http://www.automatedbuildings.com Our RSS news feed dynamically rendered to HTML en-us AutomatedBuildings.com sinclair@automatedbuildings.com sinclair@automatedbuildings.com Mon, 01 Nov 2010 18:19:51 GMT Fri, 18 May 2012 21:06:17 GMT AutomatedBuildings.com Absolute RSS Editor http://www.rssboard.org/rss-specification 240 http://automatedbuildings.com/releases/may12/120518014808isa.html Then, ISA's newest training course is just what you need BF90D8C9-2A95-451E-916E-C4C819F7DD06 Fri, 18 May 2012 21:05:41 GMT http://automatedbuildings.com/releases/may12/120518014101afc.html The Automation Federation has identified community colleges as an invaluable resource for providing the education and training needed to establish the "Next Generation of Automation Professionals." 6C99A0F4-0A33-4AA9-9B5C-21FBDC06560F Fri, 18 May 2012 21:03:54 GMT http://automatedbuildings.com/releases/may12/120518013808adura.html Adura one of 14 San Francisco companies "brimming with innovation" 48171489-FD87-4333-BC0C-A31F50D63D23 Fri, 18 May 2012 21:03:10 GMT http://automatedbuildings.com/releases/may12/120518013505tridium.html Selected by a group of their peers, the award winners are individuals embracing Niagara and are active within the Niagara Community. Individuals come from all parts of the global community....OEMs, integrators, contractors, consultants, end users, distributors, developers, etc. 07F57367-816D-4650-A75F-39726668A6B5 Fri, 18 May 2012 21:02:25 GMT http://automatedbuildings.com/releases/may12/120518012808gsa.html The U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) has announced 50 of their highest energy consuming buildings will be retrofitted with integrated and intelligent technologies. 754CAB08-9FE7-4C8A-92CB-01532243A925 Fri, 18 May 2012 21:01:49 GMT http://automatedbuildings.com/releases/may12/120518012404adr.html Successful testing event prepares first products for market adoption of this important Smart Grid standard D827CC3B-AF5C-4CE3-AAE3-1D9DCD03860B Fri, 18 May 2012 21:01:27 GMT http://automatedbuildings.com/releases/may12/120515105909bbeer.html BOMA BC is pleased to release the 2011 BBEER document on behalf of BOMA Canada to its members. 8387A304-75EE-42AA-8CD6-61210A26600F Tue, 15 May 2012 18:20:01 GMT http://automatedbuildings.com/releases/may12/120515105101gsa.html GSA's innovative smart building systems to be installed initially in 50 government buildings, has estimated annual savings of $15 million 12F0AE41-B040-4664-8DC1-36CD1047F06B Tue, 15 May 2012 18:19:31 GMT http://automatedbuildings.com/releases/may12/120515104101niagara.html The variety of products and applications ranged from analytic and graphic applications, to energy and lighting, to security applications and new controllers with expanded capabilities. 6A1725AF-9382-4C9C-B2D4-145B78B5EAEF Tue, 15 May 2012 18:18:51 GMT http://automatedbuildings.com/releases/may12/120515103909schneider.html Properties chooses global specialist in energy management Schneider Electric to provide tenants with increased knowledge and control of energy usage E411EE07-F0B0-4753-81D1-EC255E2F1A34 Tue, 15 May 2012 18:18:18 GMT http://automatedbuildings.com/releases/may12/120515103101nebb.html NEBB's Building Systems Commissioning Seminar and Exams - July 25-28 C9381FF0-2163-4F3C-A0A7-56C8091AE8CF Tue, 15 May 2012 18:17:46 GMT http://automatedbuildings.com/releases/may12/120515102909sontay.html Sontay, the market leading manufacturer and distributor of field control devices, is launching an innovative new pressure sensor, the PA-500. E6805E3C-3285-417B-BA31-2EFAC9315081 Tue, 15 May 2012 18:17:23 GMT http://automatedbuildings.com/releases/may12/120515101606alc.html The awards were based on superior field performance, sustained yearly growth, excellence in customer service, reputation in the market, and willingness to learn and develop. 2B2B4EEB-2764-4AF3-A53F-8ABE84E52523 Tue, 15 May 2012 18:16:39 GMT http://automatedbuildings.com/releases/may12/120515101101ahr.html On Track to Become Largest HVACR Southwest Event Ever C20619F2-C1E8-4883-B84E-BC1F10B13271 Tue, 15 May 2012 18:07:20 GMT http://automatedbuildings.com/releases/may12/120510123505millenialnet.html It is designed for easy retrofit to existing 2 pipe pneumatic HVAC infrastructures without disruptive and expensive rewiring. 42DAACB9-3732-457E-AEF0-B3FD8923CAE0 Thu, 10 May 2012 20:35:00 GMT http://automatedbuildings.com/releases/may12/120510123101realcomm.html This number is significant because they are attending to find technology, automation and innovation that can dramatically impact the way they develop, lease, manage, operate, transact and use commercial, corporate, government and institutional types of real estate. 9C0C24FC-0BC6-4F4D-9B3E-61AC0185B5EA Thu, 10 May 2012 20:33:54 GMT http://automatedbuildings.com/releases/may12/120510122606ibcon.html Realcomm is pleased to announce an exciting new event this year - the Intelligent Buildings Boot Camp - to be held at IBcon, the Smart, Connected, High Performance Intelligent Buildings Conference. 732D42EA-F02A-4ABB-B229-5FCD61914CCC Thu, 10 May 2012 20:33:13 GMT http://automatedbuildings.com/releases/may12/120510122002ashrae.html Public input is being sought into revision of an ASHRAE/IES standard that addresses retrofit of existing residential and commercial buildings to achieve greater energy efficiency. 3AD10D7F-45AA-4F8B-96CC-449D3F7C25D7 Thu, 10 May 2012 20:32:30 GMT http://automatedbuildings.com/releases/may12/120510121707duke.html Realcomm Webinar taking place next Thursday, May 17th entitled "Connect and Empower Real Estate Business Intelligence with SharePoint." 4B098C0C-1D1D-4E0B-B6E6-9C7237649FD6 Thu, 10 May 2012 20:31:48 GMT http://automatedbuildings.com/releases/may12/120510121404emerge.html 90+ Members Making Significant Progress toward Adoption of DC Power in Commercial Buildings 1B7DB6A0-F0F9-45C0-82BB-39B448330190 Thu, 10 May 2012 20:31:21 GMT http://automatedbuildings.com/releases/may12/120510120808connectivity.html The Energy 2.0 Market! 7FBA13B0-69DF-424B-B00D-0E88DB7D55AF Thu, 10 May 2012 20:30:50 GMT http://automatedbuildings.com/releases/may12/120510120505ashrae.html Common definitions for terms found in ASHRAE standards and other publications can now be found at a new website from the Society. 614CAB43-3136-47B6-B260-9C5685F2E923 Thu, 10 May 2012 20:30:07 GMT http://automatedbuildings.com/releases/may12/120510120101realcomm.html 975,000 NYC Buildings - Embracing Innovation and Setting Global Benchmarks BFA32C76-38A9-4F3C-8C4C-84765AAF0D2C Thu, 10 May 2012 20:29:37 GMT http://automatedbuildings.com/releases/may12/120510115303realcomm.html The session will include a panel discussion featuring key executives from various divisions of the company to discuss the importance of organizational re-alignment as influenced by technology, automation and innovation. 85810977-0E30-487F-8063-C79D3CD9DEC0 Thu, 10 May 2012 20:23:22 GMT http://automatedbuildings.com/releases/may12/120504122909ibcon.html The Smart, Connected, High Performance Intelligent Buildings Conference June 13-14, 2012 LVH - Las Vegas Hotel 1B77E9E0-DCEC-43A2-AC62-13B578F5DE14 Fri, 04 May 2012 19:44:37 GMT http://automatedbuildings.com/releases/may12/120504122505incenergy.html System Allows Facilities Manager to Reduce Energy Costs by Monitoring, Controlling and Diagnosing All HVAC Systems Efficiently From One Location F8374F78-26E5-42D5-ADA2-D6796D2A8AA6 Fri, 04 May 2012 19:44:08 GMT http://automatedbuildings.com/releases/may12/120504121606brsia.html Soft Landings is a cradle-to-occupation process for a graduated handover of a new or refurbished building, where a period of professional aftercare by the project team is planned for at project inception and carried outfor up to three years post-completion. D8F4754D-DC84-4A85-A90A-E64D956080FF Fri, 04 May 2012 19:43:33 GMT http://automatedbuildings.com/releases/may12/120504120909connectivity.html ConnectivityWeek Gathers 100+ Speakers Defining the Energy 2.0 Market 1550F5A8-6517-4B9E-84BB-AB927B76220B Fri, 04 May 2012 19:43:07 GMT http://automatedbuildings.com/releases/may12/120504120505energyai.html Large and small businesses achieve tangible energy savings with EnergyAi Green Button app CF70DDCF-44DD-4D28-AAE6-F2138C15BD63 Fri, 04 May 2012 19:42:35 GMT http://automatedbuildings.com/releases/may12/120504120202wireless.html Unique Daisy Chain Design Enhances Measurement Flexibility and Reduces TCO 15053E28-39C7-4D4F-92E5-2ED74593E4B3 Fri, 04 May 2012 19:42:09 GMT http://automatedbuildings.com/releases/may12/120504115707opto.html Opto aPAC application lets automation engineers and field technicians access SNAP PAC control systems from Android-based mobile devices F93807E4-E604-4398-A912-C0F78255C736 Fri, 04 May 2012 19:41:40 GMT http://automatedbuildings.com/releases/may12/120504115404indusoft.html Learn to create energy management systems that reduce power usage and water consumption. B9B5011D-6C01-4D46-834F-48DA8C215356 Fri, 04 May 2012 19:41:08 GMT http://automatedbuildings.com/releases/may12/120504115101adura.html Adura's new EnOcean Receiver interfaces with EnOcean transmitting devices, adding greater functionality, adaptability and scalability to room and building controls 769EB5EA-CD92-400E-9524-35DFF28D82C7 Fri, 04 May 2012 19:40:27 GMT http://automatedbuildings.com/releases/may12/120504114808sontay.html Sontay's revolutionary SonNet wireless sensors are enabling accurate temperature control whilst cutting the time and cost of installation on projects for Suffolk-based cleanroom specialist, HiTech Controlled Environments. 7378E43E-080C-4D74-B268-031A1EFD015A Fri, 04 May 2012 19:39:44 GMT http://automatedbuildings.com/releases/may12/120504114202reliable.html Reliable Controls Corporation is very pleased to announce the opening of a new sales office in Singapore, and the arrival of Mr. Jimmy Wong as the corporation's new Regional Sales Manager for Southeast Asia. 9463597F-2863-4397-B84D-0976C67620FE Fri, 04 May 2012 19:39:11 GMT http://automatedbuildings.com/releases/may12/120504113606knx.html The KNX Awards are given to internationally outstanding home and building control projects based on the KNX standard. 04D00ECC-2A0F-44D3-82E0-13B2F6CF4E99 Fri, 04 May 2012 19:38:10 GMT http://automatedbuildings.com/releases/may12/120504113003nebb.html In addition to certifying firms, NEBB is the leading source of industry information providing technical and Procedural Standards, publications, study courses, and newsletters C76CAD57-D680-4BAD-983E-64212183D7AD Fri, 04 May 2012 19:36:10 GMT http://www.automatedbuildings.com/news/may12/articles/sinopoli/120426043003sinopoli.html San Francisco Public Utility Commission Sets an Example - Jim Sinopoli PE, RCDD, LEED AP, Managing Principal, Smart Buildings LLC 9493E5FB-FF55-4C2B-9E0D-6D72A24DE89F Tue, 01 May 2012 17:13:37 GMT http://www.automatedbuildings.com/news/may12/articles/chipkin/120424101404chipkin.html A wasted opportunity. - Peter Chipkin, Control System Specialist, Chipkin Automation Systems Inc 4A85A974-9E3F-4020-9D78-289FD48E9F80 Tue, 01 May 2012 17:13:01 GMT http://www.automatedbuildings.com/news/may12/articles/munasinghe/120429024808munasinghe.html Although the scalability of the two industries differs, the general principles and fundamental goals remain the same. - Nirosha Munasinghe, MBusIT BSc BE (Hons) (Melb) C47291F4-A15F-4032-A0A3-B0721231E6A6 Tue, 01 May 2012 17:12:13 GMT http://www.automatedbuildings.com/news/may12/articles/memoori/120423021606memoori.html The technology is in place and both Smart Grid and Smart Buildings benefit from the integration. - Allan McHale, Director, Memoori 6AEA8FB5-9E28-44E9-9349-9AA87F5F1BB9 Tue, 01 May 2012 17:11:37 GMT http://www.automatedbuildings.com/news/may12/articles/imsresearch/120423120202ims.html in the Middle East and Latin America - William Rhodes, Market Analyst Building Technologies, Security & Fire, IMS Research C4E26AE1-3990-4E73-8EF5-FD8013090E97 Tue, 01 May 2012 17:10:47 GMT http://www.automatedbuildings.com/news/may12/articles/sinopoli2/120427095505sinopoli.html for Facility Management - Jim Sinopoli PE, RCDD, LEED AP, Managing Principal, Smart Buildings LLC 0A5CC7F3-EA8A-4487-9F71-0CB519961843 Tue, 01 May 2012 17:10:08 GMT http://www.automatedbuildings.com/news/may12/articles/pulse/120423122303pulse.html In this new era, energy management software is the AirCare for buildings and building automation system suppliers and contractors and energy consultants are the auto repair shops. - Steve Jones, Product Manager, Pulse Energy 6A13BF38-5715-4146-A593-08F3BBE940C5 Tue, 01 May 2012 17:09:31 GMT http://www.automatedbuildings.com/news/may12/articles/golovin/120424114303golovin.html you want to predict the demand for your product on the Russian market, you have to check your competitors' positions and totally feel the behavior of the construction industry in Russia. - Andrey Golovin, BACnet Russia and KNX Russia Director 6BADF439-2A7B-4BBE-AC2F-773B5E8F00D7 Tue, 01 May 2012 17:08:50 GMT http://www.automatedbuildings.com/news/may12/columns/120424011707calabrese.html From pneumatics to wireless, and everything in between. - Steven R. Calabrese, Control Engineering Corp. 4138C397-6203-4E9D-BDB7-7A79CB243F69 Tue, 01 May 2012 17:07:53 GMT http://www.automatedbuildings.com/news/may12/columns/120425114606mandrusiak.html Just because you build it, does not mean they will come. - Manny Mandrusiak, Managing Creative Consultant, 4 Bravo Marketing A2B92CC5-5F6E-4715-8C40-C2BEBFF2E2E3 Tue, 01 May 2012 17:07:19 GMT http://www.automatedbuildings.com/news/may12/columns/120429021002considine.html COBIE-based integration fits building operations and building systems into the core business of the building owner and occupant. - Toby Considine, TC9 Inc 41F3BE49-5439-4597-AD85-A1EE06FE3F81 Tue, 01 May 2012 17:06:12 GMT http://www.automatedbuildings.com/news/may12/columns/120430094707mcmillan.html Let's Get It Right in Wireless - Andy McMillan, President and GM Philips Teletrol BC0B0D11-3143-4A20-89FC-76CF4322F631 Tue, 01 May 2012 17:05:37 GMT http://www.automatedbuildings.com/news/may12/columns/120425014202big.html Unexpected and Unknown Results - Paul Ehrlich, Ira Goldschmidt & Angela Lewis, Building Intelligence Group 9C15C987-CBF2-4EC5-89B3-1BD13BEA6FD4 Tue, 01 May 2012 17:04:58 GMT http://www.automatedbuildings.com/news/may12/columns/120424015909em.html Our daily interaction manipulating energy must be done with a lot of personal energy, but now involves interaction with our energy source the smart grid. - Ken Sinclair, AutomatedBuildings.com 0AE3A397-90E5-4DCD-B05C-DC322067A640 Tue, 01 May 2012 17:03:56 GMT http://www.automatedbuildings.com/news/may12/interviews/120424022909ashrae.html The bEQ rating focuses solely on a building's energy use and provides a greater differentiation for high performance buildings, emphasizing net zero energy. - Amy Musser, Ph.D., P.E. ASHRAE's bEQ committee 4A7D52C5-4170-4AAD-A48D-2CE4FC1E043C Tue, 01 May 2012 17:03:09 GMT http://www.automatedbuildings.com/news/may12/interviews/120425120808beverly.html Improving On A Good Thing - Robert Beverly, Editor, Engineered Systems Magazine 57E65380-E0A1-4ED2-983B-A95E22411607 Tue, 01 May 2012 17:02:07 GMT http://www.automatedbuildings.com/news/may12/reviews/1204240126.01desk.html Every month there is a blizzard of information contained in the emails and newsletters that cross my desk on their way to AutomatedBuildings.com. Some of this information is not in the form of any type of content we can publish but I feel I should share with you these snippets, blog bits, and url links that are about to fall off my desktop. 930B9AE8-44A5-4CE0-A8C6-83ACE0201C20 Tue, 01 May 2012 17:01:29 GMT http://www.automatedbuildings.com/releases/may12/products1405.html A brief description of some new products for the industry. 32144B0B-89E5-4933-AAF1-9E907884C971 Tue, 01 May 2012 16:58:07 GMT http://www.automatedbuildings.com/releases/apr12/120429041202sontay.html Sontay has expanded its range of relative humidity and temperature sensors with the addition of the RH-1000 sensors. 42C9DDCE-52CA-4D5B-B074-9787359A9A27 Sun, 29 Apr 2012 23:17:24 GMT http://www.automatedbuildings.com/releases/apr12/120429040707cctrls.html WattNode Meter/JACE Platform Integration to be Demonstrated at Niagara Summit in Las Vegas E3D5E1A4-1429-49F9-9EF2-D4E466CE72F9 Sun, 29 Apr 2012 23:16:50 GMT http://www.automatedbuildings.com/releases/apr12/120429040404zigbee.html Join us for a Webinar on May 16 E9EB2B79-0629-4D58-91CA-9DA13B67CB80 Sun, 29 Apr 2012 23:16:24 GMT http://www.automatedbuildings.com/releases/apr12/120429035606continental.html Chameleon Energy Management Utilizes WattNode Plus Energy Meter and Accu-CT Current Transformer for Accurate, Affordable Energy Control A9AB8211-8B89-4306-ADC0-DC9B653DE80B Sun, 29 Apr 2012 23:15:23 GMT http://www.automatedbuildings.com/releases/apr12/120425112606cisco.html Almost a year after it doubled the power in PoE, the network equipment maker says there's lots of opportunity for to leverage the technology F5F4DFCB-584D-4C67-9761-6EC424528AA7 Wed, 25 Apr 2012 18:34:51 GMT http://www.automatedbuildings.com/releases/apr12/120425111606openadr.html Four companies "test drive" OpenADR Certification Tool from QualityLogic 857757E0-1194-439D-A1BF-0A9B55040883 Wed, 25 Apr 2012 18:34:22 GMT http://www.automatedbuildings.com/releases/apr12/120425110909california.html tive program established by the U.S. Green Building Council and Environmental Defense Fund to drive adoption of demand response in commercial building market 6E1228CF-F66A-4074-9499-79D4234BD1D9 Wed, 25 Apr 2012 18:33:48 GMT http://www.automatedbuildings.com/releases/apr12/120425105505connectivity.html The highly anticipated winners of the $100,000 DOE Apps for Energy contest to build Green Button based applications will be announced at ConnectivityWeek at the opening plenary on May 22 in Santa Clara. 406E003B-A5CB-410C-A41C-D2B5D6923757 Wed, 25 Apr 2012 18:33:13 GMT http://www.automatedbuildings.com/releases/apr12/120425105202daintree.html Sacramento Facility to Save 91% of Lighting Energy with Integrated Wireless Lighting Controls and LED Fixtures 122B029A-0C87-4439-A9B8-8D6E00E3473E Wed, 25 Apr 2012 18:32:42 GMT http://www.automatedbuildings.com/releases/apr12/120425104808can2go.html This enables the Niagara community to extend their use of wireless solutions and reduce wiring and repair costs for energy efficiency commissioning and retrofit deployments. 1992FEDF-916E-4A12-AEB7-3B1130FEA382 Wed, 25 Apr 2012 18:31:51 GMT http://www.automatedbuildings.com/releases/apr12/120425103909isa.html The demonstrations will include multiple application protocols communicating through an ISA100.11a mesh network. 1D3B3F01-1754-4270-A422-87A59E9D9673 Wed, 25 Apr 2012 18:30:38 GMT http://www.automatedbuildings.com/releases/apr12/120420112002fieldaware.html Eliminates Need For Costly Hardware & Software 236C70EF-67EF-434B-83CC-A6A97E46D3D7 Fri, 20 Apr 2012 18:41:37 GMT http://www.automatedbuildings.com/releases/apr12/120420111202zigbee.html First Golden Unit products certified, free webinar scheduled 0646202D-60A4-4C16-B094-B8827549D7B0 Fri, 20 Apr 2012 18:41:09 GMT http://www.automatedbuildings.com/releases/apr12/120420110707daintree.html New Wireless Adapters Bring Cabling-Free ZigBee Communications to any Lighting Fixture and Commercial Building 49BE8FC1-68E3-4CBF-B981-C1351B752C5D Fri, 20 Apr 2012 18:40:37 GMT http://www.automatedbuildings.com/releases/apr12/120420110404fieldserver.html FieldServer Technologies links Fire Alarm Control Panels to Building Automation Systems 7E42B47C-335B-48C6-9597-F7B251781427 Fri, 20 Apr 2012 18:37:26 GMT http://www.automatedbuildings.com/releases/apr12/120413074202automation.html The Automation Federation is an association of member organizations providing awareness, programs and services that continually advance all facets of the automation profession. The Automation Federation serves as the "Voice of Automation" by providing advocacy and industry-wide strategic analysis and coordination through its member organizations. 66C741D5-ADD0-44D7-8B7D-2F794AD4E045 Fri, 13 Apr 2012 14:52:15 GMT http://www.automatedbuildings.com/releases/apr12/120413073909light.html Frankfurt (Germany) - April, 15-20, 2012 03C5C88C-017E-4448-8FE8-68B178144679 Fri, 13 Apr 2012 14:51:27 GMT http://www.automatedbuildings.com/releases/apr12/120413073202ims.html IMS Research (recently acquired by IHS Inc. (NYSE:IHS)) forecasts the market for building automation equipment in institutional users, such as education and hospitals, will see double digit growth over the coming three years. FEA1AEA6-EEBF-4D76-87B4-5005FF2C455E Fri, 13 Apr 2012 14:50:06 GMT http://www.automatedbuildings.com/releases/apr12/120413072606daintree.html SYLVANIA to Provide Installation and Support for Leading Wireless Lighting Controls Solution F6437738-93E3-47A2-AEE5-EC377A924AC4 Fri, 13 Apr 2012 14:49:38 GMT http://www.automatedbuildings.com/releases/apr12/120413072101aee.html May 23-24, 2012 - Washington State Convention Center, Seattle, WA FC689FEE-968D-4505-9507-F1C4217019CE Fri, 13 Apr 2012 14:48:40 GMT http://www.automatedbuildings.com/releases/apr12/120406114909isa.html Additional ISA titles are now available for immediate download to your e-reader. Gain instant, hassle-free, and convenient access to automation and control-related resources. 3B2D742D-9C8E-48E2-BCCF-962A29AD57C5 Fri, 06 Apr 2012 19:03:13 GMT http://www.automatedbuildings.com/releases/apr12/120406114606fieldserver.html Opens Sales Office in Germany 0552577D-D0A9-4E82-A682-057959E98474 Fri, 06 Apr 2012 19:02:43 GMT http://www.automatedbuildings.com/releases/apr12/120406114404cor.html The event kicked off the Department of Energy's Better Buildings Challenge in DC as a commitment reduce energy consumption in buildings by 20% by the year 2020. 85D204C6-7924-4C05-A127-1A5CA3305C06 Fri, 06 Apr 2012 19:01:41 GMT http://www.automatedbuildings.com/releases/apr12/120406114004setra.html Now Available for Online Ordering FEE08F03-FB56-4D4B-BB79-0D53CDD5E6CB Fri, 06 Apr 2012 19:01:09 GMT http://www.automatedbuildings.com/releases/apr12/120406113101lonmark.html LONMARK'S education sessions will be held on April 17 th & 18th 5F5AFAD9-BFD7-4150-B7AC-0E928DE249EA Fri, 06 Apr 2012 18:59:51 GMT http://www.automatedbuildings.com/releases/apr12/120406112707iss.html The ISS-Elutions Maestro Smart Building solution has been designed and proven to help companies and governmental organisations achieve significant cost savings and reduce emissions by better controlling their utilities consumption. F32FD33B-A1C1-46BA-8928-E935EF4C17DA Fri, 06 Apr 2012 18:58:22 GMT http://www.automatedbuildings.com/news/apr12/articles/clasma/120320115101clasma.html What does the term Energy Information (EIT) technology mean, and why should anyone care? - Anto Budiardjo, President & CEO, Clasma Events Inc. 2FB0D28B-DD83-4255-BB36-3A2AB56DB88A Sun, 01 Apr 2012 18:30:54 GMT http://www.automatedbuildings.com/news/apr12/articles/memoori/120320122505memoori.html for the Internet of Energy & "Other Things"? - Allan McHale, Director, Memoori 6AAB6CDE-83AD-4BF9-A6B5-1F5CE2EBB8CA Sun, 01 Apr 2012 18:30:09 GMT http://www.automatedbuildings.com/news/apr12/articles/climatec/120321032808climatec.html A holistic approach to merging user-friendly technology with the building and its operation. - Mike Putich, Director Climatec - Building Technologies Group 378ACE34-65F3-4064-8CE3-DCD4C47E8302 Sun, 01 Apr 2012 18:29:39 GMT http://www.automatedbuildings.com/news/apr12/articles/sesconsulting/120321041707sesconsulting.html Getting the Most out of Your Building Automation System - Brad White, P.Eng, MASc, Principal, SES Consulting Inc. C7A4E6A3-1377-4FDE-8354-F67A3EEBDC3A Sun, 01 Apr 2012 18:29:09 GMT http://www.automatedbuildings.com/news/apr12/articles/qagraphics/120321045707qag.html Building data is more visual and more accessible. - Sarah Erdman, Marketing Director, QA Graphics 31C43989-BE5A-410D-9B0C-2D7D9AC4F2EA Sun, 01 Apr 2012 18:28:39 GMT http://www.automatedbuildings.com/news/apr12/articles/energycontrol/120322105005energyctrl.html OpenADR, Energy Management and Buildings At ConnectivityWeek 2012 - Jack Mc Gowan, CEM, President, Energy Control Inc. 4D3FF806-3964-4ECA-9CA9-1255D76D0B8D Sun, 01 Apr 2012 18:28:07 GMT http://www.automatedbuildings.com/news/apr12/articles/sontay/120322114303sontay.html Right from their original introduction as the eyes and ears of the BMS, misconceptions have persisted in terms of how accurate these devices really need to be, how fast they should react and what precisely constitutes a high quality room and / or duct sensor. - Trevor S. Palmer, Managing Director, Sontay EFFF3A11-E275-4057-BC95-F850B6A3DB38 Sun, 01 Apr 2012 18:27:25 GMT http://www.automatedbuildings.com/news/apr12/articles/s4group/120324070808s4group.html Maryland Stadium Authority - Steve Jones, Founder and Managing Partner, The S4 Group Inc 7C31932E-1A52-4946-AE7C-83F9A52CE3BC Sun, 01 Apr 2012 18:26:51 GMT http://www.automatedbuildings.com/news/apr12/articles/8760inc/1203240751018760inc.html Smart Buildings at Their Best - Len Pisano, Partner, CEO 8760 Inc. 6028B29D-2E11-446B-B13B-E693192803E8 Sun, 01 Apr 2012 18:25:54 GMT http://www.automatedbuildings.com/news/apr12/articles/tridium/120326075303tridium.html This year's theme "Innovation (R)evolution" - Marc Petock, Vice President, Global Marketing & Communications, Tridium ED9E4190-CF8D-4C53-88F7-94674AA7AB99 Sun, 01 Apr 2012 18:25:11 GMT http://www.automatedbuildings.com/news/apr12/articles/hypertek/120327065202hypertek.html Designed to inspire an ecosystem in the generation and consumption of Energy Usage Information (EUI) in the marketplace. - Dr Martin Burns, SGIP Administrator Team E58BED94-37A4-470A-8D1B-43CCA67B29B5 Sun, 01 Apr 2012 18:24:26 GMT http://www.automatedbuildings.com/news/apr12/articles/esi/120327061505esi.html through Building Automation - Kevin Mayer, Marketing Director, ESI DCE1E59A-FA28-41C2-8DCF-4D4C5A63DFD2 Sun, 01 Apr 2012 18:23:50 GMT http://www.automatedbuildings.com/news/apr12/articles/can2go/120327044707can2go.html May 7 - 8, at Pittsburgh-based alpscontrols.com - Alan Lopuszynski, Director Marketing, alpscontrols.com FA31A94E-5A27-4880-A8E3-B0AED7365259 Sun, 01 Apr 2012 18:23:16 GMT http://www.automatedbuildings.com/news/apr12/articles/cea/120321114808cea.html Open Connection Communities are set to shape the future of the building automation industry. - Ken Sinclair, AutomatedBuildings.com 0D07AB89-B198-4933-BF44-1A0F0447003E Sun, 01 Apr 2012 18:20:49 GMT http://www.automatedbuildings.com/news/apr12/columns/120319021505calabrese.html More tips from Craig - Steven R. Calabrese, Control Engineering Corp. 0BCF9467-9996-413C-B0A0-D558F9D03008 Sun, 01 Apr 2012 18:20:17 GMT http://www.automatedbuildings.com/news/apr12/columns/120330124707mandrusiak.html Can this service be used to market a product, service, or promote an event? - Manny Mandrusiak, Managing Creative Consultant, 4 Bravo Marketing 9771E356-136D-4806-9E33-003DC1BCB0D3 Sun, 01 Apr 2012 18:19:35 GMT http://www.automatedbuildings.com/news/apr12/columns/120330065808considine.html Big Data from Building systems must learn to share well with others. - Toby Considine, TC9 Inc 78D35A1B-BF0A-436C-95C2-D3617F5713DA Sun, 01 Apr 2012 18:18:56 GMT http://www.automatedbuildings.com/news/apr12/columns/120328030202big.html Actuation - Paul Ehrlich, Ira Goldschmidt & Angela Lewis, Building Intelligence Group 344B4908-4BB8-4524-9B10-EB70D38D844A Sun, 01 Apr 2012 18:18:18 GMT http://www.automatedbuildings.com/news/apr12/columns/120315014505emc.html Wireless is a "now" movement in our industry that we all need to better understand. - Ken Sinclair, AutomatedBuildings.com 9AB734A1-43C7-4F4B-9B6B-F759F494DABE Sun, 01 Apr 2012 18:17:30 GMT http://www.automatedbuildings.com/news/apr12/reviews/120318124801desk.html Every month there is a blizzard of information contained in the emails and newsletters that cross my desk on their way to AutomatedBuildings.com. Some of this information is not in the form of any type of content we can publish but I feel I should share with you these snippets, blog bits, and url links that are about to fall off my desktop. 27E00AE5-0352-48E1-9565-BAB1899470D2 Sun, 01 Apr 2012 18:17:00 GMT http://www.automatedbuildings.com/news/apr12/reviews/120322073801pike.html A report on; Security and Access, HVAC Controls, Fire and Life Safety, Building Management Systems, and Lighting Controls: Global Market Analysis and Forecasts. B68654AD-E3D8-4291-96C8-E499D0FBE3AB Sun, 01 Apr 2012 18:15:43 GMT http://www.automatedbuildings.com/releases/apr12/products1404.html A brief description of some new products for the industry 17A1F5A7-5E11-41F7-ABBD-111ED5C7E459 Sun, 01 Apr 2012 18:14:25 GMT http://www.automatedbuildings.com/releases/mar12/120330121404osram.html Communication Bus Offers Simplicity in Installation and Flexibility with Existing Building Automation Systems B50D58C5-9B18-44E2-A0BD-A8D53B0A5D89 Fri, 30 Mar 2012 19:28:37 GMT http://www.automatedbuildings.com/releases/mar12/120330120808qag.html The Data Manager is capable of gathering real-time data from multiple buildings across multiple locations, allowing companies to educate on their key performance indicators anywhere, anytime. D4AC879E-18D9-4097-A811-9FD4BFB141B4 Fri, 30 Mar 2012 19:27:51 GMT http://www.automatedbuildings.com/releases/mar12/120330120303cor.html CoR Advisors produces monthly webcasts as ongoing professional development and education for the real estate industry. These events present valuable and relevant information on technology applications for buildings, featuring industry experts and real estate veterans. 81748FD2-C439-4593-8CA1-9575D30D27D1 Fri, 30 Mar 2012 19:26:41 GMT http://www.automatedbuildings.com/releases/mar12/120330115606csi3.html CSI3 will showcase several new enhancements to its industry-leading analytics and diagnostics platform, PROPHET. 629D9842-EA0C-4E33-8903-08FDE196361E Fri, 30 Mar 2012 19:25:57 GMT http://www.automatedbuildings.com/releases/mar12/120330114808eis.html EIS Alliance created foundation for Green Button that enables Consumer Energy Management Systems to act on energy information B84EC569-B04C-4898-8973-BBAF3285537E Fri, 30 Mar 2012 19:25:11 GMT http://www.automatedbuildings.com/releases/mar12/120330114303digi.html New M2M Solution Builder kit will enable smart connected devices and services based on Intel architecture, Wind River software and iDigi Device Cloud ACC610A4-E081-43B8-AFE4-347C690C9464 Fri, 30 Mar 2012 19:24:42 GMT http://www.automatedbuildings.com/releases/mar12/120330113707zigbee.html First Test Successfully Completed on Daintree Networks Lighting Device 6D03579B-D8D6-4F4B-A0C9-8CC95FEA3859 Fri, 30 Mar 2012 19:21:57 GMT http://www.automatedbuildings.com/releases/mar12/120330114004ashrae.html A proposed change to the ventilation rate procedure in ASHRAE's indoor air quality standard is open for review after changes were made based on public input last year. DE599BBD-1B3F-48A2-A219-781AFBAA14B1 Fri, 30 Mar 2012 19:20:48 GMT http://www.automatedbuildings.com/releases/mar12/120326073505cooper.html More utilities across North America selected Cooper Power Systems Yukon DR solution for energy efficiency programs over any other DR provider for fifth straight year. 6AF4B78B-EFBE-4DAE-967F-C0481A5ED040 Tue, 27 Mar 2012 02:44:51 GMT http://www.automatedbuildings.com/releases/mar12/120326073202jackson.html Jackson Systems has two programmable thermostats, the T-21-P and T-32-P, which are compliant with the new changes to the North Carolina Residential Energy Code. These thermostats are an affordable solution to code compliance 01722B3B-A826-4271-B85A-265C0907C4C0 Tue, 27 Mar 2012 02:44:01 GMT http://www.automatedbuildings.com/releases/mar12/120326072909doe.html The initiative invites innovative software developers to build new apps, including for mobile phones, computers, tablets, and software programs, which use data from utility companies to help individuals and businesses conserve energy and save money. A3FF6E7F-BB90-4D5B-A414-9C7BE1FF6932 Tue, 27 Mar 2012 02:43:17 GMT http://www.automatedbuildings.com/releases/mar12/120326072202isa.html Control Over Wireless - Current Applications and Future Opportunities F479822F-39D7-44C5-8F23-3DA3C97555C2 Tue, 27 Mar 2012 02:42:48 GMT http://www.automatedbuildings.com/releases/mar12/120326071707fieldserver.html FieldServer Technologies has partnered with Amika Mobile to extend the reach of Amika Mobility Server (AMS) physical security alert system in the enterprise. This integration will allow automatic triggering of alerts from a myriad of fire, security, and building automation systems supported by FieldServer's gateway and protocol conversion products. 04DE2E51-DBA4-4C19-9032-A458406856EE Tue, 27 Mar 2012 02:41:54 GMT http://www.automatedbuildings.com/releases/mar12/120326071303lyntec.html Based on a detailed interview with Curtis Kasefang, theatre consultant and co-founder of Theatre Consultants Collaborative, this paper shares the groundwork of what will likely be an entirely new concept in lighting system design and engineering for theatres and other live production venues. F2316B8E-2006-4D66-ABBC-6A0F21D8D10E Tue, 27 Mar 2012 02:41:00 GMT http://www.automatedbuildings.com/releases/mar12/120326070303honeywell.html Connects Cloud Computing and Facility Know-How to Cut Energy and Operating Costs 92BC2E7F-B773-4C27-95B5-1306EEDE6E53 Tue, 27 Mar 2012 02:40:30 GMT http://www.automatedbuildings.com/releases/mar12/120326065606cas.html The new UL approved CAS BACnet and Modbus Series Data Clients, manufactured and distributed by Chipkin Automation Systems Inc. were released on 10 February 2012. The products are safe, easy to use and configure. EA30A42C-5756-4E47-84A3-8BF13FA341AD Tue, 27 Mar 2012 02:39:24 GMT http://www.automatedbuildings.com/releases/mar12/120319120606setra.html This Setra Systems sensing technology provides cost-effective high-accuracy measurement of electrical current up to 150 Amps. A01B4D22-9AC6-4258-A36C-75EA7655468D Mon, 19 Mar 2012 19:22:54 GMT http://www.automatedbuildings.com/releases/mar12/120319120202daintree.html Industry's Only Standards-Based Solution for Commercial Lighting Controls Now Certified with ZigBee Building Automation 26D41194-98B8-432F-8B03-E14E8FC45028 Mon, 19 Mar 2012 19:22:12 GMT http://www.automatedbuildings.com/releases/mar12/120319115101homeplug.html Powerline Networking Enables DLNA Certified Products to be Connected Anywhere in the Home A863AFBF-C102-42D2-A603-45A4553A1795 Mon, 19 Mar 2012 19:20:10 GMT http://www.automatedbuildings.com/releases/mar12/120309114808reliable.html Roland Laird, has accepted a nomination to the Board of Directors of BACnet International for a three year term. Michael Osborne, will assume the position of Secretary of the Standing Standard Project Committee (SSPC) 135 (BACnet). B7CCB73F-C197-4E8F-9DA2-3AB4F3F3DB86 Fri, 09 Mar 2012 19:57:36 GMT http://www.automatedbuildings.com/releases/mar12/120309114404emerge.html New standard development led by Steelcase, Herman Miller; others invited to join effort 582FF62C-3F35-4EDE-B665-5008D4AB9E99 Fri, 09 Mar 2012 19:57:01 GMT http://www.automatedbuildings.com/releases/mar12/120309114004lyntec.html This capability adds a valuable energy management tool to their circuit breaker panels by providing real time measurements and logging for power consumption on a per circuit basis as well as for the total load of the panel. 7582E19D-B84A-4534-8A22-ECDBBD7FE681 Fri, 09 Mar 2012 19:56:12 GMT http://www.automatedbuildings.com/releases/mar12/120309113303powercast.html Low-power, long-life wireless sensors eliminate the need for battery replacement 6B43FD64-0C9E-4D0A-BC1C-CC3CB5B901F4 Fri, 09 Mar 2012 19:55:43 GMT http://www.automatedbuildings.com/releases/mar12/120309112909sontay.html This catalogue continues with the company's emphasis on saving the installer money. 