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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.
The AEC Professional in the AI Era
You can’t Out-Work the Machine, but you can Out-Decide the Machine The wave of digital transformation is here, reshaping the foundations of the Architecture, Engineering,
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.
The AEC Professional in the AI Era
You can’t Out-Work the Machine, but you can Out-Decide the Machine The wave of digital transformation is here, reshaping the foundations of the Architecture, Engineering,
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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
The Silent Heartbeat: Why Data Center Management is Non-Negotiable for Healthcare
Healthcare is in the midst of a digital revolution. Once largely paper-based, the industry now relies heavily on interconnected digital systems for virtually every aspect
Neeve at Controls-Con 2025: Hear from the Team
We’re in Detroit this week for Controls-Con, bringing bold ideas and proven strategies for a smarter, safer built world.
Monday Live Recap: Isn’t It All Just Semantics Anyway?
Every Monday afternoon, Anto and a panel of industry experts discuss the future of smarter buildings. This week’s session, “Isn’t It All Just Semantics Anyway?”, delved
Solving the Talent Crisis and Elevating Service with the CUBE Customer Service Portal
The service industry is facing a crossroads. On one side, client expectations are rising — fast. On the other hand, talent shortages are tightening, making
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
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
The Silent Heartbeat: Why Data Center Management is Non-Negotiable for Healthcare
Healthcare is in the midst of a digital revolution. Once largely paper-based, the industry now relies heavily on interconnected digital systems for virtually every aspect
Neeve at Controls-Con 2025: Hear from the Team
We’re in Detroit this week for Controls-Con, bringing bold ideas and proven strategies for a smarter, safer built world.
Monday Live Recap: Isn’t It All Just Semantics Anyway?
Every Monday afternoon, Anto and a panel of industry experts discuss the future of smarter buildings. This week’s session, “Isn’t It All Just Semantics Anyway?”, delved
Solving the Talent Crisis and Elevating Service with the CUBE Customer Service Portal
The service industry is facing a crossroads. On one side, client expectations are rising — fast. On the other hand, talent shortages are tightening, making
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
