Honeywell, a provider and manufacturer of diversified technology, recently announced it has landed a multiple-task order service contract from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers in order to upgrade federal buildings with utility monitoring and control systems that will deliver more secure, comfortable and efficient working environments.

Under the terms of this contract, Honeywell (News - Alert) will be installing utility monitoring as well as building control technology that includes - heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC); fire alarm and life safety; and security systems. All these will be installed at any federal facility, nationally or abroad.

According to Honeywell, its building solutions is part of the company’s automation and control solutions business group, which offers product and service solutions that improve efficiency and profitability, support regulatory compliance, and maintain safe, comfortable environments in homes, buildings and industry.

"The Army Corps of Engineers is focused on continuous process improvement and this program creates a standard procurement vehicle for boosting safety and comfort for employees and citizens, and reducing operating costs at facilities," said Paul Orzeske, president of Honeywell building solutions. "We have the technology, experience and footprint to help meet these goals."

Honeywell said that it is one of eight companies to receive a contract from the U.S. Army Engineering and Support Center in Huntsville, Ala. Earlier, Honeywell has completed similar projects for the Department of Homeland Security, Department of Energy (DOE) and all four branches of the military, among other agencies. The present contract involves nearly$650 million in projects over the next three years.

Every year, it is estimated that Honeywell provides nearly $50 million of infrastructure improvements for government organizations.

Recently, Honeywell had received similar contracts from the DOE and Army Corps of Engineers, in order to facilitate government buildings with energy-efficient, renewable energy and water-conservation improvements worth $6 billion.

Apart from providing control technologies for buildings, homes and industry, Honeywell also provides aerospace products and services; automotive products; turbochargers; and specialty materials.