0BAE2BB8-4934-4885-B8BA-20F1809CCC37 Fri, 09 Mar 2012 19:54:48 GMT http://www.automatedbuildings.com/news/mar12/articles/enocean/120217113606enocean.html Wireless components, such as light switches and occupancy sensors, can be easily mounted on surfaces inaccessible to wired solutions such as glass, concrete or brick. - Jim O'Callaghan, President, Enocean, Inc 931FCCC0-66DF-44FE-B3AE-61E340A9A586 Thu, 01 Mar 2012 18:53:20 GMT http://www.automatedbuildings.com/news/mar12/articles/sinopoli/120217024004sinopoli.html Fault Detection & Diagnostics - Jim Sinopoli, PE, RCDD, LEED AP, Managing Principal, Smart Buildings, LLC B35F0B37-B5DB-4A5D-89D1-57CFA5E10F9D Thu, 01 Mar 2012 18:52:46 GMT http://www.automatedbuildings.com/news/mar12/articles/spartan/120220031202spartan.html Energy harvesting on the control side in HVAC applications. - Paul Balazovjech, President, Spartan Peripheral Devices 772341ED-544E-417A-907F-69899C157755 Thu, 01 Mar 2012 18:52:13 GMT http://www.automatedbuildings.com/news/mar12/articles/memoori/120220123505memoori.html Looking To Outperform Utility Smart Grid In Growth & ROI - Allan McHale, Director, Memoori 3023F066-A191-4826-8B01-6AD1E4FC5838 Thu, 01 Mar 2012 18:51:37 GMT http://www.automatedbuildings.com/news/mar12/articles/esight/120221101606esight.html to Reduce Consumption, Costs, and Carbon up to 30% - Sara Volpe, VP of Marketing & Communications, eSight Energy, Inc. E6215A54-DF55-4846-B987-A9E53C0FBDDF Thu, 01 Mar 2012 18:50:51 GMT http://www.automatedbuildings.com/news/mar12/articles/kmc/120223103003kmc.html If we can eliminate the wiring from space sensor to space controller, we save both material and labor costs as well as valuable project time. - Ben H Dorsey III, VP, Marketing & Communications, KMC Controls, Inc. 73CC612D-44DB-45C8-83A2-1DCD786FB46C Thu, 01 Mar 2012 18:50:20 GMT http://www.automatedbuildings.com/news/mar12/articles/adaptive/120224095808adaptive.html Guidelines for the use of wireless sensor networks in building applications. - David Laurence, Marketing Manager, Adaptive Wireless Solutions Ltd C4285DD2-1289-4C15-8003-22285335C549 Thu, 01 Mar 2012 18:49:40 GMT http://www.automatedbuildings.com/news/mar12/articles/mcgowan/120224124202mcgowan.html One dashboard may not be able to fulfill all expectations, but it is important to clearly formulate what is expected and to evaluate the market based on "Building Knowledge" rather than Data Visualization. - Jack McGowan, CEM, President, Energy Control Inc. 22EE7554-B925-49FB-8FA2-842AE98C217E Thu, 01 Mar 2012 18:48:55 GMT http://www.automatedbuildings.com/news/mar12/articles/incenergy/120224031001incenergy.html What is it that makes EMS available to the previously inaccessible 95% of the market? - Shane Mericle, COO, Incenergy, LLC 89B176F2-61D9-4B25-BC4D-0BA244D1A695 Thu, 01 Mar 2012 18:48:10 GMT http://www.automatedbuildings.com/news/mar12/articles/daintree/120225101303daintree.html Why Lighting is the Cornerstone of Wireless Control for Commercial Buildings. - Josh Slobin, Director Solutions Marketing, Daintree Networks AD679904-E9B6-45D5-809B-503661B96847 Thu, 01 Mar 2012 18:46:02 GMT http://www.automatedbuildings.com/news/mar12/articles/lyntec/120226125505lyntec.html When it comes to circuit monitoring for power control, electrical engineers and contractors are finding that utilizing an Apple or Android based wireless application is indeed a welcome alternative. - Mark Bishop, President, LynTec 5A617389-7943-4D08-84DA-CC59173D603F Thu, 01 Mar 2012 18:45:17 GMT http://www.automatedbuildings.com/news/mar12/articles/s4group/120227013003s4group.html Open Systems and Best Practices - Steve Jones, Founder and Managing Partner, The S4 Group Inc F3271A81-E8B5-4464-8B2E-7C19A1A06667 Thu, 01 Mar 2012 18:44:40 GMT http://www.automatedbuildings.com/news/mar12/articles/enoceanalliance/120227020404enoceanalliance.html Relying on the principles of energy harvesting, 250 EnOcean Alliance members worldwide are proving that wireless, self-powered building controls are the future. - Cory Vanderpool, Business Development Director North America, EnOcean Alliance Inc. 4A501E4B-9917-4DD4-93A0-903A8CDBBD74 Thu, 01 Mar 2012 18:44:01 GMT http://www.automatedbuildings.com/news/mar12/articles/sinopoli2/120227025404sinopoli2.html The performance level of a building is directly related to the performance level of its control systems. You cannot manage a high performance building without high performing control systems. - Jim Sinopoli, PE, RCDD, LEED AP, Managing Principal, Smart Buildings, LLC 576B2040-F0DD-4E57-9CD7-95949C7562FF Thu, 01 Mar 2012 18:43:13 GMT http://www.automatedbuildings.com/news/mar12/articles/adura/120228015202adura.html Wireless discovery and meshing is automatic and there are three mega trends fuelling a large increase in demand on the retrofit side. - Doug Paton, Product Manager, Adura Technologies 069C48A7-5ECF-4A3C-BFC4-AD29791E02DC Thu, 01 Mar 2012 18:41:32 GMT http://www.automatedbuildings.com/news/mar12/articles/can2go/120228024303can2g0.html Wireless commissioning can be easy, and large market forces are pushing its adoption to supply the growing demand. - David Lamarche, Director, Marketing & Communications, SCL Elements Inc. / CAN2GO 19BDFB20-07CE-4A23-A3D4-4D45A45F152F Thu, 01 Mar 2012 18:40:42 GMT http://www.automatedbuildings.com/news/mar12/articles/ult/120228034101ult.html Maximizing Flexibility and ROI in Retrofit Projects & New Construction - Randy Dollar, VP, Market Development - LED & Systems Universal Lighting Technologies 64BA3598-9C89-4BFC-AF31-84CF76E4CCFD Thu, 01 Mar 2012 18:38:49 GMT http://www.automatedbuildings.com/news/mar12/articles/munasinghe/120228040404munasinghe.html It's time for Carrier Grade Wireless Communication for BAS Industry - Nirosha Munasinghe MBusIT BSc BE (Hons) (Melb) 73C9BB70-5861-44F9-AC0D-1FABA41981DE Thu, 01 Mar 2012 18:38:12 GMT http://www.automatedbuildings.com/news/mar12/articles/powercast/120229122505powercast.html A reliable wireless system should be able to transmit data through various types of building materials, tolerate interference from other devices, and recover from disruption to the network. - Harry Ostaffe, Vice President, Marketing and Sales, Powercast Corporation F54AF9BC-0A5B-49BD-993F-4772B35D39E6 Thu, 01 Mar 2012 18:37:17 GMT http://www.automatedbuildings.com/news/mar12/interviews/120221120000campbell.html Management looked at all of the possible ways to save money, and utilizing technology was the most logical and looked to have the most potential. - Kelly R. Campbell, CFM, Building Automation and Energy Supervisor, Collier County Government Facilities Management Department C62BCD57-771F-43BB-9CC9-1109B6EE7580 Thu, 01 Mar 2012 18:36:37 GMT http://www.automatedbuildings.com/news/mar12/interviews/120223111101jackson.html ISA creates a Building Automation Systems Division - Jacob Jackson, Director, ISA's Building Automation Systems Division 70D2C40D-819D-40D6-8EF8-CCC9FFBEA024 Thu, 01 Mar 2012 18:35:49 GMT http://www.automatedbuildings.com/news/mar12/interviews/120225031606bishop.html Designers can use the built-in web server on the RPC control board as the gateway to preprogram the zoning with a browser, and then operate and monitor the system on their Android (or Apple) phone or tablet. - Mark Bishop, President, LynTec 3C741949-0970-43F7-BDE6-115DCCCF6EC7 Thu, 01 Mar 2012 18:34:59 GMT http://www.automatedbuildings.com/news/mar12/interviews/120227052002levesquemalme.html In the future we expect that essentially every major energy consuming subsystem or device within a building will be IP addressable and will be passing information continuously to the building automation. - Walter Levesque, business development director energy management systems, Digi International and Ross Malme, partner, Skipping Stone LLC A169CFEF-D16C-4F89-B698-CA8B9FC8673B Thu, 01 Mar 2012 18:34:13 GMT http://www.automatedbuildings.com/news/mar12/interviews/120228095808walters.html Wireless Technology for Control and Monitoring - Mark Walters, Chairman, Z-Wave Alliance 2E6A8FC6-7B7F-449D-8D9B-880E3DDE70E3 Thu, 01 Mar 2012 18:33:29 GMT http://www.automatedbuildings.com/news/mar12/columns/120217030606calabrese.html Tips on how to troubleshoot a problem - Steven R. Calabrese, Control Engineering Corp. 47BCB0F0-DCC9-4EFA-845B-B52DEF3501B6 Thu, 01 Mar 2012 18:32:56 GMT http://www.automatedbuildings.com/news/mar12/columns/120227043505mandrusiak.html Understanding what Social Media tools can benefit Building Automation - Manny Mandrusiak, Managing Creative Consultant, 4 Bravo Marketing 1C73C1F5-091A-46FF-A182-D6DF9DA833F1 Thu, 01 Mar 2012 18:32:24 GMT http://www.automatedbuildings.com/news/mar12/columns/120229032002considine.html The problem with traditional approaches is that they are too hard and take too much skilled time. - Toby Considine, TC9 Inc 656B53D7-27C7-4546-B8A7-6D233F6D1AA7 Thu, 01 Mar 2012 18:31:49 GMT http://www.automatedbuildings.com/news/mar12/columns/120227041808big.html How to properly specify and set up the flow setpoints on a DDC VAV box. - Paul Ehrlich, Ira Goldschmidt & Angela Lewis, Building Intelligence Group CFC42047-09A0-44AE-BA71-8A4288C81DEA Thu, 01 Mar 2012 18:31:18 GMT http://www.automatedbuildings.com/news/mar12/columns/120217033101emc.html My overall takeaway from AHR Expo 2012, Chicago... - Ken Sinclair, AutomatedBuildings.com 30532BB7-9A12-43DE-9D00-06110810D913 Thu, 01 Mar 2012 18:30:23 GMT http://www.automatedbuildings.com/news/mar12/reviews/desk.html Every month there is a blizzard of information contained in the emails and newsletters that cross my desk on their way to AutomatedBuildings.com. Some of this information is not in the form of any type of content we can publish but I feel I should share with you these snippets, blog bits, and url links that are about to fall off my desktop. 2FEB60A4-0571-40AF-BB02-00546370D80F Thu, 01 Mar 2012 18:29:57 GMT http://www.automatedbuildings.com/news/mar12/reviews/wirelesssummary.html I am very pleased with the industy response to our March theme and it reminded me that we have other great wireless articles that were written before this issue that I feel should be represented. Finally this summary also provides linkage to press releases and videos on the subject. I hope this helps you find your way The Wireless Way. BB5E5B68-6AD2-4EF1-B259-7B01E761DA83 Thu, 01 Mar 2012 18:29:16 GMT http://www.automatedbuildings.com/releases/mar12/products1403.html A brief description of some new products for the industry 75DDD8DC-0F6B-42EC-B860-5C59AEBCB1B5 Thu, 01 Mar 2012 18:27:41 GMT http://www.automatedbuildings.com/releases/feb12/120228052404lyntec.html LynTec, the leading provider of controllable circuit breaker panels celebrates three decades of serving the A/V/L industry and announces plans for a new product launch just in time for InfoComm12. B2FC5182-9D29-42EC-B2DB-5F6FEC23251F Wed, 29 Feb 2012 01:32:57 GMT http://www.automatedbuildings.com/releases/feb12/120228052101digi.html Digi International and Freescale Semiconductor Collaborate to Announce Industry's First Cloud-Connected Microcontrollers with Out-of-Box Cloud Connectivity 0CFFF861-C706-47C4-A76B-EB952EE31287 Wed, 29 Feb 2012 01:32:17 GMT http://www.automatedbuildings.com/releases/feb12/120228051505isa.html Quality automation and control technical training you need WHEN and WHERE you want it! 9914DBFC-864D-4C43-BF82-1755EABD9E3A Wed, 29 Feb 2012 01:31:49 GMT http://www.automatedbuildings.com/releases/feb12/120228051101sontay.html Sontay, the market leader in the manufacture and distribution of field control devices for building control systems, will be taking part in the Tridium Niagara Summit (29th April to 1st May, Red Rock Resort,Las Vegas). This major global event for integrators, consultants and developers is the key international conference and exhibition for companies working with Tridium's industry standard NiagaraAX framework for building control applications. CC5B55B5-D084-4F9D-807C-C39DE5BAB50E Wed, 29 Feb 2012 01:31:01 GMT http://www.automatedbuildings.com/releases/feb12/120228050505ahrexpo.html Coming off the largest Show in its 83-year history, AHR Expo will return to the site of its largest Southwest event on January 28-30, 2013, at the Dallas Convention Center. B75932BD-92E3-424D-A76E-805B4D27B9E5 Wed, 29 Feb 2012 01:30:31 GMT http://www.automatedbuildings.com/releases/feb12/120228050101venstar.html SYLVANIA has installed 1,500 Surveyor systems, provides ongoing lighting services and Surveyor maintenance via a substantial team of service technicians and fleet vehicles 64A0D9F4-12A5-492D-BF4B-911389D7E739 Wed, 29 Feb 2012 01:29:51 GMT http://www.automatedbuildings.com/releases/feb12/120222025005enlighted.html Enlighted solutions installed at more than 35 Fortune 1000 customers EB088B2C-EDD8-45D3-A3EC-DB48CD0E202A Wed, 22 Feb 2012 23:00:09 GMT http://www.automatedbuildings.com/releases/feb12/120222024303isa.html This collaboration will ensure flexible course offerings and hands-on learning opportunities to prepare workers for careers in automation and control. 14A190B4-C5D9-4277-9AC9-890BC84F9EBB Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:59:28 GMT http://www.automatedbuildings.com/releases/feb12/120222023909lyntec.html The app enables users to turn on or off pre-established circuit "zones", control individual circuits, and to monitor the status of the panel. B09E8304-D550-47FA-BADE-B255B412DA4F Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:58:08 GMT http://www.automatedbuildings.com/releases/feb12/120222013303setra.html Featuring a flush mount design and easy installation, the cost-effective MRMS can be placed in a centralized location, such as a nurse's station, or main control room. D4BDF19C-25C4-4365-BA1A-0865FD8F427F Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:57:06 GMT http://www.automatedbuildings.com/releases/feb12/120222124808reliable.html Small, durable and packed with flexibility, the MACH-ProZone is a fully programmable BACnet Building Controller (B-BC) with highly scalable I/O in a very small footprint. 979B13C7-1992-4119-9887-C939D0A410A8 Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:55:15 GMT http://www.automatedbuildings.com/releases/feb12/120222124505kepware.html Adds New Connectivity and Features to Improve Quality, Performance and Security C3BF8593-6983-433E-823C-B2CB44793DB0 Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:53:53 GMT http://www.automatedbuildings.com/releases/feb12/120216121909exele.html OPC Foundation Certification Testing Laboratory Awards TopView the OPC Certification for Excellence, Interoperability and Robustness. 1D23F050-66FC-4D13-824B-3B5D899230FB Thu, 16 Feb 2012 20:30:10 GMT http://www.automatedbuildings.com/releases/feb12/120216120202continental.html NFMT 2012 New Product - Overview Booth 2559 - March 13-15 Globalcon 2012 New Product - Overview Booth 121 - March 7-8 F065A671-3159-4702-B845-FEAEAC62A377 Thu, 16 Feb 2012 20:29:11 GMT http://www.automatedbuildings.com/releases/feb12/120216115808incenergy.html Financing Can Be Paid Off With Building Energy Savings- Creating Positive Cash Flow From Day One. 8C5EF4C2-7746-4EA0-973D-4545DDB7294F Thu, 16 Feb 2012 20:28:44 GMT http://www.automatedbuildings.com/releases/feb12/120216111001sontay.html Following the successful launch of its award-winning SonNet range of wireless temperature and relative humidity sensors, Sontay has introduced a new Tridium NiagaraAX driver for its SonNet network radio receivers. 1F5B4FC4-E3B6-4398-A12D-97A4CC5F8C2D Thu, 16 Feb 2012 20:28:07 GMT http://www.automatedbuildings.com/releases/feb12/120216110404isa.html The International Society of Automation (ISA) announced today that it has added two new membership grades, Automation Community Member and Automation Affiliate Member. 6B5E21A8-9107-4932-9A03-D7863EADF8B3 Thu, 16 Feb 2012 20:27:30 GMT http://www.automatedbuildings.com/releases/feb12/120216110101s4.html Joins BACnet International to Collaborate with Building Automation Leaders 90DCBE4F-FDD1-4B89-BF1F-9B346790209D Thu, 16 Feb 2012 20:26:50 GMT http://www.automatedbuildings.com/releases/feb12/120216105606egypt.html Automation Technology Egypt 2012, the 6th International Industrial Control and Automation Technology Exhibition and Conference from 6-8 May 2012. 64B3716A-5009-4F65-8861-86C91D348937 Thu, 16 Feb 2012 20:26:22 GMT http://www.automatedbuildings.com/releases/feb12/120216104707belimo.html We are excited to offer several new solutions this year which will be available on or before April 2012: 546AF609-C0AD-4BEC-9331-AB2EA6FD4DB1 Thu, 16 Feb 2012 20:25:06 GMT http://www.automatedbuildings.com/releases/feb12/120209120707ahr.html Nearly 40,000 Visitors, 58,000 Total Attendees - REVISED RELEASE 332E88DE-78C5-4EEC-ADF4-0351CA30D9A2 Thu, 09 Feb 2012 22:10:14 GMT http://www.automatedbuildings.com/releases/feb12/120209120303honeywell.html Pilot Project Will Help Maintain Grid Reliability and Reduce Costs as More Renewable Energy is Added to Island Grids 7725D6C8-A293-4DD0-8DF7-41AB99486215 Thu, 09 Feb 2012 22:09:35 GMT http://www.automatedbuildings.com/releases/feb12/120209015404wago.html WAGO Corporation's 750-880 "ETHERNET 2.0" Programmable Fieldbus Controller has been selected by Control Engineering readers as a 2012 Engineers' Choice (Machine and Embedded Control - PLCs). EAAF7A9C-5499-4E8E-B7D2-1E494DC46BF0 Thu, 09 Feb 2012 22:07:34 GMT http://www.automatedbuildings.com/releases/feb12/120209014004ahr.html Monday, January 28 - Wednesday, January 30, Dallas Convention Center C2F90D36-B0F3-4CFE-8781-922127237770 Thu, 09 Feb 2012 22:06:55 GMT http://www.automatedbuildings.com/releases/feb12/120209013606hawaii.html Hawaii Energy, the conservation and energy efficiency program for Hawaii, Honolulu and Maui counties, has partnered with the Association of Energy Engineers (AEE) to present a five day Comprehensive Training Program for Energy Managers and Certified Energy Manager (CEM) exam from February 27 to March 2, 2012. 9536B598-6BE9-4E54-9DBA-CB2230F551E2 Thu, 09 Feb 2012 22:06:20 GMT http://www.automatedbuildings.com/releases/feb12/120209013303homeplug.html Experts Cover Latest Developments in Distributing Broadband Internet, HD Video, Digital Music and Smart Energy Applications via Electrical Wiring 661F0ADF-E332-4F23-B3B5-FD4C85F47BB8 Thu, 09 Feb 2012 22:05:52 GMT http://www.automatedbuildings.com/releases/feb12/120209012808setra.html The CE-compliant model SRCM is designed to measure and evaluate positive, negative or neutral air pressures per CDC guidelines within a variety of pharmaceutical, hospital (operating room and airborne infection isolation room), semiconductor, laboratory, vivarium, and clean room environments. D96893EF-89C2-4EFA-8EC5-43223C77BE64 Thu, 09 Feb 2012 22:05:12 GMT http://www.automatedbuildings.com/releases/feb12/120209012404ccs.html With linearity better than 0.5% over the range of 1% to 120% of the rated current, the Accu-CT complies with the accuracy requirements of ANSI C57.13 class 1.2 and class 0.6 for tenant submetering and billing. 30DAAB68-4ED5-4B90-8874-962D1236E478 Thu, 09 Feb 2012 22:03:52 GMT http://www.automatedbuildings.com/releases/feb12/120203033606beckhoff.html Reduced wiring and more flexibility with wireless and battery-less devices for intelligent buildings DA6CC618-F3C1-4331-9DE8-7699238F8CE6 Fri, 03 Feb 2012 23:49:33 GMT http://www.automatedbuildings.com/releases/feb12/120203033404alerton.html The Alerton multiple building energy dashboard is especially applicable in installations where there is more than one building and each building has unique energy and/or tenant attributes. 9AE97453-27FC-427B-BF2A-6B0484427869 Fri, 03 Feb 2012 23:48:55 GMT http://www.automatedbuildings.com/releases/feb12/120203033101adura.html Sacramento Municipal Utility District (SMUD) ALC Program Encourages Companies to Adopt Energy-Saving Lighting Controls F6ED382C-10E6-418D-A1D5-00836F6680C1 Fri, 03 Feb 2012 23:48:28 GMT http://www.automatedbuildings.com/releases/feb12/120203032808fieldaware.html Eliminates Need For Costly Hardware & Software 5AEEE034-4A9C-465C-9091-59D36A919F57 Fri, 03 Feb 2012 23:48:02 GMT http://www.automatedbuildings.com/releases/feb12/120203032505pacific.html The acquisition brings together two pioneers of using intelligent software agents, known as "bots", to control and manage engineering systems. It will create a unique capability to deliver Smart Grid services in real time on a unified platform, one that has been long awaited in the industry. B9FAEABF-D09C-40AE-873A-B973C9E72592 Fri, 03 Feb 2012 23:47:20 GMT http://www.automatedbuildings.com/releases/feb12/120203032101ashrae.html The engineering, architectural and green building communities, as well as governmental agencies, are seeking to fundamentally change energy-use aspects of the built environment. 8930798C-8442-4D42-8443-DDB5D7B28AA4 Fri, 03 Feb 2012 23:46:50 GMT http://www.automatedbuildings.com/releases/feb12/120203031808ahr.html Nearly 40,000 Visitors, 56,000 Total Attendees 543C9721-47E1-4E10-B15B-354FD1BBB216 Fri, 03 Feb 2012 23:46:26 GMT http://www.automatedbuildings.com/releases/feb12/120203031404qag.html QA Graphics provides extensive graphic services for the building automation industry and in this new partnership will develop a custom 3D symbol library exclusively for Tridium. 563EB9EE-00AB-4C64-8D59-382E2CB50C54 Fri, 03 Feb 2012 23:45:49 GMT http://www.automatedbuildings.com/releases/feb12/120203031101alc.html Automated Logic (ALC), a leading provider of innovative building automation solutions that maximize energy efficiency while ensuring occupant comfort, has been selected by Silverstein Properties to provide the building automation system for 3 World Trade Center (WTC). 1F936522-8EC9-4EE6-90DA-BDF44A4DE1D2 Fri, 03 Feb 2012 23:45:03 GMT http://www.automatedbuildings.com/releases/feb12/120203030707incenergy.html New Features Added with Advanced Thermistor Monitoring and Controls and Humidity Monitoring 53C18DCF-08B7-4161-A620-1E468D5F8025 Fri, 03 Feb 2012 23:44:40 GMT http://www.automatedbuildings.com/releases/feb12/120203030505chipkin.html Chipkin Automation Systems Inc. has recently developed and launched CAS BACnet Object Monitor to help the automation professionals to test or monitor a connection to a BACnet IP device. BBB8E68B-E6C8-4932-9E7D-85E4EA5F2751 Fri, 03 Feb 2012 23:44:15 GMT http://www.automatedbuildings.com/releases/feb12/120203030000openautomation.html This new web site is designed for customers to easily identify the solution they need to solve their problems with just a few clicks of a mouse. 211248DC-2168-4C72-B7C1-75C953003234 Fri, 03 Feb 2012 23:43:34 GMT http://www.automatedbuildings.com/news/feb12/articles/jci/120124114303jci.html for a More Comfortable, Safe and Sustainable World - Dave Eidson, Director of Architecture and Technology, Building Efficiency, Johnson Controls AE8B1B93-6FA0-4DDB-9CFB-27865D90ADBE Wed, 01 Feb 2012 21:01:13 GMT http://www.automatedbuildings.com/news/feb12/articles/skyfoundry/120124015909skyfoundry.html The newsletter articles show how a growing community of partners and third party developers are extending the platform with engineering tools, complimentary applications and service offerings. - John Petze, C.E.M., Partner, SkyFoundry 1AC384A4-504B-4356-A7D0-4324F9429B5F Wed, 01 Feb 2012 21:00:41 GMT http://www.automatedbuildings.com/news/feb12/articles/controlnetwork/120128104303cns.html According to a rapidly growing number of Public and Commercial Building owners/developers/managers and users, open standards convergent building control solutions make business sense, i.e. profits. - Mike Welch,Control Network Solutions 753BDD53-F787-4DD4-82FB-400A8BDAD84F Wed, 01 Feb 2012 20:59:51 GMT http://www.automatedbuildings.com/news/feb12/articles/mcgowan/120201112002mcgowan.html Post ASHRAE 2012 - Jack Mc Gowan, CEM Energy Control Inc E6E49992-6528-46C8-BDE9-84C6DB5190A5 Wed, 01 Feb 2012 20:59:13 GMT http://www.automatedbuildings.com/news/feb12/articles/imsresearch/120127034707imsresearch.html IMS Research has made the following predictions for 2012 and beyond, to provide some guidance on the key trends and opportunities in each of these areas. - William Rhodes, Market Analyst, Building Technologies, Security & Fire,IMS Research 06D4031B-90B0-4ECA-AF9B-86A06319C7B2 Wed, 01 Feb 2012 20:58:27 GMT http://www.automatedbuildings.com/news/feb12/articles/memoori/120124012909memoori.html But Can It Deliver On Its Promise In 2012 & Beyond - Allan McHale, Director, Memoori 78E82A4C-29DA-4F5A-A464-4B136FA0A1B2 Wed, 01 Feb 2012 20:57:51 GMT http://www.automatedbuildings.com/news/feb12/articles/alc/120124021101alc.html Hot and Humid Climates - David Schurk, DES., LEED AP.Director of Texas Healthcare Accounts, Automated Logic Corporation B468ECA1-3BB1-4290-A30D-9B9EC7601D8E Wed, 01 Feb 2012 20:57:17 GMT http://www.automatedbuildings.com/news/feb12/articles/cascade/120130032606cascade.html A key educational component of Cascade Meadow is a web-based 'window' into its infrastructure to illustrate the benefits of green technologies and to generate thought-provoking ways for individuals, businesses and organizations to adopt similar sustainable efforts in their own environments. - Marlee Rosen, Rosen Associates 35F4ED43-82F1-4E48-9675-D56A6248EDCB Wed, 01 Feb 2012 20:56:27 GMT http://www.automatedbuildings.com/news/feb12/articles/qag/120131105505qag.html Flash is here to stay and will drive building performance visualization. - Sarah Erdman, Marketing Director, QA Graphics 9EB47EC3-6553-461F-B256-654D1FADA27D Wed, 01 Feb 2012 20:55:53 GMT http://www.automatedbuildings.com/news/feb12/articles/jmelectrical/120131103101jme.html in the Automated Building Industry - Paul Guarracino, President, J.M. Electrical Company, Inc. 0B64D1D4-CD9D-4406-A576-3A68F755B739 Wed, 01 Feb 2012 20:55:03 GMT http://www.automatedbuildings.com/news/feb12/columns/120123021202calabrese.html My kind of town, Chicago is... - Steven R. Calabrese, Control Engineering Corp. 764E8CBF-10A9-4754-AAC3-0EECA128C405 Wed, 01 Feb 2012 20:51:59 GMT http://www.automatedbuildings.com/news/feb12/columns/120131121404mandrusiak.html Each of the Social Media platforms have their distinct advantages and disadvantages but how does a business know which ones to start with? - Manny Mandrusiak, Managing Creative Consultant, 4 Bravo Marketing 444BB8E5-A289-4971-863B-5CF095932B24 Wed, 01 Feb 2012 20:51:21 GMT http://www.automatedbuildings.com/news/feb12/columns/120131124808considine.html Smart energy looks to each home, business, and industrial site to take responsibility for the management of its own energy in the face of an ever-changing supply. - Toby Considine, TC9 Inc 13AD2827-423B-4A45-8F55-FFB5055B6B8D Wed, 01 Feb 2012 20:50:41 GMT http://www.automatedbuildings.com/news/feb12/columns/120123022707big.html A number of new solutions coming on the market are designed around integrated lighting control for LED or solid state lighting. - Paul Ehrlich, Ira Goldschmidt & Angela LewisBuilding Intelligence Group 73F57524-10DE-461E-B61A-FDD0444D9719 Wed, 01 Feb 2012 20:50:04 GMT http://www.automatedbuildings.com/news/feb12/columns/120128114505emc.html What do you think "open" means? What do you think "visible" means? - Ken Sinclair, AutomatedBuildings.com 4C572964-F29C-4E81-8EFF-9933E74116AB Wed, 01 Feb 2012 20:48:48 GMT http://www.automatedbuildings.com/news/feb12/interviews/120131111808emazo.html Build visually stunning interfaces and dashboards without writing a single line of code. - Eugene Mazo, CEO, DGLogik Inc. F95E456D-2314-4FC2-8894-2D0F32C147F9 Wed, 01 Feb 2012 20:48:15 GMT http://www.automatedbuildings.com/news/feb12/interviews/120128121001s4group.html 2012 is a special year to The S4 Group Inc. it marks 10 years of innovative product development in the building automation integration arena. The company was founded with the mission to create technology that opens up historically proprietary environments, extending their useful life, and enhancing their functionality through the addition of open technologies. - Steve Jones, Founder and Managing Partner, The S4 Group Inc AC3F4C86-A8CF-4045-9A8F-2A5CE479701E Wed, 01 Feb 2012 20:47:33 GMT http://www.automatedbuildings.com/news/feb12/reviews/120128041300ahrshow.html As you walk the floor this year note how all of the exhibitors are using virtual and of course social media to greatly increase their impact, while increase your understanding of their products and services. EF96E33A-A0CC-4BD5-BFB0-5788E64FA517 Wed, 01 Feb 2012 20:46:17 GMT http://www.automatedbuildings.com/news/feb12/reviews/120128053401ahrpdf.html I linked the pdf's of the presentation to the title of each session. We had good interest in the sessions and requests were made for these presentation to be posted. If you missed the sessions this is your chance to take a peak at what we were talking about. A95BA3E0-BDD5-49F8-919C-346737F82393 Wed, 01 Feb 2012 20:45:34 GMT http://www.automatedbuildings.com/news/feb12/reviews/120129090200ahrtakeaway.html My overall takeaway from AHR Expo 2012, Chicago. 203596E1-B990-4597-9D87-1AFD8487660A Wed, 01 Feb 2012 20:44:40 GMT http://www.automatedbuildings.com/news/feb12/reviews/120128042301desk.html Every month there is a blizzard of information contained in the emails and newsletters that cross my desk on their way to AutomatedBuildings.com. Some of this information is not in the form of any type of content we can publish but I feel I should share with you these snippets, blog bits, and url links that are about to fall off my desktop. EE0B8DCA-FC2B-419D-B617-32750C9D6C96 Wed, 01 Feb 2012 20:43:46 GMT http://www.automatedbuildings.com/releases/feb12/products1402.html A brief description of some new products for the industry 065923D1-64CA-4308-A0C4-1FC5EBB4AA5D Wed, 01 Feb 2012 20:42:43 GMT http://www.automatedbuildings.com/releases/jan12/120131100303belimo.html The EF actuator utilizes rugged components in a pressure cast aluminum housing for added strength and reliability. It offers a high torque output of 270 in-lbs and a NEMA 4 option to meet tough environmental conditions found in many HVAC applications. E65A86D7-4696-458B-A195-4430AF06F5BF Tue, 31 Jan 2012 18:11:19 GMT http://www.automatedbuildings.com/releases/jan12/120131100101belimo.html Belimo Americas, the leading producer of electronic control valves and air damper actuators, has introduced the New Generation NFB, NFX series that, once again, raises the bar for actuator quality, reliability and technical prowess. 5DE2E070-7940-400C-B9EE-AF051C66050F Tue, 31 Jan 2012 18:10:49 GMT http://www.automatedbuildings.com/releases/jan12/120131095707belimo.html Belimo Americas, the leading producer of electronic control valves and air damper actuators, is introducing the new the UGSL1200 linkage. The linkage returns the Powermite MZ/MT short stroke valve back into service when the original actuator has failed; keeping the valve in service by only retrofitting the actuator. 6E53C69E-FD8C-4F0E-98EF-6736CCFA8D68 Tue, 31 Jan 2012 18:09:50 GMT http://www.automatedbuildings.com/releases/jan12/120131094808belimo.html Belimo Aircontrols (USA) introduces its quick running line of non-spring actuators, designed with the power, flexibility and efficiency that today's applications demand. 9AF4A5AB-8789-45A6-8EFC-4FD3C3D98EAE Tue, 31 Jan 2012 18:09:01 GMT http://www.automatedbuildings.com/releases/jan12/120131094404jci.html Industry leaders collaborate to provide demand response resources to meet state-mandated load reduction targets 7289D9BB-D77A-4A18-A0B7-A1F88FE1C183 Tue, 31 Jan 2012 18:08:25 GMT http://www.automatedbuildings.com/releases/jan12/120131094101ashrae.html Changes to help make buildings and systems more sustainable are part of the newly published version of the high performance green building standard from ASHRAE, the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) and the Illuminating Engineering Society (IES) 2B79E518-CD34-4859-BABB-CBE294C5AA3B Tue, 31 Jan 2012 18:07:34 GMT http://www.automatedbuildings.com/releases/jan12/120127123505kmc.html FlexStat Control of Copeland Scroll Digital Compressor - KMC Controls and Titus HVAC Collaborate to Simplify Air Distribution New, Fully Configured VAV Terminal Units Lowers Costs and Increases Ease of Installation - BACnet Offering Extended to Wireless via EnOcean - Modular Control Solutions for UFAD, VAV, and Hydronic Applications - FlexStat Now Available with CO2 Sensing & IP Connectivity D8DE713A-5D8F-46E8-9392-3BAB69E80676 Fri, 27 Jan 2012 22:12:31 GMT http://www.automatedbuildings.com/releases/jan12/120127115909greenbutton.html Sixty days ago, U.S. CTO Aneesh Chopra challenged the utility industry to enable consumers to download their detailed energy usage with the simple click of a "Green Button." 4F6A15E2-2E08-4A0F-B04E-48243597941C Fri, 27 Jan 2012 22:11:41 GMT http://www.automatedbuildings.com/releases/jan12/120127115808loytec.html Winner at LonMark International Best of the Year Awards for Three Years 591F1C87-1417-439D-9A5E-FEF7304435B0 Fri, 27 Jan 2012 22:09:47 GMT http://www.automatedbuildings.com/releases/jan12/120127114909lonmark.html EPAL Laboratories, Infranet Partners, Loytec and Schneider Electric Demonstrate Innovation, Vision and Leadership in 2011 A74F4F43-09D8-4383-880F-6C07A73BFFDF Fri, 27 Jan 2012 22:09:00 GMT http://www.automatedbuildings.com/releases/jan12/120127114303honeywell.html London-Area Pilot Proves Automated Demand Response Can Cut Peak Energy Use in Commercial and Industrial Facilities, Leads to Broad Deployment 64F1E383-3C40-4E43-BF71-D5FF4B9C1FBA Fri, 27 Jan 2012 22:08:32 GMT http://www.automatedbuildings.com/releases/jan12/120127114004luxoft.html Integration of Luxoft DMFusion and Space-Time Insight's Geospatial Software Accelerates the Delivery of Situational Intelligence Solutions for the Power Grid 0E2803BC-F8E0-4099-853F-F070E425D25B Fri, 27 Jan 2012 22:07:26 GMT http://www.automatedbuildings.com/releases/jan12/120124105909digi.html Enhanced Smart Energy gateway optimized for large device deployments D7A0A35A-740C-4A8A-869F-4D48B1D82F75 Tue, 24 Jan 2012 19:13:19 GMT http://www.automatedbuildings.com/releases/jan12/120124105606ecobee.html The portal has new tools to help contractors grow their business, maximize efficiency and improve client experience. 482759A9-E5E5-4693-B333-F3783B1B600B Tue, 24 Jan 2012 19:12:23 GMT http://www.automatedbuildings.com/releases/jan12/120124104808iconics.html First 64-bit, Advanced Workstation with BACnet Compliance Future-Proof Building Automation Software Solutions; Energy AnalytiX version 10.61; Windows Phone 7 Mobile App for Building Automation 933338A6-C860-4F60-8F7C-B8D870735DF4 Tue, 24 Jan 2012 19:09:47 GMT http://www.automatedbuildings.com/releases/jan12/120124104404kele.html Kele and Schneider Electric partner to offer stronger distribution options for customers 8D3FCAA7-5E13-43EB-B7AC-5567BC185A72 Tue, 24 Jan 2012 19:09:23 GMT http://www.automatedbuildings.com/releases/jan12/120124103606enocean.html Many alliance member companies will showcase EnOcean technology at separate booths on the show floor, while a comprehensive suite of energy management solutions and products will also be on display at the EnOcean Alliance booth #3764. 3D389CE7-C680-46C2-939F-EA1FF692C79A Tue, 24 Jan 2012 19:08:06 GMT http://www.automatedbuildings.com/releases/jan12/120124102808lonmark.html System Integrators, Implementers benefit from larger selection of products, service providers F512509B-A7FF-43A3-85C7-49D260109A7C Tue, 24 Jan 2012 19:07:45 GMT http://www.automatedbuildings.com/releases/jan12/120124102404energyai.html EnergyAi announced the integration of its energy analytics service with the "Green Button", a White House coordinated initiative introduced in Silicon Valley last week. 03A5FC6C-8BC7-4DF0-B1F0-A8C652DA2B8D Tue, 24 Jan 2012 19:06:28 GMT http://www.automatedbuildings.com/releases/jan12/120124100808ashrae.html Thirty-six people are being recognized by ASHRAE for their contributions to the Society and the building industry at the Society's 2012 Winter Conference held here Jan. 21-25. B2392AEF-B2E4-4EC9-8FBD-77BCC43860FB Tue, 24 Jan 2012 19:05:28 GMT http://www.automatedbuildings.com/releases/jan12/120121110202qag.html QA Graphics, a leading provider of energy dashboards, is pleased to announce that they will unveil a new mobile application feature for their Energy Efficiency Education Dashboard product during the AHR Expo. 610A060B-37A4-4FE3-8209-94550EAF8C15 Sat, 21 Jan 2012 19:08:29 GMT http://www.automatedbuildings.com/releases/jan12/120121105808cimetrics.html Cimetrics has been a leader in providing BACnet communication products to OEMs since 1996. B39B4769-69A1-46A8-A9CC-A757806FFBE1 Sat, 21 Jan 2012 19:07:42 GMT http://www.automatedbuildings.com/releases/jan12/120121105101vaisala.html Vaisala introduces the next generation of humidity and temperature transmitters for demanding HVAC applications. Combining fit with functionality, the new Vaisala HMW90 Series HUMICAP Humidity and Temperature Transmitters are designed for indoor environments requiring measurement accuracy and stability that can be depended on. A51459C7-8E59-4E78-A12E-5EC4787941A4 Sat, 21 Jan 2012 19:06:54 GMT http://www.automatedbuildings.com/releases/jan12/12012105505ving.html Next-generation technology advancements nearly double reading speed and distance of industry leading RFID locking system 0DCDC280-81E5-40B6-8F32-C7DBF57AAF3F Sat, 21 Jan 2012 19:06:05 GMT http://www.automatedbuildings.com/releases/jan12/120119110909sprint.html Itron, Lanner, Power Insight and Silver Spring offer Sprint connectivity to utilities for automated monitoring and data collection 6F54978F-6279-4E51-A0A4-20F8BADC6ADB Thu, 19 Jan 2012 19:22:08 GMT http://www.automatedbuildings.com/releases/jan12/120119110404daintree.html Integrated Solution Dramatically Reduces Costs of Energy Management for Commercial Buildings C79B9BEC-FA75-4E41-B848-21DAE3F02BBC Thu, 19 Jan 2012 19:21:41 GMT http://www.automatedbuildings.com/releases/jan12/120119105505can2go.html The self-powered sensors communicate to KMC's award-winning BACnet network through an EnOcean-to-BACnet gateway powered by CAN2GO. A910CA7E-F206-45E7-9FEC-FA0106175AC2 Thu, 19 Jan 2012 19:20:52 GMT http://www.automatedbuildings.com/releases/jan12/120119105005can2go.html The dashboard provides clear-cut visualizations for system integrators and facility managers that want customizable real-time data monitoring of their buildings. 1A4AD9C3-3548-4212-8C4A-733403B14956 Thu, 19 Jan 2012 19:19:47 GMT http://www.automatedbuildings.com/releases/jan12/120118033003can2go.html The line includes the TE2 terminal unit and the DA2 proportional damper/valve actuator, based on the Belimo MP-Bus platform. The DA2 received a 2012 AHR Expo Innovation Award honorable mention. E47E161C-9B82-42FA-93F8-704BB9F08A97 Thu, 19 Jan 2012 19:18:59 GMT http://www.automatedbuildings.com/releases/jan12/120118123505lonmark.html LonMark will offer a series of free education seminars at AHR Expo, led by its executives and industry experts from member companies, including Echelon Corporation (NASDAQ: ELON) and Honeywell Building Solutions (NYSE:HON). 9181C62C-F7CE-4DDB-AE59-D1E7596CCD1D Thu, 19 Jan 2012 19:17:48 GMT http://www.automatedbuildings.com/releases/jan12/120118122909airtest.html Even if you cannot attend, a brief description of what is new with web links is provided below. ED773968-F36D-44A1-AD26-D1E97FCD2DC8 Thu, 19 Jan 2012 19:16:40 GMT http://www.automatedbuildings.com/releases/jan12/120113124808pulse.html Session IV: Innovations in Urban Finance and Infrastructure. also Upcoming Webinar: Wednesday, January 25th 10:30am PST / 1:30pm EST - The Role of EMIS in BC Hydro's Continuous Optimization Program and Beyond 0CCFD481-B54B-41AF-B16F-050E57EF5D4A Fri, 13 Jan 2012 21:28:08 GMT http://www.automatedbuildings.com/releases/jan12/120113122808ims.html In 2011, wireless sensors accounted for just over 15% of the 21 million building automation sensors shipped in the EMEA and the Americas markets combined. 6E376AA0-B6D5-402B-B1ED-650C24EE2690 Fri, 13 Jan 2012 21:27:24 GMT http://www.automatedbuildings.com/releases/jan12/120113110101onset.html New e-learning course shows how to convert building energy data into actionable information using Microsoft Excel; awards one GBCI credit hour 254F4059-096E-46B8-A978-07CCA9FF494C Fri, 13 Jan 2012 21:26:53 GMT http://www.automatedbuildings.com/releases/jan12/120113105404continental.html AC Power Measurements for BACnet Networks: The New WattNode Energy and Power Meter for BACnet. DE1574C6-3B02-484F-B9D2-8A6765E2AFA2 Fri, 13 Jan 2012 21:25:47 GMT http://www.automatedbuildings.com/releases/jan12/120113104606honeywell.html Honeywell Analytics, introduces an intelligent product design bringing fresh air comfort to buildings by combining touchscreen operation, demand-controlled ventilation and triple monitoring capabilities (CO2 or VOCs, Temperature and Humidity). 