FSEC has over 20 years experience in the field of remote data monitoring and analysis. The Buildings Research Division has monitored hundreds of buildings and homes over the years, providing data for research on energy efficiency, indoor air quality and building durability. FSEC's dedicated computer staff works hard to ensure the quality and dependability of data collected at multiple sites around the country simultaneously.

Data management and quality assurance are central elements of FSEC's systems employing multiple levels of quality control. Data collection, verification, archiving and management are fully automated including the processing of web-enabled reports. Processing and reporting is performed on either a predefined interval or event driven basis. Anomalies and events are reported by electronic mail, pager, or other methods.

Data is stored in both public and secure electronic databases backed up automatically to assure integrity. Retrieval and analysis can be performed through a standard web browser. Authorized users may select any portion of the data and conduct a variety of predefined, automated analysis procedures or import the data into spread sheets or other analysis software.

FSEC's centralized equipment performs these functions from within a highly fault-tolerant environment that includes auxiliary power and other built-in redundancies.

Examples of data monitoring and analysis performed by FSEC's Buildings Research Division can be found at the links below.

 

Building America Industrialized Housing Partnership BAIHP began work on September 1, 1999 with a focus on improving energy efficiency, durability, and indoor air quality of new industrialized housing. Click here to view in depth information about the BAIHP program.

Flexible Roof Facility Designed to compare the performance of different residential roofing systems, this facility has been instrumental in providing research data for roofing and insulation industry partners.

Information Monitors A site dedicated to FSEC's monitoring and data analysis services and expertise.

Zero Energy Buildings These special buildings are designed to use zero net energy from the utility grid. The concept is simple — couple the maximum possible building energy efficiency with the best available renewable energy resources in a way that maximizes the effectiveness of both.