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From Inaction to Innovation: Real Estate Rewired to the Smart AI Building Narrative
On the banks of the Savannah River with UAPs heading to Realcomm (not AI-generated, I saw them with my own eyes!) ONE Cargo Ship from
Disruption and Opportunities for Industry Equipment Suppliers ”OEM”
Providing a brief background, I asked Gemini about the opportunities for OEMs using AI at the edge. This was the response. The rise of AI
The future hinges on open collaboration, edge intelligence, and nurturing next-gen talent.
Highlights from MondayLive! on June 9th: Building Smarter Cities and Industry Progress This week’s Monday Live session offered a comprehensive overview of recent advancements and
Radical Openness at Scale: How HITT Is Building the Future and Sharing It Live
It was inspiring to witness Brett Hitt’s Realcomm 2025 presentation, described by Jim Young as “one of the best presentations in 25 years of Realcomm.”
7 Powerful Reasons Why the BMS Industry Should Embrace Freelancers
A Guide to Agile Workforce Models in Building Automation The Building Management Systems (BMS) industry stands at a crossroads. On one hand, the demand for
Beyond Bricks & Mortar
A Universal Blueprint for Relational Information Management 🔊 Listen to an audio discussion on this content generated by NotebookLM From the study in particles in atoms
DIY AI: Practical Applications for Your Business
“AI isn’t just about autonomous buildings—it’s about transforming how you work today.”— Jacob Finley, Cochrane Supply Artificial intelligence is no longer a futuristic concept—it’s a practical
Foundation of Process Transparency: GitHub Repositories, Community Involvement, and the Linux Way
Introduction The Coalition for Smart Buildings (C4SB) has operated for four years, with many of its founders present today. Today, we are pleased to announce that C4SB officially
From Excel Overload to Operational Ease: How One Engineer Found His Solution with BidTracer
Meet Alex. An engineer by training and a problem-solver at heart, he spent his days juggling complex operational data, schedules, and bids — all through
International Organizations Advancing Semantic Interoperability in Smart Buildings
As the C4SB Semantic Tiger Team works to unify North America’s competing building ontologies, parallel international efforts are creating a coordinated global framework for semantic
BACnet Numbers for BACnet MS/TP MAC Addresses, Device Instances, and BACnet Networks
BACnet numbers are identifiers used in the BACnet protocol to help ensure that data is accurately transmitted and received between devices. However, assigning BACnet numbers
TLDR summary Can Autonomous Buildings Become a Reality with AI?
Summary of AHREXPO 2025 | Can Autonomous Buildings Become a Reality with AI? education session OT/IT Feeds AI, and then OT executes the AI commands.
Build the Future of Building Automation with Us
AutomatedBuildings.com is more than just a website – it’s a collaborative industry resource built by and for building automation professionals. Is your head exploding with
AHR Expo 2025 Free Industry Seminars – AutomatedBuildings.com Education Sessions
Monday, Feb. 10 – Wednesday, Feb. 12, 2025 | Orange County Convention Center, Orlando, FL | West Building
New Era, New Voices: AutomatedBuildings.com is Evolving
In 1999 AutomatedBuildings.com was born from a vision: to create a digital space where the brightest minds in building automation could converge, share ideas, and spark innovation. Today, that vision is as relevant as ever, but the world has changed dramatically.
Building Smarter from the Ground Up: Why I’m Joining as an Editor at AutomatedBuildings.com
After more than three decades in the building automation industry, I’ve learned that real progress happens at the intersection of innovation, openness, and practical application.
From Inaction to Innovation: Real Estate Rewired to the Smart AI Building Narrative
On the banks of the Savannah River with UAPs heading to Realcomm (not AI-generated, I saw them with my own eyes!) ONE Cargo Ship from
Disruption and Opportunities for Industry Equipment Suppliers ”OEM”
Providing a brief background, I asked Gemini about the opportunities for OEMs using AI at the edge. This was the response. The rise of AI
The future hinges on open collaboration, edge intelligence, and nurturing next-gen talent.
Highlights from MondayLive! on June 9th: Building Smarter Cities and Industry Progress This week’s Monday Live session offered a comprehensive overview of recent advancements and
Radical Openness at Scale: How HITT Is Building the Future and Sharing It Live
It was inspiring to witness Brett Hitt’s Realcomm 2025 presentation, described by Jim Young as “one of the best presentations in 25 years of Realcomm.”
