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Achieving Scalability in Building Automation through Standardized Graphics
As the Building Automation Industry Expands, Consistency Becomes Crucial The BAS landscape is undergoing a rapid transformation. With smart buildings advancing and portfolios growing more interconnected, there is increasing pressure on system integrators to provide faster, more uniform results across different regions, platforms, and teams. Despite this, one persistent challenge can impede even the most…
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June 16, 2025 Disruption and Opportunities for Industry OEM
AutomatedBuildings.com , Mondaylive.org, June 16 slide with Links https://lnkd.in/ggwcQMYj Disruption and Opportunities for Industry OEM Please thank all our sponsors for allowing us to provide you with this platform https://lnkd.in/gCamVGBd Association for Smarter Homes & Buildings (ASHB) (formerly CABA)BACnet InternationalC4SB – Coalition for Smarter BuildingsC4SB.orgControls Group North America (CGNA)Project HaystackEnOcean AllianceOpenADR AllianceBIM Coordinators SummitAutomatedBuildings Our…
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Easing the Burden on BAS Technicians Through Specialized Graphics Outsourcing
A consistent message has emerged from building automation system (BAS) integrators nationwide throughout 2024 and 2025: there is a significant strain on skilled field technicians. As the industry continues to face labor shortages, companies are recognizing the need to reassess internal processes to keep their technicians centered on core duties like system installation and service.…
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Maximize Your AEC Firm’s Value in an M&A
If you are a Controls, Mechanical, BAS, A/V, or MEP engineering firm that’s been doing well at all – chances are you have been curious about (or approached about) a merger, acquisition, or equity event. Investors are actively seeking these trades and now is the time to think strategically. The value of your firm isn’t…
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Wireless Without Worries: A Conversation with LumenRadio on the Future of BAS Connectivity
As the demand for smarter, more flexible building systems grows, wireless technology is playing an increasingly critical role in the future of Building Automation Systems (BAS). Historically seen as less reliable than their wired counterparts, wireless solutions have made major advancements in reliability, scalability, and security. One of the companies leading this evolution is LumenRadio,…
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LonWorks Isn’t Ending—It’s Evolving
By Tracy Markie, Chairman, LonMark International The recent announcement by Renesas to discontinue the remaining Neuron® chip family has raised understandable questions across the LonWorks® community. But while this marks the end of a specific hardware era, it is by no means the end of the technology or its future potential. At LonMark International, we…
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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 heart of this transformation lies the “Intelligence Layer,” a powerful integration of artificial intelligence (AI) and data analytics into Building Management Systems (BMS). For facility technicians, this isn’t just a…
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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 bridge being built between two worlds. The C4SB Foundation’s projects bring the kind of collaborative innovation our sector has needed for decades. It’s a much-needed breath of fresh air that…
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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, reducing energy consumption, improving indoor air quality, and lowering emissions. From energy-efficient designs to innovative approaches to net-zero performance, these education projects showcase the power of people and technology you…
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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 transformation is here, reshaping the foundations of the Architecture, Engineering, and Construction industry. While we’ve become fluent in the language of BIM, DLT, and digital twins, the rise of Generative…
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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 at the edge, driven by accessible Linux-supported computers, presents significant opportunities for major OEMs in the building automation and broader industrial sectors. This decentralization of AI development empowers developers, including…
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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.
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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, ceaseless flow of data through fiber-optic veins. In this meticulously managed environment, every component is engineered for reliability, from the powerful servers to the complex network switches. Yet, bolted to…