56F2CB24-A321-4582-956E-5D719E1EA4FF Fri, 13 Jan 2012 21:24:50 GMT http://www.automatedbuildings.com/releases/jan12/120111015808geofinity.html The ORB technology is a "patent pending" fully integrated equipment intelligence system offering complete operating, monitoring, control and diagnostics capabilities. 3A652EE7-C64F-46B6-8FA5-C1C977288398 Wed, 11 Jan 2012 22:17:55 GMT http://www.automatedbuildings.com/releases/jan12/120111014909ifsh.html Dubai UAE November 5 - 6, 2012. 800C315D-A069-4CB8-9FB0-08DF089723EC Wed, 11 Jan 2012 22:17:26 GMT http://www.automatedbuildings.com/releases/jan12/120111010707honeywell.html Under the Honeywell-TEDA agreement, Honeywell will conduct a demonstration project using its automated demand response (Auto DR) technology at select facilities within the TEDA development area, including government and commercial facilities, and industrial plants. F04D0096-2753-45A7-B2E6-3F1D5F3C5B77 Wed, 11 Jan 2012 22:15:43 GMT http://www.automatedbuildings.com/releases/jan12/120111125808europeanconference.html A two day European Conference on Sustainable Renovation of Buildings will be held from the 16th to 17th of February 2012 in Karlsruhe, Germany. 81B01F60-AF75-448C-BC2B-DE3734A275E5 Wed, 11 Jan 2012 22:15:01 GMT http://www.automatedbuildings.com/releases/jan12/120111125404cimetrics.html The Boston Club is one of the largest communities of women executives and professional leaders in the Northeast. 507A4833-9FC4-4E44-B49F-46CB1D14908C Wed, 11 Jan 2012 22:14:14 GMT http://www.automatedbuildings.com/releases/jan12/120111122606belimo.html A two-way pressure independent control valve that optimizes, documents and proves water coil performance. E73837AF-2240-4739-803B-8534374F0780 Wed, 11 Jan 2012 22:13:14 GMT http://www.automatedbuildings.com/releases/jan12/120111120808continental.html New Product Highlights 4F98179B-D6D1-4170-BB67-EDBB02CE989E Wed, 11 Jan 2012 22:11:16 GMT http://www.automatedbuildings.com/releases/jan12/120109023909climatetalk.html The ClimateTalk Alliance will be hosting an educational seminar - primarily to help HVAC Contractors understand the benefits and simplicity of working with ClimateTalk enabled systems. 5EC5F98F-EF5D-42FD-8509-AC6D50805406 Mon, 09 Jan 2012 22:55:13 GMT http://www.automatedbuildings.com/releases/jan12/120109015505datanab.html The devices deliver new and flexible I/O options to users while retaining the low cost associated with DataNab products, and broadens the company's I/O product range for contractors, systems integrators, end users and OEMs. 795B373E-36E6-4309-B275-DBB9E9DDBD56 Mon, 09 Jan 2012 22:54:11 GMT http://www.automatedbuildings.com/releases/jan12/120109014303isa.html The Program Committee of ISA Automation Week 2012: Technology and Solutions Event has issued a Call for Papers inviting authors, experts, innovators, thought leaders and automation professionals to submit abstracts for presentation consideration at the conference, to be held at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida, USA, 24-27 September 2012. 0AAF086A-5C8A-4CEB-B535-1F8499CD5875 Mon, 09 Jan 2012 22:53:21 GMT http://www.automatedbuildings.com/releases/jan12/120109013707ipkeys.html Join Us for the EISS Demonstration in Booth 1430! 39AAB9D6-2CA4-4765-88CC-997F54F760A8 Mon, 09 Jan 2012 22:52:50 GMT http://www.automatedbuildings.com/releases/jan12/120109013303schneider.html Government agency seeks to update facilities with energy efficiency measures; Schneider Electric implementation to result in energy savings of 39 percent annually 81E209C2-DC4A-4D7D-BC75-A7D2569C38A8 Mon, 09 Jan 2012 22:52:25 GMT http://www.automatedbuildings.com/releases/jan12/120109012707enocean.html Includes Three "World's First" Product Announcements B824C8B1-2DF1-453C-AF30-F94CAFA62ED4 Mon, 09 Jan 2012 22:51:12 GMT http://www.automatedbuildings.com/releases/jan12/120109012303greenpeak.html Advanced and affordable wireless monitoring of domestic and commercial solar panels provides information on electricity generation and individual panel management. CFAD08D2-D04F-4E1D-B4F6-917C20A1E875 Mon, 09 Jan 2012 22:50:44 GMT http://www.automatedbuildings.com/releases/jan12/120109011909zigbee.html New, industry-backed open standard for consumer lighting control CBBAAE75-F6B4-430E-A359-E57EB4765698 Mon, 09 Jan 2012 22:50:15 GMT http://www.automatedbuildings.com/releases/jan12/120109120606siemens.html Acquisition Will Enhance Siemens Portfolio with New Energy Consulting and Management Services 43BEA84E-564C-4044-834B-14A80B89436D Mon, 09 Jan 2012 22:49:23 GMT http://www.automatedbuildings.com/releases/jan12/120109115303sontay.html The new Mater Dei Hospital, one of the largest building automation projects to take place in Malta in recent times, features an extensive range of building control peripherals and field device products from the market leader, Sontay. 625F3F25-AC4F-4CDE-9F61-2F201EC9CAFA Mon, 09 Jan 2012 22:46:23 GMT http://automatedbuildings.com/news/jan12/articles/dglogik/111228031505dglogix.html Any Platform, Any Place, Any Time. - Korey Warzala, Marketing Associate, DGLogik, Inc E6230A4C-A9AE-4F47-A16E-187FC4A3F6BC Sun, 01 Jan 2012 22:09:08 GMT http://automatedbuildings.com/news/jan12/articles/qag/111227105505qag.html As energy dashboards continue to evolve, building performance will be something that's more visual and more accessible for everyone, anywhere, anytime. - Sarah Erdman, Marketing Director, QA Graphics DB513428-63A6-4977-BD45-CA79B5700F24 Sun, 01 Jan 2012 22:08:39 GMT http://automatedbuildings.com/news/jan12/articles/vimtrek/111216035005vimtrek.html This new technology takes the design to all the stakeholders on a project and makes the invisible visible to all, allowing the architect, facility managers, contractors, and even product manufacturers to collaborate freely and in real time in any platform-anyplace, anytime, anywhere. - Nicholas Jeffery, COO, VIMtrek 0A9FB7FB-8DD8-42C9-AC01-FA50607A24B0 Sun, 01 Jan 2012 22:07:51 GMT http://automatedbuildings.com/news/jan12/articles/skyfoundry/111219111808skyfoundry.html The Key to Improving Building Performance - John Petze, C.E.M. SkyFoundry 0FC4515B-6DD7-4373-B7E9-CBAFEDACA7F3 Sun, 01 Jan 2012 22:07:19 GMT http://automatedbuildings.com/news/jan12/articles/sinopoli/111228024909sinopoli.html Jim Sinopoli PE, RCDD, LEED AP, Managing Principal, Smart Buildings LLC EBCEF3BD-7392-4D15-9EA4-0B0546CF0A49 Sun, 01 Jan 2012 22:06:44 GMT http://automatedbuildings.com/news/jan12/articles/ccontrolsys/111214035404ccontrolsys.html Energy Systems Management and Verification White Paper - Continental Control Systems LLC F2BAB805-A299-46AB-9FAE-78633F3EE849 Sun, 01 Jan 2012 22:06:10 GMT http://automatedbuildings.com/news/jan12/articles/ccontrolsys/111214035404ccontrolsys.html Help buildings achieve coveted USGBC LEED certification. - Terry Mocherniak, Encelium 28032329-A00C-4D2C-A531-17F7C4BD3FC3 Sun, 01 Jan 2012 22:05:36 GMT http://automatedbuildings.com/news/jan12/articles/oracle/111229104004oracle.html The Challenges of Interoperability - David Webber, Information Architect, Oracle Corporation B3EED8FF-FA88-4511-852F-2375D0C6F37E Sun, 01 Jan 2012 22:05:04 GMT http://automatedbuildings.com/news/jan12/articles/adura/111215030606adura.html by 46% with Wireless Lighting Controls - Philip Lavee, VP Sales & Marketing, Adura Technologies 986D6298-78BD-40B3-A557-DE4ED3F3A832 Sun, 01 Jan 2012 22:04:18 GMT http://automatedbuildings.com/news/jan12/articles/indusoft/111214021909indusoft.html New SCADA system meets stringent requirements of Moscow hospital, including Cyrillic alphabet displays. - InduSoft C02B444D-29C5-4179-8A65-0BEBBD0889AC Sun, 01 Jan 2012 22:03:51 GMT http://automatedbuildings.com/news/jan12/columns/111218105101calabrese.html And bucking the trends via the BAS? - Steven R. Calabrese, Control Engineering Corp. 638BE0B4-D03F-4AEE-9379-3D128442418A Sun, 01 Jan 2012 22:03:18 GMT http://automatedbuildings.com/news/jan12/columns/111229112606mandrusiak.html Unique Content and Viral Marketing will be factors in 2012 to increase Google Ranking - Manny Mandrusiak, Managing Creative Consultant, 4 Bravo Marketing 5E875AED-D5F7-4AA2-9DF7-20554882E40E Sun, 01 Jan 2012 22:02:33 GMT http://automatedbuildings.com/news/jan12/columns/111231095808mcmillan.html AKA: Customer Service Includes Honoring Commitments - Andy McMillan, President and GM Philips Teletrol DAE107B0-48EF-4EE7-9559-270CB1A11727 Sun, 01 Jan 2012 22:01:42 GMT http://automatedbuildings.com/news/jan12/columns/120101010909considine.html A building that can connect to a cloud with minimal start-up costs is cloud-ready. - Toby Considine, TC9 Inc 58B43CA7-AC70-48D7-812A-EBD08D9224B2 Sun, 01 Jan 2012 22:01:06 GMT http://automatedbuildings.com/news/jan12/columns/111219123202bigjan.html What skills should an owner look for to better support their building systems especially controls and BAS? - Paul Ehrlich, Ira Goldschmidt & Angela LewisBuilding Intelligence Group E7ED034C-BA56-41C6-A1CE-F89C47F2E79A Sun, 01 Jan 2012 21:59:58 GMT http://automatedbuildings.com/news/jan12/columns/111219121001bigdec.html An optimized system has the potential to provide improved operation, reliability, and of course energy efficiency. - Paul Ehrlich, Ira Goldschmidt & Angela LewisBuilding Intelligence Group E345625A-C667-49E1-9800-D43410BC1D3F Sun, 01 Jan 2012 21:59:29 GMT http://automatedbuildings.com/news/jan12/columns/111218113808emc.html Visualization through graphics can allow buildings to become an integral part of a community and "Come to Life" while teaching occupants about sustainability. - Ken Sinclair, AutomatedBuildings.com 1C68C933-BC02-4B5D-BB4B-43055C473011 Sun, 01 Jan 2012 21:58:39 GMT http://automatedbuildings.com/news/jan12/interviews/111229095606muench.html A unified toolset for creating the User Experience across multiple client platforms ranging from desktop browsers to mobile and handheld devices. - B. Scott Muench, Vice President, Marketing and Business Development,J2 Innovations 1952B678-BCE6-4671-859E-F2C0BDD11BC0 Sun, 01 Jan 2012 21:57:39 GMT http://www.automatedbuildings.com/news/dec11/ahr2012/ahroverview.html Summary of AHR Press Releases, New Products / Releases and Our Advertisers at AHR D9B18C11-A75D-46C1-9C2C-698C94A0FB87 Sun, 01 Jan 2012 21:55:51 GMT http://automatedbuildings.com/news/jan12/reviews/1112010201openahr.html "Open" is a fundamental key word that has driven the BAS industry over the last decade and will continue to drive it in the future. Open standards, open protocols, open architecture and open web are some of the key concepts. This session will explore several open source movements including Project Haystack, Open ADR and others. 3D698411-0B51-4A5C-9846-F878715B3ADF Sun, 01 Jan 2012 21:54:32 GMT http://automatedbuildings.com/news/jan12/reviews/1112085701summit.html Tridium has pioneered "Open" in our industry with the Niagara Framework. I have been invited to be part this year's Niagara Community Summit event in Vegas. I look forward to learning more on how the community is redefining and increasing the "Value of Virtual ". 4854E9CB-25D9-4B34-9A2B-FADCACB826A3 Sun, 01 Jan 2012 21:53:44 GMT http://automatedbuildings.com/news/jan12/reviews/11121935801desk.html Every month there is a blizzard of information contained in the emails and newsletters that cross my desk on their way to AutomatedBuildings.com. Some of this information is not in the form of any type of content we can publish but I feel I should share with you these snippets, blog bits, and url links that are about to fall off my desktop. C1F37E5A-07B1-4B7A-9218-7AD718A69A24 Sun, 01 Jan 2012 21:52:37 GMT http://automatedbuildings.com/releases/jan12/products1401.html A brief description of some new products for the industry EB696B61-EC42-4FF6-81C5-0C3E02354656 Sun, 01 Jan 2012 21:51:14 GMT http://www.automatedbuildings.com/releases/dec11/111222021606ahr.html Now in its 17th year, the BAC Showcase is always one of the high interest features of AHR Expo and attracts thousands of HVACR professionals from around the world who are looking for state-of-the-art building integration and automation products and solutions. F2C9706E-AB9E-415A-AFCC-4499668C05CA Thu, 22 Dec 2011 22:45:50 GMT http://www.automatedbuildings.com/releases/dec11/111222020909spartan.html Spartan Peripheral Devices announced its revolutionary ThermoPyla range of energy harvesting self powered ME8430 globe terminal unit control valves. 1F704E5E-3A78-4C0D-A0DB-E278A36EC885 Thu, 22 Dec 2011 22:43:58 GMT http://www.automatedbuildings.com/releases/dec11/111222020404zigbee.html Leading global manufacturer in the electrical and digital building infrastructures market increases support for ZigBee 459FF193-CE1A-4864-801D-55C2B39ED3DE Thu, 22 Dec 2011 22:43:31 GMT http://www.automatedbuildings.com/releases/dec11/111222010202climatetalk.html Alliance Releases Version 1.3 of the ClimateTalk Open Standards 1514E75F-77B0-4F58-AB8C-4CF3E49D4EB6 Thu, 22 Dec 2011 22:42:58 GMT http://www.automatedbuildings.com/releases/dec11/111222125707cs13.html CSI3 announces that it will feature the latest releases for applications, appliances and drivers built on Tridium's Niagara AX Framework at the AHR Expo 2012, January 23-25 at McCormick Place, Chicago, IL. 2E9CE2D7-0EA1-4059-9771-258ACE30CEF5 Thu, 22 Dec 2011 22:42:04 GMT http://www.automatedbuildings.com/releases/dec11/111222124707isa.html This approval confirms that the open consensus standards development procedures required by ANSI, which call for participation not only of suppliers but of all key interest categories, were followed in developing the standard. D21AD3B4-564E-43CB-ABD4-25FF4472CC6C Thu, 22 Dec 2011 22:41:05 GMT http://www.automatedbuildings.com/releases/dec11/111222123303cctrlsystems.html Latest Addition to WattNode Family Boasts Low Price, Compact Design, and Easy Installation 041D1A42-EC6C-4DE6-B988-03D6BDFC1127 Thu, 22 Dec 2011 22:40:18 GMT http://www.automatedbuildings.com/releases/dec11/111222122707ahrwinner.html Geofinity Named Winner of the AHR 2012 Innovation Award in the Building Automation Category for the "ORB" E34C5604-88E6-4C76-B43A-9002BAB069D6 Thu, 22 Dec 2011 22:38:39 GMT http://www.automatedbuildings.com/releases/dec11/111222121606asia.html Government and Smart Grid industry leaders from both India and the U.S. will gather at GridWeek Asia Jan. 16-18, 2012 in Mumbai, India to cover topics ranging from standards and interoperability to smart meters and consumer engagement in a content-rich agenda featuring keynote addresses, roundtable discussions, and breakout sessions. E324FAD8-31CB-4BA7-AB43-B88B5A5388A4 Thu, 22 Dec 2011 22:38:05 GMT http://www.automatedbuildings.com/releases/dec11/111222121101egypt.html Automation Technology Egypt 2012, the 6th International Industrial Control and Automation Technology Exhibition and Conference from 6-8 May 2012. FC800874-8F58-42DD-BEAE-32EF0B81B288 Thu, 22 Dec 2011 22:36:21 GMT http://www.automatedbuildings.com/releases/dec11/111222120404spartan.html Six new products will be displayed. EEC76ACA-9861-49D8-B92A-20B2286EF1F9 Thu, 22 Dec 2011 22:35:09 GMT http://www.automatedbuildings.com/releases/dec11/111222120101encelium.html Customers with Original Polaris Software Offered Polaris 3D Upgrade at a Discounted Rate 048F4AC4-B7CD-4C3F-A0CD-5FBC0ACAA7EB Thu, 22 Dec 2011 22:34:31 GMT http://www.automatedbuildings.com/releases/dec11/111222115707buildingclouds.html Building Clouds offers open hardware solutions compatible with their Opendiem Software Energy Management Suite. FA7CC60C-7D33-419C-8920-B97703D1AB49 Thu, 22 Dec 2011 22:33:48 GMT http://www.automatedbuildings.com/releases/dec11/111222115404ameresco.html Ameresco Expands its Energy Efficiency, Information Service and Automated Demand Response Services Offered to Commercial, Industrial and Manufacturing Customers 2A3C5673-308E-4C04-A469-1C0834B20977 Thu, 22 Dec 2011 22:22:37 GMT http://www.automatedbuildings.com/releases/dec11/111214123303icm.html New products on display will include several new heating controls, including the ICM286 and ICM288 replacement furnace boards, and several new IPI gas ignition controls that were released this past fall. 6B7B218F-F698-4F7A-9083-183128C1071E Wed, 14 Dec 2011 20:44:31 GMT http://www.automatedbuildings.com/releases/dec11/111214122909knx.html Building automation with KNX has a great future - it is a business opportunity not only for professionals such as system integrators but also for newcomers. The newly developed eLearning tool "ETS eCampus" from KNX can help set you on the path to success. 1549E9DC-5D30-412E-926E-6AB3FA753689 Wed, 14 Dec 2011 20:43:43 GMT http://www.automatedbuildings.com/releases/dec11/111214122002controller.html Controller Sensors LLC ("Controller Sensors"), a Delaware Limited Liability Company, announced today the purchase of the assets of AutoTran, Inc. ("AutoTran"), a Minneapolis based manufacturer of sensor based control products for the HVAC industry. A95C278A-7E61-4B30-B6F1-8CC71BD52A5F Wed, 14 Dec 2011 20:41:31 GMT http://www.automatedbuildings.com/releases/dec11/111214121707network.html NetworkThermostat, a leading communications-based thermostat manufacturer since 1995, announces the availability of its new RP32-WIFI wireless IP thermostat. 80204D10-A4D8-435C-9863-804E6D23010B Wed, 14 Dec 2011 20:41:02 GMT http://www.automatedbuildings.com/releases/dec11/111214120303qag.html QA Graphics, a leading source of design services for the building automation and green building industries, is pleased to announce that they will be showcasing their HVAC design services and award-winning Energy Efficiency Education Dashboard at the 2012 AHR Expo. C93C8523-8B91-4F68-A770-3E629EF081AF Wed, 14 Dec 2011 20:40:11 GMT http://www.automatedbuildings.com/releases/dec11/111214120000bacnet.html Forum in Hong Kong makes strong impact on Asian Pacific building automation market 06F8D1E5-8BF7-40A1-8EC2-312312560B41 Wed, 14 Dec 2011 20:39:44 GMT http://www.automatedbuildings.com/releases/dec11/111214115707automation.html The Automation Federation is an association of member organizations that provides awareness, programs and services that continually advance all facets of the automation profession. E51ADA2E-3D17-4509-A8E9-394FABDD6872 Wed, 14 Dec 2011 20:38:52 GMT http://www.automatedbuildings.com/releases/dec11/111207111606openadr.html Membership breaks 40 with addition of Ergon Energy, Kansas City Power & Light, Lockheed Martin, Nuri Telecom, Open Access Technology International Inc., Our Home Spaces, San Diego Gas & Electric, Silver Spring Networks, Tendril and Tridium 7BE2F1C0-7E1E-4491-B8F5-268E8C01E65C Thu, 08 Dec 2011 19:34:03 GMT http://www.automatedbuildings.com/releases/dec11/111207111202icm.html A series of new products, enhanced "Big Buddy" merchandisers, and the company's new social media program will all be prominently featured at the company's exhibit at Booth 6338 South Hall. 7ADFC3E3-F945-4D2E-AF20-33CB7A15635C Thu, 08 Dec 2011 19:32:52 GMT http://www.automatedbuildings.com/releases/dec11/111207110606ahr.html Tridium today announced that it will be featuring the company's latest building automation, energy management and embedded technology for device-to enterprise integration at the 2012 AHR Expo, January 23-January 25 at McCormick Place, Chicago. The company will be at booth 3414. B6A5E022-2E1B-47EA-A77D-491040AE7755 Thu, 08 Dec 2011 19:28:29 GMT http://www.automatedbuildings.com/releases/dec11/111207110101indusoft.html InduSoft, an award-winning independent SCADA provider, announces SCADA in the Cloud, a free webinar on December 14, 2011 that will demonstrate how to leverage Cloud computing for supervisory control and data acquisition projects. 7EC2301E-1C76-4BF7-AA82-0122AFBB3631 Thu, 08 Dec 2011 19:27:51 GMT http://www.automatedbuildings.com/releases/dec11/111207104707ahr.html A variety of valuable educational sessions, workshops and certification programs designed to provide HVACR professionals with information and insights to perform their jobs more effectively will be offered during the 2012 AHR Expo, January 23-25, at Chicago's McCormick Place. 71F08A8D-0E8F-45A2-B800-8D5B76F7631F Thu, 08 Dec 2011 19:27:04 GMT http://www.automatedbuildings.com/releases/dec11/111207104303lencore.html Lencore Acoustics Corp., a manufacturer of commercial sound masking, music, paging and mass notification systems announces the availability of its Global Music Page Interface, a radically different type of paging distribution system that will change the way audio and sound contractors design, install, and manage paging communication systems. 5DB5962A-296F-43EF-AE3C-E268978BC0F1 Thu, 08 Dec 2011 19:26:20 GMT http://www.automatedbuildings.com/releases/dec11/111207104101digi.html New iDigi Telehealth Application Kit features Freescale Home Health Hub reference design B5AB1B49-7D47-45E3-8178-21898B4F06FF Thu, 08 Dec 2011 19:25:54 GMT http://www.automatedbuildings.com/releases/dec11/111207103808adura.html Installation One of the California Energy Technology Assistance Program's (ETAP) Success Stories 3ABC5BE8-68C6-4A90-BA2F-B90322CA85FE Thu, 08 Dec 2011 19:24:35 GMT http://www.automatedbuildings.com/releases/dec11/111207103606matrox.html Specialist display-products distributor singles out Mura video wall controller boards as perfect fits with upcoming product line thanks to their stand-out versatility and high functionality 75EA1471-4655-4E92-8505-140D3B0E8810 Thu, 08 Dec 2011 19:24:03 GMT http://www.automatedbuildings.com/releases/dec11/111207102707isa.html Be the employee companies need with an ISA Certification. CDEDBA3E-2619-407E-B7F3-1DBA5069DF02 Thu, 08 Dec 2011 19:23:37 GMT http://www.automatedbuildings.com/releases/dec11/111205122909caba.html Does your organization require a market size forecast and roadmap for smart grid and intelligent buildings? 67851CC7-BD5E-4EC3-817D-2F7C507503BD Mon, 05 Dec 2011 20:47:41 GMT http://www.automatedbuildings.com/releases/dec11/111205122606encelium.html Proper Lighting Control Pivotal to Achieving Choice Sustainability Certification 68A69A38-5D99-4E67-928E-C4D11C89B2E4 Mon, 05 Dec 2011 20:47:14 GMT http://www.automatedbuildings.com/releases/dec11/111205121606qag.html QA Graphics, an Iowa-based interactive design firm, is pleased to announce they are introducing custom mobile app development services for their clients. 881E515F-6ECE-47C5-96FC-FF6DD7DE919A Mon, 05 Dec 2011 20:46:36 GMT http://www.automatedbuildings.com/releases/dec11/111205121303danfoss.html Entitled "The Grid, Systems & Buildings: A Glimpse over the Horizon," the roundtable discussion examined standards, smart buildings, existing and emerging technologies, energy storage and policy. E34A84F8-517F-4591-8391-8D60B0DFF438 Mon, 05 Dec 2011 20:45:35 GMT http://www.automatedbuildings.com/releases/dec11/111205120101loytec.html LOYTEC was awarded the favored prize for the innovative L-WEB System and an energy saving application at the school district of Decatur, Indianapolis, USA. L-Web is a system for visualization and management of connected real estate and buildings of any size. D43948E2-C59F-43B7-87E8-71DB0E1C9782 Mon, 05 Dec 2011 20:43:57 GMT http://www.automatedbuildings.com/releases/dec11/111205115404ims.html Building Automation Markets Exceed $1.6 Billion in EMEA, and $1.7 Billion in Americas in 2010 02CDD1F5-8216-4B9F-88E1-DC0122DF9354 Mon, 05 Dec 2011 20:43:26 GMT http://www.automatedbuildings.com/releases/dec11/111205114505ccontrolsys.html This update includes switching to 100% RoHs (lead free) production for all WattNode MODBUS models. We have also added new feature options and firmware enhancements. BE85C56E-4EDA-4D90-AED6-5D8D74F27862 Mon, 05 Dec 2011 20:41:07 GMT http://www.automatedbuildings.com/releases/dec11/111205114202ember.html Ember's ZigBee technology integrated into Elster's and Freestyle Technology's V200 digital water meters 80ADC162-10C5-4368-97A7-D7ACB0183B53 Mon, 05 Dec 2011 20:40:26 GMT http://www.automatedbuildings.com/releases/dec11/111205113505ahr.html Visitors to the 2012 AHR Expo in Chicago January 23-25 can get a sneak preview of the latest new products and technologies that will be impacting the HVACR industry by attending some of the 86 presentations taking place in three New Product Technology Theaters. 0EA639CC-1C63-4F96-8863-4A0C501F563A Mon, 05 Dec 2011 20:39:20 GMT http://www.automatedbuildings.com/news/dec11/articles/alc/111123114303alc.html and Teach Occupants about Sustainability - David Schurk, DES., LEED AP. Vertical Market Sales, Automated Logic Corporation 3607F1CF-8DB7-419C-9C5F-1FF199D0F328 Thu, 01 Dec 2011 18:09:54 GMT http://www.automatedbuildings.com/news/dec11/articles/dglogik/111128050101dglogik.html Through flexible and intelligent building automation visualization, disparate systems, which would otherwise be an obscured asset, can be easily and quickly comprehended. - Korey Warzala, Marketing Associate, DGLogik, Inc 35DD8A42-9F7D-4112-82F7-8B40C1B46302 Thu, 01 Dec 2011 18:09:18 GMT http://www.automatedbuildings.com/news/dec11/articles/opengeneral/111128052404opengeneral.html To obtain feedback and involvement from the everyday users of buildings, we must standardise dashboard displays and must go beyond technology and synergise it with human psychology and perceptions. - Nirosha Munasinghe MBusIT BSc BE (Hons) (Melb), Product Development Manager, Open General 2A2CD4AB-4134-4EB5-A357-9277FCBABFDD Thu, 01 Dec 2011 18:08:36 GMT http://www.automatedbuildings.com/news/dec11/articles/sinopoli/111125104707sinopoli.html Elevators, Control Systems and Energy - Jim Sinopoli PE, RCDD, LEED AP, Managing Principal, Smart Buildings LLC C54779D7-BB89-4FFA-8EB9-1082F03C326F Thu, 01 Dec 2011 18:08:08 GMT http://www.automatedbuildings.com/news/dec11/articles/schneider/111122024303schneider.html Is Access control the key to change in how we operate our buildings? Can a camera change the way we manage our properties? - Clark Northcott, Security Business Development Manager, Enterprise Accounts, Schneider Electric. DC2DBA60-7E2F-49CD-957F-B59F4B42828E Thu, 01 Dec 2011 18:07:32 GMT http://www.automatedbuildings.com/news/dec11/articles/energyai/111128121505energyai.html Find the actionable information hidden in smart meter data. - Dave Krinkel, Founder, EnergyAi 791E8D65-8C30-470A-A4E3-76F6084E6BE8 Thu, 01 Dec 2011 18:06:40 GMT http://www.automatedbuildings.com/news/dec11/articles/fmsystems/111123020909fmsystems.html Not Your Information - Marty Chobot, VP Product Management and Strategic Alliances, FM:Systems 2B992175-4DE2-4E02-A680-697802723D2B Thu, 01 Dec 2011 18:06:10 GMT http://www.automatedbuildings.com/news/dec11/articles/viconics/111114020000viconics.html Today's energy saving technologies are becoming less costly, easier to install and quicker to commission. - Mike Sabinash, Director of Sales - Americas, Viconics Technologies Inc. 665657F0-FBC0-4F92-A58B-0019CD49473D Thu, 01 Dec 2011 18:05:29 GMT http://www.automatedbuildings.com/news/dec11/articles/alpscontrols/1111230114404alps.html Because we don't have shelves, we don't have an inventory - but what we do have is the unlimited ability to get any product. - Alan Lopuszynski, Director of Marketing, alpscontrols.com 598681D2-7FBA-4095-9306-1E8716256125 Thu, 01 Dec 2011 18:04:28 GMT http://www.automatedbuildings.com/news/dec11/articles/greenologic/111126110000greenologic.html A Mini BMS Revolution! - Billal Vindhani, Managing Director, Greenologic Ltd C09C0EA0-F3CC-482B-9B85-83D7762D5B32 Thu, 01 Dec 2011 18:03:56 GMT http://www.automatedbuildings.com/news/dec11/articles/memoori/111125101707memoori.html A new report on the global physical security market, bringing together all the factors that influence this industry's future. - Allan McHale, Director,Memoori BB7C0777-0E26-49FF-94C3-6BA4CD82D524 Thu, 01 Dec 2011 18:03:19 GMT http://www.automatedbuildings.com/news/dec11/columns/111117092707calabrese.html Half the cost, twice the problems - Steven R. Calabrese, Control Engineering Corp. 76EB0365-E53E-4977-9320-A59837DC3A4D Thu, 01 Dec 2011 18:01:56 GMT http://www.automatedbuildings.com/news/dec11/columns/111129035808mandrusiak.html As technology continues to evolve in 2012 I have no doubt that there will be some exciting new tools that will continue to change the way that brands are built, and customers choose to receive information about products. - Manny Mandrusiak, Managing Creative Consultant, 4 Bravo Marketing CED3D0C1-BED4-4B2F-B1FD-CA670EBF4E94 Thu, 01 Dec 2011 18:01:22 GMT http://www.automatedbuildings.com/news/dec11/columns/111129033202considine.html Increasingly, the internet of things will integrate with the internet of people. - Toby Considine, TC9 Inc C34C1F05-42C8-4FEC-9890-C77D8F4786E1 Thu, 01 Dec 2011 18:00:52 GMT http://www.automatedbuildings.com/news/dec11/columns/111116113505emc.html GreenBuild's theme of "automation" - Ken Sinclair, AutomatedBuildings.com D9B7690E-016F-40BD-91E4-B7BD148E9819 Thu, 01 Dec 2011 17:59:13 GMT http://www.automatedbuildings.com/news/dec11/interviews/111123040303noworatzky.html Collecting data from disparate building systems and creating a single, integrated view of building and system performance. - Joe Noworatzky, Vice President, Engineering, Building Technology, and Services Line of Business, Building Efficiency, Johnson Controls Inc 44EB44AB-8438-4CD6-9900-C6A96B9F7CB8 Thu, 01 Dec 2011 17:58:20 GMT http://www.automatedbuildings.com/news/dec11/interviews/111128021606martin.html The wireless standard for sustainable buildings - update. - Graham Martin, Chairman & CEO EnOcean Alliance D9E0B9EC-D0B9-4D7C-A07E-4BF89D9B2658 Thu, 01 Dec 2011 17:57:48 GMT http://www.automatedbuildings.com/news/dec11/interviews/111124121606heile.html ZigBee Building Automation allows building owners to utilize the newest wireless technologies available today while reducing overall costs and materials. - Bob Heile, Chairman, ZigBee Alliance F9027D14-01BA-4745-9B1F-C66BDAA61C69 Thu, 01 Dec 2011 17:57:10 GMT http://www.automatedbuildings.com/news/dec11/interviews/111128014004stromquist.html Controltrends.com uses a video blog format to introduce new products, technical tips, troubleshooting procedures, and HVAC control trends. Topics are easily searchable so that busy HVAC professionals can quickly locate the information they need. - Eric Stromquist, Controltrends F3088E00-FBA9-49D6-8235-413D866BF5D8 Thu, 01 Dec 2011 17:56:36 GMT http://www.automatedbuildings.com/news/dec11/interviews/111129020000kotting.html The EIS Alliance was formed to develop, and promote the development of, standards for information about energy usage on the customer side of the meter. - Chris Kotting, Executive Director, EIS Alliance A09D8734-033E-4511-9FB4-6C5EEA21C8ED Thu, 01 Dec 2011 17:55:57 GMT http://www.automatedbuildings.com/news/dec11/interviews/111129022909drpp.html The program relies and builds on the infrastructure already in place thanks to previous efforts of wholesale electricity market participants, utilities, commercial buildings and solution providers to increase grid reliability, reduce energy costs to commercial buildings and provide positive environmental outcomes. - Brendan Owens, LEED AP, P.E., Vice President, LEED Technical Development, USGBC and Ross Malme, Partner, Member, Skipping Stone 4455C997-46FF-431A-9532-356095C63902 Thu, 01 Dec 2011 17:55:16 GMT http://www.automatedbuildings.com/news/dec11/interviews/111114022002mchale.html But Smart Grid Will Weather The Economic Storm Better Than Most Businesses - Allan McHale, Director, Memoori B86E3AA4-FA72-48DE-9026-B255FD16CB3D Thu, 01 Dec 2011 17:54:20 GMT http://www.automatedbuildings.com/news/dec11/ahr2012/ahroverview.html Summary of AHR Press Releases, New Products / Releases and Our Advertisers at AHR FC635B82-8271-48B3-9767-847AB89D48A8 Thu, 01 Dec 2011 17:52:37 GMT http://www.automatedbuildings.com/news/dec11/reviews/111126091111desk.html Every month there is a blizzard of information contained in the emails and newsletters that cross my desk on their way to AutomatedBuildings.com. Some of this information is not in the form of any type of content we can publish but I feel I should share with you these snippets, blog bits, and url links that are about to fall off my desktop. B7FF3EA4-9537-4630-9D45-6C09AA151327 Thu, 01 Dec 2011 17:51:01 GMT http://www.automatedbuildings.com/news/dec11/reviews/111127103411gridinterop.html With standards efforts now bearing real fruit, a cross-section of industry organizations will demonstrate 15 to 20 examples of emerging, evolving and mature interoperability standards. 2F197064-30E4-4D9E-B6C6-34905597E5A0 Thu, 01 Dec 2011 17:50:03 GMT http://www.automatedbuildings.com/releases/dec11/products1312.html A brief description of some new products for the industry. 79901C33-44D2-407E-B856-435D187FD9A5 Thu, 01 Dec 2011 17:48:41 GMT http://automatedbuildings.com/releases/nov11/111130013909lonmark.html LONMARK will continue to build upon this momentum at AHR Expo 2012 with two full days of free educational seminars; a member focus group luncheon; general meeting and member reception; and professional certification training and testing. A19F74BD-3CB9-4494-AB76-D0CD2AB41412 Wed, 30 Nov 2011 21:49:33 GMT http://automatedbuildings.com/releases/nov11/111130012505can2go.html For the third year in a row, CAN2GO has received recognition from the AHR Expo Innovation awards. 951C213F-2FFA-4D58-8BAF-235B1D01D17F Wed, 30 Nov 2011 21:48:39 GMT http://automatedbuildings.com/releases/nov11/111130012101isa.html The International Society of Automation (ISA) announces the formation of a new Technical Division, the Building Automation Systems Division, which was approved at the Society's annual Fall Leaders Meeting in October in Mobile Alabama, USA. The new technical division will launch January 2012. F038F057-79A4-49F8-8E02-A685D09E648E Wed, 30 Nov 2011 21:47:58 GMT http://automatedbuildings.com/releases/nov11/111130011707controlsee.html The alarm notification is one of the most important functionality of any SCADA or DCS application. In case of an alarm, you want to know about it and the sooner the better. In most cases alarms are sent to your cell phone as a text message (SMS), to your pager, or a voice message sent to your phone. 84FE4D47-78E8-4A54-9E9F-5D8250F9CAD4 Wed, 30 Nov 2011 21:46:22 GMT http://automatedbuildings.com/releases/nov11/111125035202knx.html Not only was KNX used as the protocol of choice for the very first time in the Electrical Installation category, but also hundreds of students took the opportunity to visit the KNX stand to see why KNX represents the future of intelligent building technology. 3327C09D-F0B5-4AB5-9A27-2EA2F62F072C Sat, 26 Nov 2011 00:07:30 GMT http://automatedbuildings.com/releases/nov11/111125034808capetown.html Province Lighting/Automation/Switching is responsible for the highly efficient Building Management System (BMS) in operation at the refurbished Cape Town Station, the hub of the Metrorail Western Cape commuter rail network situated in the city's Central Business District (CBD). 6FBDDF89-DEB6-4C71-AD72-D4A0686930D1 Sat, 26 Nov 2011 00:05:47 GMT http://automatedbuildings.com/releases/nov11/111125033606fieldserver.html Featured this year is the new QuickServer, a cost effective, fully configurable, powerful gateway that incorporates the power of FieldServer backed by the proven FieldServer Technical Support Team. B18DD7CC-B14E-439C-A35A-2CA8D9E5E259 Sat, 26 Nov 2011 00:04:48 GMT http://automatedbuildings.com/releases/nov11/111125033003cea.html Committee to Accelerate Adoption and Growth of Smart Grid Products 38CA8777-9F65-4178-8DFF-DFB64839E6A6 Sat, 26 Nov 2011 00:04:18 GMT http://automatedbuildings.com/releases/nov11/111125032505gridinterop.html For the fifth year, Grid-Interop will gather the top technical Smart Grid minds to discuss real-world implementations of interoperability and advance Smart Grid standards, architecture and community in Phoenix, Ariz., Dec. 5-8, 2011. 2DA65C30-E4CB-47D9-923E-0A2E4B667D39 Sat, 26 Nov 2011 00:03:32 GMT http://automatedbuildings.com/releases/nov11/111125032101daintree.html Leading Wireless Lighting Controls Company Adds Six Members to Partner Program 3A47C121-980D-4850-A72E-38B641A80F3F Sat, 26 Nov 2011 00:03:00 GMT http://automatedbuildings.com/releases/nov11/111116102101gridwise.html There are eight seats to be filled in this cycle. Six council members, whose term is up for the renewal, have indicated their interest to serve another 2-year term. 5D009968-BE47-4EFD-B8C9-041709785C27 Wed, 16 Nov 2011 18:35:41 GMT http://automatedbuildings.com/releases/nov11/111116101909afs.html AFS announces the acquisition of Service Logic partner company, Joyner's Mechanical. 6BD189A8-B649-4E91-9A95-34FC3A023413 Wed, 16 Nov 2011 18:34:44 GMT http://automatedbuildings.com/releases/nov11/111116101505honeywell.html Company's Technology to Help Improve Energy Efficiency, Customer Safety and Comfort in New Terminal 1DDC4E4C-4D4A-4700-A41F-FA1ABCEE5978 Wed, 16 Nov 2011 18:34:04 GMT http://automatedbuildings.com/releases/nov11/111116101111women.html Dedicated to providing a platform for women to become more successful through strategic networking opportunities with other women in the industry, Women in HVACR (www.womeninhvacr.org), will play a very active role in the 2012 AHR Expo taking place January 23-25 at Chicago's McCormick Place. 1D6F59F8-FB32-4E66-A921-9CF664C320B9 Wed, 16 Nov 2011 18:33:07 GMT http://automatedbuildings.com/releases/nov11/111116100606lonmark.html Certifications Enable Knowledgeable Workforce to Deliver High-Quality Integrated Solutions, Better-Tailored to Suit Customer Requirements E5FA0E55-E0CA-475F-B217-05982C35C175 Wed, 16 Nov 2011 18:32:37 GMT http://automatedbuildings.com/releases/nov11/111116100000ims.html IMS Research's latest report "The EMEA and Americas Markets for Building Automation Controllers, Software and Sensors - 2011 Edition" forecasts double digit growth, in shipments, of air quality and gas sensors used for demand based ventilation within buildings over the next five years. 