★ 5.0 Smart controls for smarter buildings

Building Automation Services in Chicago

BAS/BMS install, controls integration, smart thermostats, and remote monitoring for Chicago's commercial and industrial buildings. Cut energy costs and stay in control of every floor.

Building automation control panel in a Chicago facility
Lower operating costs Data-driven HVAC for Chicago buildings

Licensed & Insured

Every technician is fully licensed, bonded, and insured for your protection.

Reliable & Always There

We show up on time and we're there for you whenever you need us — every season.

Community Focused

Locally owned in Chicago — invested in serving this community for the long term.

Building Automation

Smart Controls for Smarter Chicago Buildings

If you manage a multi-floor commercial property, an industrial facility, or a building portfolio across Chicagoland, you already know HVAC is one of your biggest operating costs. Building automation puts every system on one screen — so you can see what's running, when, and at what cost, and make changes in minutes instead of weeks.

Commercial building automation install HVAC controls integration
What We Do

BAS, BMS & Controls — Built for Real Buildings

We design, install, and integrate building automation systems for Chicago property owners, facility managers, and operations teams. Whether you're starting from a hand-written zone log or replacing a 20-year-old front-end, we'll get every piece of equipment talking on one network — chillers, boilers, RTUs, VAVs, exhaust, lighting tie-ins, and more.

We work with the controls platforms most Chicago facilities already have on-site, so you're not locked into one brand and your maintenance team isn't relearning everything. Open protocols, clean documentation, and training your staff can actually use.

If your existing system mostly works, we don't tear it out. We retrofit. Add sensors where data is missing, repoint controls that have drifted, write the schedules and setpoints that match how your building is actually used, and get you back to running lean.

BACnet & Modbus
Open Protocols
Energy Optimized
Remote Access
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How We Help

Our Building Automation Services

From a single smart thermostat retrofit to a full BMS rollout across a multi-tenant property, we scope the project to fit your building, your budget, and the way your team actually works.

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BAS / BMS Installation

New building automation and management systems for commercial, industrial, and multi-tenant Chicago properties — designed, programmed, and commissioned end-to-end.

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02

Controls Integration

We integrate chillers, boilers, RTUs, VAVs, lighting, and exhaust onto a single platform using BACnet, Modbus, and other open protocols — no vendor lock-in.

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03

Smart Thermostats & Zoning

Programmable and smart thermostats for offices, suites, and homes — paired with zoning controls so each area runs on its own schedule and setpoint.

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04

Remote Monitoring

Watch every system from a phone or laptop. Real-time alarms, trend logs, and runtime data — so you catch problems before tenants do.

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Energy Optimization

Schedules, setpoints, demand response, and trend analysis tuned to your actual occupancy and weather — typically 15–30% off HVAC energy spend.

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Free site walk · No obligation

Not sure where to start?

We'll walk your building, look at what you have, and tell you straight what's worth upgrading — and what's fine as-is.

  • Retrofit-friendly approach
  • Open-protocol systems
  • Free, no-pressure quote
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Why You Need Building Automation

Lower Costs. Better Data. Less Guesswork.

Manual setpoint tweaks and after-hours service calls add up fast. A well-designed automation system pays for itself — and gives your team the data to keep proving it.

Real Energy Savings

Most clients see 15–30% reductions in HVAC energy spend after we tune schedules, setpoints, and reset strategies.

One Screen for Every System

Chillers, boilers, RTUs, VAVs, exhaust, and zone temps — all on one dashboard, on any device.

Catch Problems Early

Real-time alarms and trend logs flag failing equipment before your tenants ever notice a temperature change.

No Vendor Lock-In

We design with open protocols (BACnet, Modbus) so you can swap vendors, expand, or service it yourself down the road.

Commercial HVAC controls
30%
Avg. energy savings
100+
Buildings managed
15+
Years of integration
5.0
Customer rating
How We Work

Our Simple Step Process

From the first walk-through to ongoing remote support, here's how a Northstar building automation project goes.

01

Site Walk & Audit

We tour your building, document existing equipment and controls, and map out where you're losing energy or visibility.

02

Design & Install

We design the system, install controllers and sensors, write the programming, and integrate with what you already have.

03

Commission & Support

We commission, train your staff, and provide remote monitoring so the system keeps working long after install day.

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Let's Get Your Building Running Smarter

Whether you need a full BMS install or a small retrofit on existing equipment, we'll walk your facility for free and give you a clear scope and price — no pressure, no fluff.

FAQ

Building Automation Questions

The questions Chicago facility managers and property owners ask us most. Don't see yours? Call +1 224-398-9199.

In most cases, yes. We work with BACnet, Modbus, and other open protocols, which means we can usually integrate with whatever you already have on-site — Honeywell, Johnson Controls, Siemens, Trane, Carrier, ALC, and others. We'll do a site walk first and confirm before quoting.
We're brand-agnostic. We service and integrate all major BAS/BMS platforms including Honeywell, Johnson Controls Metasys, Siemens Desigo, Trane Tracer, Carrier i-Vu, Automated Logic, and Distech Controls. We'll recommend what fits your building, your budget, and your team's familiarity — not whatever we have the highest margin on.
Yes. Every system we install includes secure remote access, so you and your team can view live data, change schedules, and respond to alarms from a phone, tablet, or laptop. We can also provide ongoing remote monitoring and alarm response as a service if you'd rather not staff it in-house.
Most of our clients see 15–30% reductions in HVAC energy spend after a proper controls retrofit and tune-up. The biggest wins usually come from accurate occupancy schedules, optimal start/stop, supply-air and chilled-water resets, and demand-controlled ventilation. We'll show you the math before you commit.
Almost always. If your existing controllers and field devices are still in good shape, we'd rather repoint, reprogram, and add sensors than rip everything out. A clean retrofit is usually a fraction of the cost of a full system replacement and gets you 80% of the benefit.
Yes. After commissioning, we walk your facility team through the front-end, schedules, alarms, and trend logs in plain English. We also offer service agreements with remote monitoring, seasonal tune-ups, and 24/7 emergency response so the system keeps performing.
Service Area

Proudly Serving Chicago and Surrounding Areas

From downtown high-rises to suburban office parks, we're your local automation experts ready to keep your building running efficiently.

  • Chicago
  • Glenview
  • Northbrook
  • Skokie
  • Evanston
  • Wilmette
  • Niles
  • Morton Grove
  • Lincolnwood
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