Automation · Commercial
Commercial building automation in Dallas
Lighting, HVAC, boilers, sound and security on one screen, from anywhere.
Energy use for gas, water and electricity, watched in real time
What is commercial building automation?
Commercial building automation connects a building's lighting, HVAC, boilers, sound and security to one control system you can watch and adjust remotely. AllTex Construction designs and installs it for offices, restaurants, clinics and multi-family buildings in Dallas and Plano, ideally while we build or finish out the space.
Who it's for
Owners and property managers who are tired of paying to heat, cool and light empty rooms, and who want to know about a problem before a tenant calls.
Who it isn't for
If you just need one thermostat replaced, your HVAC service company can do that in an afternoon.
What commercial automation can control
- LightingSchedules, occupancy sensors and remote shut-off for the lights left on.
- HVAC controlsZone temperatures, schedules and alarms when equipment runs outside its range.
- Boilers and mechanicalBoiler status, water flow and mechanical equipment monitoring.
- Security and camerasCameras, door status and alarms you can check from your phone.
- SoundBackground music and paging by zone for dining rooms, lobbies and offices.
See energy waste while it's happening
The dashboard tracks energy consumption for gas, water and electricity, so you can see waste in real time instead of on next month's bill. Lights left on, doors left open and equipment running after hours all show up while you can still do something about them.
Building maintenance that warns you first
Alerts for boiler faults, unusual water flow and HVAC equipment running out of range give your maintenance team a head start. A small leak caught on a Friday night is a service call. Found on Monday morning, it's a flooring job.
From first call to finished job
- Step 1
Survey
We walk the building and list the equipment, panels and controls already there.
- Step 2
Design and price
A control plan for each system and a written price.
- Step 3
Install and connect
Wiring, devices, controllers and the dashboard, installed alongside the build.
- Step 4
Train and hand over
Set-up on your phones and computers, and training for your team.
What does building automation cost?
Estimates from AllTex are free and written, so you can compare them line by line. Bring us a competitor's written bid and we'll try to beat it.
What changes the price
- How many systems are connected (lighting, HVAC, boilers, cameras, sound)
- Whether existing equipment can be integrated or must be replaced
- Number of zones, cameras and doors
- Installation during construction versus in a finished building
Your price is confirmed in writing before any work starts.
Work from our crews
Questions people ask us
What can commercial building automation control?
Commercial building automation can control and monitor lighting, HVAC, boilers and mechanical equipment, sound, security cameras and door status, and track gas, water and electricity use, all from one remote dashboard.
Can automation work with the equipment we already have?
Often, yes. We survey your existing HVAC, boilers and panels first and integrate what we can. Some older equipment needs new controllers or replacement, and we'll show you which before you commit.
Is building automation worth it for a small commercial space?
For many restaurants, clinics and offices it is, because lighting and HVAC run every day. Seeing waste in real time, like lights left on overnight, is usually the first saving owners notice.
Tell us what you're building
Estimates are free. Call, or send a few details and we'll set up a time to walk your project.