32CA8638-E1D8-4FCC-89C8-0607795F5CBF Wed, 16 Nov 2011 18:31:44 GMT http://automatedbuildings.com/releases/nov11/111116095202th.html Trebing + Himstedt Processautomation GmbH & Co. KG announces the signing of WESCO Industrial Automation Group (A Division of WESCO Distribution) to distribute their Industrial Communication Solutions and Services for Fieldbus and Ethernet networks. EA7DA3FD-42D5-4F01-9FAF-90FEC2B75FAD Wed, 16 Nov 2011 18:30:30 GMT http://automatedbuildings.com/releases/nov11/111116094707reliable.html We are pleased to announce that after a year of implementation efforts, reviewing, updating, and documenting our quality processes throughout the company, Reliable Controls was audited by the ISO Registrar QMI/SAI Global and have successfully achieved formal ISO 9001 certification. E5C9A44D-6BF6-4E18-B037-477A6431C380 Wed, 16 Nov 2011 18:29:40 GMT http://automatedbuildings.com/releases/nov11/111116094303ashrae.html The new publication includes time-saving tips for energy auditors, how to hire an auditor, what to ask for in a comprehensive audit report and how to build a successful energy efficiency retrofit team. DC2635E2-AE2B-4098-B5BD-BFC52FDA5E05 Wed, 16 Nov 2011 18:27:27 GMT http://automatedbuildings.com/releases/nov11/111112045808automatrix.html This device is designed to integrate and manage a wide array of HVAC, monitoring, and critical building systems while giving the user the power and convenience of modern web technologies. 0D2DA424-E4FD-44CB-8554-5ED50171ED6C Sun, 13 Nov 2011 01:14:03 GMT http://automatedbuildings.com/releases/nov11/111112045005distech.html Easy-to-Use Application Appeals to a Wide Range of Users Responsible for Tracking and Reducing Energy Consumption in their Facilities C37F73F9-0D6F-439B-9B97-81A5D5D1C8D5 Sun, 13 Nov 2011 01:13:29 GMT http://automatedbuildings.com/releases/nov11/111112043003ahr.html Record Number of Companies Enter The Competition 979311A4-8E8D-4C80-86FE-37E7212C11CF Sun, 13 Nov 2011 01:12:58 GMT http://automatedbuildings.com/releases/nov11/111112042404guangzhou.html Guangzhou, China, 9-12 June 2012 B88064CF-970F-41FE-9FCF-7D6150AFF76B Sun, 13 Nov 2011 01:12:24 GMT http://automatedbuildings.com/releases/nov11/111112041404ahr.html Choose from over 2,000 Exhibitors from 30 Countries BC341CE3-A60F-467E-A566-535CD7B7FED1 Sun, 13 Nov 2011 01:11:47 GMT http://automatedbuildings.com/releases/nov11/111112040808incenergy.html Software makes Smaller Buildings Smarter 53A0F095-B9AD-4840-9CB6-6F28A8AA1B10 Sun, 13 Nov 2011 01:11:22 GMT http://automatedbuildings.com/releases/nov11/111112035606joneslang.html IntelliCommand provides 24/7, real-time remote access to control buildings, reduce carbon footprint and energy costs by 18 percent 9FCEA026-2E2E-4809-BDA0-C260375D0153 Sun, 13 Nov 2011 01:10:49 GMT http://automatedbuildings.com/releases/nov11/111112035101kepware.html The First Low Cost, High Performance, Store and Forward Historian Appliance 8212AC00-2C78-42C4-92B9-94ED76C83E69 Sun, 13 Nov 2011 01:10:13 GMT http://automatedbuildings.com/releases/nov11/111112034606mecho.html MechoSystems takes its innovative microprocessor-based motor controller even further with the launch of IQ/MLC2, a networkable, automated roller-shade solution capable of handling the most advanced daylighting and integration requirements. 56DA82EC-2EB8-4D17-8F06-E134E603F9DF Sun, 13 Nov 2011 01:09:33 GMT http://automatedbuildings.com/releases/nov11/111112034202rampart.html Together, Rampart and Cisco will direct the planning, design, construction and operations to create the new 400 acre Smart+Connected Community. 4D7EF562-03E8-4A1A-8BAF-60C0E56257FF Sun, 13 Nov 2011 01:07:07 GMT http://automatedbuildings.com/releases/nov11/111104122909honeywell.html One of the Most Sustainable Buildings in the World 97BC05A0-6AD0-494D-A070-ACD02D62417B Fri, 04 Nov 2011 19:48:42 GMT http://automatedbuildings.com/releases/nov11/111104122202fbm.html Automatikprodukter, Sweden fieldbus devices called FBM for transferring multiple digital and analog signals near the regulated object anywhere on the network. 92ACF91E-FAC7-40F5-9109-9422BF4ACDF5 Fri, 04 Nov 2011 19:47:57 GMT http://automatedbuildings.com/releases/nov11/111104121606ashrae.html Current practices related to hot industry topics, such as energy modeling, high performance buildings and integrated design, are featured in the Technical Program at ASHRAE's 2012 Winter Conference. 1D640088-6CB1-41C4-88F7-FDC1047B685A Fri, 04 Nov 2011 19:47:19 GMT http://automatedbuildings.com/releases/nov11/111104121303nebb.html The National Environmental Balancing Bureau (NEBB) held its 2011 Annual Conference in Savannah, Georgia on October 20-22, 2011. 6EECBC3D-D11D-446B-AF1B-77BD9414E3EE Fri, 04 Nov 2011 19:46:44 GMT http://automatedbuildings.com/releases/nov11/111104120808usgbc.html The DR Partnership Program will reach thousands of commercial buildings to educate, promote and drive participation in demand response programs. 05993D68-7839-4D4D-8076-C1F96701C8B9 Fri, 04 Nov 2011 19:45:48 GMT http://automatedbuildings.com/releases/nov11/111104120202ashrae.html With the Oct. 19 ruling, Standard 90.1-2010 serves as the commercial building reference standard for state building energy codes under the federal Energy Conservation and Production Act. E43ED250-8EC5-42F5-95E2-7FCA42ED05C0 Fri, 04 Nov 2011 19:44:08 GMT http://automatedbuildings.com/releases/nov11/111104115909enocean.html Contractors and systems integrators are now able to select from a wide variety of interoperable products subscribing to one wireless standard enabling the optimal solution for their project. 11D4132C-CF71-404F-9D75-C575AE681C06 Fri, 04 Nov 2011 19:43:27 GMT http://automatedbuildings.com/releases/nov11/111104115505digi.html Sprint customers can easily develop cloud connected devices with ConnectCore 3G and iDigi Device Cloud BAB93F4E-ABFB-4D20-968B-2F40064D03C4 Fri, 04 Nov 2011 19:42:40 GMT http://automatedbuildings.com/releases/nov11/111104114505opc.html Certified OPC Professional courses offered in Chicago and Toronto provide automation professionals with the skills to improve plant efficiency and control. B7B3771D-570D-4955-987C-1F797DEA0036 Fri, 04 Nov 2011 19:41:57 GMT http://automatedbuildings.com/releases/nov11/111104113606sprint.html Sprint's Open Solutions Conference Showcases M2M "Magic Wand" - Enabling Technology like Never Before B2050BA0-0BA7-4AF6-B2EC-6602F1CB811D Fri, 04 Nov 2011 19:40:59 GMT http://automatedbuildings.com/releases/nov11/111104113003ecobuild.html Integrated Standards-Based Environment for Building Management B3C42A4A-530C-4E88-B973-B73A62897301 Fri, 04 Nov 2011 19:38:17 GMT http://www.automatedbuildings.com/news/nov11/articles/cleanurbanenergy/111025093404cue.html Commercial and institutional buildings have inherent thermal capacity to store energy. The trick is how to integrate building operations with electric grid operations to leverage a buildings thermal mass and drastically reduce energy expense. - Phil C. Bomrad, President, & Beth Cushing, Director Marketing Communications, Clean Urban Energy, Inc. 6AE8F499-6472-464F-A290-0314F34A5157 Tue, 01 Nov 2011 17:39:27 GMT http://www.automatedbuildings.com/news/nov11/articles/sinopoli/111028015303sinopoli.html The unstoppable momentum for open and integrated building systems. - Jim Sinopoli PE, RCDD, LEED AP, Managing Principal, Smart Buildings LLC D1A81F74-CADF-45F9-AF97-8EF0B4952213 Tue, 01 Nov 2011 17:38:20 GMT http://www.automatedbuildings.com/news/nov11/articles/basservices/111027023808bas.html What if the controls contractor had a standard open programming language? When they are building DDC code they are actually generating the O&M manual and graphics by definition and the code is vendor independent. When the new controls contractor walks into the building, they see all the data digitally about the building. They can actually query the system. - Alper Uzmezler, BAS Services & Graphics, LLC B1145154-E362-45A8-BE6B-05697C2C521F Tue, 01 Nov 2011 17:36:35 GMT http://www.automatedbuildings.com/news/nov11/articles/encelium/111025045808encelium.html Toronto's Rogers Centre Achieves 56 to 79 Percent Energy Savings - Tony Marano, President & CEO, Encelium Technologies B5AA38CE-4ED0-420D-BDC5-588DBEA0CEA6 Tue, 01 Nov 2011 17:35:59 GMT http://www.automatedbuildings.com/news/nov11/articles/qag/111028105707qag.html Get Your Occupants on Board - Sarah Erdman, Marketing Director, QA Graphics 42EAD23B-DB2B-4DA0-948B-CDF4AAE6309C Tue, 01 Nov 2011 17:35:27 GMT http://www.automatedbuildings.com/news/nov11/articles/ebrzez/111024031505ebrzez.html Cloud Services for the Built Environment Ecosystem - Edward H. Brzezowski, PE, LEED AP ADDB7FC0-4598-4377-A1A2-1E997EBDC174 Tue, 01 Nov 2011 17:34:40 GMT http://www.automatedbuildings.com/news/nov11/articles/sinopoli2/111028023202sinopoli.html Why Video Cameras are the Swiss Army Knife of Building Sensors - Jim Sinopoli PE, RCDD, LEED AP, Managing Principal, Smart Buildings LLC 381704E4-3403-494C-90F8-0CCBFE945E92 Tue, 01 Nov 2011 17:33:59 GMT http://www.automatedbuildings.com/news/nov11/articles/brightcore/111018121242brightcore.html What has all that to do with building automation? - Nino Kurtalj, President, Elma Kurtalj Ltd DF2FCFAA-19E0-4F38-965A-B7ABE2C4505D Tue, 01 Nov 2011 17:31:56 GMT http://www.automatedbuildings.com/news/nov11/articles/emon/111021123404emon.html Whether designed in or retrofitted, submeters are installed on the "building side" of the main utility meter to measure energy usage from the enterprise level all the way down to a single device or circuit. - Don Millstein, E-Mon 2D1DB757-F8E2-4C0C-99BE-CC56498AB3E7 Tue, 01 Nov 2011 17:30:17 GMT http://www.automatedbuildings.com/news/nov11/articles/datanab/111024042202datanab.html The theory behind load shifting is to use more power when it's cheap and less power when it's expensive. - Adam VanOort, President, DataNab 44102324-CACB-41F6-9C55-77ABE6B839E2 Tue, 01 Nov 2011 17:29:34 GMT http://www.automatedbuildings.com/news/nov11/articles/automationsmx/111025114202asmx.html Achieve Zero Downtime - Roy Kok, AutomationSMX 26646985-3DAD-43B1-8BC2-EFF0F2B729BB Tue, 01 Nov 2011 17:29:01 GMT http://www.automatedbuildings.com/news/nov11/articles/s4group/111026033003s4group.html The supervisory controller as a BACnet client enhancement moves the BACnet-N2 Router beyond its original N2 gateway functionality, encapsulating the entire Metasys system. - Steve Jones, Managing Partner, The S4 Group, Inc. 1A9CB2F6-1601-4FE2-9621-3ACB39EF81B7 Tue, 01 Nov 2011 17:28:27 GMT http://www.automatedbuildings.com/news/nov11/articles/singh360/111031113404singh.html While Selecting a Building Management System (BMS) - Dr. Abtar Singh, Founder & CEO, Singh360 Inc 2AA118B6-B4B4-40A3-9AC8-541821C30EBA Tue, 01 Nov 2011 17:27:46 GMT http://www.automatedbuildings.com/news/oct11/reviews/110928093505oclresource.html Our Ongoing Discussion B2905BAA-0DC3-4754-810A-A1441DB40D3A Tue, 01 Nov 2011 17:42:38 GMT http://www.automatedbuildings.com/news/nov11/interviews/111026105005patterson.html We continue to make progress toward the vision of DC power throughout buildings. - Brian Patterson, Chairman, The EMerge Alliance F87038BB-AF69-4994-87D0-724BBFEE70F5 Tue, 01 Nov 2011 17:42:37 GMT http://www.automatedbuildings.com/news/nov11/interviews/111026112707damiano.html The actual determinant of space ventilation rate (Vbz in the 62.1 procedure) is population. CO2 control proponents mostly ignore that fact and prefer to focus your attention on odor and human bioeffluents. - Len Damiano, Vice President - Marketing & International Sales, EBTRON 4AFE8401-0AC7-4CC8-86BC-B2F1ED755865 Tue, 01 Nov 2011 17:41:38 GMT http://www.automatedbuildings.com/news/nov11/columns/111018112101calabrese.html Can We Talk? - Steven R. Calabrese, Control Engineering Corp. 2B83FBEF-9B53-4CF2-A6F0-488A61C63C86 Tue, 01 Nov 2011 17:27:07 GMT http://www.automatedbuildings.com/news/nov11/columns/111026024808mandrusiak.html Use the 5 W's to ensure a maximum return on advertising dollars. - Manny Mandrusiak, Managing Creative Consultant, 4 Bravo Marketing 395EB204-645D-4F1D-919A-37A63664B922 Tue, 01 Nov 2011 17:26:25 GMT http://www.automatedbuildings.com/news/nov11/columns/111031120404considine.html So what if things did change? What if distribution and electricity were not the be-all of commercial and domestic energy? Toby Considine, TC9 Inc 6CAC9662-97ED-4578-A8D2-360B8BB0482B Tue, 01 Nov 2011 17:25:45 GMT http://www.automatedbuildings.com/news/nov11/columns/111018115101big.html Further, without new manufacturers entering the market (which bring new, fresh ideas to BAS products) what will lead the industry to product improvements and innovations? - Paul Ehrlich, Ira Goldschmidt & Angela Lewis Building Intelligence Group B8A147B6-6EDA-44C2-A59D-8E3E5891FF5F Tue, 01 Nov 2011 17:24:16 GMT http://www.automatedbuildings.com/news/nov11/columns/111031122404emc.html One piece of the larger open puzzle is the present restrictions around proprietary control languages. - Ken Sinclair, AutomatedBuildings.com 0BBF8B84-C953-4B2E-B154-5F0FDF85941F Tue, 01 Nov 2011 17:22:55 GMT http://www.automatedbuildings.com/news/nov11/reviews/1110093401desk.html Every month there is a blizzard of information contained in the emails and newsletters that cross my desk on their way to AutomatedBuildings.com. Some of this information is not in the form of any type of content we can publish but I feel I should share with you these snippets, blog bits, and url links that are about to fall off my desktop. B8E03D6F-B368-427B-84CE-44BEF1B0909C Tue, 01 Nov 2011 17:22:07 GMT http://www.automatedbuildings.com/news/oct11/reviews/110928122101ahrpreview.html How to Make Sustainability and Energy Visible 4EA05CDB-860A-464D-94AD-30BEAE7685E2 Tue, 01 Nov 2011 17:21:02 GMT http://www.automatedbuildings.com/releases/nov11/products1311.html A brief description of some new products for the industry. 38013C6D-47CD-4AA6-B5C5-4500161C9B63 Tue, 01 Nov 2011 17:20:04 GMT http://www.automatedbuildings.com/releases/oct11/111027125606bacnet.html Users discover open building automation in Asia Pacific B1FA105C-E8D1-4DB3-9374-05A8EF2DAC1A Thu, 27 Oct 2011 20:08:19 GMT http://www.automatedbuildings.com/releases/oct11/111027122404xenon.html The T925 connects remote equipment through cellular networks, eliminating the need for hardwired connections. EEB5F7A4-6B6D-4835-828C-89FEA44AD944 Thu, 27 Oct 2011 20:07:51 GMT http://www.automatedbuildings.com/releases/oct11/111027122002encelium.html Center for Community Configured with Encelium's Energy Control SystemTM E4C70DC5-BE40-4742-B7B9-155EFC3ED87E Thu, 27 Oct 2011 20:07:09 GMT http://www.automatedbuildings.com/releases/oct11/111027121404schneider.html New modules for CFD and reporting and drill down functions added to DCIM suite AD6B7D11-263C-4AB6-9223-C716776E2A69 Thu, 27 Oct 2011 20:06:45 GMT http://www.automatedbuildings.com/releases/oct11/111027120909onset.html Statistics on utility bills or name plates on equipment, while useful, are not enough to identify the practices and equipment that are contributing to high energy use. 52F12B1A-FB1B-4F17-9B05-273885D74FF0 Thu, 27 Oct 2011 20:05:58 GMT http://www.automatedbuildings.com/releases/oct11/111027120202loytec.html LOYTEC Presents Groundbreaking Room Automation Solution 010AB074-0A2B-4B4C-9BE1-6143354A82A1 Thu, 27 Oct 2011 20:05:34 GMT http://www.automatedbuildings.com/releases/oct11/111027115707lonmark.html Facilities Adopt LonMark Open Systems CD11E59F-AC9E-462E-9EAF-04DCC5271716 Thu, 27 Oct 2011 20:05:07 GMT http://www.automatedbuildings.com/releases/oct11/111027114004bacnet.html Recognized For Outstanding Contributions to the BACnet Community 0BD642A4-8C72-481D-A6A9-C07D15ED07FC Thu, 27 Oct 2011 20:04:33 GMT http://www.automatedbuildings.com/releases/oct11/1110240014505openadr.html Join us for a Webinar on November 10 F5A59EBF-2E84-4FC8-A8E1-02B868173934 Mon, 24 Oct 2011 21:03:50 GMT http://www.automatedbuildings.com/releases/oct11/111024013707knx.html KNX, the Worldwide STANDARD for Home and Building Control, invites you to take part in the Generation KNX Video Contest! 9C6DDC3E-E26F-4883-A02D-75ECE8CDFB4E Mon, 24 Oct 2011 21:02:52 GMT http://www.automatedbuildings.com/releases/oct11/111024014202schneider.html BIM HD product models help owners, architects, engineers and contractors to design, construct and operate more efficient buildings - throughout the entire lifecycle of a building. C2BD37BE-A29A-4233-A49D-AD20137034C9 Mon, 24 Oct 2011 21:01:55 GMT http://www.automatedbuildings.com/releases/oct11/111024115707kepware.html Kepware Adds Communications to KEPServerEX for the Oil & Gas, and Water and Waste Water Industries. 9937A1F0-C24B-4D78-89B0-7402E6BCBD1A Mon, 24 Oct 2011 21:01:27 GMT http://www.automatedbuildings.com/releases/oct11/111024120606wattstopper.html The new WattStopper BIM Revit families are available for 46 of the company's products, including a majority of Digital Lighting Management (DLM) products and popular wall switch occupancy sensor models. 1554C68B-213F-40E1-BB22-0990A91733FA Mon, 24 Oct 2011 21:00:05 GMT http://www.automatedbuildings.com/releases/oct11/111024120909encelium.html University of Colorado Center for Community Configured with Encelium's Energy Control System 024A33D9-B5DE-4F11-B284-73B38B235824 Mon, 24 Oct 2011 20:58:28 GMT http://www.automatedbuildings.com/releases/oct11/111020121303greenbuild.html 23,000 delegates, sold out show floor demonstrate strength of green building movement 55DB34AA-C31F-4B4B-B4C8-836A1F0305EF Thu, 20 Oct 2011 19:14:10 GMT http://www.automatedbuildings.com/releases/oct11/111020115606cetci.html LPT is an economical "Low Power Transmitter" that will only be available with a carbon monoxide (CO) or nitrogen dioxide (NO2) sensor, ideal for vehicle exhaust type applications such as parking garages. D9D95A78-87A6-4188-897A-FBB813CADC5B Thu, 20 Oct 2011 19:11:37 GMT http://www.automatedbuildings.com/releases/oct11/111020115005cetci.html YESAIR is a CE certified air quality monitor with an eight channel sensor capacity. 7DFB59AD-3A36-45F1-8CE9-3DA93ECD56ED Thu, 20 Oct 2011 19:11:04 GMT http://www.automatedbuildings.com/releases/oct11/111020114505exele.html TopView Free provides the same powerful, easy-to-configure, alarm management, notification and remote monitoring tools as TopView. E6731472-8983-47DE-ACC1-421E1E21EA72 Thu, 20 Oct 2011 19:10:28 GMT http://www.automatedbuildings.com/releases/oct11/111020114101prenova.html Real-time energy display communicates building performance quickly and effectively 56D63054-9AFE-4E80-9DE4-17ABDE430A8C Thu, 20 Oct 2011 19:09:57 GMT http://www.automatedbuildings.com/releases/oct11/111020113606wago.html Two new eight-channel, configurable Digital Input/Output (DIO) Modules have joined WAGO Corporation's IP67 SPEEDWAY 767 I/O-SYSTEM. 98C82949-E6B1-4C80-BD8E-7EA86062A471 Thu, 20 Oct 2011 19:09:20 GMT http://www.automatedbuildings.com/releases/oct11/111020113303fmsystems.html Support for Apple iPhone and iPad lets facility professionals manage facilities and real estate in the field 642DB893-F5B2-4DAE-A47E-E775E0BF8FD6 Thu, 20 Oct 2011 19:08:49 GMT http://www.automatedbuildings.com/releases/oct11/111020112707prenova.html Decision_Point business intelligence software combines KPI dashboard and flexible analytics to increase visibility and enhance decision making BCF13792-F121-41B4-8AF5-F2B7A27DAFAB Thu, 20 Oct 2011 19:08:18 GMT http://www.automatedbuildings.com/releases/oct11/111020112505schneider.html Leveraging the latest software functionality, Schneider Electric's BIM HD Modeling solution is based on information-rich model-based designs, laying the foundation for more accurate analysis and simulation of designs and projects. BC0C9255-08B3-42E6-BC78-44FAB67EF1F4 Thu, 20 Oct 2011 19:07:23 GMT http://www.automatedbuildings.com/releases/oct11/111020111505tridium.html The 2012 CW 100 is a list of the most innovative providers of machine-to-machine (M2M) technology. 0B1B3775-5260-4726-8F58-02EEB88C6C29 Thu, 20 Oct 2011 19:06:30 GMT http://www.automatedbuildings.com/releases/oct11/111014122404snap.html Compact Low Power Module - A Complete Platform for Java Applications FEEFB0EA-3C4C-44D7-AB07-272D63A0B38D Fri, 14 Oct 2011 19:46:33 GMT http://www.automatedbuildings.com/releases/oct11/111014121404wireless.html November 9-10, 2011, Munich, Germany 0882E656-0C9D-44EF-A2EB-5E21540BD600 Fri, 14 Oct 2011 19:46:02 GMT http://www.automatedbuildings.com/releases/oct11/111014120505ashrae.html Inefficient lighting, uncontrolled plug loads and poorly insulated roofs are just few of the factors that can contribute to a failing grade in energy consumption for K-12 school buildings. 59C5617A-14F9-45A1-92E6-D51C25D884F3 Fri, 14 Oct 2011 19:45:18 GMT http://www.automatedbuildings.com/releases/oct11/111014120202iconics.html iQPlantSuite - Complete DCS Solutions by Mitsubishi Electric 481D68BE-167F-4362-87A1-51E1D9549FBA Fri, 14 Oct 2011 19:41:05 GMT http://www.automatedbuildings.com/releases/oct11/111014115808bacnet.html Adds Wireless Mesh Network Standard Helping Building Owners & Operators Improve Building Automation EF919083-805F-4E0E-9E47-5BCC1AD6F041 Fri, 14 Oct 2011 19:40:16 GMT http://www.automatedbuildings.com/releases/oct11/111014115101zigbee.html ZigBee Alliance Fall 2011 Members Meeting - OPEN TO PUBLIC 30915722-6A9E-42CD-951A-90D876FD440C Fri, 14 Oct 2011 19:39:50 GMT http://www.automatedbuildings.com/releases/oct11/111014114606constellation.html Lynxspring Energy Partner Network to Promote VirtuWatt, Constellation's Dynamic Energy Management and Automation Platform A63AAA4D-3189-487C-9620-E936A656DFE4 Fri, 14 Oct 2011 19:39:11 GMT http://www.automatedbuildings.com/releases/oct11/111014112909cisco.html Cisco and EllisDon Team to Make PwC Tower One of Canada's Most Advanced IP Networked Commercial Buildings 'NEXT Living EcoSuite' Showcased at GreenBuild International Conference and Expo 1116175B-8F15-4E56-8FE1-4517989ADC37 Fri, 14 Oct 2011 19:38:01 GMT http://www.automatedbuildings.com/releases/oct11/111014112707venstar.html Venstar, a leading thermostat and energy management systems supplier, today announced that its Surveyor Energy Management System (EMS) and ColorTouch Commercial touch screen thermostat will be featured at the upcoming Edison Electric Institute's (EEI) Fall National Key Accounts Workshop (Booths #413 and #414) being held Oct. 16-19, 2011, in San Antonio, Texas. B6A7AD63-4D2B-4171-852A-E7AA706F2DC0 Fri, 14 Oct 2011 19:36:55 GMT http://www.automatedbuildings.com/releases/oct11/111014111606encelium.html OSRAM has signed an agreement with Townsend Ventures, LLC to increase its stake in Encelium Technologies from 15 percent to 100 percent. This move will enhance the company's position in two key global growth markets, LED based technologies and Light Management Systems (LMS). CBA68B25-A2BC-4CE3-93C2-5B74CC5C6D20 Fri, 14 Oct 2011 19:35:56 GMT http://www.automatedbuildings.com/releases/oct11/111014110303homeplug.html World's Leading Powerline Communications Group Launches Compliance and Interoperability Program for IEEE 1901.2 Standard FE2B88F6-B01C-49C9-B6B0-C9A2299EAE2C Fri, 14 Oct 2011 19:35:18 GMT http://www.automatedbuildings.com/releases/oct11/111014105808trebing.html They will be opening a subsidiary in the United States effective January 1, 2012 to support Sales and Service activities in North and South America. 111579E8-C81C-4294-B79E-C133E07626A3 Fri, 14 Oct 2011 19:33:58 GMT http://www.automatedbuildings.com/releases/oct11/111005105606jci.html Panoptix combines latest technology, new business model and industry-leading expertise to make building efficiency easier and more accessible to a broader market 28E58DA5-0C0D-4A41-8D3B-8110C537CE57 Wed, 05 Oct 2011 18:18:19 GMT http://www.automatedbuildings.com/releases/oct11/111005105101isa.html Mobile, AL Oct 10 to Oct 20 39490F11-46B4-4AE0-88CA-0D7606956322 Wed, 05 Oct 2011 18:16:26 GMT http://www.automatedbuildings.com/releases/oct11/111005104606tridium.html Global News Group, Inc. announces that Tridium will be featured on a Special Report, "Green Building Automation Technology" as a part of the Special Edition TV series; Green Earth Report. 4F6E6AE2-B292-4986-B907-916014A37868 Wed, 05 Oct 2011 18:15:04 GMT http://www.automatedbuildings.com/releases/oct11/111005104202luxoft.html DMFusion Provides the Critical Foundation Needed to Prevent Power Outages, Flatten Demand & Reduce Costs; Empowers Consumers to Better-Manage Energy Usage AB9ADFC8-B480-4E59-827C-F527CA4ECEAF Wed, 05 Oct 2011 18:14:37 GMT http://www.automatedbuildings.com/releases/oct11/111005103909qag.html QA Graphics is pleased to announce the hiring of Cade Ingle and Amy Friedrichsen. Both have joined QA Graphics' graphic outsourcing department to aid in HVAC design services for one the company's largest clients, Johnson Controls, Inc. A7092341-1C59-4291-B341-5DBD4AF101D2 Wed, 05 Oct 2011 18:13:37 GMT http://www.automatedbuildings.com/releases/oct11/111005103101opc.html Embedded Labs have today announced that their OPC-UA Device Server Software Development Kits for Microcontrollers and Microprocessors have been certified for standards compliance by the OPC Foundation test lab in Arizona USA. D1179C20-E200-438E-B587-3D66784E5B6C Wed, 05 Oct 2011 18:12:33 GMT http://www.automatedbuildings.com/releases/oct11/111005102303ashrae.html Expanded since its LEED-referenced 2004 publication, this version details energy auditing methods and provides new sample forms and templates that illustrate the content and arrangement of a complete, effective energy analysis report. EE60ABA8-0092-40EE-8509-1A45276DD7BF Wed, 05 Oct 2011 18:11:32 GMT http://www.automatedbuildings.com/releases/oct11/111005102002ahrcalendar.html Monday, January 23 - Wednesday, January 25 McCormick Place, Chicago, Illinois 4FEF962C-E2DC-4758-B96A-F53E01F2840F Wed, 05 Oct 2011 18:11:07 GMT http://www.automatedbuildings.com/releases/oct11/111005101101ahr.html Nearly 2,000 Companies To Display Latest Technologies F291DFA0-2BED-4110-8898-F387A9A58EBE Wed, 05 Oct 2011 18:10:35 GMT http://www.automatedbuildings.com/releases/oct11/111005100606saudi.html Automation 2012 is the only Automation, control and Instrumentation show being held in Saudi Arabia. 4386CDED-651F-4D35-BE3D-ED04B66C3852 Wed, 05 Oct 2011 18:08:48 GMT http://www.automatedbuildings.com/releases/oct11/111005100000matrox.html Manage Matrox Mura MPX-driven video walls remotely and in real time using MuraControl - the app that puts total control at your fingertips 8D0B93EA-83E5-4B96-A4CE-AAE5285EAC86 Wed, 05 Oct 2011 18:08:23 GMT http://www.automatedbuildings.com/releases/oct11/111005095606enocean.html Supporting Partners Include Verve, Leviton, Echoflex, Magnum, BSC, ILLUMRA, K&P, Dimonoff and SCL Elements 54315FB1-A068-434A-AC33-D9CE0294A678 Wed, 05 Oct 2011 18:07:41 GMT http://www.automatedbuildings.com/releases/oct11/111005095202s4.html The S4 Group, Inc., an innovator in developing seamless solutions for non-IT and building automation systems, is launching an enhancement to its S4 Open: BACnet-N2 Router that turns any legacy Metasys N2-based supervisory controller into a peer to BACnet applications and devices. 577DE1F8-BDB2-446C-8492-2FE2BE94E5E5 Wed, 05 Oct 2011 18:06:26 GMT http://www.automatedbuildings.com/news/oct11/articles/polarsoft/110926105202polarsoft.html Forget about what you do now, and think about what you should be able to do. What is our wish list, or maybe our "must have" list, for BAS programming? David Fisher, President, PolarSoft 365F14EC-770F-4581-B2A2-CC8CAE0AEC23 Sat, 01 Oct 2011 18:38:17 GMT http://www.automatedbuildings.com/news/oct11/articles/skyfoundry/110926012707sedona.html - a language, a protocol, a framework, a town in Arizona? - Brian Frank, Founder, SkyFoundry F1874B93-AC72-49CD-9A50-48B93CE01078 Sat, 01 Oct 2011 18:37:17 GMT http://www.automatedbuildings.com/news/oct11/articles/andydavis/110925014909andydavis.html I do not believe that any one protocol is the secret to success in a building; my personal thoughts are that the secret to success lies in choosing the right protocol for the right part of a building. - Andy Davis, Product Manager, Siemens Building Technologies B658ED38-1183-4083-9D7B-DEC1C6924764 Sat, 01 Oct 2011 18:36:18 GMT http://www.automatedbuildings.com/news/oct11/articles/fms2k/110926114909fms2k.html That's where the future potential of the building automation and control systems market is - small buildings automation. - Frank Miraglia, Vice President, FMS2K Associates, Inc 22BBE1FD-1957-4E12-9AB5-7A0D1029728A Sat, 01 Oct 2011 18:35:33 GMT http://www.automatedbuildings.com/news/oct11/articles/can2go/110929042909can2go.html The scenario of combined (or merged) HVAC and lighting control can be easily achieved . - David Lamarche, Director of Communications, SCL Elements Inc. / CAN2GO 442D5CAF-0017-47DB-8790-32A859B3097D Sat, 01 Oct 2011 18:34:32 GMT http://www.automatedbuildings.com/news/oct11/articles/buildingiq/111001103707buildingiq.html Given a building's energy model and external factors, the software determines the best plan for the building, targeting the ideal balance among the three goals of energy cost, consumption, and occupant comfort. - Mike Zimmerman, CEO, BuildingIQ 2843F811-B33E-4552-B777-F2C80A898153 Sat, 01 Oct 2011 18:32:57 GMT http://www.automatedbuildings.com/news/oct11/articles/skippingstone/110925123606skippingstone.html A succession of important events and activities has occurred this year that will help propel the widespread adoption of demand response by the commercial sector. - Peter Weigand, Chairman & CEO and Laura Curran, Principal, Skipping Stone 6C744472-470F-4559-A90C-A8DC76EFEA67 Sat, 01 Oct 2011 18:32:17 GMT http://www.automatedbuildings.com/news/oct11/articles/opcsystems/110928103404opcsystems.html to increase Building Automation OEM Product Sales - Jack McIntyre, EVP, Open Automation Software 03510F52-9DAB-49DD-A472-24DDB17D0E90 Sat, 01 Oct 2011 18:30:55 GMT http://www.automatedbuildings.com/news/oct11/interviews/110922114606baden.html A whitepaper on integrated building architecture and the potential to add business value to all phases of the building lifecycle and construction value chain. - Kari Baden, Managing Director, Dimension Data Advanced Infrastructure B7F0D327-68AC-49DC-885F-660B50F24D7C Sat, 01 Oct 2011 18:30:18 GMT http://www.automatedbuildings.com/news/oct11/interviews/110927095505oshoway.html Building systems integration is a natural progression to tie all that they offered as an electrical contractor. - David Oshoway, Integration Division, Practice Lead, Canem Systems Ltd. B5930225-60BB-46F7-9428-D17EC49C41E3 Sat, 01 Oct 2011 18:29:27 GMT http://www.automatedbuildings.com/news/oct11/columns/110921102101calabrese.html Technologies & Applications - Steven R. Calabrese, Control Engineering Corp. D0E5D407-2EB4-47F7-A000-E600A830B86E Sat, 01 Oct 2011 18:28:56 GMT http://www.automatedbuildings.com/news/oct11/columns/110928095303mandrusiak.html The trick now is not to forget the value of having good positioning statements, but to use today's technology to gather the data necessary to help produce the right statements to the right audiences. - Manny Mandrusiak, Managing Creative Consultant, 4 Bravo Marketing 795A1E7C-390A-490C-9CD1-519E57F5CC55 Sat, 01 Oct 2011 18:28:26 GMT http://www.automatedbuildings.com/news/oct11/columns/110929105303big.html One of the goals of using an open protocol based system is to be able to avoid obsolescence. - Paul Ehrlich, Ira Goldschmidt & Angela Lewis Building Intelligence Group 82506E55-A9B8-4F6D-9BBE-FF674D6EB3D9 Sat, 01 Oct 2011 18:27:42 GMT http://www.automatedbuildings.com/news/oct11/columns/110930104505mcmillan.html Entangling marketing and technology - Andy McMillan, President and GM Philips Teletrol 2377C177-64F9-4E4B-BE42-1E5D5C80B4CD Sat, 01 Oct 2011 18:27:06 GMT http://www.automatedbuildings.com/news/oct11/columns/110922104808emc.html Refers to how important being open has become to our industry and how it has helped us grow and become part of something much larger. - Ken Sinclair, AutomatedBuildings.com 3278DDFD-3A5C-4C5B-8A2C-A6947A1946CC Sat, 01 Oct 2011 18:25:19 GMT http://www.automatedbuildings.com/news/oct11/reviews/110928093505oclresource.html Our Ongoing Open Control Programming Language Discussions 501EE8FF-FCEE-40C6-B300-F4F045AD9D6F Sat, 01 Oct 2011 18:24:30 GMT http://www.automatedbuildings.com/news/oct11/reviews/110928011501desk.html Every month there is a blizzard of information contained in the emails and newsletters that cross my desk on their way to AutomatedBuildings.com. Some of this information is not in the form of any type of content we can publish but I feel I should share with you these snippets, blog bits, and url links that are about to fall off my desktop. 993F1497-34B0-4283-85A9-FDA41D95BDD1 Sat, 01 Oct 2011 18:24:00 GMT http://www.automatedbuildings.com/news/oct11/reviews/110928122101ahrpreview.html 4 Free Sessions on How to Make Sustainability and Energy Visible E583DF4D-CB1E-4418-98E9-0F880841AB7D Sat, 01 Oct 2011 18:22:59 GMT http://www.automatedbuildings.com/releases/oct11/products1310.html A brief description of some new products for the industry. 5EC85B9D-129C-4F71-9EF2-024C6DC09E7B Sat, 01 Oct 2011 18:18:12 GMT http://www.automatedbuildings.com/releases/sep11/110929102404zigbee.html 28th October, 2011 - ZigBee Alliance Fall 2011 Members Meeting This free public workshop will provide attendees the opportunity to exchange wireless sensor network information on standards, markets and projects, with a particular focus on the European market. 966C2AB0-FACD-448F-AE94-166453F43AE8 Thu, 29 Sep 2011 17:36:38 GMT http://www.automatedbuildings.com/releases/sep11/110929101808bacnet.html Sees BACnet Helping Company Growth and Development of New Products 229D0615-D1B9-4847-94C3-C2659E0D4EA8 Thu, 29 Sep 2011 17:35:36 GMT http://www.automatedbuildings.com/releases/sep11/110929101001gridwise.html Phoenix, Arizona, October 20-21, 2011 AF522B66-A36F-4397-8946-B7E077E77C83 Thu, 29 Sep 2011 17:34:58 GMT http://www.automatedbuildings.com/releases/sep11/110929100101encelium.html Industry Veteran's Educational Seminar to Address "The Commissioning Process: IESNA DG29" 840282E1-3AB2-468E-BEC8-D87F795768C2 Thu, 29 Sep 2011 17:33:53 GMT http://www.automatedbuildings.com/releases/sep11/110929095303isa.html ISA111, Unified Automation for Buildings, will development standards and guidelines to communicate the necessary information to enable building subsystems to be managed and to interact so that an individual building, a local collection of buildings such as a campus, or a geographically diverse collection of buildings appear to a user to be a single, coordinated, cohesive building automation system. 3123ED7E-6BF1-4D01-8CCF-3715051009FA Thu, 29 Sep 2011 17:32:56 GMT http://www.automatedbuildings.com/releases/sep11/110929094505zigbee.html Industry's only BACnet approved wireless mesh standard for commercial buildings AD4E01D8-94C5-4182-9D4E-D48107FD7808 Thu, 29 Sep 2011 17:32:22 GMT http://www.automatedbuildings.com/releases/sep11/110929093808fieldserver.html FieldServer has served the BACnet community for over a decade with proven BACnet Gateways enabling thousands of devices in the Building Automation and Industrial Automation industry to interface to BACnet. BE5F478E-1EF0-47E5-8012-8987C4D6F554 Thu, 29 Sep 2011 17:31:38 GMT http://www.automatedbuildings.com/releases/sep11/110929092909enocean.html Competition Challenges Students to Design, Build, and Operate a Solar-powered House 3CAD6DD7-0F1D-47E3-802E-41913FAB9EC0 Thu, 29 Sep 2011 17:31:05 GMT http://www.automatedbuildings.com/releases/sep11/110929092505isa.html This track will give in-depth coverage of successful applications of wireless technologies in many important industries, through tutorials, panels and information-packed presentations. 7D587449-CD36-4764-BF52-78B270A71610 Thu, 29 Sep 2011 17:29:51 GMT http://www.automatedbuildings.com/releases/sep11/1110925114606realcomm.html Webinar, Thursday Sept. 29, 2011, 12:30 - 2:00 pm EDT E9F184F1-F72C-43ED-BA5C-BF190115A42D Sun, 25 Sep 2011 18:59:38 GMT http://www.automatedbuildings.com/releases/sep11/110925115005ashrae.html ASHRAE is proud to once again shine a light on the key role solar energy will play in the development of net-zero energy buildings as a supporting sponsor of the Solar Decathlon 2011. DCA9A3F1-DEA9-4667-80F3-2A92509B2A24 Sun, 25 Sep 2011 18:58:56 GMT http://www.automatedbuildings.com/releases/sep11/110925114004ashrae.html Public comment is being sought on the proposed allowance of an additional default value to the ventilation rate procedure in ASHRAE's indoor air quality standard. 5914EAC5-E69F-4569-88EF-F82537A1F785 Sun, 25 Sep 2011 18:58:26 GMT http://www.automatedbuildings.com/releases/sep11/110925113707homeplug.html The HomePlug Technology Conference and Member Meeting - November 8-10, 2011, San Francisco, California, USA F41D01DE-4A90-4758-B095-E40E25ECAEF8 Sun, 25 Sep 2011 18:58:02 GMT http://www.automatedbuildings.com/releases/sep11/110925112808ashrae.html Registration is open for ASHRAE's 2012 Winter Conference in Chicago where attendees have the chance to discuss and examine the latest topics in the building industry, such as high performing buildings and integrated design, as well as participate in technical tours; attend ASHRAE Learning Institute courses; earn professional credits; and obtain ASHRAE certifications. EA9991FA-39EF-4FD1-84A5-377D76AF29F7 Sun, 25 Sep 2011 18:57:14 GMT http://www.automatedbuildings.com/releases/sep11/110925112505caba.html Calling all speakers! B7B269CD-9B29-46C1-A55B-143D5DED2AD0 Sun, 25 Sep 2011 18:56:24 GMT http://www.automatedbuildings.com/releases/sep11/110920103202qag.html Eleven new models have been added to the collection, including chillers, rooftop units, an air handling unit and several electrical components, totaling over 55 graphics in the library, including air compressors, boilers, cooling towers, air handing units, rooftop units, generators, pumps, electrical and other miscellaneous components. 