7 Powerful Reasons Why the BMS Industry Should Embrace Freelancers
A Guide to Agile Workforce Models in Building Automation The Building Management Systems (BMS) industry stands at a crossroads. On one hand, the demand for
Beyond Bricks & Mortar
A Universal Blueprint for Relational Information Management 🔊 Listen to an audio discussion on this content generated by NotebookLM From the study in particles in atoms
DIY AI: Practical Applications for Your Business
“AI isn’t just about autonomous buildings—it’s about transforming how you work today.”— Jacob Finley, Cochrane Supply Artificial intelligence is no longer a futuristic concept—it’s a practical
Foundation of Process Transparency: GitHub Repositories, Community Involvement, and the Linux Way
Introduction The Coalition for Smart Buildings (C4SB) has operated for four years, with many of its founders present today. Today, we are pleased to announce that C4SB officially
From Excel Overload to Operational Ease: How One Engineer Found His Solution with BidTracer
Meet Alex. An engineer by training and a problem-solver at heart, he spent his days juggling complex operational data, schedules, and bids — all through
International Organizations Advancing Semantic Interoperability in Smart Buildings
As the C4SB Semantic Tiger Team works to unify North America’s competing building ontologies, parallel international efforts are creating a coordinated global framework for semantic
BACnet Numbers for BACnet MS/TP MAC Addresses, Device Instances, and BACnet Networks
BACnet numbers are identifiers used in the BACnet protocol to help ensure that data is accurately transmitted and received between devices. However, assigning BACnet numbers
TLDR summary Can Autonomous Buildings Become a Reality with AI?
Summary of AHREXPO 2025 | Can Autonomous Buildings Become a Reality with AI? education session OT/IT Feeds AI, and then OT executes the AI commands.
Build the Future of Building Automation with Us
AutomatedBuildings.com is more than just a website – it’s a collaborative industry resource built by and for building automation professionals. Is your head exploding with
AHR Expo 2025 Free Industry Seminars – AutomatedBuildings.com Education Sessions
Monday, Feb. 10 – Wednesday, Feb. 12, 2025 | Orange County Convention Center, Orlando, FL | West Building
New Era, New Voices: AutomatedBuildings.com is Evolving
In 1999 AutomatedBuildings.com was born from a vision: to create a digital space where the brightest minds in building automation could converge, share ideas, and spark innovation. Today, that vision is as relevant as ever, but the world has changed dramatically.
Building Smarter from the Ground Up: Why I’m Joining as an Editor at AutomatedBuildings.com
After more than three decades in the building automation industry, I’ve learned that real progress happens at the intersection of innovation, openness, and practical application.
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Building Smarter from the Ground Up: Why I’m Joining as an Editor at AutomatedBuildings.com
After more than three decades in the building automation industry, I’ve learned that real progress happens at the intersection of innovation, openness, and practical application.
The Intelligence Layer : How Facility Technicians Can Lead in the AI-Powered BMS Era
In the ever-evolving world of facility management, a seismic shift is underway—one where cutting-edge technology meets human ingenuity to redefine how buildings operate. At the
Realcomm/IBcon Recap
This is a historic moment—watching the Linux Foundation, a titan in open source, begin to actively support the buildings industry is like watching a long-awaited
5 sustainable education environments enhanced by Reliable Controls solutions
Reliable Controls is proud to help create healthier, more sustainable learning environments. Its building automation systems are installed in schools and universities around the world,
The AEC Professional in the AI Era
You can’t Out-Work the Machine, but you can Out-Decide the Machine 🔊 Listen to an audio discussion based on this content The wave of digital
From Inaction to Innovation: Real Estate Rewired to the Smart AI Building Narrative
On the banks of the Savannah River with UAPs heading to Realcomm (not AI-generated, I saw them with my own eyes!) ONE Cargo Ship from
Disruption and Opportunities for Industry Equipment Suppliers ”OEM”
Providing a brief background, I asked Gemini about the opportunities for OEMs using AI at the edge. This was the response. The rise of AI
The future hinges on open collaboration, edge intelligence, and nurturing next-gen talent.
Highlights from MondayLive! on June 9th: Building Smarter Cities and Industry Progress This week’s Monday Live session offered a comprehensive overview of recent advancements and
Case Study: Improve Energy Efficiency and Data Visibility in Enterprise Data Centers
Faced with a 1,000% surge in data demand, discover how a global automaker was able to cut energy use and boost visibility across its data centers by implementing a smart facility management system. Dive into the full story and see how your operations can benefit.
The Threat in the Rack: Are Your Data Center’s Power Strips Its Weakest Link?
The air inside a modern data center hums with a controlled and constant energy. It’s a symphony of cooling fans, spinning disks, and the quiet,
Radical Openness at Scale: How HITT Is Building the Future and Sharing It Live
It was inspiring to witness Brett Hitt’s Realcomm 2025 presentation, described by Jim Young as “one of the best presentations in 25 years of Realcomm.”
