Smart products for building efficiency and security

Whether it's monitoring energy and water usage or improving security, these five products can help achieve your goals.

VerifEye Series 7000, Leviton

Leviton’s VerifEye Series 7000 family line has been expanded with advanced 3-phase submeters and 24-circuit advanced branch circuit monitors to meet additional applications. The submeters provide a versatile power metering solution for commercial and industrial applications and are ideal for real-time power monitoring, energy allocation, energy management, load monitoring, code compliance and tenant submetering. Facility managers can easily monitor current, voltage, instantaneous power, demand and energy consumption of each monitored circuit with the new submeters. leviton.com


Physical Workforce Identity Suite, Vector Flow

Vector Flow’s Physical Workforce Identity Suite delivers the new science of PIAM automation, providing insight-rich applications for automating all aspects of an identity lifecycle as it relates to the physical security domain. Designed to deliver a one-credential, one-identity solution across the enterprise, this powerful solution leverages advanced Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology to automate identity management tasks, including on/off boarding of an Identity into physical security infrastructure, badging and credentialing, physical access management, access audits, and compliance. The AI-enabled software uses learning algorithms to quickly identify and address security gaps and also delivers recommendations for security improvements and user tasks. vectorflow.com

Quanenergy Q-Track, Quanenergy Solutions + PowerStack

Quanergy Solutions, in partnership with global off-grid smart power pole provider PowerStack, redefine physical security with Quanenergy Q-Track, a seamlessly integrated solution that combines the company’s long-range 3D LiDAR sensors with advanced perception software. It provides users with hyper-accurate 3D intelligent proactive awareness to dramatically improve security operations and reduce false alarms. PowerStack modular solar poles are a sustainable, cost-effective way to power safety, security, and smart technologies for commercial and community projects. totally off-grid, vertical solar can power lighting, cameras, wireless sensors, communications networks and more, all without the time or expense of running traditional electrical infrastructure. quanergy.com | powerstack.energy

SolarEdge ONE, SolarEdge Technologies

This comprehensive, software-based site management and energy optimization solution for commercial and industrial solar applications provides real-time energy optimization system for businesses, maximizing energy generation and consumption, including PV, storage and local energy loads such as EV fleet charging. The new SolarEdge Local Controller is designed to enable integration with weather sensors, energy meters, cellular modem and other devices that can help achieve optimal system communication and performance. solaredge.com

SC Argus Pro, Sloan

Sloan’s SC Argus Pro allows facility managers to monitor and maintain products remotely, leading to reduced water usage, improved sustainability, and a healthier, more hygienic restroom environment. With vital metrics like water usage, battery life, and alarms, SC Argus Pro helps maintenance teams better understand the overall status of their facilities while keeping restroom products operational. With two-way communication, facility managers can change settings, set hygienic line flushes, customize reports, and get a more complete understanding of faucet-to-flushometer activation ratios and average handwashing time. sloan.com

About the Author

Robert Nieminen

Chief Content Director

Market Content Director, American School & University, Architectural Products, BUILDINGS, and interiors+sources

Robert Nieminen is the Market Content Director of four leading B2B publications serving the commercial architecture and design industries: American School & University, Architectural Products, BUILDINGS, and interiors+sources. With a career rooted in editorial excellence and a passion for storytelling, Robert oversees a diverse content portfolio that spans award-winning feature articles, strategic podcast programming, and digital media initiatives aimed at empowering design professionals, facility managers, and commercial building stakeholders.

He is the host of the I Hear Design podcast and curates the Smart Buildings Technology Report, bringing thought leadership to the forefront of innovation in built environments. Robert leads editorial and creative direction for multiple industry award programs—including the Elev8 Design Awards and Product Innovation Awards—and is a recognized voice in sustainability, smart technology integration, and forward-thinking design.

Robert's work has earned him industry-wide recognition throughout his career, including:

  • ASBPE Award (2019, 2018, 2017, 2015)—Best Regularly-Contributed Column; retrofit
  • TABPI Award (2017, 2016)—Top 25 Entries, Cover Story; Retail Environments
  • WPA Maggie Award (2011, 2010, 2008)—Best Publication, Trade; interiors+sources
  • FOLIO: Eddie Gold Award (2022, 2007)—Best Feature Article & Special Section; interiors+sources
  • Contributing author of ASID’s 2020 Outlook and State of Interior Design report, as well as The State of the Interior Design Profession (Fairchild Books, 2010), which earned a place on the International Federation of Interior Architects/Designers’ “50 Must Read, Must Have” book list.
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