371896FB-15B4-475B-BACF-4CDD34EB8065 Tue, 20 Sep 2011 18:53:09 GMT http://www.automatedbuildings.com/releases/sep11/110920102505yorkland.html October 4 to 7 Booth 6049S, Toronto Convention Centre 31EA1ACD-62FF-454D-919E-20333045C462 Tue, 20 Sep 2011 18:52:39 GMT http://www.automatedbuildings.com/releases/sep11/110920102202lonmark.html 11th annual International Conference for Enhanced Building Operations DB80E272-15E9-436B-B524-F9A16E35C88E Tue, 20 Sep 2011 18:52:15 GMT http://www.automatedbuildings.com/releases/sep11/110920101303facility.html Focus on Building Automation for Facility Managers 8B6DD7BE-B050-4715-BA87-5AF0CEE3032F Tue, 20 Sep 2011 18:51:48 GMT http://www.automatedbuildings.com/releases/sep11/110920100101isa.html First industrial wireless standard developed with direct end-user participation and support 1780BE6B-2284-442C-9130-5CA975A12440 Tue, 20 Sep 2011 18:51:26 GMT http://www.automatedbuildings.com/releases/sep11/110920095909bangkok.html 12 to 16 October 2011, the Department of Export Promotion (DEP) - Ministry of Commerce of Thailand will be organizing Bangkok RHVAC 2011, one of Asia's most important technology and innovation showcases for the refrigeration, heating, cooling, and ventilation products. 3B4B58F8-C3E2-4975-8ADE-A62F689FCEDA Tue, 20 Sep 2011 18:50:45 GMT http://www.automatedbuildings.com/releases/sep11/110920094808spinwave.html Spinwave has recently introduced a new sensor line with significantly more range than earlier models. 078DAB10-5E2F-44CB-9C36-95F5111EB5B0 Tue, 20 Sep 2011 18:48:57 GMT http://www.automatedbuildings.com/releases/sep11/110915112909qag.html QA Graphics has worked with a number of system integrators, architects, engineers, building contractors, and others involved in the building industry, developing a variety of products and services to fit their needs. The new partner program will allow clients to take advantage of this collection of capabilities as a whole. 6C0844CA-56DC-4EE9-8C51-AE2298C2922D Thu, 15 Sep 2011 18:43:47 GMT http://www.automatedbuildings.com/releases/sep11/110915112606ashrae.html An updated tool from ASHRAE provides a user-friendly interface to predict thermal comfort, based on the Society's standard for thermal environmental conditions. 944E4AAD-A3A7-4454-A3A9-178CE58AA104 Thu, 15 Sep 2011 18:42:57 GMT http://www.automatedbuildings.com/releases/sep11/110915111909bacnet.html 12th Annual BACnet Interoperability Workshop Registration Open 347B8079-B0D1-437C-BC78-9DC83031F582 Thu, 15 Sep 2011 18:42:26 GMT http://www.automatedbuildings.com/releases/sep11/110915110101ahrexpo.html Where All the New HVAC&R Technology Meets the Marketplace 6B40C73F-B904-43A6-81C5-2B6558B6B7CF Thu, 15 Sep 2011 18:41:50 GMT http://www.automatedbuildings.com/releases/sep11/1109151100808opto.html New Modules Offer Standard, Simpler Way to Switch Higher Loads in Energy Management and Power-Related Applications 0B9667B4-ACEB-43F3-B82E-3E19E33CE231 Thu, 15 Sep 2011 18:41:22 GMT http://www.automatedbuildings.com/releases/sep11/110915105606eee.html E+E Elektronik has added an additional passive temperature measurement function to the tried-and-tested EE85 CO2 transmitter for precise measurement of CO2 concentrations and temperatures in HVAC applications. 5610C2EE-AF50-4D86-A941-815C8960ECC1 Thu, 15 Sep 2011 18:40:44 GMT http://www.automatedbuildings.com/releases/sep11/110915105202trend.html The TL1 is a Trend network device that utilizes Niagara AX software to allow a Novar Logic One system to interface, communicate and integrate with a Trend system. 8AB7D542-3130-46C3-ABF8-1E11E9D059D1 Thu, 15 Sep 2011 18:39:45 GMT http://www.automatedbuildings.com/releases/sep11/110915105005lonmark.html LonMark International, a non-profit international association recognized for the certification, education, and promotion of interoperability standards for control networking today announced Barry Haaser, from Lakeview Group, will serve as the organizations new executive director. 409BF2D0-7563-47B7-9478-79C01FC37A73 Thu, 15 Sep 2011 18:39:05 GMT http://www.automatedbuildings.com/releases/sep11/110910120808tantalus.html Collaboration with GE enables electric utilities to maximize C&I service with powerful Smart Grid communications C292655C-800E-491A-824D-3F3B50D7895B Sat, 10 Sep 2011 19:27:23 GMT http://www.automatedbuildings.com/releases/sep11/110910115909honeywell.html Powered by Tridium's Niagara Framework, Rapid Eye Driver Increases Overall Value of Video Surveillance for Facility Managers and Building Owners 2B47DD0D-55BD-443B-A9B0-B704B0A053A8 Sat, 10 Sep 2011 19:26:42 GMT http://www.automatedbuildings.com/releases/sep11/110910114606tridium.html Release 2.2 adds new features for Photo ID support, Threat Management and Video Surveillance that meet today's security and building integration challenges E4E93912-0CAC-4B7A-9A2F-8A6CDFE067A2 Sat, 10 Sep 2011 19:26:17 GMT http://www.automatedbuildings.com/releases/sep11/110910114404aircuity.html Aircuity's OptiNet System will help Reduce Facility's Energy Costs while Supporting the University's Sustainability Goals 04AF0704-A4B4-4007-A400-78322974E5C5 Sat, 10 Sep 2011 19:25:48 GMT http://www.automatedbuildings.com/releases/sep11/110910113909willis.html Willis Energy Services has experience and expertise in the design, development and delivery of conservation and demand management programs and technical capabilities to identify, investigate, and implement energy saving projects. 2C0D2805-454D-4313-8F08-F361A719CD3E Sat, 10 Sep 2011 19:24:48 GMT http://www.automatedbuildings.com/releases/sep11/110910105909connexx.html Connexx Energy Inc. and Tridium Inc. today announced an alliance that will enable Smart Grid Systems to acquire building information for their applications via the Niagara Framework. 2829F3C6-1A64-44FE-93AA-5F30940E0AF7 Sat, 10 Sep 2011 19:23:00 GMT http://www.automatedbuildings.com/releases/sep11/110910105303alerton.html The VLD-362W (wireless) features an integrated wireless receiver that communicates to different combinations of sensors for occupancy sensing and detecting whether doors and/or windows are open or closed. 9C537FD9-06C1-4467-A92C-B4B6050EF253 Sat, 10 Sep 2011 19:22:18 GMT http://www.automatedbuildings.com/releases/sep11/110910104505isa.html The Energy Track offers a spectrum of presentations on recent advances in automation for buildings, industrial plants and power plants. CA569017-F37D-466E-B29A-E50BFFC66BFA Sat, 10 Sep 2011 19:21:40 GMT http://www.automatedbuildings.com/releases/sep11/110910103707trend.html Released today were updated versions of the IQeco39, IQecoVAV P and IQecoVAV P A controllers and three new IQeco controller variants: IQeco31, IQeco35 and IQeco38. 20ED4A38-5322-48FA-BD37-122D8C5BD27B Sat, 10 Sep 2011 19:20:50 GMT http://www.automatedbuildings.com/releases/sep11/110910102808zigbee.html Market demand, growing family of ZigBee standards triples demand for smarter, greener interoperable wireless control solutions 3E1C0D02-1577-441E-A28A-FE5BFB236430 Sat, 10 Sep 2011 19:20:20 GMT http://www.automatedbuildings.com/releases/sep11/110910102101alerton.html The third major release of its flagship front-end software for building automation systems and energy management, Alerton Building Suite 3 combines Alerton's proven Envision for BACtalk(R) and WEBtalk(TM) software as well as the engineering tools VisualLogic(R) and BACtalk Builder. FBDE7C69-0B15-45F8-898F-F739B9D1ED1F Sat, 10 Sep 2011 19:19:34 GMT http://www.automatedbuildings.com/releases/sep11/110910101808datanab.html DataNab's new Building Monitor software provides end users and system integrators with a low-cost solution to enable custom, centralized web-based control and monitoring. 178F92C3-1A81-4F3D-9509-0A86E27F57BD Sat, 10 Sep 2011 19:18:15 GMT http://www.automatedbuildings.com/news/sep11/articles/polarsoft/110829032707polarsoft.html If you buy-in to systems that are proprietary, you also buy-in to a restricted source of humans with the expertise to provide those services. This means that owners and consultants are locked-out of making on-going changes and improvements, not to mention future vendors. - David Fisher, President, PolarSoft Inc. BB011215-6DD4-4CA0-BD25-862F9CBBB241 Thu, 01 Sep 2011 17:34:21 GMT http://www.automatedbuildings.com/news/sep11/articles/opengeneral/110830115505opengeneral.html This article continues to develop a road map to an open control programming language standard by examining the difference between IEC 61131-3 standard and the proposed open instruction set architecture. - Nirosha Munasinghe MBusIT BSc BE (Hons) (Melb), Product Development Manager, Open General 64114C66-3CC3-4209-9918-EBF30037303B Thu, 01 Sep 2011 17:33:43 GMT http://www.automatedbuildings.com/news/sep11/articles/brightcore/110828011303brightcore.html Or more control, less vendors. - Nino Kurtalj, President, Elma Kurtalj Ltd A301E39D-7617-4FBE-BDD1-70B24D069A33 Thu, 01 Sep 2011 17:33:12 GMT http://www.automatedbuildings.com/news/sep11/articles/skyfoundry/110830123909skyfoundry.html In this article we will look at the Sedona Framework and how it tackles each of these requirements making it an ideal solution to fulfill the vision of an open, standardized control language. Brian Frank, Founder, SkyFoundry 6BA20E97-E018-4919-B075-986C980A9DBE Thu, 01 Sep 2011 17:32:23 GMT http://www.automatedbuildings.com/news/sep11/articles/sinopoli2/110824023505sinopoli.html Improved or advanced BMS systems will need to have "middleware" software tools and be able to standardized data from a variety of sources and systems into an open database structure. - Jim Sinopoli, PE, RCCD, LEED AP Managing Principal, Smart Buildings LLC 260ACC31-CFCE-4D25-9F85-3B72BA4B094B Thu, 01 Sep 2011 17:31:36 GMT http://www.automatedbuildings.com/news/sep11/articles/can2go/110822114101can2go.html Addressing the barrier to entry of light commercial and mid-market buildings - Louis-Nicolas Hamer, P.Eng, LEED AP Vice-President, SCL Elements Inc. / CAN2GO DBE52798-BA4F-4F67-A4D7-22CAF0ABDA10 Thu, 01 Sep 2011 17:30:57 GMT http://www.automatedbuildings.com/news/sep11/articles/jackson/110824111707jackson.html While we think of the thermostat as one of the simplest components of an HVAC system, there are actually many decisions that need to be made by both the home or building owner and the contactor. - Tom Jackson, CEO, Johnson Systems 0A0E9EAF-5D40-4DA4-A0D8-4F0A9A04D875 Thu, 01 Sep 2011 17:30:14 GMT http://www.automatedbuildings.com/news/sep11/articles/sinopoli/110824120000sinopoli.html The goals have been set and the bar is high, as we enter a transitional period where voluntary actions related to building energy performance will soon be mandatory. - Jim Sinopoli, PE, RCCD, LEED AP, Managing Principal, Smart Buildings LLC 31FB3947-2766-485E-A944-BE3CD979DB1D Thu, 01 Sep 2011 17:29:34 GMT http://www.automatedbuildings.com/news/sep11/articles/big-ru/110822024202bigru.html Part 1 - Techniques - Andrey Golovin, Executive Director of BIG-RU and KNX Russia F7EEE3CB-C1FB-409E-85B9-942A4AA4F38C Thu, 01 Sep 2011 17:29:04 GMT http://www.automatedbuildings.com/news/sep11/articles/cea/110827103003cea.html What changes in the last few years have led to the New Visibility & Interactions in the Building Automation Industry? - Control Engineering Asia 27B1A47C-1963-4DA8-B6A4-A56C514D1DEA Thu, 01 Sep 2011 17:28:26 GMT http://www.automatedbuildings.com/news/sep11/columns/110831114202mcmillan.html Interoperable Wireless - for Real - Andy McMillan, President and GM Philips Teletrol C7ECFB85-95CE-4329-8D1B-BC60D03E4740 Thu, 01 Sep 2011 17:27:42 GMT http://www.automatedbuildings.com/news/sep11/columns/110826030404mandrusiak.html Social Media is a fantastic tool if used properly, but it takes time and dedication. - Manny Mandrusiak, Managing Creative Consultant,4 Bravo Marketing 8F5F88EB-804B-4DAD-90A3-1F66005B8BAC Thu, 01 Sep 2011 17:23:09 GMT http://www.automatedbuildings.com/news/sep11/columns/110901095303considine.html Abstraction and Schedule Communication Toby Considine, TC9 Inc 278D0395-1209-4F3E-AB8F-A08666411B07 Thu, 01 Sep 2011 17:22:14 GMT http://www.automatedbuildings.com/news/sep11/columns/110823120606emc.html Are we embracing the necessary changes enthusiastically and fast enough to keep control of our industry? - Ken Sinclair, AutomatedBuildings.com 9952D125-DB42-4328-AD5E-F9F0393E3BE2 Thu, 01 Sep 2011 17:21:28 GMT http://www.automatedbuildings.com/news/sep11/interviews/110831121808huijbregts.html Cisco remains committed to the IP enablement of the building systems world in an effort to create more productive, efficient, and future-ready infrastructure (built environment) for the 21st Century and for the generations to come. - Rick Huijbregts, Vice President, Smart + Connected Communities Cisco Canada 3B2C70E5-E9E2-4401-8839-1CC52677122E Thu, 01 Sep 2011 17:20:49 GMT http://www.automatedbuildings.com/news/sep11/interviews/110829014202scholten.html There has been a lot of discussion about the intersection between Smart Grid and Smart Buildings, where is this market right now? - Anno Sholten, Connexx Energy 691DE54A-C113-47AB-ADAE-2712C4552D64 Thu, 01 Sep 2011 17:20:05 GMT http://www.automatedbuildings.com/news/sep11/interviews/110823030505walters.html There are over 65,000 Z-Wave devices in this one hotel. A key reason Z-Wave was chosen for this job was the simplicity of installation and commissioning. - Mark Walters, Chairman, Z-Wave Alliance 7D715D9B-2713-40F3-BE9C-B904EEF4A9F1 Thu, 01 Sep 2011 17:19:33 GMT http://www.automatedbuildings.com/news/sep11/interviews/110823034404wong.html With special focus on building and home automation plus electrical engineering, Guangzhou Electrical Building Technology is a unique trade fair catering to the rising needs for intelligent building solutions in the Chinese building market. - Lucia Wong, Group Manager, Trade Fairs of Messe Frankfurt (HK) Ltd A2C5295E-2EE3-4EA9-B4A9-D4E7F64D6500 Thu, 01 Sep 2011 17:19:06 GMT http://www.automatedbuildings.com/news/sep11/interviews/110823041001hertzog.html The Smart Grid Dictionary presents business-oriented definitions to explain concepts in terms that are approachable for the general population and useful for industry veterans. - Christine Hertzog, Managing Director, The Smart Grid Library 22683EB6-7F5A-4FE0-99FC-FB0F54B09DEE Thu, 01 Sep 2011 17:18:20 GMT http://www.automatedbuildings.com/news/sep11/reviews/110822074801desk.html Every month there is a blizzard of information contained in the emails and newsletters that cross my desk on their way to AutomatedBuildings.com. Some of this information is not in the form of any type of content we can publish but I feel I should share with you these snippets, blog bits, and url links that are about to fall off my desktop. 0EC1C49C-DDFF-4DC2-9E6F-5CECA50DBE4E Thu, 01 Sep 2011 17:16:59 GMT http://www.automatedbuildings.com/news/sep11/reviews/110825044001.oclbacnet.html A request for industry input on the BACnet Linkedin Group resulted in over 30 comments with some great input. A30B84D1-ECE1-4251-973C-6FC3B338F2C2 Thu, 01 Sep 2011 17:16:03 GMT http://www.automatedbuildings.com/releases/sep11/products1309.html A brief description of some new products for the industry. 7553B38B-EC6A-4690-BD55-FB937D3BFD11 Thu, 01 Sep 2011 17:14:54 GMT http://automatedbuildings.com/releases/aug11/110830111808fieldserver.html The LonMark Certified products include the ProtoCessor FPC-F04 Embedded Gateway Module, the ProtoCarrier/ProtoCessor FPC-CD2 OEM Gateway and the ProtoNode LER external LonWorks Gateway. 8760D899-19A0-4761-9F5A-EF5D430E44E6 Tue, 30 Aug 2011 18:36:43 GMT http://automatedbuildings.com/releases/aug11/110830110101environments.html Automated, wireless, retrofitted solution reduces energy usage and costs for commercial enterprises; is ideal for new and existing construction 9FD7756F-DCEE-45B4-BF10-E66FF7BD77E8 Tue, 30 Aug 2011 18:36:09 GMT http://automatedbuildings.com/releases/aug11/110830105808watchit.html Watch*IT OPC is a centralized alarm management portal that uses OPC servers to watch data generated from any OPC compatible source. 358B176C-93B1-424C-A0C6-EF1176F3497B Tue, 30 Aug 2011 18:35:20 GMT http://automatedbuildings.com/releases/aug11/110830104909adura.html Open structures, intermittent use make parking garages prime candidates for wireless lighting controls D3D71D1A-719A-4865-8ACC-3E10CCCC85E0 Tue, 30 Aug 2011 18:34:54 GMT Welcome to the first training session of the BACnet Academy Europe in the UK! Welcome to the first training session of the BACnet Academy Europe in the UK! 306251EC-5633-4565-95D2-A697EBB097C8 Tue, 30 Aug 2011 18:34:17 GMT http://automatedbuildings.com/releases/aug11/110830104004eagle.html To counter economic uncertainty, more companies are taking a strategic approach to asset life-cycle management. 15816031-83FE-4FFF-97F2-0469481B6CC5 Tue, 30 Aug 2011 18:33:20 GMT http://automatedbuildings.com/releases/aug11/110830103707research.html The 'participant program' is now open for the new study: The World Market for Smart Home Energy Management Systems -2012 Edition 78C7BDCB-E2C3-48F0-9D55-0772F2969774 Tue, 30 Aug 2011 18:32:34 GMT http://automatedbuildings.com/releases/aug11/110830101707fluke.html Special edition analyzer makes it easy to conduct energy consumption studies, load analysis, power quality logging and more 8F30F4E3-63E4-425C-BDC0-9454DE7948BF Tue, 30 Aug 2011 18:32:09 GMT http://automatedbuildings.com/releases/aug11/110830101505onset.html The two-hour online course, which is aimed at building owners, facility managers, energy managers, and architects, will be presented by Don Kasper, an expert in commercial building auditing and Senior Building Energy Analyst with Steven Winter Associates, Inc. D87A8F22-98BC-47DD-9A5F-16600E1F8E3D Tue, 30 Aug 2011 18:31:22 GMT http://automatedbuildings.com/releases/aug11/110830100505qag.html The new graphics package was designed to provide the end-user with a more user-friendly interface, allowing users to easily navigate between graphics within the system and view more equipment details, general statuses, alarms, warning details, etc. 93445107-CF4E-4518-8370-3159EFDA4684 Tue, 30 Aug 2011 18:30:29 GMT http://automatedbuildings.com/releases/aug11/110830100202alc.html Automated Logic Corporation (ALC), a leading provider of innovative building management solutions that maximize energy efficiency while ensuring occupant comfort, has acquired Integrated Control Solutions, Inc. (ICS), an independent ALC controls contractor located in Ottawa, Canada. 5385DD09-91D6-476B-A4E4-1EB39AAD0324 Tue, 30 Aug 2011 18:29:26 GMT http://automatedbuildings.com/releases/aug11/110823112505opto.html Opto 22's Monitoring Hardware Integrates with the eSight Energy Management Software Suite to Help Companies Reduce Utility Bills 341851C0-5129-453A-8B3C-1C5A90E4E752 Tue, 23 Aug 2011 18:41:34 GMT http://automatedbuildings.com/releases/aug11/110823112002digi.html Sprint uses kits to demonstrate the power of cloud-enabled M2M communications B021BCA2-79FC-49E6-9C28-4A05AB588F24 Tue, 23 Aug 2011 18:41:01 GMT http://automatedbuildings.com/releases/aug11/110823111808afcom.html Pulse is the most recent evolution of AFCON's proven P-CIM solutions for SCADA/HMI. 3D7F05B4-FEEC-46E5-A4FA-64AE2DED5674 Tue, 23 Aug 2011 18:40:26 GMT http://automatedbuildings.com/releases/aug11/110823110808scada.html OPCSystems.NET offers enterprise wide real-time data with just 1 click. No software to install, no DCOM, no client licensing. 28F9436D-4B5A-455F-B21C-30060EFA4D9C Tue, 23 Aug 2011 18:39:56 GMT http://automatedbuildings.com/releases/aug11/110823105707knx.html The international 2011 WorldSkills Competition in London for the first time based on KNX 9FACE865-982E-49D1-B850-402966CD7DE1 Tue, 23 Aug 2011 18:39:21 GMT http://automatedbuildings.com/releases/aug11/110823105101encelium.html Attendees Will Get Inside Look at Company's New Polaris 3D, a First Software Application of its Kind in the Lighting Control and Energy Management Arena 5204FA3C-98EF-425A-ABCF-8E6947874E7F Tue, 23 Aug 2011 18:38:47 GMT http://automatedbuildings.com/releases/aug11/110823104707qagraphics.html QA Graphics' alliance partner, Lynxspring, Inc., has made QA Graphics' BAS Image Module even more accessible by including a pre-installed version of the Module in the new release of their JENEsys ProBuilder software for Tridium's NiagaraAX platform. 88558C67-62AD-43B2-9802-C0CC48E22BA9 Tue, 23 Aug 2011 18:37:55 GMT http://automatedbuildings.com/releases/aug11/110823104404laneycollege.html Laney College in Oakland is helping to improve energy efficiency and building performance through our Heating, Ventilation, A/C & Refrigeration (HVACR) and new Bldg. Automation certificate and degree programs. 309EAACF-C28E-4EBD-8C36-75CC2BD6B976 Tue, 23 Aug 2011 18:37:03 GMT http://automatedbuildings.com/releases/aug11/110823103606brivo.html Growing parking management company excited at system's potential for improving operations 04E832D7-1AF9-4981-945B-73E344298435 Tue, 23 Aug 2011 18:36:28 GMT http://automatedbuildings.com/releases/aug11/110823103202isa.html More than 20 engineers from leading automation suppliers attended the one-day event that highlighted the status of the ISA100.11a-2011 industrial wireless standard, provided an introduction to the standard, the system architecture and beneficial characteristics inherent in the standard. FAD0DE40-0F06-4DFA-8AA8-7511DC2FD60A Tue, 23 Aug 2011 18:33:59 GMT http://www.automatedbuildings.com/releases/aug11/110817022222plugfest.html BACnet International today announced that PlugFest 2011, the industry's foremost workshop for companies to perform interoperability testing for their BACnet enabled solutions, will take place November 15th to 17th in Atlanta, GA. 7A41EBD7-160B-4C3C-A8F9-26CED07147A8 Wed, 17 Aug 2011 21:38:33 GMT http://www.automatedbuildings.com/releases/aug11/110817021808zigbee.html Preliminary product development for testing to begin 71CB7239-C265-4897-B62E-5A9D15579267 Wed, 17 Aug 2011 21:38:07 GMT http://www.automatedbuildings.com/releases/aug11/110817021202homeplug.html World's Leading Powerline Communications Group Responds to Booming Demand for HomePlug Knowledge and Accreditation 0675B0D2-BC72-4587-99DA-D7D8BD8B6E57 Wed, 17 Aug 2011 21:37:35 GMT http://www.automatedbuildings.com/releases/aug11/110817021001schneider.html Scalable, cost-effective and easy to deploy, Remote Energy Management makes energy management accessible and mobile to match today's style of communications. 550BBB27-0949-4208-937E-031F58F3C759 Wed, 17 Aug 2011 21:35:44 GMT http://www.automatedbuildings.com/releases/aug11/110817020808exele.html Recalculation allows users to re-run one or more calculation libraries for a period of time in the past without interruption to the real-time calculation libraries. CF4B462B-46E8-4386-8192-B2DDD8C012CC Wed, 17 Aug 2011 21:35:08 GMT http://www.automatedbuildings.com/releases/aug11/110817020202autovation.html September 25-28 Washington, DC - The Smart Utility Conference and Exposition D762E6D1-66D2-4957-9393-1E0F20FB381C Wed, 17 Aug 2011 21:34:37 GMT http://www.automatedbuildings.com/releases/aug11/110817015909eagle.html Eagle Technology, Inc., a leading developer of Computerized Maintenance Management Software (CMMS) and Enterprise Asset Management (EAM) has undergone a complete rebranding with new company and product logos, packaging, and new marketing materials. CA589EAE-E1D3-4AB1-944B-859305FFA83F Wed, 17 Aug 2011 21:34:01 GMT http://www.automatedbuildings.com/releases/aug11/110805114404belimo.html Open for ages 18 & under 4687898F-E9D7-4E7B-9814-76F78F2465DD Fri, 05 Aug 2011 19:01:44 GMT http://www.automatedbuildings.com/releases/aug11/110805113606ea.html Energy efficient technology provides owners with simple way to increase bottom line 91B5A4E6-6F4E-4D85-9C67-4B2A9EB40D1C Fri, 05 Aug 2011 19:00:19 GMT http://www.automatedbuildings.com/releases/aug11/110805113003homeplug.html Organizations form Consortium for SEP 2 Interoperability for smart energy applications and devices F5F231FF-E7EF-45DD-9FAB-22FF3806C391 Fri, 05 Aug 2011 18:59:38 GMT http://www.automatedbuildings.com/releases/aug11/110805112707agilewaves.html Utility Meter Data To Facilitate Time-of-Use Energy Management EC8CE65A-CC2C-4EE4-8907-DCE078AABB39 Fri, 05 Aug 2011 18:59:11 GMT http://www.automatedbuildings.com/releases/aug11/110805112404fieldserver.html FieldServer gateways support complete line of Point Six Wi-Fi, 900 MHz and 418/433 Sensors.. 0708FBB6-4D37-4A3F-9BE5-B4D6E48B6EAC Fri, 05 Aug 2011 18:58:16 GMT http://www.automatedbuildings.com/news/aug11/articles/ksin/110720111001ksin.html A call to the industry to speed their evolution to open protocol for control languages. - Ken Sinclair, AutomatedBuildings.com 1BEE8CE5-CB51-44B7-920B-77B7F3829EC5 Mon, 01 Aug 2011 19:41:32 GMT http://www.automatedbuildings.com/news/aug11/articles/opengeneral/110729022002opengeneral.html A roadmap towards an open control programming language is to define an open instruction set for a control device to interpret. - Nirosha Munasinghe MBusIT BSc BE (Hons) (Melb) Product Development Manager, Open General B2D3CA7E-CAF3-4A3D-B015-E24E2EE783D8 Mon, 01 Aug 2011 19:40:41 GMT http://www.automatedbuildings.com/news/aug11/articles/buildingclouds/110731100303buildingclouds.html In today's commercial building market most, dare I say almost all, facilities are still reminiscent of the early days of building automation. - Bob Wallace, President of Building Clouds, LLC A31BEABA-6D7F-489F-BB9B-84493EB93931 Mon, 01 Aug 2011 19:40:06 GMT http://www.automatedbuildings.com/news/aug11/articles/sinopoliaug/110722105005sinopoli.html RS-485 may be the "forgotten" or "taken for granted" "boring' network, but it is the mainstay of many building and industrial automation systems. - Jim Sinopoli PE, RCDD, LEED AP Managing Principal, Smart Buildings LLC B2307D59-0FCA-43F3-9389-2027C979B8FC Mon, 01 Aug 2011 19:39:24 GMT http://www.automatedbuildings.com/news/aug11/articles/skyfoundry/110721094606skyfoundry.html Analytics do not have to be complicated to deliver valuable, actionable results that save facility operators real dollars. - John Petze, C.E.M., Partner, SkyFoundry DB45ECE3-2D5A-4B0D-9876-042BB88C7F05 Mon, 01 Aug 2011 19:38:48 GMT http://www.automatedbuildings.com/news/aug11/articles/memoori2/110729015505memoori.html Demand response and pricing signals to homes and businesses could be better achieved via the internet through a combination of Home Area Networks and Energy Management software. - Allan McHale, Director, Memoori 03C935B6-3423-4CB0-B2BC-A36D929DD212 Mon, 01 Aug 2011 19:38:12 GMT http://www.automatedbuildings.com/news/aug11/articles/digitexx/110721120808digitexx.html A New Technology Takes a Fresh Approach to Meeting Building Owners' Needs - Mark Sereci, CEO and President of Digitexx Data Systems A006978F-3EF7-411D-A064-612282E935C6 Mon, 01 Aug 2011 19:37:41 GMT http://www.automatedbuildings.com/news/aug11/articles/sinopoli/110722095303sinopoli.html In a growing and rapidly changing marketplace for energy management and integration software, it's important to take a methodical approach in the procurement and deployment of an EMS and focus not so much on the marketplace but rather your unique requirements and building operations. - Jim Sinopoli PE, RCDD, LEED AP Managing Principal, Smart Buildings LLC A8B70E38-AE40-4408-BF1D-193D20112C43 Mon, 01 Aug 2011 19:36:59 GMT http://www.automatedbuildings.com/news/aug11/articles/memoori/110728020101memoori.html Terrorism, safety, and shrinkage issues have not gone away, but it is the adoption and application of new technologies that is playing the major part in driving the industry forward. - Allan McHale, Director, Memoori 3A648089-50E7-4E4E-A5DE-5CA5DECE27A3 Mon, 01 Aug 2011 19:35:02 GMT http://www.automatedbuildings.com/news/aug11/interviews/110729032505theron.html FieldServer Technologies providing Cisco EnergyWise gateways to link building automation devices and systems to Cisco EnergyWise domain. - Richard Theron, National Sales Manager for FieldServer Technologies 3E93732B-A095-47CB-B0EA-14B361748642 Mon, 01 Aug 2011 19:34:23 GMT http://www.automatedbuildings.com/news/aug11/interviews/110726100707elridge.html By seeing the data in real-time across the enterprise maintenance schedules can be predicted and the asset lifetime can be extended. Ken Eldridge, Open Automation Software 450B2949-755B-46B5-A64A-CE1B1FE1FC89 Mon, 01 Aug 2011 19:33:51 GMT http://www.automatedbuildings.com/news/aug11/interviews/110731112707seewald.html The program is full of speakers covering a range of topics that span all building systems, from the envelope to HVAC and lighting, to building automation and controls, to metering, dashboards and Smart Grid integration. - Jeffrey Seewald, Building Intelligence Group FF29C56A-4C48-402A-B90F-CD1A5CAA6C21 Mon, 01 Aug 2011 19:32:45 GMT http://www.automatedbuildings.com/news/aug11/columns/110719120909calabrese.html Always check to see the guidelines that any particular municipality follows, or solicit the advice of your “local expert”! - Steven R. Calabrese, Control Engineering Corp. 3E1FA3E3-9CE6-4518-B474-3AA2C075FCC7 Mon, 01 Aug 2011 19:32:14 GMT http://www.automatedbuildings.com/news/aug11/columns/110726092303mandrusiak.html Webcasts are generally an extremely cost efficient way of interacting with perspective clients. - Manny Mandrusiak, 4 Bravo Marketing 8672ABB0-0D9F-422A-83D0-9AC62B51E3DF Mon, 01 Aug 2011 19:29:38 GMT http://www.automatedbuildings.com/news/aug11/columns/110731110505considine.html Facilities that understand their energy use will be able to control economic risk through committing advance purchases of energy on a schedule. - Toby Considine, T9 2801A4B0-28D4-41AB-88E5-48013F5EF20E Mon, 01 Aug 2011 19:28:35 GMT http://www.automatedbuildings.com/news/aug11/columns/110725013505big.html Part 1 Proper Selection - Paul Ehrlich, Ira Goldschmidt & Angela Lewis, Building Intelligence Group BD494561-9D0A-4C39-91FB-A2141DA4784D Mon, 01 Aug 2011 19:27:56 GMT http://www.automatedbuildings.com/news/aug11/columns/110725014808emc.html We must "Create Interactions" worthy of our visibility and strive to better understand how to interact with the powerful presentations of our information. - Ken Sinclair, AutomatedBuildings.com 7FECF187-A5BA-463E-9E11-358D5EECC761 Mon, 01 Aug 2011 19:26:54 GMT http://www.automatedbuildings.com/news/aug11/reviews/110724030701desk.html Every month there is a blizzard of information contained in the emails and newsletters that cross my desk on their way to AutomatedBuildings.com. Some of this information is not in the form of any type of content we can publish but I feel I should share with you these snippets, blog bits, and url links that are about to fall off my desktop. 31E31545-E37E-491D-92CA-39E66AB9CF8A Mon, 01 Aug 2011 19:26:16 GMT http://www.automatedbuildings.com/news/aug11/reviews/110723084301markets.html The market for global intelligent building automation technologies is expected to increase from $130.46 billion in 2009 to $167.41 billion by 2015 F9687474-2BF2-4838-A2E5-D3FE8527C258 Mon, 01 Aug 2011 19:25:23 GMT http://www.automatedbuildings.com/releases/aug11/products1308.html A brief description of some new products for the industry. B44ED20D-282B-459C-A6DD-C4090F6F4DD2 Mon, 01 Aug 2011 19:07:43 GMT http://automatedbuildings.com/releases/jul11/110729013202wago.html WAGO Corporation's new Feedthrough Current Sensors continuously measure DC currents to optimize photovoltaic (PV) energy production. 860AE3BB-2977-4DAC-882C-7725376968C8 Fri, 29 Jul 2011 20:45:11 GMT http://automatedbuildings.com/releases/jul11/110729012909digi.html Sharing a common hardware and software footprint, low-power XBee Wi-Fi modules enable a single board design with multiple wireless frequencies and protocols 616A4964-3DA1-4E4D-A228-2709153E7C3D Fri, 29 Jul 2011 20:44:36 GMT http://automatedbuildings.com/releases/jul11/110729125005europe.html 10th-11th October 2011, Copthorne Tara Hotel, London 5706BB48-C286-44DD-AEE2-62054B094BA5 Fri, 29 Jul 2011 20:43:45 GMT http://automatedbuildings.com/releases/jul11/110729124606zigbee.html First standard in new ZigBee Network Devices category 81EE883C-5D3E-4C69-A0F5-0191A80B2A4B Fri, 29 Jul 2011 20:43:21 GMT http://automatedbuildings.com/releases/jul11/110729124303advantech.html Designed with 2,500 VDC isolation protections, these modules are very resistant to field interference. 06D810DF-B6FE-494E-AA0B-A4536A319088 Fri, 29 Jul 2011 20:42:40 GMT http://automatedbuildings.com/releases/jul11/110729124101usenergy.html US Energy Group and Special Applied Intelligence (Special AI) announce an agreement to deliver wireless 4G service to buildings with US Energy Group's market-leading Building Energy Management Systems (BEMS). 4E9869FE-4F05-4FEC-8AEA-567EA83103FA Fri, 29 Jul 2011 20:41:50 GMT http://automatedbuildings.com/releases/jul11/110729123404fm.html Facility professionals can integrate BIM data to manage space and maintenance 2F8BC478-C00F-4186-AB50-B17BA5310485 Fri, 29 Jul 2011 20:41:19 GMT http://automatedbuildings.com/releases/jul11/110729123101ashrae.html Under a new initiative, ASHRAE is working to define one clear, logical metric to move the building industry toward producing net zero energy buildings by 2030. BB45131E-A03A-407A-A819-8E144B406EA1 Fri, 29 Jul 2011 20:34:41 GMT http://automatedbuildings.com/releases/jul11/110725031101agilewaves.html Building Optimization System Designed for M&V to Track Building Performance C94C9123-63DA-43E2-9A3A-1207D35A9D5A Mon, 25 Jul 2011 22:35:20 GMT http://automatedbuildings.com/releases/jul11/110725030404bsria.html The Building Manual is intended to be an operator's guide to the building and will capture the building's design and operation needs. It is a single document that can be used to capture all future building changes and annual summaries of energy use and maintenance work. The Building User Guide provides the occupants with a simple, quick and easy guide to the everyday functions of the building. 6980F174-EC5B-47AA-A13A-A63AF856EC29 Mon, 25 Jul 2011 22:34:04 GMT http://automatedbuildings.com/releases/jul11/110725030101wattstopper.html Viewers can choose from numerous informative short subjects on topics ranging from installing specific controls to selecting high ROI control investments. 79465879-7081-4FE9-B2BB-1C7CF4062047 Mon, 25 Jul 2011 22:33:24 GMT http://automatedbuildings.com/releases/jul11/110725025808advantech.html The FPM-8151H is a Class 1, Division 2 certified monitor, meaning that it won't cause explosions if gases, vapors and/or liquids are present making this monitor idea for the oil and gas industries. F1D6640C-E10C-4CF3-97D8-B9C9A8C54A60 Mon, 25 Jul 2011 22:32:37 GMT http://automatedbuildings.com/releases/jul11/110725025606serious.html Serious Energy today announced the next step in its strategy to increase the value of commercial real estate via its SaaS multi-application building energy optimization platform, which represents the next generation of intelligent building energy management. 33BDAC6C-3488-426A-B15B-371CF8A04D94 Mon, 25 Jul 2011 22:31:54 GMT http://automatedbuildings.com/releases/jul11/110725025202cooper.html Joint Demand Response System Using Honeywell UtilityPRO Thermostat and Cooper Power Systems Yukon Technology Meets ZigBee Standard, Gives Utilities and Homeowners Greater Control of Energy Use 800EC95F-A437-4F9A-8330-9E2950115D6A Mon, 25 Jul 2011 22:31:19 GMT http://automatedbuildings.com/releases/jul11/110725024909horne.html HVAC optimization supplier and accounting specialist to advise commercial enterprises on benefits of implementing energy efficient technology F09850C7-7BC5-4E6B-872C-A9E50A40E990 Mon, 25 Jul 2011 22:29:55 GMT http://automatedbuildings.com/releases/jul11/110720105005seriousenergy.html Serious Energy today announced the next step in its strategy to increase the value of commercial real estate via its SaaS multi-application building energy optimization platform, which represents the next generation of intelligent building energy management. F905D0CB-A886-4782-B0BB-00159F16789C Wed, 20 Jul 2011 18:01:01 GMT http://automatedbuildings.com/releases/jul11/110720104606lbl.html The fact sheets are directed at municipal, state, and federal government buildings, healthcare facilities, universities, colleges, and K-12 schools. 3F79D0F9-5BD4-4508-A703-7FF5168FE4B8 Wed, 20 Jul 2011 18:00:00 GMT http://automatedbuildings.com/releases/jul11/110720104303seriousenergy.html Launches new release of SeriousEnergy Manager Enterprise Energy Efficiency Platform 3A966614-1ED5-4B33-95FA-EB443B2C4162 Wed, 20 Jul 2011 17:59:24 GMT http://automatedbuildings.com/releases/jul11/110720102404datanab.html 1-Wire Sensors minimize costs for temperature and humidity sensing in control and monitoring applications 1E413357-C9B8-456C-BA62-60272B973AD4 Wed, 20 Jul 2011 17:58:49 GMT http://automatedbuildings.com/releases/jul11/110720102101zigbee.html 30-day public comment period begins July 15/11 95C5E37F-3F84-4192-84FD-2345A449F4E5 Wed, 20 Jul 2011 17:57:02 GMT http://automatedbuildings.com/releases/jul11/110720101707qualitylogic.html OpenADR's selection of QualityLogic to develop a test tool makes the company the independent test tool vendor for OpenADR 2.0 certified products. B784F6A4-41FD-4127-8B4F-5E7EC43CE353 Wed, 20 Jul 2011 17:56:06 GMT http://automatedbuildings.com/releases/jul11/110720101303homeplug.html One Day Technical Summit Offers In-Depth Briefings on HomePlug Technologies FF7474FF-ADEF-4208-BC81-3090B0147C8A Wed, 20 Jul 2011 17:55:27 GMT http://automatedbuildings.com/releases/jul11/110720100606isa.html With a variety of industries and firms represented it is felt that we are off to a great start. We have a solid base to build on, proven standards, and set of certifications that encompass what we all do. All present felt this was one of the informative conferences in a while. F27DC74A-5B29-48B4-BA10-FB7988F2CA8B Wed, 20 Jul 2011 17:53:45 GMT http://automatedbuildings.com/releases/jul11/110712011505openadr.html The selection follows competitive process through a recent Request for Proposals (RFP) process seeking companies to bid on the supply of test tools and testing and certification services. 