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The smart buildings industry stands at a critical crossroads. After decades of incremental progress within proprietary systems and walled gardens, a powerful new mindset is

Show time is fast approaching! We are on track to deliver the biggest, best, and most impactful series of free education sessions in our 27-year

Follow the Yellow Brick Road to AHR and ASHRAE in Las Vegas Something unusual is happening at AHR + ASHRAE this year: a cluster of

An article posted 10 years ago outlines a clear need for data, analytics, and increasing intelligence within buildings. Seems very similar to the needs of our modern building operations. The way those needs show up today looks very different though with the advancement of AI.

Closing out 2025 offers a fitting moment to reflect on the tremendous growth and self-posting from our diverse, expanding family of people and their communities.

Net-zero-ready buildings: Why design isn’t enough One of the biggest myths in sustainability and green building is that net-zero design and green building certification lock

Day 1 | Monday, February 2, 2026 8:30 AM – 9:30 AM (Room S220) Moderated by Kerri Lee Sinclair, AutomatedBuildings.com, Speakers: Ken Sinclair, Founder, AutomatedBuildings.com,

Monday, Feb. 2 – Wednesday, Feb. 4, 2026 | Las Vegas Convention Center | Las Vegas, NV

The smart buildings industry stands at a critical crossroads. After decades of incremental progress within proprietary systems and walled gardens, a powerful new mindset is

Show time is fast approaching! We are on track to deliver the biggest, best, and most impactful series of free education sessions in our 27-year

Follow the Yellow Brick Road to AHR and ASHRAE in Las Vegas Something unusual is happening at AHR + ASHRAE this year: a cluster of

An article posted 10 years ago outlines a clear need for data, analytics, and increasing intelligence within buildings. Seems very similar to the needs of our modern building operations. The way those needs show up today looks very different though with the advancement of AI.

Closing out 2025 offers a fitting moment to reflect on the tremendous growth and self-posting from our diverse, expanding family of people and their communities.

Net-zero-ready buildings: Why design isn’t enough One of the biggest myths in sustainability and green building is that net-zero design and green building certification lock

Day 1 | Monday, February 2, 2026 8:30 AM – 9:30 AM (Room S220) Moderated by Kerri Lee Sinclair, AutomatedBuildings.com, Speakers: Ken Sinclair, Founder, AutomatedBuildings.com,

Monday, Feb. 2 – Wednesday, Feb. 4, 2026 | Las Vegas Convention Center | Las Vegas, NV

The smart buildings industry stands at a critical crossroads. After decades of incremental progress within proprietary systems and walled gardens, a powerful new mindset is

Efficiency gets talked about to death. At this point, a lot of people assume we’ve got it dialed — that the work is done and

Show time is fast approaching! We are on track to deliver the biggest, best, and most impactful series of free education sessions in our 27-year
“Education is not preparation for life; education is life itself.” — John Dewey Across the universities of the DMV region, every building tells a story

Follow the Yellow Brick Road to AHR and ASHRAE in Las Vegas Something unusual is happening at AHR + ASHRAE this year: a cluster of

Wednesday Feb 4th, 2:00 – 3:00 (Room S220) Join Moderator Scott Cochrane, President & CEO, Cochrane Supply and Stephanie Poole, Principal, SES Consulting This session
As system integrators prepare for 2026 and the future, many are recognizing that the obstacles they face today are not temporary. Limited technical resources, rising

The data center industry is standing on the shoreline of a massive tidal shift. For decades, we have relied on the steady, predictable breeze of

An article posted 10 years ago outlines a clear need for data, analytics, and increasing intelligence within buildings. Seems very similar to the needs of our modern building operations. The way those needs show up today looks very different though with the advancement of AI.

We kicked off 2026 with a clear destination in mind: the AHR Expo in Las Vegas. But this year’s journey is different. It’s not about

Day 1 | Monday, February 2, 2026 11:30 AM – 12:30 PMModerated by Scott Cochrane, President & CEO, Cochrane Supply with SpeakersNathan Kehr, Sr Sales

Wednesday, February 4, 2026 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM Moderated by Brad White, President, SES Consulting, featuring Jacob Fenley, Director of Tech Services, Cochrane Supply Move beyond

Wednesday, February 4, 2026 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM (Room S220) Moderated by Brad White, President, SES Consulting featuring Stephanie Poole, Principal, SES Consulting Effective

Wednesday, February 4, 2026 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM (Room S220) Moderator – Phil Zito, CEO, Smart Buildings Academy To master today’s complex building systems, professionals

Tuesday, February 3, 2026 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM (Room S220) Moderator – Phil Zito, CEO, Smart Buildings Academy Join Phil Zito of Smart Buildings to

Tuesday, February 3, 2026 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM (Room S220) Moderated by Brad White, President, SES Consulting, featuring Stephanie Poole, Principal, SES Consulting, and

The smart buildings industry stands at a critical crossroads. After decades of incremental progress within proprietary systems and walled gardens, a powerful new mindset is

Efficiency gets talked about to death. At this point, a lot of people assume we’ve got it dialed — that the work is done and

Show time is fast approaching! We are on track to deliver the biggest, best, and most impactful series of free education sessions in our 27-year
“Education is not preparation for life; education is life itself.” — John Dewey Across the universities of the DMV region, every building tells a story

Follow the Yellow Brick Road to AHR and ASHRAE in Las Vegas Something unusual is happening at AHR + ASHRAE this year: a cluster of

Wednesday Feb 4th, 2:00 – 3:00 (Room S220) Join Moderator Scott Cochrane, President & CEO, Cochrane Supply and Stephanie Poole, Principal, SES Consulting This session
As system integrators prepare for 2026 and the future, many are recognizing that the obstacles they face today are not temporary. Limited technical resources, rising

The data center industry is standing on the shoreline of a massive tidal shift. For decades, we have relied on the steady, predictable breeze of

An article posted 10 years ago outlines a clear need for data, analytics, and increasing intelligence within buildings. Seems very similar to the needs of our modern building operations. The way those needs show up today looks very different though with the advancement of AI.

We kicked off 2026 with a clear destination in mind: the AHR Expo in Las Vegas. But this year’s journey is different. It’s not about

Day 1 | Monday, February 2, 2026 11:30 AM – 12:30 PMModerated by Scott Cochrane, President & CEO, Cochrane Supply with SpeakersNathan Kehr, Sr Sales

Wednesday, February 4, 2026 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM Moderated by Brad White, President, SES Consulting, featuring Jacob Fenley, Director of Tech Services, Cochrane Supply Move beyond

Wednesday, February 4, 2026 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM (Room S220) Moderated by Brad White, President, SES Consulting featuring Stephanie Poole, Principal, SES Consulting Effective

Wednesday, February 4, 2026 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM (Room S220) Moderator – Phil Zito, CEO, Smart Buildings Academy To master today’s complex building systems, professionals

Tuesday, February 3, 2026 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM (Room S220) Moderator – Phil Zito, CEO, Smart Buildings Academy Join Phil Zito of Smart Buildings to

Tuesday, February 3, 2026 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM (Room S220) Moderated by Brad White, President, SES Consulting, featuring Stephanie Poole, Principal, SES Consulting, and