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Trapped in Translation: Why Smart Building Tech Can’t Communicate
Your Building Is Fluent in Dozens of Languages. None of Them Understands Each Other. Smart buildings are everywhere, at least in glossy presentations.The dashboards are
You’re Closer to the Edge Than You Think
When we think of a “data center,” most of us picture a massive, windowless fortress in a remote location, humming with servers and protected by
OEM Disruption: When Smart Equipment Challenges Traditional Building Automation
Continuing the AI ConversationLast week’s deep dive into Kenny Seaton’s AI-driven transformation at CSU Dominguez Hills revealed how AI machine learning is revolutionizing building operations
CUBE Bot AI Agent: Redefining Start-Up, Commissioning & Maintenance for the BMS Industry
In an era of rising energy costs, labor shortages, and ever-increasing performance expectations, the building automation industry is standing at a crossroads. Technological advancements are
The AI Revolution in Smart Buildings: A Deep Dive into OEM Disruption
This week on Monday Live, exploring the future of smarter buildings. we delved into the fascinating theme of OEM disruption, specifically focusing on how smart,
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
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
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.
A Transformative Year for Smarter Buildings: From Niche Focus to Linux Foundation Powerhouse
The past year has been nothing short of transformative for the journey toward smarter buildings. What began as a more narrowly focused effort, the Coalition
Trapped in Translation: Why Smart Building Tech Can’t Communicate
Your Building Is Fluent in Dozens of Languages. None of Them Understands Each Other. Smart buildings are everywhere, at least in glossy presentations.The dashboards are
You’re Closer to the Edge Than You Think
When we think of a “data center,” most of us picture a massive, windowless fortress in a remote location, humming with servers and protected by
OEM Disruption: When Smart Equipment Challenges Traditional Building Automation
Continuing the AI ConversationLast week’s deep dive into Kenny Seaton’s AI-driven transformation at CSU Dominguez Hills revealed how AI machine learning is revolutionizing building operations
CUBE Bot AI Agent: Redefining Start-Up, Commissioning & Maintenance for the BMS Industry
In an era of rising energy costs, labor shortages, and ever-increasing performance expectations, the building automation industry is standing at a crossroads. Technological advancements are
The AI Revolution in Smart Buildings: A Deep Dive into OEM Disruption
This week on Monday Live, exploring the future of smarter buildings. we delved into the fascinating theme of OEM disruption, specifically focusing on how smart,
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
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
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.
A Transformative Year for Smarter Buildings: From Niche Focus to Linux Foundation Powerhouse
The past year has been nothing short of transformative for the journey toward smarter buildings. What began as a more narrowly focused effort, the Coalition
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From Checklists to Continuous Monitoring: A Data-Driven IAQ Management System
Tony Mormino’s recent insights concerning ASHRAE’s Design Guidance for Educational Facilities: Prioritization for Advanced Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) offer significant and practical pathways to improve
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
Making It Real for Your Buildings
The Risk of ROI: Return on Inaction Professionally equipped groups are executing coordinated breaches into buildings, busting down doors, smashing windows, cutting through roofs, and
How to attract, retain, and mentor women in building automation
How can we better support women and young professionals in building automation and engineering? Casey Crown, Reliable Controls Business Development Executive for California, recently appeared on
IBcon 2025 | Precon Accelerator: C4SB & the Linux Foundation
June 2 | 2:15 pm – 3:45 pm | Savannah Convention Center AutomatedBuildings.com News c4sb.org Mondaylive.org will be here MondayJune 2 | 2:15 pm –
The Power of Digital Prototyping with BIM
Understanding the Need to “Build it Twice” 📢 Take 3 minutes to find out WHAT Digital Prototyping is about, HOW it relates to BIM, and
Beyond Instant Answers
Cultivating a Curiosity for Learning, Knowledge & Collaborative Wisdom in AEC Digital Transformation We’re living in an era where information is more accessible than ever,
Month of May MondayLive.org Summary
There is no MondayLive.org Zoom this Monday, May 26; we are taking the opportunity to provide a summary of our May activity and links to
Commercializing Smart Building Vision