3C0673D2-3B0F-4C88-A63F-B014482E9B72 Tue, 12 Jul 2011 20:28:48 GMT http://automatedbuildings.com/releases/jul11/110712011001schneider.html Collaboration provides innovative solution that manages energy use across the entire building portfolio A80889F9-258E-4FD3-A3F4-E35791E9FFC8 Tue, 12 Jul 2011 20:28:15 GMT http://automatedbuildings.com/releases/jul11/110712010606emerge.html GE, Intel, Universal Electric, PulseStar, Power-One, NextEnergy Center and Dynamic Supplier Alignment join consortium 6046684D-5941-406A-95CB-DA39D83E2CB1 Tue, 12 Jul 2011 20:27:38 GMT http://automatedbuildings.com/releases/jul11/110712010101invensys.html The award recognizes Invensys Operations Management for excellence and innovation in using Microsoft-based solutions to help its manufacturing and infrastructure management customers achieve operational excellence. 484A10CE-9DF2-43F1-B738-B18B0F55FC87 Tue, 12 Jul 2011 20:26:47 GMT http://automatedbuildings.com/releases/jul11/110712125404belimo.html Belimo ZG-JSL linkage offering the quickest install designed with ease in mind. 43D3A10C-5B0D-4C80-BCEB-D1193326BF70 Tue, 12 Jul 2011 20:25:42 GMT http://automatedbuildings.com/releases/jul11/110712124707opc.html Registration deadline: July 25 1EDF28D9-3CED-4E64-9829-BAD46149E709 Tue, 12 Jul 2011 20:23:29 GMT http://automatedbuildings.com/releases/jul11/110708120707bsria.html Recent post-occupancy evaluations of new buildings, often featuring the latest technical innovation and renewables, have revealed that there are some shocking gaps between the design intention and the reality of some new buildings' energy consumption. E804AAA5-5A6D-4668-B2F6-54491E5C23CB Fri, 08 Jul 2011 20:36:06 GMT http://automatedbuildings.com/releases/jul11/110708120202sontay.html Offering a complete solution, the new range includes, flow sensors, ultrasonic flow sensors, water meters, compact heat meters and heat meter integrators conforming fully to the requirements of the Measuring Instrument Directive (MID) and EN 1434, where applicable. 4C3CAC47-0691-459B-AB09-B28B60AF399E Fri, 08 Jul 2011 20:35:20 GMT http://automatedbuildings.com/releases/jul11/110708115606cisco.html Cisco is proud to launch www.smart18york.com - a social aggregator site for all activities related to S+CRE for PWC's new headquarters at GWL's 18 York. EF71BDF2-CCE2-408A-92F6-241209C719D2 Fri, 08 Jul 2011 20:34:35 GMT http://automatedbuildings.com/releases/jul11/110708113909opto.html Opto iPAC Mobile Application Lets Automation Engineers and Field Technicians Interact with their SNAP PAC Control Systems Using Apple iPhone, iPod Touch, or iPad 7080F6D4-662F-49E6-B9A8-2AA75609248A Fri, 08 Jul 2011 20:34:11 GMT http://automatedbuildings.com/releases/jul11/110708112002aec.html Building information modeling (BIM) standards, objects, software and more will be the focus of the National BIM Conference sponsored by the buildingSMART alliance and AEC Science and Technology. The National BIM Conference will be held during Ecobuild America (EBA), running December 5-9, 2011, in Washington, D.C. EA514B25-3263-4B34-8A40-1B0FC1466D68 Fri, 08 Jul 2011 20:32:31 GMT http://automatedbuildings.com/releases/jul11/110708111303gridinterop.html The GridWise Architecture Council (GWAC) in collaboration with the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) is pleased to announce this Call for Papers and invites you to contribute to the fifth annual Grid-Interop Forum to be held in Phoenix, AZ on December 5-8, 2011. 752EC47A-4D6F-4857-9F09-BAB4866C389B Fri, 08 Jul 2011 20:31:54 GMT http://automatedbuildings.com/releases/jul11/110708110808loytec.html Buildings under Control Symposium 2011, October 19th to 20th in Vienna, Austria C870B57B-479C-41B3-852B-B8EEBF9F3551 Fri, 08 Jul 2011 20:31:18 GMT http://automatedbuildings.com/releases/jul11/1107081104404berg.html According to a new research report by Berg Insight, the number of new smart home installations worldwide was 0.44 million in 2010. Growing at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 65 percent, this number is expected to reach 5.38 million by 2015. F605E179-9586-46EC-A760-8AE67580AF57 Fri, 08 Jul 2011 20:30:03 GMT http://automatedbuildings.com/releases/jul11/110708110303distech.html ECB-400 and ECB-600 Series Now Also BTL Listed as B-AAC Controllers Providing Advanced Functionality in Building Automation Applications 0E8770AA-89CA-40B8-A9F4-59F374D65E20 Fri, 08 Jul 2011 20:29:20 GMT http://automatedbuildings.com/releases/jul11/110708105707jci.html Johnson Controls now a leader in demand response business - Adds to Johnson Controls portfolio of building energy management solutions B996CA68-E18C-4503-8C57-6EB5665D456B Fri, 08 Jul 2011 20:28:44 GMT http://automatedbuildings.com/releases/jul11/110708104909ahr.html Monday, January 23 - Wednesday, January 25 - McCormick Place Convention Center - Chicago, Illinois 6188ECE4-0A6C-4715-AFE0-A6E73EDDB4B7 Fri, 08 Jul 2011 20:28:01 GMT http://automatedbuildings.com/releases/jul11/110708103505tridium.html Support for battery-less options, WiFi and expanded security features are among the numerous enhancements 11CEBE5C-BB89-47BB-91C6-3B05234F2BC1 Fri, 08 Jul 2011 20:27:23 GMT http://automatedbuildings.com/releases/jul11/110708102808distech.html First Ever Controller to Achieve this Certification Provides System Integrators Advanced Flexibility and Connectivity Options 2A7887E4-1F94-4385-80E2-681CCD0EF297 Fri, 08 Jul 2011 20:25:40 GMT http://automatedbuildings.com/releases/jul11/110708101909healthyzero.html Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory will conduct a six-year, two-phase multidisciplinary program. 9170472F-ECA3-45A1-AAF2-33F44B785A02 Fri, 08 Jul 2011 20:25:10 GMT http://automatedbuildings.com/releases/jul11/110708101303prenova.html Web-based energy management application provides real-time tracking and detailed analysis of energy use for a single facility or an entire enterprise 0EE91E48-FA2F-4095-8D32-811C2C9FF51C Fri, 08 Jul 2011 20:24:15 GMT http://automatedbuildings.com/releases/jul11/110708100909schneider.html Transaction expands and strengthens Schneider Electric's energy management leadership position BD8A109E-D588-4C54-84A8-81F5672F61BE Fri, 08 Jul 2011 20:21:56 GMT http://automatedbuildings.com/releases/jul11/110708100202buildingclouds.html Connect Echelon's SmartServers to the Opendiem Software Suite using the Echelon i.LON Driver Service by Building Clouds. 5864AE8F-BD3A-49D5-8F9F-60AACB7A67B1 Fri, 08 Jul 2011 20:17:13 GMT http://automatedbuildings.com/news/jul11/articles/sinopoli/110622013505sinopoli.html The Envelope & Structure - Jim Sinopoli, PE, RCDD, LEED AP Managing Principal, Smart Buildings, LLC 2F567DC4-74F0-4B3F-A108-93EB42B1CF23 Fri, 01 Jul 2011 16:13:36 GMT http://automatedbuildings.com/news/jul11/articles/aware/110627101202aware.html Experience is what's missing in today's automation systems. Roy Kok, President, Aware TechnologyRoy Kok, President, Aware Technology 9575988D-9291-428A-9886-07D6CAE071FC Fri, 01 Jul 2011 16:12:55 GMT http://automatedbuildings.com/news/jul11/articles/memoori/110622112606memoori.html But IP-Based Services Can Deliver a Better Solution in the Commercial & Industrial Sector - Allan McHale, Director, Memoori 15EB6CA3-6FEF-43A2-8212-26A9A3A8A9DD Fri, 01 Jul 2011 16:12:20 GMT http://automatedbuildings.com/news/jul11/articles/encelium/110627110303encelium.html Contributes between 12 and 18 points toward LEED certification, depending upon the application. - Terry Mocherniak, Chief Operating Officer, Encelium Technologies 28E668C8-F9B4-4612-B51A-CADE2901BDDF Fri, 01 Jul 2011 16:11:19 GMT http://automatedbuildings.com/news/jul11/articles/scientificconservation/110627112707scientific.html New niche companies are appearing that use advanced algorithms to keep constant vigilance on facility operation on a daily basis. - John Pitcher, Founder, Scientific Conservation, Inc. BB56B597-D2D7-4D57-93D1-FE4A0D4BF026 Fri, 01 Jul 2011 16:10:47 GMT http://automatedbuildings.com/news/jul11/articles/thinkeco/110627025707thinkeco.html Plug-loads typically comprises one quarter to one third of a commercial building's electricity consumption. - Annette Bellafiore, LEED AP, Communications & Marketing Manager, ThinkEco, Inc. CAB1B7A9-9626-4AE7-9796-827F1EF98B11 Fri, 01 Jul 2011 16:09:13 GMT http://automatedbuildings.com/news/jul11/articles/peoplecube/110628105707peoplecube.html from Intelligent Building Energy Management Systems - Peter M. Tarca, General Manager, Intelligent Buildings Business Unit, PeopleCube 2982E28B-5383-4450-BC08-7AB624AFC493 Fri, 01 Jul 2011 16:08:39 GMT http://automatedbuildings.com/news/jul11/articles/seriousenergy/110628114707seriousenergy.html "We're hoping to instill a sense of preservation in our students. So we practice what we preach and teach them firsthand what it means to be sustainable. Hopefully that will carry throughout their lives." - Agustin Fonts, Project Manager, & Monty Joshi, Director of Customer Experience, SeriousEnergy A2670042-EE02-4645-AA8A-5714D6918A56 Fri, 01 Jul 2011 16:07:50 GMT http://automatedbuildings.com/news/jul11/articles/exele/110628123303exele.html Adding a monitoring, alarm, and notification system on top of your building automation system - Dane Overfield, Process Data Analysis, Calculation, and Alarm Notification, Exele F18C691E-400B-410E-9949-05F08D61CF55 Fri, 01 Jul 2011 16:06:46 GMT http://automatedbuildings.com/news/jul11/columns/110622120707calabrese.html Twenty years doesn't seem that long - Steven R. Calabrese, Control Engineering Corp. B999E01A-0978-42CF-AFAA-64E26875B03C Fri, 01 Jul 2011 16:06:08 GMT http://automatedbuildings.com/news/jul11/columns/110628014404mandrusiak.html Tips and Tricks for LinkedIn and Facebook to reach more Potential Customers Manny Mandrusiak, Managing Creative Consultant,4 Bravo Marketing 206122C6-3BA2-4345-B141-9B9EFEC55440 Fri, 01 Jul 2011 15:43:44 GMT http://automatedbuildings.com/news/jul11/columns/110630094505mcmillan.html Demystifying the World's Standard for Building Automation Networks - Andy McMillan, President and GM Philips Teletrol CD059DF2-9C56-4992-BFAB-C3340ECC8892 Fri, 01 Jul 2011 15:43:07 GMT http://automatedbuildings.com/news/jul11/columns/110629094909big.html To start implementing a proactive alarm management process, it is necessary to prioritize the alarms. Paul Ehrlich, Ira Goldschmidt & Angela Lewis, Building Intelligence Group 493F8CFF-15E4-41E7-AA6B-9C5ACF5BFA85 Fri, 01 Jul 2011 15:42:42 GMT http://automatedbuildings.com/news/jul11/columns/110722023505emc.html Should data be in or out of the cloud? - Ken Sinclair AutomatedBuildings.com 9F93E18F-BC38-4A34-AF41-76F075CEB441 Fri, 01 Jul 2011 15:41:46 GMT http://automatedbuildings.com/news/jul11/interviews/110630102404beverly.html We're focused on ways to drive down energy costs for new construction and existing buildings. People need ideas and options they can use right now. - Robert Beverly, Editor, Engineered Systems Magazine A340552D-EF70-4264-88F7-C08173397070 Fri, 01 Jul 2011 15:41:05 GMT http://automatedbuildings.com/news/jul11/interviews/110629101101sage.html Solves esthetic and energy problems of traditional windows - John Van Dine, SAGE Electrochromics 023CCF90-1EF9-4DAC-99C9-62E06CD7773B Fri, 01 Jul 2011 15:40:35 GMT http://automatedbuildings.com/news/jul11/interviews/110617030707mandrusiak.html OPC Rescue is for anyone experiencing difficulties with OPC and DCOM configuration. A very easy-to-use tool that fixes OPC problems automatically. - Randy Condor, President, OPC Training Institute FF2603E5-2F75-40DD-AD26-06E2039B1021 Fri, 01 Jul 2011 15:40:00 GMT http://automatedbuildings.com/news/jul11/reviews/1106280933301desk.html Every month there is a blizzard of information contained in the emails and newsletters that cross my desk on their way to AutomatedBuildings.com. Some of this information is not in the form of any type of content we can publish but I feel I should share with you these snippets, blog bits, and url links that are about to fall off my desktop. A96EB841-EEC5-4A88-9689-7DD16614D01E Fri, 01 Jul 2011 15:38:30 GMT http://automatedbuildings.com/news/jul11/reviews/110629021201light.html Because of the strong energy savings potential offered by daylight harvesting, coupled with advancing technology, codes and standards are now beginning to address daylight harvesting - Lighting Controls Association 13F757F3-C4E7-4183-9B62-BE1A3B978743 Fri, 01 Jul 2011 15:37:23 GMT http://www.automatedbuildings.com/releases/jul11/products1307.html A brief description of some new products for the industry. 2A54E25F-A235-4878-B19C-F0D1085DF093 Fri, 01 Jul 2011 15:35:36 GMT http://www.automatedbuildings.com/releases/jun11/110628031101schneider.html Schneider Electric, a global specialist in energy management, today announced the release of the Square D PowerLogic EM4800 multi-circuit energy meter, an evolution of the existing PowerLogic E4800. 1BBE1333-FBBC-48B8-AA1F-D5EABF940185 Tue, 28 Jun 2011 22:28:21 GMT http://www.automatedbuildings.com/releases/jun11/110628024707trend.html The TouchView-W offers incredible value with several input and output (I/O) points, 11 pre-programmed applications and an intuitive interface. 49D9985D-9133-4CD5-959D-06BE54D8A993 Tue, 28 Jun 2011 22:27:47 GMT http://www.automatedbuildings.com/releases/jun11/110628024101trend.html The TONN utilizes the Niagara AX Framework to integrate HVAC systems and non-HVAC systems in a building. 3C1493E9-5CA1-4A34-9F67-AD8E0BD0B6C5 Tue, 28 Jun 2011 22:27:01 GMT http://www.automatedbuildings.com/releases/jun11/110623101707ving.html New locking solution allows hotel guests to skip traditional check-in and use NFC-enabled mobile phones as secure guestroom keys 6AEEB831-9ECE-4381-953E-07B74E354C9D Tue, 28 Jun 2011 22:26:39 GMT http://www.automatedbuildings.com/releases/jun11/110628023505onset.html HOBOlink Web Services API enables integration of energy and environmental data into custom software applications 03D1A22B-8B06-43EF-AAF8-9DA3F9A51138 Tue, 28 Jun 2011 22:25:39 GMT http://www.automatedbuildings.com/releases/jun11/110628023101caba.html North American Intelligent Buildings Roadmap 2011 - CABA's Connected Home Roadmap 2010 Study - Energy as a Managed Service 2010 12F2625E-EEB2-4FDD-9E20-06A8593EE6B0 Tue, 28 Jun 2011 22:24:44 GMT http://www.automatedbuildings.com/releases/jun11/110628022404smartgrid.html Join us for a Webinar on July 7 A00DF63A-22D5-4081-9F73-955D46E2DD32 Tue, 28 Jun 2011 22:24:16 GMT http://www.automatedbuildings.com/releases/jun11/110628021303belimo.html Retrofit, Resize and Replace - What you Need to Know CF12F7F3-16E9-4FC8-82AC-CA336DA83889 Tue, 28 Jun 2011 22:23:10 GMT http://www.automatedbuildings.com/releases/jun11/110628021001gridinterop.html An event never held in the smart grid industry, Grid-Interop will feature a Plug-In, designed to demonstrate the status of grid interoperability. 6B56BC09-C68C-4BA5-9A57-04BC398E9438 Tue, 28 Jun 2011 22:22:46 GMT http://www.automatedbuildings.com/releases/jun11/110623101909exele.html RSS feeds of current alarms for OPC/SCADA, OSIsoft PI, SQL (OLEDB/ODBC) and PerfMon data sources can be viewed on desktop, mobile, or tablet devices, embedded into web pages and even displayed on hardware devices such as LED tickers and factory message displays. D86376C1-F28A-48C7-9C32-39C2958BC7DE Tue, 28 Jun 2011 22:20:30 GMT http://www.automatedbuildings.com/releases/jun11/110628122202reliable.html Employer of the Year and Co-op Employer of the Year 4D96C508-1AB3-4CE6-A9B1-553908E67BB9 Tue, 28 Jun 2011 22:18:33 GMT http://www.automatedbuildings.com/releases/jun11/110623101303millennial.html During this week's wireless sensor networks and RTLS conference in Munich, Germany, IDTechEx Media Group awarded Millennial Net the Best Application of WSN Award for its MeshScape Wireless Energy Management Solution. EFA98003-6A07-49D6-BC4E-B924660F3EFE Thu, 23 Jun 2011 17:30:30 GMT http://www.automatedbuildings.com/releases/jun11/110623100303bsria.html New BSRIA publication coming soon B6BC17FE-C181-41C6-86B9-DA9309DA2649 Thu, 23 Jun 2011 17:29:49 GMT http://www.automatedbuildings.com/releases/jun11/110623095909ving.html Leading global provider of hotel locking systems and electronic in-room safes reflects on over 30 years of industry firsts and hospitality security milestones 3BB0599A-174E-4100-AB4F-0CDF2AA4D8CE Thu, 23 Jun 2011 17:29:16 GMT http://www.automatedbuildings.com/releases/jun11/110623095505digi.html Digi helps E2America reduce customers' power consumption by as much as 20 percent 496971AB-4624-498E-B685-6BD2249ED9A4 Thu, 23 Jun 2011 17:28:40 GMT http://www.automatedbuildings.com/releases/jun11/110623095303homeplug.html First Standard for Hybrid Home Networks Combining IEEE 1901 / HomePlug AV, Wi-Fi, MoCA and Ethernet 2CCC1266-6492-4E68-904D-7A0B94A46D83 Thu, 23 Jun 2011 17:28:05 GMT http://www.automatedbuildings.com/releases/jun11/110623095005jci.html - 22nd annual North America Energy Efficiency Forum highlights potential solutions for improving efficiency of buildings - Energy Leadership Award recipients recognized for exemplary leadership in advancing energy efficiency 183CAE41-016A-4F26-A8E6-A9C3D80A940E Thu, 23 Jun 2011 17:27:01 GMT http://www.automatedbuildings.com/releases/jun11/110623094707can2go.html These enhanced products allow building managers and system integrators to deploy more cost-effective energy efficiency solutions that manage HVAC, lighting, metering and more, with less hardware and downtime. 70551CD5-E5F8-4016-B3E0-2C1A64FB0022 Thu, 23 Jun 2011 17:26:21 GMT http://www.automatedbuildings.com/releases/jun11/110623094505ving.html Opal Accommodations at University of Exeter Feature Cutting-Edge RF-Based Security Technology A04707C7-4CEE-4BA7-B892-1EEF353BCCB2 Thu, 23 Jun 2011 17:25:22 GMT http://www.automatedbuildings.com/releases/jun11/110620123808skyfoundry.html The prestigious Digie honors individuals, companies, projects, and solutions that have demonstrated the most innovative use of technology and automation in the commercial and corporate real estate industries. B2E5939B-C3A0-443B-8560-D54DDD243BB9 Mon, 20 Jun 2011 19:57:06 GMT http://www.automatedbuildings.com/releases/jun11/110620123303buildingclouds.html Connect Echelon's SmartServers to the Opendiem Software Suite using the Echelon i.LON Driver Service by Building Clouds 57BE78DC-A3DB-4CA4-B7FA-6F80B71AE212 Mon, 20 Jun 2011 19:56:28 GMT http://www.automatedbuildings.com/releases/jun11/110620122505nk.html Innovative design enables installer to pass the coil around the conductors, without having to disconnect existing wires E13AF383-8C22-410D-B2C2-E9F4F0BDA9BC Mon, 20 Jun 2011 19:55:57 GMT http://www.automatedbuildings.com/releases/jun11/110620121808rockefeller.html 1271 Avenue of the Americas Achieves Energy Savings with help from LVI Energy and Optimum Energy 01B6DF78-060E-48E0-811F-2F4D235239B6 Mon, 20 Jun 2011 19:55:24 GMT http://www.automatedbuildings.com/releases/jun11/110620121101zigbee.html Significant progress made at recent member meeting; next vote scheduled for July 11 CB8854FC-9F13-4887-AF7F-76FF48BE81C8 Mon, 20 Jun 2011 19:54:43 GMT http://www.automatedbuildings.com/releases/jun11/110620120808encelium.html Company Marks 10th Year of Providing Commercial Buildings with Significant Cost-Savings and Sustainability D55E01A6-0C71-405C-B0AD-2B9D3D474742 Mon, 20 Jun 2011 19:53:56 GMT http://www.automatedbuildings.com/releases/jun11/110620115505report.html The increasing volatility in the world's electricity grids, driven by the growing global demand for electrical products and the rising penetration levels of intermittent renewable energy sources, has created an arena for energy storage technologies to thrive. 7564D072-3E2D-4311-B8C8-6DA569005033 Mon, 20 Jun 2011 19:52:21 GMT http://www.automatedbuildings.com/releases/jun11/110620114909ashrae.html ATLANTA ASHRAE has published its first ever eBook for use on the Apple iPad. C3030542-9248-4821-B653-EC02C3CE4D41 Mon, 20 Jun 2011 19:51:45 GMT http://www.automatedbuildings.com/releases/jun11/110613041202honeywell.html Honeywell DVM Now Complies with ONVIF Equipment 1F7ABD81-7629-4068-9F58-E80BCA178F6C Mon, 13 Jun 2011 23:22:58 GMT http://www.automatedbuildings.com/releases/jun11/110613040707pulse.html Companies Partner to Provide Web-Based Energy Monitoring and Management with No Programming and Minimal Configuration 3185D540-E912-4C3C-90F7-63532E3336BD Mon, 13 Jun 2011 23:22:32 GMT http://www.automatedbuildings.com/releases/jun11/110613035707honeywell.html Collaboration between Users and Utilities Expected to Account for More Than 100 Gigawatts of Power Annually, Altering Current Energy Delivery Models and Determining Success of the Smart Grid 9A7B59EC-35DB-4728-BA3B-8CE9064374EF Mon, 13 Jun 2011 23:21:59 GMT http://www.automatedbuildings.com/releases/jun11/110613035202bim.html It is not just a theory... it is happening now. Presentations coming up. 5D135CDA-0704-40A0-A85E-D2B46BAB9979 Mon, 13 Jun 2011 23:20:54 GMT http://www.automatedbuildings.com/releases/jun11/110613034707energy.html What caused that 12 hour demand bump on 90% of weekends? 4D5B9248-29F3-4275-84BF-ECC41508ACD2 Mon, 13 Jun 2011 23:20:23 GMT http://www.automatedbuildings.com/releases/jun11/110613033909pulse.html Pulse Energy invites you to learn about a better way to quickly view and assess your building portfolio's energy performance, at next week's West Coast Energy Management Congress. 60B9F439-5738-4ABE-95AE-7225B8849653 Mon, 13 Jun 2011 23:19:16 GMT http://www.automatedbuildings.com/releases/jun11/110613033101isa.html This webinar will cover the "native" ISA100.11a application layer, along with WCI extensions and device descriptors, that fit together to provide a complete and coherent user solution. EA47E4EA-E74C-4005-BF96-32A0C7FB3C70 Mon, 13 Jun 2011 23:16:30 GMT http://www.automatedbuildings.com/releases/jun11/110610115909schneider.html EcoStruxure active energy management architecture integrates IBM Intelligent Building Management Solution to facilitate high performance buildings B6717CE8-618E-43A9-8202-BEF7D4DFDD23 Fri, 10 Jun 2011 19:14:53 GMT http://www.automatedbuildings.com/releases/jun11/110610115404fieldserver.html FieldServer gateways provide the interface between existing building automation devices and Cisco EnergyWise 78010DEB-EF52-42E0-B5F3-A2F532C6D6CE Fri, 10 Jun 2011 19:14:18 GMT http://www.automatedbuildings.com/releases/jun11/110610115005enocean.html Intelligent Green Building Consortium Continues Rapid Growth Three Years After Its Founding 00E870DD-612E-4CF9-828D-0BDFB45BF7C4 Fri, 10 Jun 2011 19:12:47 GMT http://www.automatedbuildings.com/releases/jun11/110610114808qag.html The video illustrates how to create system graphics using QA Graphics' BAS Symbol Library, but it can also serve as an introduction to using Photoshop and constructing system graphics without the BAS Symbol Library. 40E286FF-9A00-4074-A70B-2C179231432D Fri, 10 Jun 2011 19:11:53 GMT http://www.automatedbuildings.com/releases/jun11/110610114303dm.html As a part of the strategic partnership arrangement, D & M will market and install Connectivity's indoor DAS solutions to its established network of customers and prospects throughout Southern California. CFDC44C1-A351-45D5-B326-5BCF9649ECF6 Fri, 10 Jun 2011 19:08:44 GMT http://www.automatedbuildings.com/releases/jun11/110610114101advantech.html Advantech WebAccess, Advantech's terminal client, has just gone mobile. 331531B7-086F-43BA-9DF4-AABE1F69031F Fri, 10 Jun 2011 19:07:15 GMT http://www.automatedbuildings.com/releases/jun11/110607010606webcast.html This webcast is free and open to anyone who wants to better understand the role of BACnet in building management. B327C8D8-7DAB-4976-B750-6EB7DDDF2E26 Tue, 07 Jun 2011 21:26:33 GMT http://www.automatedbuildings.com/releases/jun11/110607123202reliable.html Reliable Controls is pleased to announce the launch of a new product series that integrates EnOcean Wireless technology into the MACH-system. D378D000-1FE2-49DF-A921-2E308856DEBD Tue, 07 Jun 2011 21:25:56 GMT http://www.automatedbuildings.com/releases/jun11/110607122707swan.html Former BACnet Committee chairman and long-time Alerton building standards engineer William "BACnet Bill" Swan passed away on Saturday, June 4, 2011. 38D9C159-A07D-4010-94EB-9A079660F1E1 Tue, 07 Jun 2011 21:24:25 GMT http://www.automatedbuildings.com/releases/jun11/110607122404mesh.html Mesh Systems is leveraging the additional funding to continue to evolve its wireless machine-to-machine (M2M) hardware, software and service solution, expand its executive and engineering teams and pursue additional high-growth sectors. AF7E9145-5202-48AC-B53C-E6141FF77525 Tue, 07 Jun 2011 21:23:22 GMT http://www.automatedbuildings.com/releases/jun11/110607121606open.html OPCSystems.NET's user-friendly interfaces, and customizable HMI screens, are maximized with KEPServerEX's security and reliability enabling easy integration. 384048A4-8993-47F7-928C-D5CE4D8E2EC5 Tue, 07 Jun 2011 21:22:11 GMT http://www.automatedbuildings.com/releases/jun11/110607120000wago.html wirelessly transfers ETHERNET protocols, such as PROFINET, MODBUS/TCP or EtherNet/IP via Bluetooth 2.0. B95F3BA8-F740-4BDB-BFEA-D04531FBD41E Tue, 07 Jun 2011 21:21:03 GMT http://www.automatedbuildings.com/releases/jun11/110607115808schneider.html New certification program will educate and equip U.S. based electrical contractors with comprehensive energy efficiency and renewable energy offerings, solutions and products 91CED234-0930-4D9C-941B-AD667FC5E401 Tue, 07 Jun 2011 21:20:34 GMT http://www.automatedbuildings.com/releases/jun11/110607115404zinwave.html Zinwave continues to gain momentum, extending global market coverage into Australia CA8E5CAE-123D-470C-A87E-F98A1C82905B Tue, 07 Jun 2011 21:20:09 GMT http://www.automatedbuildings.com/releases/jun11/110607115005encelium.html This Web-based Three Dimensional Software Application Provides Users with the Ability to Analyze and Update Facilities' Lighting Needs all from the Click of a Mouse 8097729F-E79A-4F4D-AD63-555F34D15503 Tue, 07 Jun 2011 21:19:40 GMT http://www.automatedbuildings.com/releases/jun11/110607114606cooper.html Providing a Smarter Grid through optimizing efficiency, productivity, and reliability. 22A10CAB-2093-4C20-A6E9-03B6ABA79EE0 Tue, 07 Jun 2011 21:19:12 GMT http://www.automatedbuildings.com/releases/jun11/110607114303libelium.html New Smart Parking technology from Libelium enables cities to make efficient use of their parking resources. The new platform allows consultancies and system integrators to customise and deploy the solution in their local area. 1F6E3BB9-888A-4189-9B11-01F6E4C02DF8 Tue, 07 Jun 2011 21:18:43 GMT http://www.automatedbuildings.com/releases/jun11/110607113909advantech.html The BTL BACnet certification confirms that these devices meet the required standards and testing has been carried out using the BACnet testing procedure in an accredited laboratory. 0A0F153A-3CE5-4F2B-80F2-9943867F37F8 Tue, 07 Jun 2011 21:17:25 GMT http://www.automatedbuildings.com/releases/jun11/110607113505chipkin.html The new HOBART Ground Power Serial Driver, developed and distributed by Chipkin Automation Systems, is a Modbus, BACnet and HTML Gateway which polls Hobart devices for status, real time and configuration data. FD663480-3E6F-4166-878E-29BDB8952567 Tue, 07 Jun 2011 21:16:09 GMT http://automatedbuildings.com/news/jun11/articles/sinopoli/110526032505sinopoli.html (or the absence of) - Jim Sinopoli, PE, RCDD, LEED AP Smart Buildings LLC 295BA597-22D6-4842-9C4A-13598748ABA1 Wed, 01 Jun 2011 18:39:42 GMT http://automatedbuildings.com/news/jun11/articles/opengeneral/110528014202opengeneral.html "We are getting data from the cloud". - Nirosha Munasinghe, Product Development Manager, Open General E041050B-FAEB-4D9A-B0A3-CCB4EE83DFD1 Wed, 01 Jun 2011 18:38:39 GMT http://automatedbuildings.com/news/jun11/articles/agileways/110525020707agilewaves.html Next-Generation Building Energy Management Systems Answer The Call - Peter Sharer, Founder & CEO, Agilewaves 25F08529-BE4F-48C3-A137-FCD19FC5C5E4 Wed, 01 Jun 2011 18:37:44 GMT http://automatedbuildings.com/news/jun11/articles/ceport/110525030808ceport.html What are the R"s in your ROI? - John Greenwell, CEPORT, LLC D89E3E90-B10C-4E36-9464-150B727B7B5A Wed, 01 Jun 2011 18:37:09 GMT http://automatedbuildings.com/news/jun11/articles/streamsidesolutions/110526025808streamside.html When two worlds collide and a synergistic integration achieved, the results can be beautiful and beneficial to the entire building automation industry. - Brian Russell, President/Owner, Streamside Solutions 52C6FCE4-FC12-4F6F-81D6-6F4B5F81C9F2 Wed, 01 Jun 2011 18:36:35 GMT http://automatedbuildings.com/news/jun11/articles/somfy/110527022202somfy.html When Automation Comes To Passive Solutions, Automations & Architecture Merge And Turn Building Green! - Dr Serge Neuman, Somfy 0449B4CB-1CAB-4331-9BBC-1A20493B3671 Wed, 01 Jun 2011 18:35:55 GMT http://automatedbuildings.com/news/jun11/articles/ee2/110528123707ee2.html Lower electricity costs by as much as $252,000 annually - Dara O'Neill, CEO, Efficient Energy America DBD7AFA3-D815-47ED-A6B7-6964E168C24E Wed, 01 Jun 2011 18:35:16 GMT http://automatedbuildings.com/news/jun11/columns/110527103808calabrese.html Select the appropriate digital controller to fit the application - Steven R. Calabrese, Control Engineering Corp. E02334BB-F2B3-4C50-B78C-FE5526E98BE7 Wed, 01 Jun 2011 18:34:41 GMT http://automatedbuildings.com/news/jun11/columns/110528022303mandrusiak.html Understanding the Contact Funnel to maximize Lead Generation Efforts - Manny Mandrusiak, Managing Creative Consultant, 4 Bravo Marketing 2909EEB7-64F8-4738-B664-50C65306B124 Wed, 01 Jun 2011 18:33:58 GMT http://automatedbuildings.com/news/jun11/columns/110531101001mcmillan.html A Summer Holiday Perspective - Andy McMillan, President and GM Philips Teletrol 1E5570CF-1830-4EEE-9273-47C6B67CB914 Wed, 01 Jun 2011 18:33:34 GMT http://automatedbuildings.com/news/jun11/columns/110531101001considine.html Because the building owners are inherently diverse, and building systems naturally autonomous, building based smart energy gains resilience as a larger system of systems. - Toby Considine, T9 910A9722-5D39-4504-A8BD-7B04CAD7E903 Wed, 01 Jun 2011 18:32:47 GMT http://automatedbuildings.com/news/jun11/columns/110527105303big.html you can see readily observe the "state of the art" from the 1970's and 1980's in many existing buildings Paul Ehrlich, Ira Goldschmidt & Angela Lewis Building Intelligence Group 433B8FFD-1F38-43C4-9B28-F44ADAEDDD6D Wed, 01 Jun 2011 18:32:15 GMT http://automatedbuildings.com/news/jun11/columns/110529121101emc.html The use of cloud computing for the collection, management and analysis of real time and historical building data is now becoming a valuable possibility.- Ken Sinclair 8AE76430-7FCB-4484-9945-79E71A5C180A Wed, 01 Jun 2011 18:31:30 GMT http://automatedbuildings.com/news/jun11/interviews/110528030000wilson.html Some Interesting Happenings - Michael R. Wilson, Business Development Manager, OEMCtrl, Marketing Chair, BACnet International 12D24349-2B37-4C8F-827C-78DC4553588A Wed, 01 Jun 2011 18:29:36 GMT http://automatedbuildings.com/news/jun11/interviews/110527115505cahill.html I recently wrote an article, "Is Listening Online Worth Your Time?" (http://jimc.me/hmlDa5) for Valve magazine - Jim Cahill, chief blogger and head of social media, Emerson Process Management. 93F3F30F-15C0-4236-9901-222D4B9BAA85 Wed, 01 Jun 2011 18:28:49 GMT http://automatedbuildings.com/news/jun11/interviews/110527111404harding.html What prompted you to create the LinkedIn group, OPC, Interoperability and Industrial Automation Technology? - Valerie Harding, Ripple Effect Communications 51D129DB-6405-40C5-94DA-845A1767D074 Wed, 01 Jun 2011 18:28:02 GMT http://automatedbuildings.com/news/jun11/interviews/110528034101ennis.html Devices like smartphones with Wi-Fi could provide a user interface to control a building automation system whether on- or off-site. - Greg Ennis, Technical Director, the Wi-Fi Alliance D8AD0C95-103E-4FFD-AB2A-8B91AA6A33DE Wed, 01 Jun 2011 18:26:18 GMT http://automatedbuildings.com/news/jun11/reviews/110529115901cwtakeaways.html After each year's event I try to list my takeaways of the things that significantly impacted, impressed me and are likely to change my future. 669C00BC-2CC4-4038-A168-10893EF1E919 Wed, 01 Jun 2011 18:25:36 GMT http://automatedbuildings.com/news/jun11/reviews/1105290744desk.html Every month there is a blizzard of information contained in the emails and newsletters that cross my desk on their way to AutomatedBuildings.com. Some of this information is not in the form of any type of content we can publish but I feel I should share with you these snippets, blog bits, and url links that are about to fall off my desktop. 9D5FC543-83E5-409E-B02B-752C483704E1 Wed, 01 Jun 2011 18:22:57 GMT http://automatedbuildings.com/releases/jun11/products1306.html A brief description of some new products for the industry 5ED26072-FCFC-4194-AEE0-47D2C3815250 Wed, 01 Jun 2011 18:20:34 GMT http://www.automatedbuildings.com/releases/may11/110528121303belimo.html Belimo Webinar: Wednesday, June 8, 2011 Time: 2:00pm ET / 11:00am PT Duration: 60 Minutes C277F755-A7E8-4FF5-9816-2E2946B8C018 Sat, 28 May 2011 19:24:37 GMT http://www.automatedbuildings.com/releases/may11/110528120101constellation.html Lynxspring Energy Partner Network to Promote VirtuWatt, Constellation's Dynamic Energy Management and Automation Platform 6D1EB386-4DB1-4EA4-A253-50E48B60A005 Sat, 28 May 2011 19:23:27 GMT http://www.automatedbuildings.com/releases/may11/110528115606province.html Bringing the latest in global, state-of-the-art building automation software and technology to South Africa and the greater African continent, is Province Automation, which specialises in Building Management Systems (BMS). 9B2C494C-B408-4E43-B5F5-822960532892 Sat, 28 May 2011 19:22:51 GMT http://www.automatedbuildings.com/releases/may11/110528115303regen.html OpenADR for the Masses with REGEN Energy's EnviroGrid ABF11AE6-C82F-4B71-8661-39E0A2910C73 Sat, 28 May 2011 19:22:13 GMT http://www.automatedbuildings.com/releases/may11/110528114707sontay.html Energy efficiency and cost savings are a major factor when it comes to building management systems and, to help meet these objectives, Sontay has teamed up with drive specialist Invertek to offer two new inverter ranges. 3E7CD751-F0C6-49A4-B5BC-7D709057037D Sat, 28 May 2011 19:21:24 GMT http://www.automatedbuildings.com/releases/may11/110528114404opcti.html The OPC Training Institute (www.opcti.com) is proud to announce the release of the newest resource for every Engineer's arsenal: OPC Rescue. BFA7227F-7BBC-4EAB-8168-92B354D50E9A Sat, 28 May 2011 19:20:12 GMT http://www.automatedbuildings.com/releases/may11/110528113707bytesnap.html The industry's first ever ZigBee Smart Energy compliant module to combine three key features: lower power, faster deployment and trouble-free compliance with wireless standards D67EAA4E-98B2-4276-BD65-0F582913C6C5 Sat, 28 May 2011 19:19:22 GMT http://www.automatedbuildings.com/releases/may11/110528112404honeywell.html The Only Communicating Actuator to Work with the JADE Economizer 4FD1D0C5-409B-41AD-8DC9-120AA344A6E8 Sat, 28 May 2011 19:18:43 GMT http://www.automatedbuildings.com/releases/may11/110528111808lonmark.html Nine companies join LonMark International as it expands coverage of quick service restaurant industry 10CE0691-2362-4E9B-B74B-FDCCC8A6256E Sat, 28 May 2011 19:18:04 GMT http://www.automatedbuildings.com/releases/may11/110512124202emerge.html Addition of Energy Management Solution Provider Immerses Wireless Control Z-Wave Technology into the Hospitality Industry 49E58C7A-F6FA-411D-8E37-2A13919A0059 Sun, 22 May 2011 17:34:37 GMT http://www.automatedbuildings.com/releases/may11/110522102202strato.html STRATO Automation becomes the manufacturer of the Digital Controller line and its related software for operating and system management. F638F07A-577E-4EDD-BB78-5461E9403C86 Sun, 22 May 2011 17:33:53 GMT http://www.automatedbuildings.com/releases/may11/110522101808wireless.html High performance SensiNet wireless sensors now available to the European market with local support C38CC4B9-94B8-4AC6-B1CF-C36457B74DE4 Sun, 22 May 2011 17:33:26 GMT http://www.automatedbuildings.com/releases/may11/110522101303opto.html Support for Additional Standard Protocols and Interfaces Means More Ways to Analyze Energy Data to Improve Energy Efficiency and Reduce Energy Costs BD41676A-AF8A-42E9-A17A-B6FF9CB6A00F Sun, 22 May 2011 17:32:55 GMT http://www.automatedbuildings.com/releases/may11/110522100909venstar.html With Surveyor Mobile for iPhone and iPad, users can remotely access, view and control their stores' energy usage via the Surveyor EMS system from virtually anywhere there is cellular or Internet coverage. 47640FB9-B2CD-4F81-97CA-882D350D3776 Sun, 22 May 2011 17:32:00 GMT http://www.automatedbuildings.com/releases/may11/110522100505tridium.html Leading device-to enterprise integration software reaches milestone D43C53C8-F232-486B-8DB1-ACA0450239DD Sun, 22 May 2011 17:30:38 GMT http://www.automatedbuildings.com/releases/may11/110517115202reliable.html Reliable Controls is pleased to announce the new Touch Screen Panel. Optimized to deliver high luminance and robust performance, the Touch Screen Panel (TSP) is a compact, fanless touch panel computer with an embedded Windows operating system ideal for Web browser, kiosk, and all other HMI touch applications. 7089E64E-AF41-4C9E-B77F-3826C0FC56C8 Tue, 17 May 2011 19:12:23 GMT http://www.automatedbuildings.com/releases/may11/11051714505sontay.html Sontay's SonNet wireless range of temperature and humidity sensors won the prestigious accolade at the Awards. 8586EE7A-7150-4408-A355-54A7DE7E8233 Tue, 17 May 2011 19:11:00 GMT http://www.automatedbuildings.com/releases/may11/110517113808ashrae.html Guidance to get you at least halfway to achieving net-zero-energy design is now available from leading industry organizations in a new publication. DBB35161-1A3C-44A9-AC22-AE528683BE63 Tue, 17 May 2011 19:10:12 GMT http://www.automatedbuildings.com/releases/may11/110517113505latin.html Over 150 electricity and technology executives will be meeting in Sao Paulo on June 27-28 for Smart Electricity World Latin America - Latin America's premier executive-level smart grids conference. 