160 posts analyzed Updated Aug 2026
Averages 5 posts/day. Most active Fridays around 12 PM UTC. Mostly text posts (73%).
r/BuildingAutomation Traffic & Engagement r/BuildingAutomation Traffic & Engagement
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Upvote Distribution
How upvoted posts perform Only posts with 2+ upvotes. The bands below show how those posts are spread by upvote count.
r/BuildingAutomation Most Active Times When r/BuildingAutomation Is Most Active
Peak posting by day and hour (UTC) When this community posts most, by day and hour (UTC)
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r/BuildingAutomation Flair Performance r/BuildingAutomation Flair Performance
Upvotes and volume by flair Average upvotes and post volume by flair
This subreddit doesn't use post flairs.
No flaired posts were found in this month's data.
Post Type Breakdown
Share by text, image, or link Share of posts by format: text, image, or link
r/BuildingAutomation Trending Keywords Trending Keywords in r/BuildingAutomation
Ranked by how often they appear Title keywords ranked by how often they appear
| Keyword | Mentions ▼ | Upvotes | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| niagara | 13 (8.1%) | 3 | 7 |
| bas | 11 (6.9%) | 7 | 14 |
| building | 11 (6.9%) | 10 | 11 |
r/BuildingAutomation Mentioned Domains Mentioned Domains in r/BuildingAutomation
Most linked sites Most linked sites in this subreddit
This community doesn't link off-site.
Its posts are text, images, or discussion rather than outbound links.
r/BuildingAutomation Top Posts Top Performing Posts in r/BuildingAutomation
Highest-performing posts Highest-performing posts. Each title links to Reddit.
Always the Controls Guy
I’m so done being a building automation/service tech. I quit.
Life Imitates Art
The longer you look at it, the worse it gets.
Thoughts on my build?
Why are the real time clocks in ABB ACH580s so bad
PID Tuning course - RWTST
Work Life Balance
CHW Valve Actuator Bracket
Beacon for Home Assistant — making BACnet clear, fast, and genuinely useful
| Title | Upvotes | Comments | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Always the Controls Guy | 78 | 59 | image | Aug 4 |
| I’m so done being a building automation/service tech. I quit. | 74 | 95 | text | Aug 28 |
| Life Imitates Art | 68 | 13 | image | Aug 14 |
| The longer you look at it, the worse it gets. | 54 | 44 | image | Aug 7 |
| Thoughts on my build? | 51 | 34 | image | Aug 7 |
| Why are the real time clocks in ABB ACH580s so bad | 27 | 20 | image | Aug 28 |
| PID Tuning course - RWTST | 20 | 14 | text | Aug 27 |
| Work Life Balance | 19 | 15 | text | Aug 20 |
| CHW Valve Actuator Bracket | 19 | 31 | image | Aug 10 |
| Beacon for Home Assistant — making BACnet clear, fast, and genuinely useful | 16 | 11 | image | Aug 12 |
r/BuildingAutomation Audience Overlap r/BuildingAutomation Subreddit Overlap & Related Communities
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r/BuildingAutomation FAQ Frequently Asked Questions About r/BuildingAutomation
What's the best time to post on r/BuildingAutomation?
Based on posting volume, r/BuildingAutomation is most active on Fridays around 12 PM UTC. That window has the most community activity, but busier hours also mean more competition for attention.
How active is r/BuildingAutomation?
r/BuildingAutomation averages 5 posts per day and is not included in activity rankings.
How many upvotes do posts on r/BuildingAutomation get?
Posts on r/BuildingAutomation average about 6 upvotes this month (net score per post).
What kind of posts does r/BuildingAutomation get most?
On r/BuildingAutomation, most posts are text posts (73%)