We will discuss how BACnet/SC is the future of fully managed, interoperable, and secure BACnet-based BAS networks and systems.
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In this session we will dive into how new Cloud services and capabilities for building controls are changing every aspect of BAS.
We read about how large established companies resist change and nimble startups innovate and we see it in companies when we try to bring in a new technology product. Automated buildings are no exception. Recently with #GenerativeAI, #ChatGPT has created quite a wave with 100 million people chatting with the bot in the month of […]
My experience with one of the world's largest hospitals taught me the industry needs to change its approach to hospital building controls.
Listen to one seasoned engineer talk about why an engineer or developer might consider the smart buildings industry a smart career move.
https://iotday.org/‘ IoTDay and is an open invitation to the Internet of Things Community to set up an event, a lunch, a talk with the neighborhood on what #IoT is and what it means in everyday life for all of us. IoTDay started in 2010 organised by the IoT Council. IoTDay is an opportunity for the #IOT […]
Nicolas Waern (LinkedIn) Making buildings talk to people Nicolas started his journey in the industry through Go-ioT, gaining invaluable insights into BACnet and IoT. His experience as a management consultant for ventilation companies allowed him to deeply understand heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems. His passion for AI and digital twins helped him drive his entrepreneurial spirit, […]
Andy Frank Principal at Novant Talks about #api, #iot, #data, #smartbuildings, and #healthybuildingsTalks about hashtag api, hashtag iot, hashtag data, hashtag smartbuildings, and hashtag healthybuildings In the world of building management and operations, an independent data layer (IDL) has become increasingly popular. However, there are still doubts and questions about its effectiveness. In this post we […]
I asked ChatGPT to explain why the interoperability of systems is important for smarter buildings. The answer and conversation I got are below, unedited. I am not sure I could have done better myself. Anto: explain how interoperability of systems is critical to the future of smarter commercial buildings Interoperability of systems refers to the […]
This is not an April fool’s joke. B2E is a BC-based member-driven coalition whose purpose is to create opportunities for multiple stakeholders to work collaboratively to identify and address barriers to electrification and take actions that contribute to a meaningful market shift to low-carbon building electrification. B2E is a convener and knowledge hub of building […]
https://www.internationalwomensday.com/ Imagine a gender-equal world. A world free of bias, stereotypes, and discrimination. A world that’s diverse, equitable, and inclusive. A world where difference is valued and celebrated. Together we can forge women’s equality. Collectively we can all #EmbraceEquity. Very pleased to hear the strong voices and different takes presented by successful women in the industry They […]
By: Melissa Boutwell, President, Automation Strategy & Performance, a workforce solutions company Employers are always looking for positive actions that can help them increase their competitive position in the smart infrastructure space. At AHR Expo Sunday, 2/5 and Monday 2/6, there are three sessions that will yield a wealth of ideas for this evolving BAS […]
Monday Live! Discussing the basics of networks and why they are important for smarter buildings. Watch this week’s Monday Live! Show discussion on network management with guest Ian MacRae. We also did a brief review of last week’s Realcomm Events in Las Vegas. Watch this week’s Monday Live! Discussing the Internet Protocols. We discussed the challenges and advantages […]
This weekend was hot in Texas! I had out-of-town guests arriving so of course my two-year-old AC compressor decided to quit just as they arrived.As things heated up, I went outside to troubleshoot. After about 45 minutes, I narrowed it down to a bad capacitor. Luckily, I had a spare one from a repair I […]
The concept of an Independent Data Layer, or IDL, for Smart Buildings has gained popularity recently and for good reason. The role of an IDL is to make data from existing building systems available to external applications or databases. The data cannot simply be a representation of the building system data but must be a […]
Hi Friends, I am happy to share the pre-order of my newest book about #generativeai #generativeaibook “Generative AI: A Primer for Product and Business Managers” is ready for pre-order on Amazon. As always I am grateful 🙏 to my students, and community of learners at #WeeklyWed and researchers at Global South in AI who have inspired me to learn, teach, and […]
Hard to believe that it’s been three years since I founded facil.ai Corp after leaving Phoenix Energy Technologies. I started it right when the COVID pandemic hit the U.S. During these past three years I’ve struggled with personal and health issues, as well as the “grind” of life in a startup company, building the next […]
While Silicon Valley is laying off thousands of workers, companies in the smart buildings industry are facing serious workforce shortages.
