
System solution
A BACnet® solution using Delta Controls merged effortlessly with the school’s existing network to seamlessly integrate and monitor control equipment from four different manufacturers. The project incorporates air handlers, VAVs, boilers, fan coil units and more. IBC provided Fordham with a custom-designed Web browser which features animated graphics, including floor plans that change color due to temperature variations.
Results
According to former Facilities Manager Doug Mitchell, plant equipment was easier to maintain regularly due to accurate load monitoring, which helped extend the life of the equipment. The open system allowed Fordham’s own IT department to maintain and program it. The Delta System has helped the school realize substantial energy savings. As Doug said, “the entire system has been marvelous.”
What they’re saying at Fordham University
On comfort
“With Delta Controls, the environment in our buildings is more consistent. We’re able to maintain our buildings between 72° and 76° all summer long, which in New York is not easy!”
Doug Mitchell, Former Facilities Manager
Fordham University
On self-determination
“With BACnet, we’re not tied to one system. Delta is willing to work with other control vendors and embrace their products and integrate them through BACnet. It’s just marvelous.
Doug Mitchell, Former Facilities Manager
Fordham University
On technology
“I’m able to survey the entire performance of two buildings on two screens: load profiles, real time, demand, consumption, historical trending of utility bills, peak load demands, the buildings’ controls, you name it, it’s at my fingertips.”
Doug Mitchell, Former Facilities Manager
Fordham University
About Delta Controls:
Since its inception, Delta Controls has taken a single approach to business: do what it takes to do the job right, all the time, every time. That’s why we offer the most interoperable BACnet platform in the industry. And designed our own HVAC, lighting and access systems to be fully integrated and operated from a single workstation. We pride ourselves on our easy-to-use graphic interface and customizable software. Simply put, we do it right.