Why Integrating Smart Tech Is the Future of Building Efficiency.
At Hedrick Associates, we’ve built our reputation on delivering engineered solutions across power, thermal, parts, IT, and sustainability. But as buildings become more complex—and demands on efficiency, comfort, and sustainability continue to rise—traditional solutions alone no longer cut it. The next leap forward? Smart building technologies that tie products, systems, and data together into high-performance ecosystems.
The Numbers Don’t Lie!
- In commercial buildings, HVAC and related systems still account for roughly one-third of energy consumption, and smart technologies can reduce that dramatically.
- Studies indicate that smart building systems driven by sensors, IoT and analytics can boost energy efficiency by up to 30%.
Those stats matter for facility managers, engineers, and contractors alike—because savings, reliability, and performance are what drive project success.
What “Smart Tech” Really Means in Buildings:
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Sensors & data: real-time insight into temperature, humidity, airflow, occupancy and system health.
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Connectivity & control: systems talk to one another—chillers, boilers, air handlers, controls—so they optimize instead of just operate.
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Analytics & response: predictive maintenance, adaptive control, and energy management become possible.
At Hedrick Associates, we connect the dots. Whether it’s precision power from one manufacturer or thermal systems from another, our role is to build the integrated solution loop that makes these technologies work together.
How Our Manufacturer Partnerships Enable Smart Outcomes:
- Precision power solutions that support high-availability loads and allow analytics and control of electrical systems.
- Thermal and HVAC equipment that incorporate variable-speed compressors, integrated controls, and modular design for adaptability.
- Air-quality and sustainability systems that monitor, adjust, and maintain healthy indoor conditions while minimizing waste.
By pairing these best-in-class products with smart controls and monitoring, we deliver systems that are efficient, reliable, and designed for the building of today—and tomorrow.
Real Benefits, Real Outcomes:
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Lower operating costs: fewer unplanned shutdowns, better efficiency, optimized equipment life.
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Improved comfort & indoor environment quality (IEQ): happier occupants, fewer complaints, better productivity.
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Better data = better decisions: historical performance, predictive maintenance, and continuous improvement.
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Sustainability and resilience: as utilities, codes and owner-expectations evolve, smart systems help you stay ahead.
For mechanical and electrical engineers, facility managers, contractors, and IT teams, this isn’t optional—it’s a strategic advantage.
What This Means for Michigan Projects (and Beyond):
In our Midwest climate, where winters and summers both demand high performance, this integrated approach has even greater value. Retrofits, new builds, control upgrades, or equipment replacements—all benefit when you treat the system as a whole. At Hedrick Associates, our team of technical sales engineers, support engineers and certified field techs bring decades of on-the-ground experience.
We’re not just selling equipment—we’re enabling the smart building future for Michigan and northern Indiana.
