Building automation and controls integrator for commercial facilities
Automatic Building Controls designs and implements building automation systems for commercial properties, using open-protocol platforms (Niagara, BACnet, LonWorks) rather than proprietary vendor lock-in. The company is engineering-heavy with most active roles concentrated in controls design and installation, while managing a steady pipeline of retrofit and upgrade projects—a labor-intensive business model reflected in the minimal recent hiring velocity despite 48 years of operation.
Automatic Building Controls provides building automation, IoT controls, and energy optimization for commercial facilities across the United States. The company operates from Rolling Meadows, Illinois and works with open systems architecture, emphasizing vendor-neutral solutions that allow customers to integrate equipment from multiple manufacturers. Core service areas span HVAC controls, lighting, security, and facility energy management. The business model centers on installation, retrofit, and upgrade projects, with a focus on reducing equipment downtime and improving system efficiency for property owners seeking LEED and sustainability compliance.
ABC uses Niagara Framework, BACnet, and LonWorks as open-protocol platforms, along with Tridium for system integration. The stack emphasizes vendor-agnostic solutions rather than proprietary BAS systems.
ABC is headquartered in Rolling Meadows, Illinois and currently hires exclusively within the United States.
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