Niagara Controls
The Niagara Framework, developed by Tridium, is an open, vendor‑neutral integration platform used globally to unify diverse building systems into a single, cohesive environment. Niagara enables seamless communication across protocols, equipment types, and technologies, giving building operators the ability to manage complex environments with consistency and clarity.
Niagara provides:
- Multi‑protocol integration across BACnet, Modbus, KNX, LON, IP devices and APIs
- Unified supervisory control for HVAC, lighting, metering, energy and IoT systems
- A flexible, scalable architecture suited to both new builds and retrofits
- A stable platform for long‑term building evolution
- A configurable environment for logic, alarms, histories, dashboards and analytics
Simply put: Niagara brings disconnected systems into one manageable, open ecosystem.
Why Niagara Matters to ControlWorks:
For multi‑system buildings, Niagara forms the primary integration backbone of our BMS architecture. It is the platform we use to bring mechanical, electrical, energy and IoT systems together in a unified supervisory layer.
Why ControlWorks relies on Niagara
- Niagara allows us to integrate mixed‑vendor systems without lock‑in
- It provides a consistent environment for engineering, logic and configuration
- It supports scalable deployments, from small sites to multi‑building portfolios
- It enables long‑term maintainability across upgrades, tenant changes and expansions
- It aligns with our philosophy of open, flexible, future‑ready control systems
Niagara strengthens every stage of our delivery — from design and engineering through commissioning and ongoing optimisation
What Niagara Enables in Real‑World Projects:
Many modern buildings inherit a mix of systems installed at different times, by different vendors, often speaking different “languages.” Niagara resolves this by providing:
A single supervisory platform
One UI, one logic environment, one dataset — even when the building uses:
- BACnet plant controllers
- Modbus energy meters
- KNX lighting
- Proprietary legacy systems
- IoT sensors or cloud services
Better lifecycle outcomes
Open frameworks make future changes more predictable and cost‑effective, reducing dependence on any single vendor.
ControlWorks + Niagara Framework
Engineering-led integration. Long-term system performance.
ControlWorks is a specialist integrator of Niagara-based systems.
Our role extends far beyond installation:
- BMS architecture design aligned to open‑protocol principles
- Platform engineering including logic, graphics, data models and alarms
- Integration of all building systems into a unified framework
- Commissioning and verification of multi-system behaviour
- Long‑term support and optimisation for real operational outcomes
Niagara provides the platform.
ControlWorks provides the engineering that makes it work.
When to Choose Niagara
Niagara is the right solution when your project requires:
- Integration across multiple systems or vendors
- A scalable, open framework for future growth
- Migration away from proprietary, closed systems
- A unified supervisory platform for operations teams
- Strong lifecycle performance and maintainability
Talk to Us
If you’re designing a multi-system BMS, modernising an older building, or seeking a unified integration approach, our team can help you plan the right architecture from day one.
Talk to our team about Niagara deployment, migration pathways and integration design.
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