Company FAQs

COMPANY FAQ'S

Q. Who is Traditional Building Systems?
A. Traditional Building Systems designs, develops and installs hardware and software used for Building Automation Systems (BAS). Our products are used for monitoring and control of various building functions such as heating, air conditioning, lighting, etc.

Q. Where are you located?
A. Our main headquarters are in Mentor Ohio, USA with sales offices and local dealerships around the state.

Q. How long have you been in business?
A. Traditional Building Systems was founded in 1986.

Q. What companies would I know of that use TBSI services?
A. University Hospitals, Marriott, Sears, Cleveland Heights University Heights School District, Outlet Markets, Target, Liebert, Rickenbacker Air National Guard Base, Beachwood City Schools, Meadville Medical Center, Hermitage Local Schools, just to name a few.

Q. What kind of presence do you have in the U.S.?
A. Traditional Building Systems installations are in commercial office buildings, health care institutions, educational facilities, critical mission facilities, government buildings, retail facilities, hospitality and entertainment facilities, and industrial plants - all types of non-residential buildings in the US.

Q. Who do you compete with?
A. Given the wide range of markets that we participate in, TBSI competes with numerous manufacturers and other entities in a variety of HVAC, lighting, and system integration applications. Please contact us if you'd like further information.

Q. Can your products be purchased directly from TBSI?
A. Yes. Please call or write for details

Q. Do you sell standalone programmable logic controllers?
A. TBSI designs, services, sells standalone, microprocessor-based controllers that often perform the same functions as a programmable logic controller when used in commercial control system applications. These controllers can be networked throughout a building, a campus, or a global enterprise, and can be interconnected with control systems made by other manufacturers. We also design and sell the front-end software that provides the user access and control to these networks. TBSI industrial division services and sells many PLC based controllers such as Allen Bradley, GE Fanuc, Directlogic, KOYO and Texas Instruments to name a few.

Q. Does TBSI offer field sensing and control devices?
A. We do have partnerships with a number of quality companies for sensors, actuators, valves, and other products. We feel that as the end user, you should have a choice on the types of field devices you feel are best suited for your individual facility.

Q. How much does a typical system cost?
A. ALC products are competitively priced, however cost can vary tremendously depending on the size and type of project. Several factors include whether the system will be retrofitted to an existing facility or installed in new construction. Will it involve control at the individual zone level or simple control of the major pieces of equipment? Is there a need to use specialized sensors for a certain application?

Since no two buildings are alike, and the needs of each facility are different, there is no simple answer to "how much". The best approach for determining cost of a system is to contact Traditional Building Systems. We can put you in touch with one of our local representatives who can assist in creating a budget based on your needs.

Q. What if I need technical support for your product?
A. Technical support is provided by our highly qualified TBSI engineering staff.

Q. Who do I talk to about becoming a member of TBSI's team?
A. Contact TBSI, and we will put you in touch with the Regional Manager for your area, or follow this link: info@tbsi-ohio.com