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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

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

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

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

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

C4SB hosts The Semantic Tiger Team Kickoff
The Semantic Tiger Team was launched, bringing together 39 industry leaders to align disparate ontology efforts, including Haystack, Brick, DBO, and others. Hosted under the Linux

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.

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

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

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

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

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

C4SB hosts The Semantic Tiger Team Kickoff
The Semantic Tiger Team was launched, bringing together 39 industry leaders to align disparate ontology efforts, including Haystack, Brick, DBO, and others. Hosted under the Linux

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.

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

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

The Art and Science of Space Sensor Calibration in HVAC and Building Automation Systems
In the world of modern facilities management, where energy efficiency, occupant comfort, and operational excellence are inseparable, one technical discipline often stands quietly at the

Version Controls – Contractor Collaboration In Real Time
Bidtracer is an innovator in the construction software space, and to bring innovations to market, you have to be passionate about the outcomes. Our passion

Ontologies evolves to Semantics but AI is wanting us to present Resource Description Framework (RDF)
AutomatedBuildings.com, Mondaylive.org , April 21 slide with Links https://lnkd.in/ggwcQMYjOntology Tiger Team, please thank all our sponsors for allowing us to provide you with this platform

Smart Buildings and AI: The Role of Ontologies
The latest *Monday Live* episode marked a special milestone: 5 years and 224 episodes of exploring the future of smart buildings. Hosts Ken Sinclair and

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

AHU-VAV Integration in BAS
We discuss how to integrate Air Handling Units (AHUs) and Variable Air Volume (VAV) boxes into a Building Automation System (BAS) to enhance HVAC performance.

From Tuấn to Thomas: Building Knowledge, Identity, and Smarter Systems Through BAS and BKH
By Thomas Trang “Who do you think you are?” This question, once directed at me during a professional exchange, was meant to challenge my voice

Exploring the Future of Multi-Agent Communication and AI in Building Design
Recent developments in technology have sparked significant discussions in the realms of multi-agent communication and the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) in the field of

Ontology & AI – Complement or Conflict?
AutomatedBuildings.com, Mondaylive.org, April 14 slide with Links https://lnkd.in/ggwcQMYjOntology Tiger Team Please thank all our sponsors for allowing us to provide you with this platform https://lnkd.in/gCamVGBd

C4SB hosts The Semantic Tiger Team Kickoff
The Semantic Tiger Team was launched, bringing together 39 industry leaders to align disparate ontology efforts, including Haystack, Brick, DBO, and others. Hosted under the Linux

Real Results in the Field: How AutoCx Transforms Commissioning
Commissioning can be complex, time-consuming, and resource-intensive — but what if it didn’t have to be?Today, I want to walk you through a real-world example

Mastering the Maze: Achieving Infrastructure Compliance and Efficiency in Financial Services with Nlyte
The financial services industry stands at a critical juncture, simultaneously driven by the relentless pace of digital transformation and constrained by an increasingly complex web

Best Practices for Avoiding Change Orders in BAS Graphics Projects
Change orders during Building Automation System (BAS) graphics projects often prove frustrating and costly. Frequently, these arise from incomplete project specifications at the beginning or
Your Ultimate Checklist to Break Into Building Automation (Even With Zero Experience)
If you’re new to the building automation systems (BAS) industry, or helping someone get started, this guide will give you a clear, step-by-step roadmap. It’s

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.

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

The Art and Science of Space Sensor Calibration in HVAC and Building Automation Systems
In the world of modern facilities management, where energy efficiency, occupant comfort, and operational excellence are inseparable, one technical discipline often stands quietly at the

Version Controls – Contractor Collaboration In Real Time
Bidtracer is an innovator in the construction software space, and to bring innovations to market, you have to be passionate about the outcomes. Our passion

Ontologies evolves to Semantics but AI is wanting us to present Resource Description Framework (RDF)
AutomatedBuildings.com, Mondaylive.org , April 21 slide with Links https://lnkd.in/ggwcQMYjOntology Tiger Team, please thank all our sponsors for allowing us to provide you with this platform

Smart Buildings and AI: The Role of Ontologies
The latest *Monday Live* episode marked a special milestone: 5 years and 224 episodes of exploring the future of smart buildings. Hosts Ken Sinclair and

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

AHU-VAV Integration in BAS
We discuss how to integrate Air Handling Units (AHUs) and Variable Air Volume (VAV) boxes into a Building Automation System (BAS) to enhance HVAC performance.

From Tuấn to Thomas: Building Knowledge, Identity, and Smarter Systems Through BAS and BKH
By Thomas Trang “Who do you think you are?” This question, once directed at me during a professional exchange, was meant to challenge my voice

Exploring the Future of Multi-Agent Communication and AI in Building Design
Recent developments in technology have sparked significant discussions in the realms of multi-agent communication and the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) in the field of

Ontology & AI – Complement or Conflict?
AutomatedBuildings.com, Mondaylive.org, April 14 slide with Links https://lnkd.in/ggwcQMYjOntology Tiger Team Please thank all our sponsors for allowing us to provide you with this platform https://lnkd.in/gCamVGBd

C4SB hosts The Semantic Tiger Team Kickoff
The Semantic Tiger Team was launched, bringing together 39 industry leaders to align disparate ontology efforts, including Haystack, Brick, DBO, and others. Hosted under the Linux

Real Results in the Field: How AutoCx Transforms Commissioning
Commissioning can be complex, time-consuming, and resource-intensive — but what if it didn’t have to be?Today, I want to walk you through a real-world example

Mastering the Maze: Achieving Infrastructure Compliance and Efficiency in Financial Services with Nlyte
The financial services industry stands at a critical juncture, simultaneously driven by the relentless pace of digital transformation and constrained by an increasingly complex web

Best Practices for Avoiding Change Orders in BAS Graphics Projects
Change orders during Building Automation System (BAS) graphics projects often prove frustrating and costly. Frequently, these arise from incomplete project specifications at the beginning or
Your Ultimate Checklist to Break Into Building Automation (Even With Zero Experience)
If you’re new to the building automation systems (BAS) industry, or helping someone get started, this guide will give you a clear, step-by-step roadmap. It’s

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.