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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
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.
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.
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Energy Management for SMBs: Turning Operational Strain into Strategic Advantage
Small and mid-sized buildings (SMBs) are the workhorses of the American commercial landscape. From quick-serve restaurants and c-stores to independent retailers and franchise operations, these
Your Technician Pipeline Is Broken. Here’s How to Fix It in 11 Weeks.
If you’re managing a facility team or running a controls company, you already know the truth: your technician pipeline is broken. You can’t hire fast
Reliable Controls: People and technology you can rely on
Reliable Controls believes great technology begins with great people. Since 1986 the company has designed and delivered building automation solutions that put people first, helping
10 Things Everyone Should Know About BIM
Here are 10 things that everyone who interacts with building or infrastructure should know about information management to IS019650 standards. 🎞WATCH THIS 8-MINUTE VIDEO: https://youtu.be/2mtBVKO3ONQ
From Models to Meaning: Why Semantics, Taxonomy, and Ontology Matter in BIM
Every day, across the world, across countless projects, AEC professionals in the built environment open up BIM tools like Revit, Archicad, or Tekla to model
Editors that changed the world since 1999 – Help us write the future?
This is what Tom and I were talking about In this interview from 2001 Industry Migration towards Information Technology – June 2001 This may dismay a
Evolving our Vision
AutomatedBuildings.com , Mondaylive.org, May 12 slide with Links https://lnkd.in/ggwcQMYj May Exploring our Vision Please thank all our sponsors for allowing us to provide you with
What is the Vision?
AutomatedBuildings.com, Mondaylive.org, slide with Links https://lnkd.in/ggwcQMYjMay, Exploring our Vision. Please thank all our sponsors for allowing us to provide you with this platform https://lnkd.in/gCamVGBd https://www.linkedin.com/posts/ken-sinclair-8246965_bacnet-transition-p1-legacy-activity-7323360490787586049-IubS/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop&rcm=ACoAAAD9nhwBIFYjZZTS0HgypgktswJskKUQo2o
Modern Building Automation Systems: Integrating IoT and Analytics
Modern Building Automation Systems (BAS) are increasingly integrating Internet of Things (IoT) sensors and advanced analytics. This evolution is enhancing building management through improved functionalities
IoT Sensors in Building Automation: Bridging Technology and Human Expertise
In today’s rapidly evolving facility management landscape, Building Automation Systems (BAS) are the pivotal force behind the seamless integration of advanced technologies and human expertise.
Connection Collaborations for all your Building Information
Creating a community platform for each building to manage building tasks using a modified BIM HEROES concept is possible and could be valuable. Read to
Commercializing the Vision for Smarter Buildings: Key Takeaways from Monday Live
Every week, industry leaders and innovators gather to tackle the biggest challenges (and opportunities) in smart buildings, automation, and AI. This month, we’re diving into commercializing
Global Lighting Controls Leader Legrand Unveils Wattstopper i3: Breakthrough Smart Building Management Platform is Powered by Smart Building Industry Disrupter KODE Labs
West Hartford, CT – May 5, 2025 – Legrand®, a global leader in electrical and digital building infrastructures, today announced the launch of the Wattstopper i3 Platform, a next-generation
The Therapy Session Between Digital Twins and AI (Hosted by Reality)
I didn’t plan on needing therapy. I’m still trying to recover. After 160+ humans weighed in on AI, energy, ethics, and hallucinations, I found myself
Problem Solving in Facility Management: Where Deep Understanding Meets Effective Action
In today’s rapidly evolving facility landscape, problem‑solving is more than a reactionary task—it’s a strategic practice. Whether we are addressing a malfunctioning air‑handling unit (AHU)
Isn’t it all just Semantics?
