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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
Interview with George Thomas – Reflections on Contemporary Controls’ 50 Years “in Control”
To commemorate Contemporary Controls’ 50-year anniversary, President and founder George Thomas was interviewed by a long-time friend and industry veteran, Ken Sinclair. Overview of Contemporary
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
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.
IBB A Vision for Cloud-Native Building Systems
This Position Paper defines the IBB System, an advanced, cloud-native architecture crafted to addressthe distinct interoperability and security challenges of contemporary commercial buildings. This paperserves
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
Interview with George Thomas – Reflections on Contemporary Controls’ 50 Years “in Control”
To commemorate Contemporary Controls’ 50-year anniversary, President and founder George Thomas was interviewed by a long-time friend and industry veteran, Ken Sinclair. Overview of Contemporary
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
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.
IBB A Vision for Cloud-Native Building Systems
This Position Paper defines the IBB System, an advanced, cloud-native architecture crafted to addressthe distinct interoperability and security challenges of contemporary commercial buildings. This paperserves
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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
Collaborate to Commercialize!
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
Supporting Projects of Any Size: QA Graphics’ Scalable Solutions
QA Graphics supports projects of every scale—from simple updates to enterprise-wide initiatives that span thousands of assets and multiple services. While client confidentiality is a
From “ME” to “WE”: Fostering Collaborative Excellence in Facilities Management for Superior HVAC and BAS Performance
Unlocking the Power of “WE” What if the secret to smarter, more efficient buildings isn’t just cutting-edge technology, but the way your teams work together?
Collaboration as the Key to Commercializing Smart Building Vision
Teams collaborating on automating HVAC, lighting, security, or access systems
Using platforms like Niagara Framework, Tridium, or Siemens Desigo
Auto-Commissioning in Action: Ready to Ditch the Manual Grind?
“We need to speed things up.”That’s the most common phrase we hear from engineering and commissioning teams. They’re overwhelmed with checklists, buried in manual tests,
Inspiring Leadership in Facility Management: Harnessing HVAC & BAS Mastery for High-Performance Teams
1. Why Technical Fluency Matters for Leaders In modern facilities, Heating, Ventilation, and Air-Conditioning (HVAC) equipment and the Building Automation Systems (BAS) that orchestrate it
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
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
Collaborate to Commercialize!
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
Supporting Projects of Any Size: QA Graphics’ Scalable Solutions
QA Graphics supports projects of every scale—from simple updates to enterprise-wide initiatives that span thousands of assets and multiple services. While client confidentiality is a
From “ME” to “WE”: Fostering Collaborative Excellence in Facilities Management for Superior HVAC and BAS Performance
Unlocking the Power of “WE” What if the secret to smarter, more efficient buildings isn’t just cutting-edge technology, but the way your teams work together?
Collaboration as the Key to Commercializing Smart Building Vision
Teams collaborating on automating HVAC, lighting, security, or access systems
Using platforms like Niagara Framework, Tridium, or Siemens Desigo
Auto-Commissioning in Action: Ready to Ditch the Manual Grind?
“We need to speed things up.”That’s the most common phrase we hear from engineering and commissioning teams. They’re overwhelmed with checklists, buried in manual tests,
Inspiring Leadership in Facility Management: Harnessing HVAC & BAS Mastery for High-Performance Teams
1. Why Technical Fluency Matters for Leaders In modern facilities, Heating, Ventilation, and Air-Conditioning (HVAC) equipment and the Building Automation Systems (BAS) that orchestrate it
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