6BE7CD56-8E45-4211-9920-FCB08C30CC8B Tue, 17 May 2011 19:08:34 GMT http://www.automatedbuildings.com/releases/may11/110517111202innotech.html IG04 BACnet Gateway for the Vaisala WXT520 Weather Transmitter & the powerful and versatile Maxim1010 Digital Controller. 52EEE8D6-4EB4-4367-9C36-ABE78D514A5A Tue, 17 May 2011 19:06:48 GMT http://www.automatedbuildings.com/releases/may11/110517105808lynxspring.html Under Mr. Scholten's direction, the new company will focus on projects helping major players in the energy sector address comprehensive solutions through new technology and delivery - combining existing intellectual property with development expertise and channel development and management. D030B877-B3B4-4620-88A2-E35AE864F076 Tue, 17 May 2011 19:05:08 GMT http://www.automatedbuildings.com/releases/may11/110517104808webinar.html Join us for a discussion on "Energy Benchmarking and Reporting" to be held this Friday, May 20, from 12:30-2:00 eastern time. 5081F591-D335-4700-9506-2B0CCE56676A Tue, 17 May 2011 19:04:27 GMT http://www.automatedbuildings.com/releases/may11/110517104404ashrae.html High Performance Buildings Conference: A Focus on Deep Energy Savings, March 12-13, 2012 in Mission Valley, Calif. EE689D5A-16F0-485A-9C1D-33E749808287 Tue, 17 May 2011 19:03:40 GMT http://www.automatedbuildings.com/releases/may11/110517101909caba.html 3 - Research Studies preparing to launch 1163C498-A4B7-4458-818F-5C4609C5B511 Tue, 17 May 2011 19:03:05 GMT http://www.automatedbuildings.com/releases/may11/110512124707tridium.html Carrier and McQuay Equipment NiagaraAX Drivers add to robust list of drivers for communicating to and interacting with NiagaraAX 896FBD4D-6757-406C-9FDE-B87C22D1B4D7 Thu, 12 May 2011 20:13:17 GMT http://www.automatedbuildings.com/releases/may11/110512124202emerge.html The EMerge Alliance is an open industry association leading the rapid adoption of safe DC power distribution in commercial buildings through the development of EMerge Alliance standards. FF1287C8-ABCC-44F9-A10D-82670909FB1C Thu, 12 May 2011 20:12:15 GMT http://www.automatedbuildings.com/releases/may11/110512123707opto.html New SNAP I/O Modules Offer Customers Greater Connectivity, Easier Scaling and Improved Capability for Three-Phase Power Monitoring and Management 3C3A4E62-200E-4D92-BA23-311801B5D5F2 Thu, 12 May 2011 20:11:44 GMT http://www.automatedbuildings.com/releases/may11/110512110505qag.html Facilities can share how their sustainable changes reduce energy or water use, and also make the building a healthier place, improving patients' experience. FC5F81E0-B6B7-47B4-A9E0-06D3E132590E Thu, 12 May 2011 20:10:47 GMT http://www.automatedbuildings.com/releases/may11/110512110202dvtel.html The intelligent video analytic cameras assist in providing improved perimeter protection for its skilled nursing facility and a nearby cell block area where prison inmates are locked down in their cells the majority of the day. 7F9FFEF9-B293-4BFE-BF3F-68FC55867141 Thu, 12 May 2011 20:07:49 GMT http://www.automatedbuildings.com/releases/may11/110512105707idigi.html By leveraging Digi's wireless solution, TankScan can focus on their core tank monitoring business 2960A532-65F0-49EC-84DA-ECFFD4C589E7 Thu, 12 May 2011 20:07:15 GMT http://www.automatedbuildings.com/releases/may11/110512105101bacnet.html BACnet International is accepting nominations for elective member positions on the BACnet Testing Lab Working Group (BTL-WG). CF579500-0FA6-4E5B-A572-335812DAD33E Thu, 12 May 2011 20:06:33 GMT http://www.automatedbuildings.com/releases/may11/110512103202minicom.html Minicom Digital Signage's ScreenGate Management Gateway integration with Scala's Content Manager expands the management to all connected assets, from one unique interface. D2E31455-FE45-47DC-905E-0BBD357BAFDB Thu, 12 May 2011 20:05:08 GMT http://www.automatedbuildings.com/releases/may11/110512102909agilewaves.html BEM Starter Systems for Energy Efficiency, ENERGY STAR, LEED, FEMP, CALgreen Projects D29210C4-B541-4786-B08A-C5E94A4E606B Thu, 12 May 2011 20:04:26 GMT http://www.automatedbuildings.com/releases/may11/110512102505onset.html New HOBO UX120 Pulse Logger merges functionality of four energy data loggers into one compact unit; optional meter adds power measurements 8CC4E737-A3C1-4C77-ACCC-C1FD2DAF9A6A Thu, 12 May 2011 19:56:08 GMT http://automatedbuildings.com/releases/may11/110505120909cor.html Free Webcast - May 20, 2011 - 12:30-2:00 p.m. EDT 63406DBA-E8DD-4955-BEA0-B82A330B700B Thu, 05 May 2011 19:26:04 GMT http://automatedbuildings.com/releases/may11/110505115808ashrae.html A large collection of new technologies for emerging applications is contained in ASHRAE's newly published BACnet standard. 9C513DAF-076E-458F-AF1B-573999A77665 Thu, 05 May 2011 19:25:27 GMT http://automatedbuildings.com/releases/may11/110505115606jci.html Systems integration enabled the university to move from a manual process to an automatic one, enhancing security procedures and operational efficiencies across the campus facilities. 6849B87E-C4C5-47BC-B80E-FE1DC5C37E5E Thu, 05 May 2011 19:24:25 GMT http://automatedbuildings.com/releases/may11/110505114505spartan.html The most compact Spring Return Modulating zone and terminal unit Valve Actuator in the HVAC industry, after 16 years in production, has now been expanded to include a wider input signal range. E7A922E2-B5FA-408E-8BEE-F261D26B1136 Thu, 05 May 2011 19:23:37 GMT http://automatedbuildings.com/releases/may11/110505113606california.html New research on lighting controls reveals demand reductions of up to 35% without affecting building occupants. D53E5A60-E08A-47D8-B87C-1CCCFA7F6873 Thu, 05 May 2011 19:22:08 GMT http://automatedbuildings.com/releases/may11/110505112606ahr.html Monday, January 23 - Wednesday, January 25; McCormick Place Convention Center, Chicago, Illinois 510874AC-C5B4-4C9E-9146-38E3FB3C7BF1 Thu, 05 May 2011 19:21:24 GMT http://automatedbuildings.com/releases/may11/110505111606qag.html The school has a comprehensive approach to promote campus sustainability, known as the Big Green Initiative, which is organized by a group of administrators, staff, faculty and students. B645A1F3-0206-4941-98E1-84B7C4FB9973 Thu, 05 May 2011 19:20:32 GMT http://automatedbuildings.com/releases/may11/110505111303honeywell.html Wireless Communicating Thermostats are Ideal for a Variety of Applications F52B8CE6-1594-47D3-A59C-B125358F2168 Thu, 05 May 2011 19:19:59 GMT http://automatedbuildings.com/releases/may11/110505110606ees.html Commonly used building services (or systems) include a BMS/HVAC system (controlling ventilation and air-conditioning), lighting control, access control, CCTV, computer networking (Data) and now more frequently telephony, multimedia and energy management systems. D460B370-6F6A-4053-BDEE-42CAF214E2B9 Thu, 05 May 2011 19:16:21 GMT http://automatedbuildings.com/news/may11/articles/onuma/110426103202onuma.html Connections explode to 71 Million Square Feet for the California Community College System - Kimon Onuma, FAIA - ONUMA, Inc. 1140072B-8498-4E10-BE22-93D7654F917C Sun, 01 May 2011 17:42:01 GMT http://automatedbuildings.com/news/may11/articles/seefarconsulting/110426035707seafar.html Include Energy Analytics, Demand Response, Energy Efficiency, Dynamic Energy Management, Tenant Energy Kiosks, Energy Business Integration, Energy Portals, Carbon Analysis, and many more. - Anno Scholten, President, OpenKin 3A03380A-5CA0-46F5-9A8F-1F3BB27C657F Sun, 01 May 2011 17:41:25 GMT http://automatedbuildings.com/news/may11/articles/skyfoundry/110428090909skyfoundry.html Looking at Cloud Technology in BAS Applications - John Petze, CEM, Partner SkyFoundry 86BA5899-5D3F-4BE9-92B5-67A59C3A58F6 Sun, 01 May 2011 17:40:55 GMT http://automatedbuildings.com/news/may11/articles/omengineering/110429121707omeng.html A Primer for Getting the Proper Data From Your Facility - Christopher J. Volpe,VP of Sales & Marketing, O&M Engineering, Inc. E4626AC0-1F94-48A7-91BB-A47CD2F7DAC4 Sun, 01 May 2011 17:40:05 GMT http://automatedbuildings.com/news/may11/articles/digi/110420023707digi.html Mobile applications are now being extended to influence how we use energy, and how we interact with the intelligent devices. - Eugene Fodor, Software Engineering Manager, Digi International B912FB61-0EE8-4C04-A9B6-43255EF43F1A Sun, 01 May 2011 17:39:32 GMT http://automatedbuildings.com/news/may11/articles/brightcore/110420033003brightcore.html Monetizing building services - Nino Kurtalj, President, Elma Kurtalj Ltd F88E4FB8-E398-46AE-AAAA-CB360DFF12FC Sun, 01 May 2011 17:38:57 GMT http://automatedbuildings.com/news/may11/articles/sinopoli/110425011606sinopoli.html "Facts are apt to alarm us more than the most dangerous principles" - Jim Sinopoli, PE, RCDD, LEED AP, Smart Buildings LLC C5E892B8-2DCD-49D1-AD58-3F3C1D5B4197 Sun, 01 May 2011 17:38:19 GMT http://automatedbuildings.com/news/may11/articles/legrand/110425022303legrand.html As plug loads evolve into the dominant load of a building, design teams clearly must focus on strategies to reduce this critical area of energy consumption. - Jeff McDermott, Legrand/Wiremold White Paper 2602EA3C-622F-4715-ADBA-40F397F84710 Sun, 01 May 2011 17:37:50 GMT http://automatedbuildings.com/news/may11/articles/qagraphics/110425020404qagraphics.html Using an interactive display to show customers why the new restaurant is sustainable and energy efficient. - Sarah Erdman, QA Graphics 884EF274-C25C-4248-9255-9A38DAE41BC8 Sun, 01 May 2011 17:37:20 GMT http://automatedbuildings.com/news/may11/articles/generaldatatech/110428095505generaldata.html High-Tech Renovation - 95,300 Square Foot Customer Support Center - JW Roberts, Founder and President, General Datatech, L.P B9ED2222-DCAA-4624-8D96-76986799DCC0 Sun, 01 May 2011 17:36:17 GMT http://automatedbuildings.com/news/may11/columns/110426025909mandrusiak.html Top Ten Steps to Maximize LinkedIn for Business - Manny Mandrusiak, 4 Bravo Marketing 1E43233D-D1C1-44D9-987D-ABE16CB488F3 Sun, 01 May 2011 17:35:44 GMT http://automatedbuildings.com/news/may11/columns/110419120000calabrese.html We've come a long way, baby! - Steven R. Calabrese, Control Engineering Corp. CA5A18E6-AD32-4186-B69C-B7574B16BC2F Sun, 01 May 2011 17:35:13 GMT http://automatedbuildings.com/news/may11/columns/110430102606considine.html Smart energy transfers responsibility for energy volatility to the end nodes, along with economic incentives to adjust to that variability. - Toby Considine, TC9 Inc 8DE963C3-887F-4875-8B9A-1BA1921214A7 Sun, 01 May 2011 17:34:44 GMT http://automatedbuildings.com/news/may11/columns/110425032505big.html More and more projects are involving the integration of more systems and/or equipment, many whose function is not for HVAC. - Paul Ehrlich, Ira Goldschmidt & Angela Lewis Building Intelligence Group 6E5620DD-1FE3-433B-9FD4-6A8B2DDD1310 Sun, 01 May 2011 17:33:37 GMT http://automatedbuildings.com/news/may11/interviews/110427023505clanton.html "Mapping the Future of Building Automation" - Christoph Vogel, 2CV-Consulting 6CC0E1BE-3755-4674-928C-5F2B1F9605EB Sun, 01 May 2011 17:32:43 GMT http://automatedbuildings.com/news/may11/interviews/110430120606haaser.html We have days of solid OpenADR Content at CW in the DR Expo. - Barry Haaser, Managing Director, OpenADR Alliance 117F50A3-F141-425A-85D4-6C67787F6ED1 Sun, 01 May 2011 17:32:12 GMT http://automatedbuildings.com/news/may11/interviews/110428100202frank.html We are now awash in large volumes of data, but we can't easily derive value from it. Project Haystack's mission is to define this common vocabulary so that we can derive value from all the data our building automation systems are collecting. - Brian Frank, Founder of SkyFoundry 8A9A7E0F-A79D-4B84-9473-777394524C01 Sun, 01 May 2011 17:31:40 GMT http://automatedbuildings.com/news/may11/interviews/110427023505clanton.html Evaluation of the cost effectiveness and potential energy savings of lighting control retrofit projects, with a special focus on advanced controls technologies. - Dane Sanders & Darcie Chinnis, Clanton & Associates AADE577F-BAFA-4CAE-9C01-1B44B80C39E4 Sun, 01 May 2011 17:30:58 GMT http://automatedbuildings.com/news/may11/interviews/110427040808paine.html This next generation grid, the Smart Grid, will allow for the bidirectional flow of data, allowing for real-time decision making to ensure that energy is produced and provided in the most cost effective manner. - Tony Paine, President and Co-Owner of Kepware Technologies 1DF4F6BA-1411-4BCE-9126-548BA74CE8CF Sun, 01 May 2011 17:30:29 GMT http://automatedbuildings.com/news/may11/interviews/110429024909bernstein.html This will be the first time that a LONCOM event is being held in the United States. - Ron Bernstein, Executive Director, LonMark International AE329205-C346-492E-AAD6-A703FCEBAF21 Sun, 01 May 2011 17:29:29 GMT http://automatedbuildings.com/news/may11/reviews/1128035401desk.html Every month there is a blizzard of information contained in the emails and newsletters that cross my desk on their way to AutomatedBuildings.com. Some of this information is not in the form of any type of content we can publish but I feel I should share with you these snippets, blog bits, and url links that are about to fall off my desktop. D266D1C4-AD60-423A-AEF2-6515175912F9 Sun, 01 May 2011 17:28:53 GMT http://automatedbuildings.com/news/may11/reviews/1128042501degree.html Laney has developed an in-depth curricular pathway for students to gain expertise in maintaining, programming, and troubleshooting building control systems. F912A03A-F6B0-417E-A24D-C6C5867A5052 Sun, 01 May 2011 17:28:03 GMT http://automatedbuildings.com/releases/may11/products1305.html A brief description of a few of the new products for the industry. 862D4C06-DBF4-485D-9BE9-3D55CB276EA3 Sun, 01 May 2011 17:26:42 GMT http://automatedbuildings.com/releases/apr11/110429113202indigo.html IndigoVision has released its ONVIF-conformant Security Management System, SMS 4. 4E0FD1E8-D92B-4A48-8933-FDCB82582339 Fri, 29 Apr 2011 18:56:17 GMT http://automatedbuildings.com/releases/apr11/110429111505isa.html Don't miss this opportunity to enhance your resume and credentials with one of ISA's industry-recognized certification programs. 7539E447-6B12-4240-BA9A-617FDE1951D7 Fri, 29 Apr 2011 18:55:53 GMT http://automatedbuildings.com/releases/apr11/110429111111fieldserver.html These products for the DNP3 community range from the ProtoCessor gateways that enable Original Equipment Manufacturers to easily provide DNP3 interface, to FieldServer multichannel gateways for the end-user and integrator to meet communicate via DNP3. 3FCB0E36-ED27-4D97-A9A5-B9942B2C9B05 Fri, 29 Apr 2011 18:54:39 GMT http://automatedbuildings.com/releases/apr11/110429110606knx.html KNX projects are persuasive all over the world with clear energy saving costs 4FAD07B4-73D1-4D6D-9C93-1752E1E3E7DD Fri, 29 Apr 2011 18:54:07 GMT http://automatedbuildings.com/releases/apr11/110429110101enocean.html Building owners and facility managers can now monitor, manage, and control these systems centrally and from any web-enabled device, from anywhere in the world. EBFA6AED-B733-4D2B-88E6-BBA2D7F09BD1 Fri, 29 Apr 2011 18:53:16 GMT http://automatedbuildings.com/releases/apr11/110429105707ashrae.html To ensure a sustainable future, the greatest opportunity lies in modifying existing buildings. Only 2 percent of construction projects are for new buildings, while 86 percent of construction dollars go into renovation of our existing building stock/ D8552746-D7C5-4920-BBF1-7B0DB4B80B5F Fri, 29 Apr 2011 18:52:21 GMT http://automatedbuildings.com/releases/apr11/110429105101isa.html Industrial Flow Measurement, 3rd Edition; Maintenance of Instruments & Systems, 2nd Edition; Modeling, Control, Simulation and Diagnosis of Complex Industrial and Energy Systems; PID Controllers: Theory, Design, and Tuning, 2nd Edition 930FBC06-6EE7-463D-BEE0-CCBF63250A26 Fri, 29 Apr 2011 18:49:49 GMT http://automatedbuildings.com/releases/apr11/110429103303wireless.html A new West Technology Research Solutions report includes coverage of all significant emerging wireless sensor network technologies and applications. F7F7CF29-CED8-47EE-8E88-30CEE0965C01 Fri, 29 Apr 2011 18:49:03 GMT http://automatedbuildings.com/releases/apr11/110429102808revolution.html Architecture and Technology Revolution Starting Now 12DAA4EC-B81F-41CF-BCE4-141049995EC0 Fri, 29 Apr 2011 18:48:26 GMT http://automatedbuildings.com/releases/apr11/110429102101openadr.html Over 30 members developing compliance program for interoperable Smart Grid products E1FD67E2-60A1-491E-9ED0-728A4D944472 Fri, 29 Apr 2011 18:47:57 GMT http://automatedbuildings.com/releases/apr11/110429101303powercast.html Radio Waves Perpetually Power Sensor Networks to Eliminate Wiring and Batteries F4CFFFD4-2671-4BF7-B36C-BD7EEE0F3CCD Fri, 29 Apr 2011 18:47:26 GMT http://automatedbuildings.com/releases/apr11/1104229112404zigbee.html June 1st-2nd, Crowne Plaza, San Jose, CA 9CF3555B-56E4-4B86-9D5E-C1702820C395 Fri, 29 Apr 2011 18:46:47 GMT http://automatedbuildings.com/releases/apr11/110421104004kepware.html Kentima selects Kepware to provide OPC server communications for use with WideQuick and Ethiris Software 4C1E2ABB-45A8-49BC-9CFE-03CEC6D6DA7A Thu, 21 Apr 2011 17:55:01 GMT http://automatedbuildings.com/releases/apr11/110421103707qag.html QA Graphics offers custom solutions to help integrators provide their end users with BAS graphics that are interactive and easy to navigate. D99649CC-D247-412F-B296-D3898D129F64 Thu, 21 Apr 2011 17:53:59 GMT http://automatedbuildings.com/releases/apr11/110421103505duke.html David Mohler to explore integrating new technologies with the energy grid 60B1C0B6-C73F-4004-91B5-1BADE7B0C47A Thu, 21 Apr 2011 17:53:24 GMT http://automatedbuildings.com/releases/apr11/110421103303schneider.html New certification program will educate and equip U.S. based electrical contractors with comprehensive energy efficiency and renewable energy offerings, solutions and products 7D72C31B-5152-4354-A67F-CEEBDF3A3F72 Thu, 21 Apr 2011 17:52:42 GMT http://automatedbuildings.com/releases/apr11/110421102909onset.html Project focuses on finding low-cost/no-cost energy efficiency strategies for small- and medium-sized commercial buildings 6A21E33A-CE0D-4DAD-921C-C62458871FE2 Thu, 21 Apr 2011 17:52:09 GMT http://automatedbuildings.com/releases/apr11/110421102202opc.html Level 1: OPC & DCOM Diagnostics - May 31- June 1 Level 2: OPC Security - June 2-3 8AEC03B4-381C-4430-93F7-054611D1FE18 Thu, 21 Apr 2011 17:51:37 GMT http://automatedbuildings.com/releases/apr11/110421101303zigbee.html BRINGING 25 YEARS OF WIRELESS INDUSTRY EXPERTISE AND STANDARDS DEVELOPMENT EXPERIENCE TO THE ZIGBEE ALLIANCE 637CE2DE-C5F7-45AD-BDC4-D50FE468121A Thu, 21 Apr 2011 17:51:03 GMT http://automatedbuildings.com/releases/apr11/110421100909skyfoundry.html The integration enables the DGLux visualization platform to connect with SkyFoundry's SkySpark analytics platform to provide a seamless view of analytic results along with real time system data from control devices presented in rich graphic displays. 416A1783-1A05-4EDD-98A5-4704A94B1314 Thu, 21 Apr 2011 17:49:52 GMT http://automatedbuildings.com/releases/apr11/110415020909fieldserver.html This feature enables the manufacturer to pre-load multiple predefined configurations onto each ProtoCessor used in their device. 55F73104-CF37-4C4C-9155-82142E86D702 Fri, 15 Apr 2011 21:21:14 GMT http://automatedbuildings.com/releases/apr11/110415020505wattstopper.html WattStopper has launched Control Six Online, a new free online tool to help users pinpoint ideal lighting control solutions for the six types of spaces most commonly found in commercial buildings. D9E56D78-EE30-443E-AEAA-EB0E0A314A3D Fri, 15 Apr 2011 21:20:25 GMT http://automatedbuildings.com/releases/apr11/110415020303cor.html April 29; May 20; May 23-26 - Energy Management Needs AD25B52A-365B-4DC3-ADD7-89AF6F58E028 Fri, 15 Apr 2011 21:18:56 GMT http://automatedbuildings.com/releases/apr11/110415015606ibm.html Accelerates Advanced Intelligence for Smarter Buildings Transformation F764FEF6-3E4E-43F4-887B-C4AF1CFE8352 Fri, 15 Apr 2011 21:18:24 GMT http://automatedbuildings.com/releases/apr11/110415015202beckhoff.html Growth fuels office and production expansion for Beckhoff in Verl, Germany 96FF5E0E-C442-4CC9-B452-3CBCF9A6364B Fri, 15 Apr 2011 21:17:38 GMT http://automatedbuildings.com/releases/apr11/110415014909esa.html The ESA Young Security Professionals (YSP) have announced upcoming plans for the Electronic Security Expo (ESX) 2011 in Charlotte, NC. 85D9410C-5447-4D5C-BC38-987B1D836CB1 Fri, 15 Apr 2011 21:16:46 GMT http://automatedbuildings.com/releases/apr11/110415014202neca.html THE SHOW FOR THOSE WHO POWER THE WORLD National Electrical Contractors Association - October 22-25, 2011 229C41C9-B572-4D33-9709-B3F491A6A8A2 Fri, 15 Apr 2011 21:16:12 GMT http://automatedbuildings.com/releases/apr11/110415013808esa.html New membership units to meet for first time at ESX to review research and set future agenda 1714B000-EBAF-4B8C-92F6-65C67D520CD4 Fri, 15 Apr 2011 21:15:21 GMT http://automatedbuildings.com/releases/apr11/110412110101kema.html Paul Camuti to share insight on integrating sustainable portfolio technologies 574A0A80-C4FA-4790-A527-64A15D92ECA7 Tue, 12 Apr 2011 18:18:46 GMT http://automatedbuildings.com/releases/apr11/110412105808endress.html EngyCal RH33 Btu meter and RS33 steam meter provide high-precision data recording and billing information for custody transfer, steam measurement and energy flow calculations for process and facility applications. A9F8F676-111F-4B12-943A-9EE9C850CC0C Tue, 12 Apr 2011 18:18:08 GMT http://automatedbuildings.com/releases/apr11/110412105404webcast.html Free Webcast - April 29, 2011 - 12:30-2:00 p.m. EDST 9F5B9BE1-292E-455D-8568-35702A72EC48 Tue, 12 Apr 2011 18:17:33 GMT http://automatedbuildings.com/releases/apr11/110412104909ahr.html 54 Tons Of Show Material Recycled CD094FEA-858E-4219-BD7A-BE32DA801600 Tue, 12 Apr 2011 18:16:58 GMT http://automatedbuildings.com/releases/apr11/110412104606matrox.html Video wall and wall matrix management solutions enable AV professionals to deploy a wider range of small- to large-scale control room, presentation, and digital signage installations ED9A93A2-6418-49AD-812A-B30237655A33 Tue, 12 Apr 2011 18:16:21 GMT http://automatedbuildings.com/releases/apr11/110412104303ving.html Renovated Flagship Property in Campinas Upgrades to Signature RFID for Its Advanced Security and NFC Mobile Phone Compatibility C3228046-8F44-4064-96BE-7A5738B329C4 Tue, 12 Apr 2011 18:15:37 GMT http://automatedbuildings.com/releases/apr11/110412103909energyprint.html The new feature continuously monitors a property's portfolio data and sends monthly Alerts to property managers when energy data falls outside a pre-designated "normal" range. 9C4F70F6-B0E3-47F5-BBCD-FFBF6A6EAA01 Tue, 12 Apr 2011 18:14:16 GMT http://automatedbuildings.com/releases/apr11/110412103404tridium.html "Intelligent Enterprise Platform - Connecting Devices to the Enterprise". 9EFFE81F-2CDD-4E73-BB60-BF3A1093069A Tue, 12 Apr 2011 18:13:15 GMT http://automatedbuildings.com/releases/apr11/110412102707isa.html Update Your Knowledge - Certify Your Competence C539AF44-A322-44F5-A2C3-015DE9F55EB5 Tue, 12 Apr 2011 18:12:27 GMT http://automatedbuildings.com/releases/apr11/110412101808longwatch.html IVC's industrial cameras now supported in Longwatch video monitoring software D6686AD8-B00B-4345-8218-023C80621154 Tue, 12 Apr 2011 18:11:51 GMT http://automatedbuildings.com/releases/apr11/110412101404venstar.html ComfortCall Is the Only Low-Cost Accessory That Lets Users Adjust Their Thermostats Before Arriving or After Leaving Home EBA67208-B13D-4A1E-AE02-4555B0105BEC Tue, 12 Apr 2011 18:10:38 GMT http://automatedbuildings.com/releases/apr11/110406092404rome.html Energy savings total more than $700,000 over three years; expected financial benefits total $8.5 million over 15 years 045278B2-A0FA-4A3A-BFD0-7455D40CD38B Fri, 08 Apr 2011 00:02:39 GMT http://automatedbuildings.com/releases/apr11/110406092202realcomm.html LIVE Webinar - Thursday April 21, 2011 - 12:30 - 2:00 pm EDT 19F29039-1448-49E0-92B9-D6FC9C7E47FA Fri, 08 Apr 2011 00:02:00 GMT http://automatedbuildings.com/releases/apr11/110406091707ncsu.html $20 million project at North Carolina State University will bring smart buildings to campus that increase efficiency and cut energy costs D7F94BDD-AD71-4317-B1C6-F1DC4CAF2BA4 Fri, 08 Apr 2011 00:01:25 GMT http://automatedbuildings.com/releases/apr11/110406091202ipad.html Tracking Energy Usage for Johnson Controls 86A41D2A-3260-49F8-B832-E466D7A8B83A Fri, 08 Apr 2011 00:00:55 GMT http://automatedbuildings.com/releases/apr11/110406091001isa100.html The ISA100 Wireless Compliance Institute (WCI) today announced that Flowserve Corporation (NYSE:FLS), a leading provider of flow control products and services for the global infrastructure markets, has joined the ISA100 WCI as a supplier member. F499A350-BC48-4167-B659-8674109625FB Fri, 08 Apr 2011 00:00:02 GMT http://automatedbuildings.com/releases/apr11/110406090202ahr.html Monday, January 23 - Wednesday, January 25 - McCormick Place Convention Center - Chicago, Illinois 5887A648-492F-4649-BAAC-DF4E91DB1875 Thu, 07 Apr 2011 23:59:15 GMT http://automatedbuildings.com/releases/apr11/110406073101kele.html Latest features provide additional benefits to customers E4640172-8C28-4601-A17A-4F18520C6F3E Thu, 07 Apr 2011 23:58:30 GMT http://automatedbuildings.com/releases/apr11/110406072909schneider.html Pace is now the Southern California Branch organization of the Buildings Business Americas of Schneider Electric. 08A9CB9F-203A-46C2-86DE-E30F6D08FFCB Thu, 07 Apr 2011 23:57:35 GMT http://automatedbuildings.com/releases/apr11/110406072404advantech.html The BAS-3000BC series can serve as BACnet MS/TP remote I/O modules through an RS-485 network to be integrated with BACnet DDC Controllers. A3D7EC35-AFDF-4F41-8333-B107F1C3C854 Thu, 07 Apr 2011 23:56:53 GMT http://automatedbuildings.com/releases/apr11/110406071707tantalus.html The alliance with Tantalus enables TEC to offer its member cooperatives - as well as municipal utilities - support for both wired and wireless platforms for implementing the energy-efficient and cost-saving attributes of smart grid technology. 46FA88FD-294D-4817-BFF1-452AABEE767D Thu, 07 Apr 2011 23:55:26 GMT http://automatedbuildings.com/releases/apr11/110406070808bsria.html The 5th edition of Rules of Thumb has been created by referencing various contemporary sources in the building services industry and can reasonably be held to reflect current design practices. In essence, Rules of Thumb are general principles derived from practice and experience rather than precise theory. E177AA65-3015-4CCE-8F5D-ADCB650923E6 Thu, 07 Apr 2011 23:54:45 GMT http://automatedbuildings.com/releases/apr11/110406065202ebtron.html Leaders in airflow measurement and control damper technologies combine expertise - announce intelligent airflow control damper products! B2038F25-21A9-4182-8A8F-6E3AD8311585 Thu, 07 Apr 2011 23:54:06 GMT http://automatedbuildings.com/releases/apr11/110406064808jci.html Johnson Controls Executive Meets with State Governors to Encourage Support of Public, Private Sector Energy Savings Projects, Job Creation 69682C51-FD2B-46B9-9F3A-666768A80CBF Thu, 07 Apr 2011 23:53:15 GMT http://automatedbuildings.com/releases/apr11/110406064404plug.html This event has special significance since it also marks the kickoff of their Smart Grid Center of Excellence initiative, which will educate and promote startups in this space and offer a demo center to showcase platforms and solutions. More details about this initiative will be provided at the event. B356AFB0-A70D-491D-9D77-991165062DBC Thu, 07 Apr 2011 23:51:58 GMT http://automatedbuildings.com/news/apr11/articles/skyfoundry/110323060909petze.html The emerging field of analytics is the key to turning the data from smart systems into actionable intelligence. - John Petze, C.E.M. Partner, SkyFoundry 9BDB5668-A4B8-4711-8470-69AD446F24A4 Fri, 01 Apr 2011 23:01:27 GMT http://automatedbuildings.com/news/apr11/articles/convergineering/110325042808howitt.html The end result is a building that is socially responsible, meets regulatory sustainable compliance, has much lower total operating expenditures and has the potential to achieve higher net rents. - David Howitt, Vice President, Convergineering Inc. D2497075-AAC7-4210-989C-060D27DD89DA Fri, 01 Apr 2011 23:00:48 GMT http://automatedbuildings.com/news/apr11/articles/constellation/110325051101constellation.html Using DR as a foundation, dynamic energy management takes the load monitoring and curtailment strategy a step further to combine the power of spot market intelligence, real-time monitoring, and automation technology to provide a complete and instant picture of current power usage and cost. - Using DR as a foundation, dynamic energy management takes the load monitoring and curtailment strategy a step further to combine the power of spot market intelligence, real-time monitoring, and automation technology to provide a complete and instant picture of current power usage and cost. Using DR as a foundation, dynamic energy management takes the load monitoring and curtailment strategy a step further to combine the power of spot market intelligence, real-time monitoring, and automation technology to provide a complete and instant picture of current power usage and cost. - Peter Kelly-Detwiler, SVP, Demand Response, Constellation Energy 8B3193B3-1E72-440A-97C9-37900685FB12 Fri, 01 Apr 2011 23:00:04 GMT http://automatedbuildings.com/news/apr11/articles/outerarc/110325081808outerarc.html Take building automation out of the boiler room and into reception - Aaron Cottrell, OuterArc 69D69CB1-1E2C-4375-81FF-4AE2E8ADB6E9 Fri, 01 Apr 2011 22:59:30 GMT http://automatedbuildings.com/news/apr11/articles/cimetrics/110328041707cimetrics.html The original authors of the BACnet standard developed a method of organizing application data using objects, and the standard was structured in such a way that new object types and application services could be added to the BACnet standard in the future. - Jim Butler, CTO Cimetrics, Inc. D30827CB-75B2-4E87-9D5B-7F7D99B82844 Fri, 01 Apr 2011 22:58:50 GMT http://automatedbuildings.com/news/apr11/articles/cypress/110328051202cypress.html Demand Response in Commercial Buildings - David K. Roberts, Director of Marketing, Cypress Envirosystems 45163F11-E628-4C84-AADC-4A6FBC97930B Fri, 01 Apr 2011 22:57:59 GMT http://automatedbuildings.com/news/apr11/articles/encelium/110328083505encelium.html To keep pace with end-user needs and technological advancements, addressable lighting systems are continually evolving to deliver a rapid return on investment (ROI). - Terry Mocherniak, Chief Operating Officer, Encelium Technologies D37B0AFB-DD75-403F-8692-13F249DF5F81 Fri, 01 Apr 2011 22:57:26 GMT http://automatedbuildings.com/news/apr11/articles/opengeneral/110328104808opengeneral.html BACnet test laboratories (BTL) established by BACnet International is responsible for compliance and interoperability testing of BACnet products. The test lab defines test plan for each BACnet profile and conducts rigorous test case suit. - Nirosha Munasinghe, Product Development Manager, Open General D43DD45A-7698-48E8-9789-709EBC9D4581 Fri, 01 Apr 2011 22:56:55 GMT http://automatedbuildings.com/news/apr11/articles/adept/110323080909adept.html The goal of this article is to explain some of the beneficial features of 852 for LON/IP tunneling and how it can be applied to BAS integration. - Samuel M. Smith, Ph. D. President and founder, Adept Systems Inc. (ASI) 92F7AA1F-3748-4783-8870-0A7F39B670EA Fri, 01 Apr 2011 22:56:24 GMT http://automatedbuildings.com/news/apr11/articles/aware/110329053909aware.html Identifying Building Automation System Tribbles Star.Date.01.28.2011 - Roy Kok, President Aware Technology FE773609-C20A-4C25-9D74-7E53C9EF2139 Fri, 01 Apr 2011 22:55:53 GMT http://automatedbuildings.com/news/apr11/columns/110324093808calabrese.html Rules of thumb to follow for TC installation & design - Steven R. Calabrese Control Engineering Corp. 32FF59EF-72D9-494B-97AF-32353D678455 Fri, 01 Apr 2011 22:55:26 GMT http://automatedbuildings.com/news/apr11/columns/11032309101mandrusiak.html Social Media is the new conduit to drive traffic to your company website - Manny Mandrusiak, Managing Creative Consultant, 4 Bravo Marketing B72BB5B0-265C-4891-B7FA-D9978C53A9BD Fri, 01 Apr 2011 22:54:52 GMT http://automatedbuildings.com/news/apr11/columns/110327044808big.html Creating high quality graphics is only half of the picture to support system usability. - Building Intelligence Group C789FDFE-DF03-4A89-872B-3F9C02B70794 Fri, 01 Apr 2011 22:54:12 GMT http://automatedbuildings.com/news/apr11/columns/110330044606considine.html - as important as Efficiency and Demand Response? - Toby Considine, T9 8DB06643-085B-456B-B5BC-3D0A428CA29D Fri, 01 Apr 2011 22:53:35 GMT http://automatedbuildings.com/news/apr11/columns/110327053003sinclair.html Our powerful far reaching real time network connections transport the invisible via the internet cloud but it is the graphics and their dashboards representations that convert the Invisible to Visible. - Ken Sinclair Publisher AutomatedBuildings.com C3D43136-E9E6-4C36-9448-1A60182F5D4D Fri, 01 Apr 2011 22:52:41 GMT http://automatedbuildings.com/news/apr11/interviews/110325100101cellucci.html Manufacturers have released lighting control systems to allow control down to individual zones and even fixtures. These systems are BACnet and Niagara Framework "ready". - Gerry Cellucci, Yorkland Controls 6697D348-6C78-4EFE-B64B-16E48680FD04 Fri, 01 Apr 2011 22:52:09 GMT http://automatedbuildings.com/news/apr11/interviews/110325085505thomas.html Connecting BAS Devices to an IP Infrastructure - George Thomas, President, Contemporary Controls 6E25FBF6-FFA1-430E-9756-B25FA539A65F Fri, 01 Apr 2011 22:51:34 GMT http://automatedbuildings.com/news/apr11/interviews/110325091101evans.html We need to give customers forward-looking and real-time awareness of load management opportunities, provide quick and easy "what if" analyses, and most importantly, present the information in the customer's context, making sure that our strategies are calibrated to customers' needs and baselines. - Kevin R. Evans, President and CEO, EnergyConnect D338D3B0-8FBF-4911-BA38-561368F2D4E4 Fri, 01 Apr 2011 22:50:22 GMT http://automatedbuildings.com/news/apr11/interviews/110327100101petze.html Turning Data Into Actionable Information Through Analytics - John Petze, SkyFoundry ADDBB5B5-BC60-4DFA-971E-4511CA534A62 Fri, 01 Apr 2011 22:49:44 GMT http://automatedbuildings.com/news/apr11/interviews/110327104808dushane.html Reducing electricity and natural gas usage immediately improves a company's bottom line, and it also helps reduce its carbon footprint through the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions (GHG). Steve Dushane, President & CEO, Venstar Inc. 9A017F06-7072-4C9B-9F06-E7F020554D4A Fri, 01 Apr 2011 22:49:13 GMT http://automatedbuildings.com/news/apr11/interviews/110329060707meshberg.html Daylight harvesting is when the lights are dimmed or switched in response to sensed ambient light levels. - Gary Meshberg, Director of Sales, Encelium Technologies D53F12A0-ED1A-4BB5-AE0F-4DAEA20C1FD7 Fri, 01 Apr 2011 22:47:59 GMT http://automatedbuildings.com/news/apr11/interviews/110330042606schuett.html For energy savings in a classroom, the row of fixtures closest to the window can be dimmed in response to daylight and all fixtures can be switched or dimmed for nighttime cleaning. - Rick Schuett, Vice President of Global Sales, Encelium Technologies 71CDCA7B-0D45-4F06-8C49-2355AAC272C9 Fri, 01 Apr 2011 22:47:07 GMT http://automatedbuildings.com/news/apr11/reviews/110330020000signage.html Los Angeles expected to approve two skyscrapers with digital signage from top to bottom, reigniting debate about outdoor advertising. AA163BDE-E237-4A21-B634-C4E0B8D7F027 Fri, 01 Apr 2011 22:46:34 GMT http://automatedbuildings.com/news/apr11/reviews/110329065001desk.html Every month there is a blizzard of information contained in the emails and newsletters that cross my desk on their way to AutomatedBuildings.com. Some of this information is not in the form of any type of content we can publish but I feel I should share with you these snippets, blog bits, and url links that are about to fall off my desktop. CE859AA9-E984-44C0-9EAA-3F842839F73B Fri, 01 Apr 2011 22:46:01 GMT http://automatedbuildings.com/news/apr11/reviews/110329062601weather.html This excellent demonstration visualization of weather data points to our future as to how we organize and present our complex building automation data simply. 821854D2-BA8E-4942-BC8F-3A4D41ED83A8 Fri, 01 Apr 2011 22:45:02 GMT http://automatedbuildings.com/releases/apr11/products1304.html A brief description of some new products for the industry. C5BEF7A5-5372-4FF2-8F41-0D140025DD57 Fri, 01 Apr 2011 22:40:36 GMT http://automatedbuildings.com/releases/mar11/110330064202spartan.html Spartan is proud to be able to supply products and to be a Participant Member of the EnOcean Alliance. E907C3EB-5F01-4169-8517-F16C323CDF33 Thu, 31 Mar 2011 01:55:32 GMT http://automatedbuildings.com/releases/mar11/110330055505wireless.html SensiNet provides "out-of-the-box" wireless sensor network for critical monitoring application 16DA8B01-850D-49D3-8FD9-BB2EA61E1996 Thu, 31 Mar 2011 01:54:43 GMT http://automatedbuildings.com/releases/mar11/110330054808fieldserver.html FieldServer Technologies links Fire Alarm Control Panels to Building Automation Systems A46048EF-1900-475D-8A99-ED2604D82874 Thu, 31 Mar 2011 01:54:07 GMT http://automatedbuildings.com/releases/mar11/110330053707enocean.html Membership Tops 170 Partners Representing over 700 Interoperable Products Based on EnOcean's Industry Standard Energy Harvesting Wireless Technology 1C32EC30-CEE7-4545-9A62-B0B021090D11 Thu, 31 Mar 2011 01:53:28 GMT http://automatedbuildings.com/releases/mar11/110330053404knx.html General Assembly elects a new Executive Board for the worldwide standard for home and building automation 975790E3-EDF6-4E5B-91CD-4AA8CB2D9B1C Thu, 31 Mar 2011 01:52:44 GMT http://automatedbuildings.com/releases/mar11/110330052101th.html The innovative technology of the TH SCOPE enables users to replace multiple complex diagnostic tools with one, easy-to-use solution. DDF62AE2-7757-4D00-9332-4C4DC075A6CC Thu, 31 Mar 2011 01:52:04 GMT http://automatedbuildings.com/releases/mar11/110326072101openadr.html Smart Grid News recently announced that Alstom Grid has acquired the U.S-based Smart Grid vendor, Utility Integration Solutions, Inc (UISOL). Alstom Grid has operations across the World and strong in European and Middle East markets. 