AutomatedBuildings.com, Mondaylive.org, April 28 slide with Links https://lnkd.in/ggwcQMYjApril wrap-up on Ontology. Please thank all our sponsors for allowing us to provide you with this platform
Energy Management for SMBs: Turning Operational Strain into Strategic Advantage
Small and mid-sized buildings (SMBs) are the workhorses of the American commercial landscape. From quick-serve restaurants and c-stores to independent retailers and franchise operations, these
Your Technician Pipeline Is Broken. Here’s How to Fix It in 11 Weeks.
If you’re managing a facility team or running a controls company, you already know the truth: your technician pipeline is broken. You can’t hire fast
Reliable Controls: People and technology you can rely on
Reliable Controls believes great technology begins with great people. Since 1986 the company has designed and delivered building automation solutions that put people first, helping
10 Things Everyone Should Know About BIM
Here are 10 things that everyone who interacts with building or infrastructure should know about information management to IS019650 standards. 🎞WATCH THIS 8-MINUTE VIDEO: https://youtu.be/2mtBVKO3ONQ
From Models to Meaning: Why Semantics, Taxonomy, and Ontology Matter in BIM
Every day, across the world, across countless projects, AEC professionals in the built environment open up BIM tools like Revit, Archicad, or Tekla to model
Editors that changed the world since 1999 – Help us write the future?
This is what Tom and I were talking about In this interview from 2001 Industry Migration towards Information Technology – June 2001 This may dismay a
Evolving our Vision
AutomatedBuildings.com , Mondaylive.org, May 12 slide with Links https://lnkd.in/ggwcQMYj May Exploring our Vision Please thank all our sponsors for allowing us to provide you with
What is the Vision?
AutomatedBuildings.com, Mondaylive.org, slide with Links https://lnkd.in/ggwcQMYjMay, Exploring our Vision. Please thank all our sponsors for allowing us to provide you with this platform https://lnkd.in/gCamVGBd https://www.linkedin.com/posts/ken-sinclair-8246965_bacnet-transition-p1-legacy-activity-7323360490787586049-IubS/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop&rcm=ACoAAAD9nhwBIFYjZZTS0HgypgktswJskKUQo2o
Modern Building Automation Systems: Integrating IoT and Analytics
Modern Building Automation Systems (BAS) are increasingly integrating Internet of Things (IoT) sensors and advanced analytics. This evolution is enhancing building management through improved functionalities
IoT Sensors in Building Automation: Bridging Technology and Human Expertise
In today’s rapidly evolving facility management landscape, Building Automation Systems (BAS) are the pivotal force behind the seamless integration of advanced technologies and human expertise.
Connection Collaborations for all your Building Information
Creating a community platform for each building to manage building tasks using a modified BIM HEROES concept is possible and could be valuable. Read to
Commercializing the Vision for Smarter Buildings: Key Takeaways from Monday Live
Every week, industry leaders and innovators gather to tackle the biggest challenges (and opportunities) in smart buildings, automation, and AI. This month, we’re diving into commercializing
Global Lighting Controls Leader Legrand Unveils Wattstopper i3: Breakthrough Smart Building Management Platform is Powered by Smart Building Industry Disrupter KODE Labs
West Hartford, CT – May 5, 2025 – Legrand®, a global leader in electrical and digital building infrastructures, today announced the launch of the Wattstopper i3 Platform, a next-generation
The Therapy Session Between Digital Twins and AI (Hosted by Reality)
I didn’t plan on needing therapy. I’m still trying to recover. After 160+ humans weighed in on AI, energy, ethics, and hallucinations, I found myself
Problem Solving in Facility Management: Where Deep Understanding Meets Effective Action
In today’s rapidly evolving facility landscape, problem‑solving is more than a reactionary task—it’s a strategic practice. Whether we are addressing a malfunctioning air‑handling unit (AHU)
Isn’t it all just Semantics?
AutomatedBuildings.com, Mondaylive.org, April 28 slide with Links https://lnkd.in/ggwcQMYjApril wrap-up on Ontology. Please thank all our sponsors for allowing us to provide you with this platform