7 Powerful Reasons Why the BMS Industry Should Embrace Freelancers
A Guide to Agile Workforce Models in Building Automation The Building Management Systems (BMS) industry stands at a crossroads. On one hand, the demand for
Beyond Bricks & Mortar
A Universal Blueprint for Relational Information Management 🔊 Listen to an audio discussion on this content generated by NotebookLM From the study in particles in atoms
Beyond the Checklist: Embedding Quality and Proactive Maintenance in Critical Facility Commissioning
In the fast-paced world of critical facility management, merely ticking off tasks from a commissioning checklist is no longer sufficient. Today’s technicians must adopt a
From Checklists to Command Centers: Redefining the Role of the Critical Facility Technician in the Age of BAS Intelligence
In the high-stakes world of mission-critical infrastructure, especially within data centers, one role is rapidly evolving from reactive fieldwork to proactive system intelligence: the Critical
DIY AI: Practical Applications for Your Business
“AI isn’t just about autonomous buildings—it’s about transforming how you work today.”— Jacob Finley, Cochrane Supply Artificial intelligence is no longer a futuristic concept—it’s a practical
Building Smarter from the Ground Up: Why I’m Joining as an Editor at AutomatedBuildings.com
After more than three decades in the building automation industry, I’ve learned that real progress happens at the intersection of innovation, openness, and practical application.
The Intelligence Layer : How Facility Technicians Can Lead in the AI-Powered BMS Era
In the ever-evolving world of facility management, a seismic shift is underway—one where cutting-edge technology meets human ingenuity to redefine how buildings operate. At the
Realcomm/IBcon Recap
This is a historic moment—watching the Linux Foundation, a titan in open source, begin to actively support the buildings industry is like watching a long-awaited
5 sustainable education environments enhanced by Reliable Controls solutions
Reliable Controls is proud to help create healthier, more sustainable learning environments. Its building automation systems are installed in schools and universities around the world,
The AEC Professional in the AI Era
You can’t Out-Work the Machine, but you can Out-Decide the Machine 🔊 Listen to an audio discussion based on this content The wave of digital
From Inaction to Innovation: Real Estate Rewired to the Smart AI Building Narrative
On the banks of the Savannah River with UAPs heading to Realcomm (not AI-generated, I saw them with my own eyes!) ONE Cargo Ship from
Disruption and Opportunities for Industry Equipment Suppliers ”OEM”
Providing a brief background, I asked Gemini about the opportunities for OEMs using AI at the edge. This was the response. The rise of AI
The future hinges on open collaboration, edge intelligence, and nurturing next-gen talent.
Highlights from MondayLive! on June 9th: Building Smarter Cities and Industry Progress This week’s Monday Live session offered a comprehensive overview of recent advancements and
Case Study: Improve Energy Efficiency and Data Visibility in Enterprise Data Centers
Faced with a 1,000% surge in data demand, discover how a global automaker was able to cut energy use and boost visibility across its data centers by implementing a smart facility management system. Dive into the full story and see how your operations can benefit.
The Threat in the Rack: Are Your Data Center’s Power Strips Its Weakest Link?
The air inside a modern data center hums with a controlled and constant energy. It’s a symphony of cooling fans, spinning disks, and the quiet,
Radical Openness at Scale: How HITT Is Building the Future and Sharing It Live
It was inspiring to witness Brett Hitt’s Realcomm 2025 presentation, described by Jim Young as “one of the best presentations in 25 years of Realcomm.”
7 Powerful Reasons Why the BMS Industry Should Embrace Freelancers
A Guide to Agile Workforce Models in Building Automation The Building Management Systems (BMS) industry stands at a crossroads. On one hand, the demand for
Beyond Bricks & Mortar
A Universal Blueprint for Relational Information Management 🔊 Listen to an audio discussion on this content generated by NotebookLM From the study in particles in atoms
Beyond the Checklist: Embedding Quality and Proactive Maintenance in Critical Facility Commissioning
In the fast-paced world of critical facility management, merely ticking off tasks from a commissioning checklist is no longer sufficient. Today’s technicians must adopt a
From Checklists to Command Centers: Redefining the Role of the Critical Facility Technician in the Age of BAS Intelligence
In the high-stakes world of mission-critical infrastructure, especially within data centers, one role is rapidly evolving from reactive fieldwork to proactive system intelligence: the Critical
DIY AI: Practical Applications for Your Business
“AI isn’t just about autonomous buildings—it’s about transforming how you work today.”— Jacob Finley, Cochrane Supply Artificial intelligence is no longer a futuristic concept—it’s a practical