Justin Blanchfield, PEng, MASc. Introduction I recently attended a meeting with approximately 30 energy managers on the call. I asked how many BC-based organizations expected to achieve their 2030 decarbonization targets. Island Health was the only group that raised their hands. Based on this highly unscientific poll, it appears that very few organizations in BC […]
ASP only Florida company invited to showcase its 120-Day Cybersecurity Apprenticeship Sprint Washington, D.C. (November 15, 2022) – As cyber threats to our country continue to increase, the federal government initiated a significant push to train the national workforce and establish a front line of defense That push, the 120-Day Cybersecurity Apprenticeship Sprint, ended today […]
By Marc Petock What a difference a year makes. It is hard to recognize the built environment of today. The pandemic combined with the new demands from the business side of managing buildings has rewritten the rules, and now, the industry is once again going through a transformational time. Suffice to say that managing and […]
The primary advantage of BACnet Secure Connect is its enhanced security features. BACnet/SC is designed to provide secure communication between devices and to prevent unauthorized access to the building automation system. It uses encryption to protect data in transit and provides authentication and authorization mechanisms to ensure that only authorized users can access the system. With BACnet/SC, building owners and operators can rest assured that their systems are secure and protected from cyber threats.
Someone asked if the reinvention of AutomatedBuildings.com was to be the social media site for the industry. No, not a social media site but a contexted map of our vast industry online presence depicted by each of our Communities of Practice “COP” correctly contexted by the authors. We see the new site as the dynamic […]
It has been more than 15 years that I have been in the Smart & Intelligent Buildings Industry. As a Millennial Woman and an Electrical Electronics Engineer, I am surprised that I am still working for it. I can proudly say that I can call myself a Thought Leader in this industry and an expert […]
Then, Now and the Future – A Women’s International Day Affirmation THE THEN… I must admit, one of my first exposures to the building automation industry was disconcerting… Recently as we at ASP talked about International Women’s Day, we reflected on how that may have been the case for many women in the industry “back […]
To really answer that question, we need some quick background because most of the younger readers won’t even recognize the name. Echelon was founded in 1988, with the vision of creating open peer-to-peer communication in the networking and automation space. For those that remember that far back, this is the time we started to see […]
Watch this week’s Monday Live! discussion of the business side of System Integration. We were joined by our guest Greg Lockhart from Climatec, LLC From my, AutomatedBuildings slide Was concerned about how we would achieve growing the industry younger with our reinvented AB2.0. These blasts from the past 2015, 2018, and 2020 reminded me; Metamorphosing Me – Younger […]
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Register now for our expert lead educational webinar on AI and how it will affect the Smart Building Industry! https://www.c4sb.org/event-details/young-professionals-summer-series-ai SUMMER SERIESWEBINARJUNE 27TH 2023Join us in the discussion of AI andmachine learning!Don’t miss out on this exciting event hosted by MikeMckenna and other knowledgeable experts in the field ofArtificial Intelligence. During this event, our esteemedspeakers […]
Lauren Scott Our Newest Contributing Editor https://www.linkedin.com/in/laurenscott514/ When asked by Ken Sinclair to join AutomatedBuildings.com as a Contributing Editor, I jumped at the chance. With the current state of the environment, we need leaders who are willing to challenge the status quo. Ken is exactly such a person. Throughout his deep history within the smart […]
Everyone claims to have a Digital Twin these days, but most have only a few of the components required to make one. This has created a lot of noise in the market so let’s cut through it and take a look at what a true Digital Twin needs. A Digital Twin is defined as a […]
Smarter Summit 23 will be held on Sunday, Feb/5 on the eve of the AHR Expo. As we prepare for AHR Expo 2023 in Atlanta in February, I cannot help thinking about the significant amount of progress that has occurred in the BAS industry since the last “real” AHR Expo 2020 in Orlando (Las Vegas […]
Exploring careers beyond the non-profit and public sectors to maximize environmental impact
The November issue of the BACnet Middle East Journal focuses BACnet solutions, including an article on lighting control at the World Cup Football Stadium. Contemporary Controls’ shared their insights on BACnet solutions:
VYKON is Tridium’s enterprise and integration brand of Building Automation, Energy, and Security products based on Niagara Framework® technology delivered by premiere Systems Distributors serving VYKON System Integrators. These products and channel partners are supported directly by a specialized Tridium sales and support team. VYKON is guided by three core principles: Open Connectivity. Open […]
CIT Group Ltd, a leading facility management service provider headquartered in Jeddah, Saudi, has chosen Facilio’s Connected CaFM software platform to digitally transform the facilities at Al Jadidah site. The company successfully digitised end-to-end O&M processes, achieved QHSE audit and compliance readiness in a record three weeks time, making this the fastest and most seamless […]
Extremely pleased to have Craig join us with his first post-https://www.automatedbuildings.com/2022/12/03/d4i-standardizing-luminaire-level-control/ Craig DiLouie, LC, CLCP is the education director for the Lighting Controls Association a NEMA council dedicated to educating the professional lighting community about lighting control technology and application. Visit the Lighting Controls Association to read articles, keep up with news and products from […]
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Despite a strong finish to the year, nonresidential construction spending is expected to moderate in 2023 and slow significantly in 2024.