Logical Solutions

What Logical Solutions does

Logical Solutions Inc (LSi) is a privately held, Richardson, Texas-based systems integrator founded in 1995 that delivers building automation, energy management, HVAC mechanical services, access control, and video surveillance to commercial, institutional, and mission-critical customers in the Dallas-Fort Worth market. The company operates two cohesive service lines — Building Automation & Controls and HVAC Mechanical Services — and serves as a single-source provider of installation, integration, and ongoing service for HVAC, lighting, electrical monitoring, and other building sub-systems.

The core technology stack is built on Automated Logic's WebCTRL platform with the EIKON graphical programming tool, deployed over native BACnet open architecture that supports integration with Distech Controls, Tridium/Niagara JACE controllers, and existing IT infrastructure. On the security side, LSI delivers unified Genetec platforms (with LenelS2, Milestone, Avigilon, Axis, Hanwha, and Bosch peripherals) for access control and video surveillance at enterprise scale. The company is an Authorized Dealer for Automated Logic (since 1995), Distech, and Genetec, and partners with major HVAC OEMs (Trane, York/Johnson Controls, Carrier, Lennox, Belimo, BAPI) for mechanical installations.

Revenue is generated through a mix of one-time project installation revenue (BAS retrofits, BMS changeouts, security system deployments) and recurring maintenance contracts structured as Basic Annual Preventative Support and Premium All-Inclusive Support programs, plus training services for WebCTRL operators. Go-to-market is direct enterprise field sales focused on the DFW metro and broader Texas. LSI is founder-owned: Jim Barber serves as President/Owner and majority partner, supported by VPs of Operations and Sales, a Financial Controller, and a BAS Service/Operations management team. Notable customers include Chase Tower (Dallas), Frito Lay Data Center, ExxonMobil Headquarters, Carrollton-Farmers Branch ISD, White Rock Tower, and Torchy's Tacos (176+ locations).

Name

Logical Solutions

Legal name

Logical Solutions Inc

Website

https://lsicontrols.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1995

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Logical Solutions Inc is a Richardson, Texas-based systems integrator founded in 1995 that delivers building automation, HVAC mechanical services, and unified security integration to commercial, institutional, and mission-critical customers in the Dallas-Fort Worth market, built on Automated Logic WebCTRL and Genetec platforms.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Building Automation Systems Integration

NAICS

Computer Systems Design and Related Services (54151), Computer Systems Design Services (541512), Automatic Environmental Control Manufacturing for Residential, Commercial, and Appliance Use (334512)

SIC

Auto Controls For Regulating Residential & Comml Environments (3822), Services-Computer Integrated Systems Design (7373), Industrial Instruments For Measurement, Display, And Control (3823), Services-Computer Programming Services (7371)

akta.pro primary industry

Industrial Automation Software (SCADA, HMI, MES, Historian) (IMAHAHAJ)

akta.pro secondary industries

Hard Services (MEP/HVAC, Electrical, Plumbing) (BPABAAAA), Security, Safety & Fire/Life Safety Management (BPABAAAE), Digital Process Automation (DPA) & Orchestration Suites (HDAEAHAF), Process & Batch Control Software (Recipe Management, ISA-88) (IMAGABAH)

Keywords

• Building automation systems
• HVAC mechanical services
• Energy management systems
• Access control integration
• Video surveillance systems

Headquarters

HQ city

Richardson

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Building Automation & Controls Installation: Design, installation, and integration of building automation systems including HVAC controls, lighting, electrical monitoring. One-time project-based revenue from system installations.
2. HVAC Mechanical Services: Mechanical service department providing equipment start-up, service, and scheduled preventative maintenance contracts to ensure equipment operates reliably for its full lifecycle.
3. Preventative Maintenance Contracts: Structured technical support programs including preventative and scheduled system performance calibrations, and future upgrades. Ranges from Basic Annual Preventative Support Program to Premium All-Inclusive Support Program.
4. Training Services: Comprehensive training program including instructor-led in-house, instructor-led onsite, instructor-led 1-on-1 online coaching, and self-paced online tutorials for WebCTRL operators.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Logical Solutions is a building automation and HVAC mechanical systems integrator that designs, installs, integrates, and services building automation controls (HVAC, lighting, electrical monitoring) and unified security platforms (access control and video surveillance) for commercial and mission-critical facilities. The company leverages Automated Logic's WebCTRL platform and partners with Genetec, Distech, and Niagara Tridium Systems to deliver single-source solutions spanning installation, integration, ongoing preventative maintenance, and operator training.

Product overview

Logical Solutions provides integrated building automation and HVAC mechanical services as a unified solution. The company operates two core divisions: Building Automation & Controls (using Automated Logic WebCTRL and EIKON graphical programming tools) and HVAC Mechanical Services. Building automation leverages WebCTRL as the primary platform for controlling HVAC, lighting, electrical monitoring, and building sub-systems, with BACnet open architecture for integration flexibility. The security integration offering uses Genetec as the unified platform combining access control (HID readers) and video surveillance (Axis/Hanwha cameras). LSI serves multiple vertical markets including Critical Systems/Data Centers, Healthcare, Educational Facilities, Commercial Office Buildings, Pharmaceutical Facilities, Industrial Sites, and Hospitality venues, offering preventative maintenance programs from basic to premium all-inclusive support.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Building Automation & Controls Design, installation, and integration of building automation and energy management systems using Automated Logic WebCTRL, providing controls for HVAC, lighting, electrical monitoring, and other building sub-systems for commercial, healthcare, education, and mission-critical facilities.
• HVAC Mechanical Services Mechanical services providing equipment start-up, service, scheduled preventative maintenance, and retrofits for HVAC systems including air handling equipment, boilers, chillers, pumps, hydronics, and refrigeration systems for commercial and industrial facilities.
• Preventative Maintenance Programs Structured technical support programs ranging from Basic Annual Preventative Support Program to Premium All-Inclusive Support Program, providing scheduled system performance calibrations and future upgrades on an annual subscription basis.
• Security Systems Integration Unified security platform solutions integrating access control and video surveillance systems using Genetec, LenelS2, Milestone, Avigilon, Axis, HID Global, Hanwha, and Bosch technologies for enterprise facilities.
• WebCTRL Training Program Comprehensive training program including monthly instructor-led in-house classes at LSI office, instructor-led onsite, instructor-led 1-on-1 online coaching, and self-paced online tutorials for WebCTRL operators covering system navigation, setpoints, scheduling, trend graphs, reports, alarms, and operator privileges.

