Building Automation & Control Wiring

Powering Intelligent Buildings in the Bay Area with Precision Low Voltage Infrastructure. BMS/BAS, Smart Lighting, and HVAC Control Wiring Experts.

The backbone of any intelligent building is its meticulously installed low voltage control wiring. Bay Area Low Voltage Techs provides expert wiring services for a wide range of building automation and control systems. We ensure that the foundational infrastructure for your BMS/BAS, smart lighting, HVAC controls, and other integrated systems is robust, reliable, and installed to the highest industry standards across the San Francisco Bay Area.

Neatly wired control panel for a Building Management System

BMS/BAS Control Wiring

We install the critical low voltage communication and power wiring for Building Management Systems (BMS) and Building Automation Systems (BAS). This includes connecting a wide array of field devices to centralized controllers.

  • Wiring for sensors (temperature, humidity, occupancy, CO2, pressure).
  • Wiring for actuators, valves, and dampers.
  • Installation of control panel wiring and termination.
  • Communication bus wiring (e.g., BACnet MS/TP, Modbus, LonWorks).
  • Integration wiring between different building subsystems.
  • Adherence to manufacturer specifications and project plans.

Benefits: Enables centralized monitoring and control, optimizes energy efficiency, improves occupant comfort, facilitates predictive maintenance.

Systems Supported: [Johnson Controls Metasys, Siemens Desigo, Honeywell Tridium Niagara, Schneider Electric EcoStruxure, etc.]

Low voltage wiring for smart lighting controls and sensors

Smart Lighting Control Wiring

We provide the essential low voltage wiring for sophisticated smart lighting control systems, enabling features like dimming, scheduling, occupancy sensing, and daylight harvesting.

  • Wiring for DALI, 0-10V, DMX, and KNX lighting control protocols.
  • Installation of wiring for occupancy/vacancy sensors and photosensors.
  • Wiring for smart switches, dimmers, and keypads.
  • Connection to centralized lighting control panels and processors.
  • Integration with building automation systems.

Benefits: Significant energy savings, enhanced occupant comfort and productivity, compliance with energy codes (e.g., Title 24 in California), extended lamp life.

Systems Supported: [Lutron (Caseta, RA2 Select, RadioRA, HomeWorks, Vive, Quantum), Crestron Lighting, Wattstopper, Legrand Vantage, etc.]

Technician wiring an HVAC control unit

HVAC Control System Wiring

Reliable low voltage wiring is critical for the efficient operation of Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) systems. We install wiring for all components of modern HVAC control setups.

  • Wiring for smart thermostats and zone controllers.
  • Connection of temperature, humidity, and CO2 sensors.
  • Wiring for VAV (Variable Air Volume) boxes, actuators, and dampers.
  • Integration with BMS/BAS for centralized HVAC management.
  • Ensuring proper polarity and termination for all control signals.

Benefits: Optimized energy consumption, improved indoor air quality, enhanced occupant comfort, proactive system diagnostics.

Network cables connected to PoE lighting fixtures

Power over Ethernet (PoE) Lighting Wiring

We install the structured cabling infrastructure (typically Cat6A) that supports innovative Power over Ethernet (PoE) lighting systems, delivering both power and data to LED fixtures over standard network cables.

  • Installation of Cat6A or higher cabling for PoE lighting networks.
  • Termination and testing of network drops for PoE fixtures and sensors.
  • Coordination with PoE switch deployment and network design.
  • Wiring for integrated sensors within PoE light fixtures.

Benefits: Enhanced energy efficiency, granular fixture control, reduced installation costs compared to traditional electrical, data gathering capabilities, easy integration with IT networks.

Systems Supported: [Specify PoE lighting system brands you work with, e.g., Igor, Molex, Platformatics, Cisco Digital Building Solutions]

Why Bay Area Low Voltage Techs for Control Wiring?

Precision & Attention to Detail

Control system wiring demands meticulous attention to detail. Our Bay Area technicians ensure every connection is precise, properly terminated, and clearly labeled for reliability.

Adherence to Standards & Schematics

We strictly follow industry standards (e.g., TIA, BICSI), manufacturer guidelines, and project schematics to ensure flawless system operation.

Collaboration with Integrators & Contractors

We work seamlessly with building automation integrators, electrical contractors, and HVAC professionals to deliver the low voltage wiring component of complex projects.

Future-Ready Infrastructure

We install control wiring infrastructure that not only meets current needs but also provides a foundation for future system expansions and technological advancements.

Building Automation Wiring FAQs

What is the difference between BMS and BAS?

Building Management System (BMS) and Building Automation System (BAS) are often used interchangeably. Generally, BAS refers to the automatic control of building systems like HVAC and lighting. BMS can be a broader term encompassing BAS along with other management functions like security, fire alarms, and energy monitoring, often with a more sophisticated software interface. We provide the critical low voltage wiring infrastructure for both.

Why is professional low voltage wiring important for building automation?

Professional low voltage wiring is crucial for building automation because these systems rely on accurate data transmission and reliable power delivery to numerous sensors, actuators, and controllers. Improper wiring can lead to system malfunctions, data errors, intermittent issues, and even safety hazards. Bay Area Low Voltage Techs ensures all wiring meets industry standards for performance and longevity.

Do you only install the wiring, or do you also program the automation systems?

Our primary expertise is in the precise installation of the low voltage wiring infrastructure that these systems depend on. While we understand the principles of how these systems operate, the programming and commissioning of complex BMS/BAS or advanced lighting control systems are typically handled by specialized system integrators or the equipment manufacturers, with whom we collaborate closely. For some simpler smart home automation, we may offer full setup.

What kind of documentation do you provide for control wiring projects?

For our control wiring projects in the Bay Area, we provide comprehensive documentation, which can include as-built drawings showing cable pathways, detailed labeling schedules for all wires and termination points, and test results (e.g., continuity, communication bus integrity) to ensure a well-documented and verifiable installation.

Build a Smarter Foundation for Your Bay Area Property!

Ensure the reliability and performance of your building’s intelligent systems with expert low voltage control wiring from Bay Area Low Voltage Techs.

Call our Bay Area control wiring specialists: 888-621-4833