Building Safety

Why is building safety such a focus for June?

June is Building Safety Month, an initiative that highlights the importance of proactively protecting building occupants and infrastructure.
It’s a time to evaluate the systems, processes, and data you rely on to manage risk and ensure safe, healthy, and well-functioning spaces.

How does Switch Automation improve building safety?

Switch supports safer buildings by delivering smarter, data-driven operations. Our platform allows you to:

• Monitor building conditions and system performance in real time

• Detect anomalies before they become emergencies

• Centralize visibility across your entire building portfolio

• Remotely control and automate systems to reduce delays and reactive fixes

Safety starts with information — and Switch makes that information actionable.

What safety-specific outcomes does Switch enable?

With Switch, you can:

• Identify safety issues without waiting for occupant complaints

• Reduce reliance on emergency service calls or short-notice truck rolls

• Improve indoor air quality (IAQ) and environmental consistency

• Empower your team with role-specific alerts, thresholds, and insights

• Manage and validate safety policies across all properties in your portfolio

What is Switch Control and how does it support safety?

Switch Control gives your team the ability to act on insights remotely and automatically. It supports:

• Automated emergency ventilation during high CO2 or pollutant detection

• Remote system shutdowns or overrides to prevent equipment hazards

• Customizable safety thresholds and alerting logic

• Operational resilience across sites, even without on-site staff

Control = Confidence. It’s not just about visibility — it’s about action.

Can Switch help improve occupant health and comfort?

Yes. Buildings that run better also feel safer. Switch helps with:

• Consistent temperature and ventilation control

• IAQ tracking and response

• Unified dashboards for real-time performance and alerts

• Increased occupant trust through transparent data and stable conditions

Whether you're focused on schools, retail, offices, or critical facilities, Switch supports comfort and peace of mind.

Is Switch compatible with our current building systems?

Yes. Switch is vendor-neutral and can integrate with your existing:

• Building Management Systems (BMS)

• IoT sensors and submeters

• IAQ and HVAC monitoring tools

• Security and access platforms (via API)

There’s no need to rip and replace — we unify what you already have.

What kind of buildings use Switch for safety?

Switch supports commercial real estate, enterprise portfolios, and institutional spaces such as:

• Financial services

• Retail stores

• School campuses

• Government facilities

• Mixed-use commercial properties

If you're managing multiple sites and safety is a priority, Switch is built for you.

How do I get started?

You can:

• Request a demo to see Switch safety features in action

• Book a portfolio audit to evaluate your current data + systems

• Talk to a solutions expert about integrating control or IAQ strategies

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