Control Solutions

What Control Solutions does

Control Solutions, Inc. is a privately held, Michigan-based building automation systems integrator founded in 2008 and headquartered in Wyoming, MI, with regional branches in Rochester Hills (East Michigan, opened 2017) and Alpena (North Michigan, opened 2011). The company designs, installs, integrates, and maintains unified building automation platforms that combine HVAC, lighting, card access, surveillance, and energy management under Niagara-based supervision, primarily using BACnet IP and Direct Digital Control (DDC) technology. It holds authorized integrator status with Tridium Vykon and is the exclusive Michigan dealer for Distech Controls, with parallel multi-vendor experience across Trane, Honeywell, Johnson Controls, Siemens, Carrier, and Schneider Electric systems.

The service portfolio spans system integration, installation, managed services (proactive monitoring and software upgrades), 24/7 emergency response, and a specialized Test & Balance (TAB) division covering air/hydronic balancing, kitchen hood certification, smoke evacuation, stairwell pressurization, cleanroom certification, and retro-commissioning (targeted at up to 30% energy reduction). Two strategic acquisitions extended the platform: Technical Energy Solutions in 2015 (temperature controls and TAB divisions) and Kinetics TAB & Commissioning Consultants in 2016. The company serves six primary verticals — commercial, healthcare, K-12, higher education, government, and industrial/manufacturing — with named enterprise customers including Meijer, Whirlpool, Henry Ford Macomb Hospital, MyMichigan Health, Aquinas College, Besser Company, Magna Exteriors, and EC Brooks Correctional Facility.

Revenue is generated through project-based custom quotes for installation and integration work, multi-year managed-services and maintenance contracts, and 24/7 emergency service billing. Go-to-market is enterprise field sales with engineering and technical delivery teams; no resellers or distributors are used. Headcount stands at 101-250 with a fleet of 100+ service vehicles (reached 2022). Ownership is concentrated in the Kauffman family (President Ryan Kauffman plus family members across operations) with no disclosed external private equity or venture capital sponsorship.

Name

Control Solutions

Legal name

Control Solutions, Inc.

Website

https://controlyourbuilding.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2008

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Control Solutions is a Michigan-based building automation systems integrator serving commercial, healthcare, education, government, and industrial clients with design, installation, integration, managed service, and TAB capabilities across HVAC, lighting, security, and energy management technologies.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Building Automation Systems Integration

NAICS

Security Systems Services (56162), Facilities Support Services (561210)

SIC

Auto Controls For Regulating Residential & Comml Environments (3822), Services-Computer Integrated Systems Design (7373), Measuring & Controlling Devices, Nec (3829)

akta.pro primary industry

Building Automation & Controls (BAS/BMS, HVAC Controls) (IMAIABAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Building Automation Systems (BAS/BMS) Integration & Controls (BPABAGAA), Building Management System (BMS)/Controls Maintenance & Commissioning (BPABACAE)

Keywords

• Building automation systems
• HVAC controls integration
• Energy management services
• Test and balance
• Systems integration

Headquarters

HQ city

Wyoming

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Building Automation System (BAS) Services: Design, installation, integration, and ongoing maintenance of comprehensive building automation systems controlling HVAC, lighting, security, and energy management across facilities.
2. System Integration: Unifying diverse building technologies including lighting, HVAC, security, and energy management into cohesive networks with single-source control and monitoring capabilities.
3. Testing, Adjusting & Balancing (TAB): HVAC testing and balancing services including air and hydronic systems, kitchen hood certification, smoke evacuation testing, and stairwell pressurization with full documentation and certification.
4. Managed Services: Proactive monitoring, maintenance, and support for automation systems ensuring optimal performance and minimizing downtime, including software management and upgrades.
5. Emergency Services: 24/7 emergency response services for urgent HVAC and building control situations with rapid diagnosis, repair, and system restoration capabilities.
6. Commissioning Services: New building commissioning and retro-commissioning services for existing buildings to optimize system performance and energy efficiency.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Control Solutions is a building automation systems integrator that designs, installs, integrates, and maintains Building Automation Systems (BAS) for commercial, healthcare, education, government, and industrial facilities. Their solutions unify HVAC, lighting, security/access control, and energy management into a single web-based platform, leveraging BACnet IP, Tridium Niagara, and Direct Digital Control (DDC) technologies. They also provide specialized HVAC Testing, Adjusting & Balancing (TAB) services and 24/7 emergency response across Michigan, the Midwest, and nationally.

Product overview

Control Solutions is a building automation systems integrator offering a comprehensive portfolio of products and services. The core offering is their Building Automation Systems (BAS) platform which integrates diverse technologies including HVAC, lighting, security/access control, and energy management into a single cohesive network. They provide both core controls (Temperature Controls, Lighting Controls, Card Access) and supporting services (Installation, Managed Services, Emergency Services, Energy Management). Their Test & Balance division offers specialized HVAC testing services including HVAC Testing and Balancing, Kitchen Hood Testing, Hydronic Testing, Smoke Evacuation, and Stairwell Pressurization. The company is an authorized integrator for Tridium/Niagara and Distech Controls platforms, serving markets including Commercial, Healthcare, K-12, Higher Education, Government, and Industrial sectors across Michigan and the Midwest.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Building Automation Systems (BAS) Integration Core offering that integrates HVAC, lighting, door access, surveillance, and other building systems into a single cohesive network for centralized control, monitoring, and optimization. Designed for commercial, healthcare, education, government, and industrial facilities.
• Temperature Controls
• System Integration Services
• Installation Services
• Managed Services
• Emergency Services
• Test & Balance (TAB) Services
• Commissioning and Retro-Commissioning Services
• Card Access Systems
• Lighting Controls
• Energy Management Services
• iWave Air Purification Installation

