When you're responsible for a property, it can be tempting to look at a water leak sensor as another small technology expense. After all, a sensor may not seem particularly important when compared with the cost of a roof replacement, HVAC system, plumbing repair, or other major building project. But that is the wrong way to think about leak detection. The better question is: What could happen if a water leak starts and nobody knows about it? A small leak can waste water, dama

Choosing a water leak sensor is not simply a matter of finding the flashiest device or selecting the product with the longest list of features. The right sensor is the one that fits the property, the environment, the potential water risks, and the way your maintenance team actually operates. A small office, a multifamily property, a warehouse, and a large commercial facility can all have very different water detection needs. A sensor that works well in one location may not be

Smart buildings depend on information. Property managers and facilities teams need to know what is happening with equipment, water systems, temperature, air quality, occupancy, and other building conditions without having someone physically inspect every area around the clock. That is where wireless IoT technology comes in. One of the technologies increasingly used to connect building sensors is LoRaWAN®, a low-power, wide-area networking protocol designed specifically for In