Quantifiable outcome

• 29+ years in business with exceptional reputation in DFW area
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration18 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

15 partnerships are on record, tiered core and major.

• Automated Logic Corporation (ALC)coreTechnology or Integration · 1 January 1995Long-standing strategic partnership since 1995. ALC is a leader in building automation providing WebCTRL energy management software and EIKON graphical programming tools. LSI is an ALC dealer specializing in their infrastructure for customized building control solutions.
• GeneteccoreTechnology or IntegrationUnified security platform provider for access control and video surveillance systems. LSI implements Genetec solutions for enterprise customers including ExxonMobil and Carrollton-Farmers Branch ISD.
• Distech ControlscoreTechnology or IntegrationBuilding automation and energy management solutions provider. LSI is both an Automated Logic and Distech dealer, integrating both platforms for customer solutions.
• Niagara Tridium SystemscoreTechnology or IntegrationBuilding management systems integration. LSI works with Tridium systems alongside ALC and Distech platforms for comprehensive building automation solutions.
• LenelS2majorTechnology or IntegrationAccess control and security integration platform. Part of LSI's security solutions portfolio alongside Genetec.
• MilestonemajorTechnology or IntegrationVideo management software provider. Part of LSI's security and surveillance solutions.
• AvigilonmajorTechnology or IntegrationVideo analytics and security camera manufacturer. Integrated into LSI's security system installations.
• TranemajorTechnology or IntegrationHVAC equipment manufacturer. Used in mechanical retrofits such as White Rock Tower project.
• York (Johnson Controls)majorTechnology or IntegrationHVAC and refrigeration equipment manufacturer. Provides chillers and cooling systems for LSI installations.
• CarriermajorTechnology or IntegrationHVAC equipment manufacturer. Part of LSI's manufacturer partnerships for mechanical systems.
• LennoxmajorTechnology or IntegrationHVAC equipment manufacturer. Partnered to offer efficient building solutions.
• HID GlobalmajorTechnology or IntegrationAccess control reader manufacturer. HID Signo readers and HID prox readers used in LSI security installations.
• Axis CommunicationsmajorTechnology or IntegrationNetwork video surveillance cameras. 101 Axis cameras installed at ExxonMobil headquarters project.
• HanwhamajorTechnology or IntegrationSecurity cameras. Replaced existing cameras with new Hanwha cameras in Carrollton-Farmers Branch ISD project.
• BoschmajorTechnology or IntegrationIntrusion detection systems. LSI designed and installed new Bosch intrusion detection system campus-wide for Carrollton-Farmers Branch ISD.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Siemens Smart Infrastructure: Siemens' BAS (Desigo CC), security, and energy management portfolio targets large commercial and industrial buildings worldwide. Direct competitor for mission-critical and enterprise wins where LSI also operates.
• Honeywell Building Technologies: Honeywell's building automation division (including the Niagara/Tridium framework LSI integrates) competes directly in BAS controls, Enterprise Buildings Integrator, and managed building services for large enterprise accounts.
• Johnson Controls: Global building technology conglomerate offering BAS (Metasys/ Facility Explorer), HVAC equipment (York), security, and fire/life safety with extensive direct service operations. Competes for the same enterprise customers but at vastly greater scale with national service coverage.
• Convergint: Large, multi-national security, fire/life safety, and building automation systems integrator with deep Genetec, LenelS2, and access-control expertise. Significantly larger and broader than LSI but competes directly in the converged BAS+security space LSI targets.
• Trane Technologies: Global HVAC equipment and controls manufacturer that owns Automated Logic, LSI's primary technology partner. As both upstream OEM and direct competitor via Trane's commercial service business, Trane represents both partnership opportunity and competitive threat on larger enterprise accounts.

Direct peers

• Climatec: Large U.S. building automation systems integrator delivering BAS, energy management, HVAC controls, and security integration across multiple states. Highly comparable business model — multi-OEM dealer/integrator serving enterprise and mission-critical customers — though operating at substantially larger geographic scale.
• Distech Controls: Building automation OEM (now part of the Acuity/Keilton ecosystem) whose products LSI also distributes and integrates. As LSI is both an Automated Logic and Distech dealer, Distech functions as both partner and adjacent product-set competitor.
• American Technical Services (ATS Group): Mid-Atlantic BAS and security systems integrator providing building automation, energy management, and integrated security solutions. Comparable as a multi-OEM regional integrator with recurring service revenue from maintenance contracts.
• Stark Tech Group: Regional building automation, energy, and security systems integrator headquartered in the Northeast U.S. Comparable scale (~100-200 employees), similar integrator-of-multiple-OEMs business model (Automated Logic, Honeywell, Trane), and parallel mix of new construction, retrofits, and recurring service contracts.
• GBA Systems Integrators: Mid-size regional BAS and security systems integrator offering comparable services — design, install, integration of HVAC controls, energy management, and access control/video for commercial customers in select U.S. regions.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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