Quantifiable outcome

• Energy consumption reduction of up to 30% through system optimization
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers18 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability1 record

Feature7 records

Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• National Electrical Contractors Association (NECA)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2023Joined NECA in 2023 for access to industry advocacy, resources, networking, educational materials, and business support for navigating regulatory issues.
• IBEW Locals 252, 58, 948minorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 1 January 2023Signatory partnership with International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers local unions in Detroit area, enabling electrical work on more job sites in eastern Michigan.
• Distech ControlscoreTechnology or Integration · 1 January 2018Signed as Authorized Systems Integrator in 2018. Control Solutions is an exclusive dealer for Distech Controls in Michigan. Distech ECY series controllers with Ethernet communication are a key component of their solutions, enabling direct integration without intermediary devices.
• Kinetics TAB & Commissioning ConsultantscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2016Acquired Kinetics TAB & Commissioning Consultants in 2016, enhancing Test and Balance division capabilities and expanding commissioning expertise.
• Technical Energy Solutions (TES)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2015Acquired Technical Energy Solutions' temperature controls division and Test and Balance division in 2015. TES was established in 1998 and known for quality and innovation. This acquisition expanded service portfolio and integrated TES expertise.
• Tridium VykoncoreTechnology or Integration · 1 January 2008Became an Authorized Tridium Vykon System Integrator in 2008, enabling the company to design and implement Niagara-based building automation solutions. The Niagara platform is a key technology foundation for their system integration services.
• SiemenscoreTechnology or IntegrationMajor technology partner with extensive integration experience. Siemens systems are frequently included in customer projects alongside Trane, Honeywell, Johnson Controls, and Schneider Electric.
• HoneywellcoreTechnology or IntegrationAuthorized dealer for Honeywell/Novar products in Michigan. Extensive integration experience with Honeywell building automation systems across various customer facilities.
• Johnson ControlscoreTechnology or IntegrationKey technology partner with deep integration expertise. JCI field controllers frequently used in projects; experience replacing JCI NAE front ends with Niagara JACEs.
• TranecoreTechnology or IntegrationMajor HVAC equipment partner with extensive integration experience across customer projects including educational institutions and commercial facilities.
• CarriercoreTechnology or IntegrationMajor HVAC equipment manufacturer partner integrated into building automation solutions across various customer segments.
• Schneider ElectriccoreTechnology or IntegrationIntegration partner with extensive experience with Schneider Electric building automation products across diverse customer facilities.
• iWave (Nu-Calgon)minorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerCertified iWave installer for air purifying devices. iWave-C model for commercial buildings uses needle-point bi-polar ionization technology for air purification. Control Solutions offers installation services for these devices.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Convergint Technologies: Convergint is one of the largest North American systems integrators for building automation, security, fire alarm, and life safety, with deep Tridium/Niagara and multi-OEM integration capabilities. It directly competes with Control Solutions on enterprise BAS integration and managed services but operates at significantly greater national scale.
• Climatec: Climatec is a large national building automation and energy services integrator with extensive Tridium Niagara and Distech Controls experience, serving commercial, healthcare, education, and industrial markets. Comparable to Control Solutions in technology stack and verticals but with much broader geographic reach.
• Albireo Energy: Albireo Energy is a building automation and energy services integrator formed via roll-up of several regional BAS shops, focused on enterprise customers in healthcare, higher education, and government. Closely comparable business model to Control Solutions, including Niagara expertise and multi-OEM integration.
• C&C Group: C&C Group is a national building automation systems integrator specializing in Niagara-based integration across commercial, healthcare, and education facilities. Highly comparable in technology focus (Tridium Niagara), verticals served, and integrator business model to Control Solutions.

Broad incumbents

• Automated Logic (Carrier): Automated Logic is a Carrier-owned BAS controls manufacturer with one of the largest independent dealer/integrator networks in North America. It operates broadly in the same building automation space as Control Solutions and competes through both its direct sales force and its certified integrator channel.
• Johnson Controls: Johnson Controls is a global incumbent in building automation systems, HVAC equipment, and integrated facility services, with its own direct service organization that competes with Control Solutions on both new installation and managed-service contracts across healthcare, education, and government.
• Honeywell Building Technologies: Honeywell Building Technologies is a major OEM of BAS controls (including the Novar line that Control Solutions integrates and is an authorized dealer for) and offers its own direct integration and managed-services portfolio that competes with Control Solutions across commercial and institutional segments.
• Siemens Smart Infrastructure: Siemens Smart Infrastructure is a global BAS incumbent offering Desigo controls, system integration services, and digital building platforms. Control Solutions regularly integrates Siemens equipment but also competes against Siemens' direct service organization on large institutional and government projects.
• EMCOR Group: EMCOR Group is a large national provider of mechanical and electrical construction, building services, and energy/facility management with significant BAS integration capabilities. It is a broader incumbent than Control Solutions but competes on the same enterprise healthcare, education, and government projects.

Regional players

• Ainsworth Inc. Ainsworth is a Canadian-based mechanical and building automation services provider with deep Tridium Niagara expertise and a comparable integrator business model. It is a strong analogue for Control Solutions in terms of service portfolio and OEM-agnostic integration, but operates primarily in Canada rather than the U.S. Midwest.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• Xx.com/ctrlmybuilding

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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