AutomatedBuildings.com, Mondaylive.org, May 19 slide with Links https://lnkd.in/ggwcQMYj We explore our Visions. Please thank all our sponsors for allowing us to provide you with this
Traditional BMS Service Contracts Are Broken
Why the Industry Must Shift from Time-Based to Performance-Based Maintenance—and How CUBE Service Fusion Makes It Possible In the world of building automation, service contracts
Hanging on by a Thread – Information Integrity in AEC
The Golden Thread of Information in AEC A Comprehensive Framework for Trust, Transparency, and Transformation Executive Summary This article provides a comprehensive overview of the
Envisioning the Future of Smart Buildings: How We’ll Commercialize the Inevitable
Imagine a world where buildings run themselves—where AI optimizes energy, apps control spaces, and seamless tech transforms how we live and work. In this Monday Live recap,
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
Quality Information in AEC – PDCA & ISO19650
Achieving Quality Information with Plan-Do-Check-Act (PDCA) & ISO19650 In architecture, engineering, and construction, the success of a project depends on the quality of information. Let’s
Inspiring Leadership in Facility Management: Where Technology Meets Human Expertise
In today’s facilities landscape, the role of leadership is being redefined. As buildings grow smarter and operational demands evolve, effective facility management (FM) requires more
Writing the Future – Creative Active Agency
Leadership through Content Creation in a Community of Practice You never change things by fighting the existing reality. To change something, build a new model that
From Checklists to Continuous Monitoring: A Data-Driven IAQ Management System
Tony Mormino’s recent insights concerning ASHRAE’s Design Guidance for Educational Facilities: Prioritization for Advanced Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) offer significant and practical pathways to improve
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
Making It Real for Your Buildings
The Risk of ROI: Return on Inaction Professionally equipped groups are executing coordinated breaches into buildings, busting down doors, smashing windows, cutting through roofs, and
How to attract, retain, and mentor women in building automation
How can we better support women and young professionals in building automation and engineering? Casey Crown, Reliable Controls Business Development Executive for California, recently appeared on
IBcon 2025 | Precon Accelerator: C4SB & the Linux Foundation
June 2 | 2:15 pm – 3:45 pm | Savannah Convention Center AutomatedBuildings.com News c4sb.org Mondaylive.org will be here MondayJune 2 | 2:15 pm –
The Power of Digital Prototyping with BIM
Understanding the Need to “Build it Twice” 📢 Take 3 minutes to find out WHAT Digital Prototyping is about, HOW it relates to BIM, and
Beyond Instant Answers
Cultivating a Curiosity for Learning, Knowledge & Collaborative Wisdom in AEC Digital Transformation We’re living in an era where information is more accessible than ever,
Month of May MondayLive.org Summary
There is no MondayLive.org Zoom this Monday, May 26; we are taking the opportunity to provide a summary of our May activity and links to
Commercializing Smart Building Vision
AutomatedBuildings.com, Mondaylive.org, May 19 slide with Links https://lnkd.in/ggwcQMYj We explore our Visions. Please thank all our sponsors for allowing us to provide you with this
Traditional BMS Service Contracts Are Broken
Why the Industry Must Shift from Time-Based to Performance-Based Maintenance—and How CUBE Service Fusion Makes It Possible In the world of building automation, service contracts
Hanging on by a Thread – Information Integrity in AEC
The Golden Thread of Information in AEC A Comprehensive Framework for Trust, Transparency, and Transformation Executive Summary This article provides a comprehensive overview of the
Envisioning the Future of Smart Buildings: How We’ll Commercialize the Inevitable
Imagine a world where buildings run themselves—where AI optimizes energy, apps control spaces, and seamless tech transforms how we live and work. In this Monday Live recap,
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
Quality Information in AEC – PDCA & ISO19650
Achieving Quality Information with Plan-Do-Check-Act (PDCA) & ISO19650 In architecture, engineering, and construction, the success of a project depends on the quality of information. Let’s
Inspiring Leadership in Facility Management: Where Technology Meets Human Expertise
In today’s facilities landscape, the role of leadership is being redefined. As buildings grow smarter and operational demands evolve, effective facility management (FM) requires more
Writing the Future – Creative Active Agency
Leadership through Content Creation in a Community of Practice You never change things by fighting the existing reality. To change something, build a new model that