0BE1F773-5A60-450E-A117-60C4D008711E Sun, 27 Mar 2011 02:44:31 GMT http://automatedbuildings.com/releases/mar11/110326071404opc.html Join us for the upcoming webinar: Reducing OPC UA Development Effort. D4C61F7D-2B74-44C8-A554-D4F64883FCE5 Sun, 27 Mar 2011 02:43:49 GMT http://automatedbuildings.com/releases/mar11/1103260708084bravo.html 4 Bravo Marketing is not a traditional marketing company; it offers a specialized approach for lead generation, and business development. 0BEF6516-D848-44D3-BBD9-F576A415E348 Sun, 27 Mar 2011 02:42:51 GMT http://automatedbuildings.com/releases/mar11/110326042707zigbee.html Revisions include updates inspired by an open development process from public and members to create comprehensive energy management standards for the HAN AB295FF7-9329-4F8C-9324-EF21882551B1 Sun, 27 Mar 2011 02:42:12 GMT http://automatedbuildings.com/releases/mar11/110326042303hydro.html In 2011, BC Hydro will begin implementation of the Smart Metering Program. 1497A872-A202-4B80-911F-9054AE462E1B Sun, 27 Mar 2011 02:40:58 GMT http://automatedbuildings.com/releases/mar11/110326041808forum.html Awards recognizing leadership in energy efficiency will be presented during 22nd Annual Forum in Washington, D.C. FE1FC378-39FA-443F-B637-9F9D1A805A4A Sun, 27 Mar 2011 02:40:24 GMT http://automatedbuildings.com/releases/mar11/110326040606cisco.html Hospital Vision Regarded IT as Integral Design Component EA806450-0522-489C-A234-9401DEDDA97B Sun, 27 Mar 2011 02:39:46 GMT http://automatedbuildings.com/releases/mar11/110326040000tririga.html The move aims to accelerate IBM's smarter buildings initiatives by adding advanced intelligence that improves real estate performance, capital project management and the outcomes of sustainability initiatives. AE7ABEF8-38AF-4280-921F-D40F4E75E223 Sun, 27 Mar 2011 02:39:04 GMT http://automatedbuildings.com/releases/mar11/110326035606veris.html The meter is an addition to the popular E50 family, and has been designed to meet the needs of the commercial building industry. 068CA18F-DA55-4C97-A66B-2621A489D8DC Sun, 27 Mar 2011 02:38:02 GMT http://automatedbuildings.com/releases/mar11/110326034909jci.html Quantum LX control panel incorporates proven hardware and technology 7785612B-EDEF-4222-9609-C8D37BC6D761 Sun, 27 Mar 2011 02:33:49 GMT http://automatedbuildings.com/releases/mar11/110320120505controlgraphics.html $50 Coupon Code for 3D Equipment Superstore valid through Championship Game Night. 6D0C2A85-630A-4417-9740-83C4588CBA5F Mon, 21 Mar 2011 23:18:03 GMT http://automatedbuildings.com/releases/mar11/110320120101controlgraphics.html Largest Selection of High Quality, Animated 3D Equipment Images at unbeatable prices. C3E46106-DCA8-452E-BBFD-7E209D668D46 Mon, 21 Mar 2011 23:17:24 GMT http://automatedbuildings.com/releases/mar11/110320115707zigbee.html The ZigBee Developers' Conference is a platform to learn about the actual and future status of the ZigBee development, to get to know hardware and software products, and to get acquainted with the development process. 42010B8C-0C8C-4CE9-BA2B-8A364255A1BD Mon, 21 Mar 2011 23:16:31 GMT http://automatedbuildings.com/releases/mar11/110320114505encelium.html The LIGHTFAIR International Trade Show & Conference takes place May 17–19, 2011 3D295824-5E75-409D-9A24-F85F434A754A Mon, 21 Mar 2011 23:13:57 GMT http://automatedbuildings.com/releases/mar11/110320114101esight.html An entry-level version of the full eSight energy management suite, eSight Essential can be easily integrated as it is fully compatible with most data collection and BMS systems including Tridium Niagara architecture, oBIX, Obvius AcquiSuite, Trend Supervisor, EnergyICT, IMServ, CSV and other spreadsheet formats. 2F3EE3A9-9E39-4E41-925F-4CBA8A6DA373 Mon, 21 Mar 2011 23:13:00 GMT http://automatedbuildings.com/releases/mar11/110320113404assured.html Assured Automation's FK/FE Butterfly Valves have been used successfully in many industrial applications, including industrial process piping systems, acid waste systems, high purity systems as well as plumbing and mechanical pipe systems. B274EF32-2B15-4D7D-AFCD-30F71F1A0523 Mon, 21 Mar 2011 23:06:23 GMT http://automatedbuildings.com/releases/mar11/110320112909csworks.html CSWorks Inc. released version 1.7.5000.0 of its solution development framework that allows industrial automation developers to build web-based HMI/SCADA applications that run on various devices and desktop operating systems without any modifications. 6D0DEB5B-C29E-44F4-84BF-76209EA3FE49 Mon, 21 Mar 2011 23:05:21 GMT http://automatedbuildings.com/releases/mar11/110320112002naesco.html The National Association of Energy Service Companies (NAESCO) will host its Sixth Annual Federal Market Workshop on March 16 at the Pepco building in Washington, DC. 601A39C4-9FD6-49B6-97BC-6ACDF0D8AD9F Mon, 21 Mar 2011 23:04:36 GMT http://automatedbuildings.com/releases/mar11/110320111101jci.html Johnson Controls Executive Meets with State Governors to Encourage Support of Public, Private Sector Energy Savings Projects, Job Creation A8532CE3-71FA-4195-8195-03746B599B79 Mon, 21 Mar 2011 23:04:03 GMT http://automatedbuildings.com/releases/mar11/110320105707sierra.html Two-wire, loop powered gas detectors provide the user with lower cost and easier installation and maintenance. BB7D7A1E-3A2D-446B-A401-71C51D98E5CE Mon, 21 Mar 2011 23:02:52 GMT http://automatedbuildings.com/releases/mar11/110320104707tridium.html As part of Tridium's continued commitment to helping building owners reduce energy use and cost, the company announced today the market availability of a new OpenADR (Open Automated Demand Response) simple client driver for the NiagaraAX Framework. ADF48671-6E7C-40C2-A752-6D91FF9AEFC2 Mon, 21 Mar 2011 23:02:11 GMT http://automatedbuildings.com/releases/mar11/110320104404caba.html The Automation Federation (AF) and the Continental Automated Buildings Association (CABA) announced today that they recently signed a memorandum of membership initiating CABA as one of the newest members of the Automation Federation. 9D208CD6-BEFA-4D5D-B89E-5E1E9083BB0B Mon, 21 Mar 2011 23:01:22 GMT http://automatedbuildings.com/releases/mar11/110320103707iconics.html Planning for the Decades, and our 25th Anniversary Celebration. 1D5C4F26-5438-4685-B37A-7A2669194645 Mon, 21 Mar 2011 23:00:47 GMT http://automatedbuildings.com/releases/mar11/110320084101ahr.html Monday, January 23 - Wednesday, January 25, McCormick Place Convention Center, Chicago, Illinois C3821B69-6997-4324-86E4-52467A23FF23 Mon, 21 Mar 2011 22:59:37 GMT http://automatedbuildings.com/releases/mar11/110320083505qag.html Through education, occupants and visitors can understand how they too can be more sustainable and make an efficient impact on the building. 11825394-A739-4DAD-99FC-61AD117964AB Mon, 21 Mar 2011 22:57:10 GMT http://automatedbuildings.com/releases/mar11/110308040707distech.html Integrated Control of HVAC, Lighting, Access and CCTV Provides up to 30% Energy Savings in Commercial Building Applications 8268F1B7-BD7D-4E7F-AFE0-506928E76B8D Wed, 09 Mar 2011 00:18:10 GMT http://automatedbuildings.com/releases/mar11/110308035404aware.html Aware Technology has been formed, based on NASA R&D, additional layered intellectual property and the vision of industry professionals, to deliver the next step in the evolution of HMI/SCADA, DCS Systems and Historians - layered analytics delivering "Automation Confidence through System Awareness." E3D2F588-3A6D-4F5D-A8FF-5D6F94B2A097 Wed, 09 Mar 2011 00:17:15 GMT http://automatedbuildings.com/releases/mar11/110308035005ashrae.html Research Project 1633, "Data and Interfaces for Advanced Building Maintenance and Operation," will result in development of a set of standard data-driven metrics, interfaces and dashboards for advanced building operation and management. 028B51E0-5BCF-4A95-9956-5BD9C76C3457 Wed, 09 Mar 2011 00:15:02 GMT http://automatedbuildings.com/releases/mar11/1103308034505smartgreen.html Energy Monitoring, Reporting, and Management & Advanced Lighting Solutions FB92FFD7-F535-425F-A874-B68B6D579732 Wed, 09 Mar 2011 00:14:16 GMT http://automatedbuildings.com/releases/mar11/110308033505connectivity.html Clasma Events is now seeking speakers and Buildy Award nominations for the annual ConnectivityWeek conference in Silicon Valley, May 23-26, 2011. 78F188F1-C383-4DF3-AC0E-A2532A19F55F Wed, 09 Mar 2011 00:12:43 GMT http://automatedbuildings.com/releases/mar11/11304112707isa.html The purpose is to determine if companies following the ISA99 standards would have been protected from such sophisticated attacks and to identify changes needed, if any, to the standards being developed by the ISA99 committee. 4DAA5AFF-64A3-4E33-8DFF-36172966F0D0 Fri, 04 Mar 2011 20:11:15 GMT http://automatedbuildings.com/releases/mar11/110304114202cerus.html The EMS, designed to work with HVAC fans, pumps and various other equipment, also features an externally accessible keypad and LCD display for ease of use and more importantly avoids unnecessary contact with potentially live electrical components. 36B5BFC5-1938-45F0-9311-AF7C23639745 Fri, 04 Mar 2011 20:10:35 GMT http://automatedbuildings.com/releases/mar11/110304113707jci.html Acquisition of Leading Provider of Smart Grid Demand Response Services and Technologies Will Enhance Johnson Controls' Building Management Offerings 4AA9652F-AB28-444D-B397-19A7ED73C079 Fri, 04 Mar 2011 20:09:58 GMT http://automatedbuildings.com/releases/mar11/110304112202acg.html ACG is pleased to announce that registration has been officially opened for the 7th Annual Conference on Total Building Commissioning, April 13-15 in St. Louis! 64D22689-206B-4F99-AF6C-F47A2A4017A8 Fri, 04 Mar 2011 20:09:07 GMT http://automatedbuildings.com/releases/mar11/110304111606honeywell.html Proof-of-Concept Pilot Will Evaluate Potential of Wide-Scale Deployment, Support Development of Industry Standards F851D0D2-932B-4530-9EE8-E91963FE3CFE Fri, 04 Mar 2011 20:08:30 GMT http://automatedbuildings.com/releases/mar11/110304111202nano.html This new report provides insights and forecasts on the full range of sensing, monitoring and control systems that are - and will be - sold into the Smart Grid. DAA3B8F0-F253-41DE-BC69-C9613B153577 Fri, 04 Mar 2011 20:07:04 GMT http://automatedbuildings.com/releases/mar11/110304110606reliable.html Reliable Controls is pleased to announce the official release of the fully programable MACH-ProWeb (MPW) BACnet Building Controller (B-BC) with a built-in Web server and operator interface. D8F9E308-4B91-468C-96DB-E313F1C695E4 Fri, 04 Mar 2011 20:06:23 GMT http://automatedbuildings.com/releases/mar11/110304110000adura.html The downtown Class A office tower expects 40-60 percent savings on lighting-related energy costs and carbon emissions. ADA70F55-06D3-4473-9B7F-2660D283689D Fri, 04 Mar 2011 20:05:15 GMT http://automatedbuildings.com/releases/mar11/110304104101opc.html Learn how to implement, troubleshoot, and secure your OPC connections, and network with other automation professionals. OPC communication problems that often take weeks to diagnose and resolve can now take minutes. 4D84D015-17E4-47B5-AB88-1878131DC3D8 Fri, 04 Mar 2011 20:03:26 GMT http://www.automatedbuildings.com/news/mar11/articles/controlgraphics/110228112606controlgraphics.html "Deliver on the Promise" - Leverage Graphic User Interface Standards to drive Customer Satisfaction and Ensure Expert Results. - William L. Parrish II, BSME (Rose-Hulman), General Manager, ControlGraphics.com D8C67E05-DC71-4543-829D-3C7872B8C741 Tue, 01 Mar 2011 17:59:31 GMT http://www.automatedbuildings.com/news/mar11/articles/qag/110224013707qag.html Great graphics offer the opportunity to explain the invisible, allowing you to see what's going on behind the scenes. - Sarah Erdman, Marketing Director, QA Graphics CF3C7EA3-8DAD-4F7A-B0F7-58F7EB214EA3 Tue, 01 Mar 2011 17:58:59 GMT http://www.automatedbuildings.com/news/mar11/articles/bas/automatedbuildings/110228024606bas.html Today our web browsers can use the hardware resources of our graphics cards, and with the advancement of HTML5, our industry will see user interface advancements that most of us could not have imagined a decade ago. - Alper Uzmezler, BAS Services & Graphics, LLC 4834BB1F-3CBB-4317-982D-1DD8BE207248 Tue, 01 Mar 2011 17:58:28 GMT http://www.automatedbuildings.com/news/mar11/articles/opengeneral/110225120707opengeneral.html End users generally judge the BAS vendors' product through the capabilities of the graphics engine. - Nirosha Munasinghe, Product Development Manager, Open General 37E6BE09-BC7E-443B-AAFB-890636439B79 Tue, 01 Mar 2011 17:57:48 GMT http://www.automatedbuildings.com/news/mar11/articles/cisco/110222112101cisco.html The Internet of Things is making the Invisible Visible Anywhere - The analytics of this new visibility leads to Sustainability. - Rick Huijbregts, Vice President, Vertical Industries, Cisco Canada AC94D25F-79C2-44D9-8799-994B898EE5A7 Tue, 01 Mar 2011 17:57:15 GMT http://www.automatedbuildings.com/news/mar11/articles/brightcore/110228123003brightcore.html Visual depictions of data are almost universally understood without requiring knowledge of language. - Nino Kurtalj, President, Elma Kurtalj Ltd 3D056966-8A87-4A73-84BC-539AF672ABF5 Tue, 01 Mar 2011 17:56:34 GMT http://www.automatedbuildings.com/news/mar11/articles/sinopoli/110227111303sinopoli.html How Not To Fumble - Jim Sinopoli, PE, RCCD, LEED AP & Managing Principal Smart Buildings LLC FAE67163-0E89-4DCD-8C58-E84B8310913D Tue, 01 Mar 2011 17:55:56 GMT http://www.automatedbuildings.com/news/mar11/articles/geist/110222102002geist.html A DCMS specializes in alarm management and aggregation of data across multiple sites. - Jefferie Mitchell, Operations Manager, Justin Blumling, Project Manager, Geist Intelligent Facilities ACDF75C5-2340-479C-961A-FA8618018CE9 Tue, 01 Mar 2011 17:55:20 GMT http://www.automatedbuildings.com/news/mar11/articles/greenologic/110221051606greenologic.html Managing facilities and energy as assets that can be invested in - with a predictable return - is the solution. - Billal Vindhani, Managing Director, Greenologic Ltd 491CE109-5EE1-4F1B-B09C-6AD3DC959F25 Tue, 01 Mar 2011 17:54:45 GMT http://www.automatedbuildings.com/news/mar11/articles/4bravo/1102221255054bravo.html Marketing buzz or simply buzz is a term used in word-of-mouth marketing. The interaction of consumers and users of a product or service serve to amplify the original marketing message. - Manny Mandrusiak, Managing Creative Consultant, 4 Bravo Marketing CAA2F537-1493-455C-BA78-ABD07AD2E6FB Tue, 01 Mar 2011 17:54:04 GMT http://www.automatedbuildings.com/news/mar11/articles/sinopoli2/110227121202sinopoli2.html Service providers have figured out that it's not only IT systems that can be managed for clients but any sensor or device on any system or network, many of which operate in buildings. - Jim Sinopoli, PE, RCCD, LEED AP & Managing Principal Smart Buildings LLC 442F2AF6-70E0-480D-B15C-7C56FB58F3C8 Tue, 01 Mar 2011 17:53:31 GMT http://www.automatedbuildings.com/news/mar11/articles/hvl/1102210321101hvl.html Open source software would automatically have built into it open protocols such as SAML (Secure Assertion Markup Language), SPML (Service Provisioning Markup Language), XACML (eXtensible Access Control Markup Language), LDAP (Lightweight Directory Access Protocol) and many other emerging privacy, identity and network standards. - Guy Huntington, Huntington Ventures Ltd C8E2D0E4-DC69-4BE6-8588-17DA7C3ABCD9 Tue, 01 Mar 2011 17:52:37 GMT http://www.automatedbuildings.com/news/mar11/articles/controltechnologies/110222033404trac.html Being able to demonstrate to a customer a comprehensive plan for tracking and executing their service and maintenance needs is an incredible sales tool. - Joe Eagle, Software Development Manager, Control Technologies Inc. BC105A25-BB6B-48D5-818A-2BD8A06FA88F Tue, 01 Mar 2011 17:47:08 GMT http://www.automatedbuildings.com/news/mar11/interviews/110228042303wallace.html Building Cloud's ownership is made up of industry professionals who have been involved in systems integration, building automation and facilities management for over 75 years. - Bob Wallace, Building Clouds 22C9717A-F720-4A35-A75D-8DF3B524B6BB Tue, 01 Mar 2011 17:46:21 GMT http://www.automatedbuildings.com/news/mar11/interviews/110224020909yu.html We strongly believe that by utilizing open and interoperable industry standards, the lighting controls industry can overcome the key issues that have kept large-scale solutions from being widely adopted. - Danny Yu, CEO, Daintree Networks F7069E1C-E9DA-4BE3-A8C2-0BEA283A5E08 Tue, 01 Mar 2011 17:45:37 GMT http://www.automatedbuildings.com/news/mar11/interviews/110224030606sinclair.html Building Automation has rapidly morphed into a pervasive technology following the rapid changes that have occurred in web-based information dissemination. - Marco Pritoni, UC Davis 7457076C-07C9-4686-9E50-41615A51FBD2 Tue, 01 Mar 2011 17:44:47 GMT http://www.automatedbuildings.com/news/mar11/interviews/1110223023909bishop.html In today's environment, facility managers are faced with several significant challenges as they struggle to manage the needs of their organization. - John Bishop, Industry Leader, Facilities Management Solutions, Invensys Operations Management A5AF6F7D-8C14-458A-9A04-62BF2BE59055 Tue, 01 Mar 2011 17:44:12 GMT http://www.automatedbuildings.com/news/mar11/columns/110221013707calabrese.html Rules of thumb to follow for TC installation & design - Steven R. Calabrese, Control Engineering Corp. 864DD07D-629B-40DE-BB1E-E55748B5677A Tue, 01 Mar 2011 17:43:27 GMT http://www.automatedbuildings.com/news/mar11/columns/110221022707big.html Perhaps, but keep in mind that specifications in and of themselves do not dictate who does what. - Paul Ehrlich, Ira Goldschmidt & Angela Lewis Building Intelligence Group E278D78B-1A38-46B8-AFB6-7B8F79F17635 Tue, 01 Mar 2011 17:42:35 GMT http://www.automatedbuildings.com/news/mar11/articles/4bravo/1102221255054bravo.html Marketing buzz or simply buzz is a term used in word-of-mouth marketing. - Manny Mandrusiak, Managing Creative Consultant, 4 Bravo Marketing 6CD5C2F1-39D8-4011-89A6-0F2842581E81 Tue, 01 Mar 2011 17:41:13 GMT http://www.automatedbuildings.com/news/mar11/reviews/1102020602ahrreview.html A well attended AHR Expo has come and gone. A hectic few days to try and catch up with the industry. This is the piece I wrote for the show daily that tried to explain to the masses of over 50,000 at show, where the building automation industry is today. Somewhere between anywhere and everywhere. 4B7D0F14-1A13-4961-8C06-3B8CAC57CCD6 Tue, 01 Mar 2011 17:40:34 GMT http://www.automatedbuildings.com/news/mar11/reviews/110225012202desk.html Every month there is a blizzard of information contained in the emails and newsletters that cross my desk on their way to AutomatedBuildings.com. Some of this information is not in the form of any type of content we can publish but I feel I should share with you these snippets, blog bits, and url links that are about to fall off my desktop. 7318BBE8-FBC9-4FFB-891B-CF2EFB8807D6 Tue, 01 Mar 2011 17:39:13 GMT http://www.automatedbuildings.com/releases/mar11/products1303.html A brief description of some new products for the industry FC7B081C-7C4F-4842-A3BE-4A26D6BFC16F Tue, 01 Mar 2011 17:37:58 GMT http://automatedbuildings.com/releases/feb11/110226043202kele.html Kele Precision Manufacturing, formerly known as Precon, a Division of Kele, Inc. announces Debby Mirda as President effective immediately. 5DC1C2D9-E712-466E-96F6-EE918D0D441F Sun, 27 Feb 2011 00:38:17 GMT http://automatedbuildings.com/releases/feb11/110226042707venstar.html Energy Use Reduced By 1.3 Billion Kilowatt Hours, Equivalent to Taking 185,057 Cars off the Road and Eliminating More Than 2.1 Billion Pounds of CO2 Emissions E6C8A2A9-283F-4B51-A54B-480C5D81C109 Sun, 27 Feb 2011 00:37:46 GMT http://automatedbuildings.com/releases/feb11/110225020404openadr.html Members establish important milestone for compliance and market adoption of OpenADR standards 787A25A1-9CD6-43EE-A83E-B0FF99830390 Sun, 27 Feb 2011 00:34:55 GMT http://automatedbuildings.com/releases/feb11/110223020202opto.html Control Engineering Readers Recognize Opto 22's Out-of-the-Box Energy Monitoring Appliance for its Technological Advancement and Market Impact 900C32D1-FC4D-4D05-A974-0359AE6F9E76 Wed, 23 Feb 2011 22:21:07 GMT http://automatedbuildings.com/releases/feb11/110223015909skyfoundry.html SkyFoundry's revolutionary software tranforms data into actionable information C74DFA7A-4B7A-428F-80A2-4EFB226C240E Wed, 23 Feb 2011 22:20:29 GMT http://automatedbuildings.com/releases/feb11/110223015606kepware.html Adds New SNMP Agent Capabilities and Major Configuration Enhancements 4D601CAA-1611-475E-97C1-F173D67686E3 Wed, 23 Feb 2011 22:16:33 GMT http://automatedbuildings.com/releases/feb11/110223015202tasseron.html Featuring a Patent Pending Qwik Connect system which eliminates wire nuts, the Qwik Series product line makes installations cleaner, easier and much faster. C4D9EBA1-FB1F-4C9F-8012-20B8B2D7F19A Wed, 23 Feb 2011 22:15:31 GMT http://automatedbuildings.com/releases/feb11/110223014707ees.html EES is amongst others, at the vanguard of conceptualising, designing and project managing the delivery of technology solutions to the built environment. 110AE007-7062-4F8E-995E-C85513BE20C8 Wed, 23 Feb 2011 22:14:35 GMT http://automatedbuildings.com/releases/feb11/110223014303embeddedlabs.html ARM will be demonstrating Cortex-M3 processor-based OPC-UA connectivity with Embedded Labs' fasaLINK module. 55BCB9F4-2656-41F7-838C-12D30444240B Wed, 23 Feb 2011 22:13:39 GMT http://automatedbuildings.com/releases/feb11/110223013909controlgraphics.html Automatic Object Binding capabilities added to multi-platform graphics development solution. 6352D771-8B1E-44A4-892C-250D63CF24BC Wed, 23 Feb 2011 22:13:04 GMT http://automatedbuildings.com/releases/feb11/110223013606controlgraphics.html J4-Series and E5-Series Graphics Catalog Turn-key services offered at a 30% discount through 3-7-2011. 43159E7C-38B2-4288-A609-EFF5CD619083 Wed, 23 Feb 2011 22:12:21 GMT http://automatedbuildings.com/releases/feb11/110223013003kele.html Honeywell L480 Series Now In-stock 32736693-4952-44D6-855F-C48BCE3FF3AB Wed, 23 Feb 2011 22:10:31 GMT http://automatedbuildings.com/releases/feb11/110218113003belimo.html The new piping package module allows you to size and select piping packages for the HVAC terminal units to make the connection from the distribution piping in the building to the coil. 17E5790A-296E-4D5F-BB74-33F76D73AA36 Fri, 18 Feb 2011 19:53:46 GMT http://automatedbuildings.com/releases/feb11/110218112606onset.html Energy management expert to lead training workshop in Quincy, MA on finding hidden energy waste in buildings with data loggers 3A21D015-0F3A-4E7E-9C09-BA109D19860D Fri, 18 Feb 2011 19:53:14 GMT http://automatedbuildings.com/releases/feb11/110218111909kepware.html Now in its 14th year, the awards program recognizes excellence in information technology and this year is sponsored by High Tech Views, an online publication that spotlights technology innovation. 94BE30A1-91FA-4858-8D7C-3DCE429A80AF Fri, 18 Feb 2011 19:49:58 GMT http://automatedbuildings.com/releases/feb11/110218111404open.html The new release of the Open Automation Software's platform provides full support for 32 and 64 bit Windows operating systems exponentially expanding the amount of real-time data supported from each server to 1,000,000 tags. 1EDB2E67-E289-4A90-BD70-83CADBE87F22 Fri, 18 Feb 2011 19:48:48 GMT http://automatedbuildings.com/releases/feb11/110218110303venstar.html Features Also Include 365-Day Holiday Programmer; Automatically Updatable Firmware; and Added Security for Public Display 6C298D06-34F3-4F1E-8C72-124CF4973153 Fri, 18 Feb 2011 19:48:05 GMT http://automatedbuildings.com/releases/feb11/110218105404software.html True enterprise security across campus or around the globe C0DC9B95-D9DF-4BDE-B529-8AB55888B4D3 Fri, 18 Feb 2011 19:39:17 GMT http://automatedbuildings.com/releases/feb11/110218104505fieldserver.html FieldServer gateways are the first and only BACnet BTL certified BACnet protocol gateways on the market today. 1AC44D0B-BC7F-4754-B239-CCB221D35402 Fri, 18 Feb 2011 19:37:17 GMT http://automatedbuildings.com/releases/feb11/1110214021808controlgraphics.html Beautiful low cost symbol set designed for ease of use and improved productivity. 1B5AF121-1BD5-4CFC-9FF4-9D189B079A86 Mon, 14 Feb 2011 22:44:56 GMT http://automatedbuildings.com/releases/feb11/110214022505controlgraphics.html Free Tools and Training for those who prefer "Do-it-Yourself" graphics development. 8A7EFBBD-A8BF-4AF5-9DC2-6AE5B2C84BEE Mon, 14 Feb 2011 22:43:59 GMT http://automatedbuildings.com/releases/feb11/110214021202vingcard.html Technology is key at Harlem's first new hotel in a century, allowing guests to skip the front desk and go directly to their rooms F57ECCD8-0151-4593-9E8E-3CFD873E9FA0 Mon, 14 Feb 2011 22:42:55 GMT http://automatedbuildings.com/releases/feb11/110214020909kele.html R820 Series Power Controllers 4D002524-FA7F-4083-B0A2-AB36DAD6DD83 Mon, 14 Feb 2011 22:42:15 GMT http://automatedbuildings.com/releases/feb11/110214020000qag.html QA Graphics is pleased to announce the recent hiring of Sara Peterson and Jennifer Adler. D050DA0A-7C33-4879-BF68-9E53229EFA3D Mon, 14 Feb 2011 22:41:34 GMT http://automatedbuildings.com/releases/feb11/110214015808reliable.html The AHR Expo and its co-sponsors, ASHRAE and AHRI, recently recognized the MACH-ProWeb with an Honorable Mention designation in the Building Automation Category of the 2011 AHR Expo Innovation Awards Competition. 14E3ACD4-7856-40E2-A16C-ACC93282EE8C Mon, 14 Feb 2011 22:40:49 GMT http://automatedbuildings.com/releases/feb11/110214015505topview.html Snapshot Reports optimized for Mobile browsers are now part of TopView Alarm Management, Notification and Remote Monitoring Software, providing customized reporting for smart phones. 63C13319-03E4-4106-BBAE-9FA00835AFF1 Mon, 14 Feb 2011 22:38:41 GMT http://automatedbuildings.com/releases/feb11/1102144015101honeywell.html Upgrades for Second-Largest New York City-Area Housing Authority Drive Energy Efficiency, Reduce Environmental Impact and Deliver $1.4 Million in Annual Savings F07DB563-889A-47C4-84A4-F400B59A08EC Mon, 14 Feb 2011 22:35:39 GMT http://automatedbuildings.com/releases/feb11/110214014606controlgraphics.html State of the art, high contrast, color coded design is easy on the eyes and the budget. Visio toolset enables creation of standards based graphics for multiple platforms. 1352569C-DF41-4EAD-B937-8606FF0F614C Mon, 14 Feb 2011 22:32:35 GMT http://automatedbuildings.com/releases/feb11/110207023909pdfs.html This release provides connections as requested to the PDFs of the Power Points used in the first three sessions, the panel discussions were not documented. FC34543C-FB21-48BA-85BC-8772601A679F Mon, 07 Feb 2011 23:08:52 GMT http://automatedbuildings.com/releases/feb11/110207021202invensys.html ConneXSoft FMS Integration package 3.0 released EB843C07-A004-477A-890E-03E6F3305244 Mon, 07 Feb 2011 23:08:13 GMT http://automatedbuildings.com/releases/feb11/110207020808alerton.html Buildings Standards initiatives leader for Alerton (www.alerton.com, AHR Booth N4942) and LEED AP William "BACnet Bill" Swan discussed the increasing number of energy-efficient building automation strategies that have been incorporated into ASHRAE and LEED standards and guidelines, as well as the developing International Green Construction Code, at the AHR Expo in Las Vegas. E7FCC5F7-E159-49D5-9EEC-33B0E2E7D7B1 Mon, 07 Feb 2011 23:07:04 GMT http://automatedbuildings.com/releases/feb11/110207020101loytec.html Presentation of new L-INX Automation Servers attracts interest 4770D359-7464-4DDB-B814-ECBFDB4840BE Mon, 07 Feb 2011 23:06:19 GMT http://automatedbuildings.com/releases/feb11/110207125808ahr.html Innovation Award Entry Fees Save $26K In Energy Costs A15CD872-55B8-46F1-B356-799E9729F9DC Mon, 07 Feb 2011 23:05:28 GMT http://automatedbuildings.com/releases/feb11/110207125202longwatch.html Two companies, focused on leading-edge video solutions for industrial and automation applications, join forces to expand the market 0E194A4C-DC80-4983-AED8-D390324C7CB4 Mon, 07 Feb 2011 23:00:05 GMT http://automatedbuildings.com/releases/feb11/110207124707opc.html Certified OPC Training in Edmonton - March 2011 FED08E0E-8A75-4972-B3A3-80B8B71D5007 Mon, 07 Feb 2011 22:59:16 GMT http://automatedbuildings.com/releases/feb11/110207123909illumra.html EnOcean/ILLUMRA booth #N5042 - New ILLUMRA Wireless M3 Valve Actuator Reduces Heating Costs 12828DE6-52D9-4DCB-9BCE-FC84CE21FE38 Mon, 07 Feb 2011 22:58:31 GMT http://automatedbuildings.com/releases/feb11/110207123202frontline.html Frontline, a world leader in protocol analyzer test tools, has updated its NetDecoder protocol analyzer tool to support a wide array of Smart Grid communication technologies. 8D217670-505E-4D1C-8953-7E9992F0B131 Mon, 07 Feb 2011 22:57:16 GMT http://automatedbuildings.com/releases/feb11/110207122202distech.html New Role for Industry Veteran Will Focus on Developing Growing Strategic Markets 185E6468-1A1E-401D-8105-F61FA7310C6E Mon, 07 Feb 2011 22:56:41 GMT http://automatedbuildings.com/releases/feb11/110207121505qag.html Over 45 new symbols are available with version 3.1, and several new categories have been added to offer graphics for fire systems, lighting systems, lab systems and security systems. 45922CC8-5CA2-4671-9D0F-44A1D62EB415 Mon, 07 Feb 2011 22:55:45 GMT http://automatedbuildings.com/releases/feb11/110207120808zigbee.html 49 manufacturers are providing interoperable products for market leading AMI and HAN standard 1815A330-D190-48F6-A6F7-BA9C1578B785 Mon, 07 Feb 2011 22:54:59 GMT http://automatedbuildings.com/releases/feb11/110207120202brickcom.html The integration of Milestone video management software with Brickcom cameras offers a flexible and scalable IP surveillance solution 9C8A8858-41B1-4199-BE24-440931541FA2 Mon, 07 Feb 2011 22:54:13 GMT http://automatedbuildings.com/releases/feb11/110207115707ashrae.html More than 30 percent energy savings can be achieved using the recently published 2010 version of Standard 90.1 vs. the 2004 standard, according to an announcement made today by ASHRAE at its 2011 Winter Conference. 839A78CF-1F18-441F-9730-17CB082470B7 Mon, 07 Feb 2011 22:53:36 GMT http://automatedbuildings.com/releases/feb11/110207115005schneider.html The enhanced VB-7000 product line, renamed Venta, incorporates the features and benefits that contractors and architects have come to rely on, and now includes new enhancements that address today's market demands for greater energy efficiency and control. The addition of the M900 series, designed specifically for hot water, chilled water, and steam valve applications, complements the FORTA portfolio. 515F5A27-48F4-40E7-ABA1-8FEF2B829289 Mon, 07 Feb 2011 22:52:03 GMT http://automatedbuildings.com/releases/feb11/110207114404digi.html Ready-to-go pilot programs include Google PowerMeter, iPhone and Android applications, Itron ERT meter connectivity, Smart Energy meter and thermostat control and other innovative solutions for Smart Grid deployments 2018EED7-03F7-4AB1-9D49-8397F9D0E327 Mon, 07 Feb 2011 22:51:19 GMT http://www.automatedbuildings.com/news/feb11/articles/sinopoli/110127035808sinopoli.html The heart of the IBS is in the integration of building systems in a way that provides greater functionality and facilitates optimum building operations. - Jim Sinopoli PE, RCDD, LEED AP Managing Principal, Smart Buildings LLC E4052E9D-CBB9-4F7D-90E7-CB4F8366704B Tue, 01 Feb 2011 14:33:55 GMT http://www.automatedbuildings.com/news/feb11/articles/opengeneral/110229080404opengeneral.html Discovering groups and structures in the data that are similar without knowing the structures of the data. - Nirosha Munasinghe MBusIT BSc BE (Hons) (Melb) Product Development Manager, Open General FF54745F-06A4-4198-BE5F-DE716837FFA1 Tue, 01 Feb 2011 14:32:53 GMT http://www.automatedbuildings.com/news/feb11/articles/brightcore/110130040707brightcore.html For the last ten years the whole industry has been talking about IP, Web, interoperability and open systems. Security however, has been mostly left behind, somewhere in the pre-internet age. - Nino Kurtalj, President, Elma Kurtalj Ltd 7B372E78-3AEB-4C1E-BF5C-03F9C3A965C9 Tue, 01 Feb 2011 14:31:58 GMT http://www.automatedbuildings.com/news/feb11/articles/hvl/110127122202hvl.html Reducing Costs of Key/Card Management - Guy Huntington, Huntington Ventures Ltd 5D96501E-FA8D-49E9-B31E-EA46803C0BA1 Tue, 01 Feb 2011 14:29:53 GMT http://www.automatedbuildings.com/news/feb11/articles/buildingiq/110127031505buildingiq.html In order to provide a scalable, widely-adopted and valuable Smart Grid program for the commercial building sector, the industry needs a much more fundamental increase in the intelligence of their Inside the Meter DR systems, and they need to be tightly integrated with the Outside the Meter systems as well. - Michael Zimmerman, CEO, BuildingIQ E14B24C4-A7AC-493E-B420-2C1B7F0758F2 Tue, 01 Feb 2011 14:28:47 GMT http://www.automatedbuildings.com/news/feb11/articles/dcl/110127053505dcl.html Cutting Costs for Grocery Stores - Corinne Wilder, Universal Lighting Technologies CAE57E4F-9EAB-4668-8938-1C6528B38902 Tue, 01 Feb 2011 14:27:11 GMT http://www.automatedbuildings.com/news/feb11/articles/birddogjobs/110127043404birddogjobs.html The companies that develop sound recruitment strategies built on a niche focus and smart marketing have the best chance at finding tomorrow's leaders today. - Douglas Mitchell, BirdDogJobs.com E234DD9D-AEC2-46EF-B883-9A14E7C7C8A1 Tue, 01 Feb 2011 14:25:36 GMT http://www.automatedbuildings.com/news/feb11/columns/110226081404calabrese.html Rules of thumb to follow for TC installation & design - Steven R. Calabrese Control Engineering Corp. 99AB7178-62D3-43FC-B4A0-2B303BEF3B1F Tue, 01 Feb 2011 14:24:30 GMT http://www.automatedbuildings.com/news/feb11/columns/110226052101mandrusiak.html The Lost Art of the Sales Email - Manny Mandrusiak, Managing Creative Consultant, 4 Bravo Marketing 33292BC8-13EB-4EDD-BA65-E556E7AA9A2A Tue, 01 Feb 2011 14:23:24 GMT http://www.automatedbuildings.com/news/feb11/columns/110129052606considine.html The internet of things and of energy could learn to think like the web. - Toby Considine, TC9 Inc 3DE6B878-BAF6-4DD7-883F-0A2F57616187 Tue, 01 Feb 2011 14:22:25 GMT http://www.automatedbuildings.com/news/feb11/columns/110131094004mcmillan.html or......Designing for the YTBI - Andy McMillan, President and GM Philips Teletrol C868B13A-14C7-40D5-87B0-FC329EADA726 Tue, 01 Feb 2011 14:20:44 GMT http://www.automatedbuildings.com/news/feb11/columns/110130112002big.html We suspect that this is exactly the approach that most designers, owners and contractors would really like to be able to take with their BAS installations. - Paul Ehrlich, Ira Goldschmidt & Angela Lewis, Building Intelligence Group 3865AC7D-A93E-4FB3-AB6F-75C07BB0039E Tue, 01 Feb 2011 14:19:06 GMT http://www.automatedbuildings.com/news/feb11/reviews/1101024701acrossdesk.html Every month there is a blizzard of information contained in the emails and newsletters that cross my desk on their way to AutomatedBuildings.com. Some of this information is not in the form of any type of content we can publish but I feel I should share with you these snippets, blog bits, and url links that are about to fall off my desktop. DAAD407E-563B-4304-B942-29CC79B80225 Tue, 01 Feb 2011 14:17:59 GMT http://www.automatedbuildings.com/news/feb11/reviews/1101014601oasis.html R U aware of the ground work being done by OASIS in OpenADR? F946F8AB-A119-48AE-8B94-5F1A83F33B36 Tue, 01 Feb 2011 14:16:58 GMT http://www.automatedbuildings.com/releases/feb11/products1302.html A brief description of some new products for the industry 57B1EF0A-E897-45A6-B45F-3A797F6E3B62 Tue, 01 Feb 2011 14:15:28 GMT http://automatedbuildings.com/releases/jan11/11012713505ember.html Savings on labor and wiring, as well as reduced down time and energy costs provide increased worker comfort and a faster return on investment for the company. 24C67F96-015A-4AF5-8956-3736318F5D54 Thu, 27 Jan 2011 20:01:07 GMT http://automatedbuildings.com/releases/jan11/110127112202enocean.html Alliance member companies to exhibit energy-efficient solutions, demonstrating what is becoming the standard wireless extension to BAS (building automation systems). 162055C9-D028-4CFB-8C5F-ED0B46F57403 Thu, 27 Jan 2011 19:59:28 GMT http://automatedbuildings.com/releases/jan11/110127111909cooper.html Air conditioning demand response solution will incorporate load control switches and programmable communicating thermostats ADE64D95-07FD-4ABD-8C9B-22CB449E8DFA Thu, 27 Jan 2011 19:58:52 GMT http://automatedbuildings.com/releases/jan11/110127111505advantech.html The APAX-5072 features ODVA (Open DeviceNet Vendors Association) authorization, allowing it to link with any Ethernet IP master to easily build a reliable Ethernet IP remote I/O solution. 5E7BE604-1957-4480-9294-2945CF61367D Thu, 27 Jan 2011 19:57:58 GMT http://automatedbuildings.com/releases/jan11/110127111101rosendin.html New Showcase Medical Facility Designed to Meet LEED Gold Standards and Include Latest "Smart" Hospital Technology 1147B6B9-1CB3-4A96-B35E-6D55C87E1475 Thu, 27 Jan 2011 19:57:12 GMT http://automatedbuildings.com/releases/jan11/110127110101cooper.html System to provide two-way Smart Grid network for AMI, Demand Response, and Distribution Automation capabilities utilizing advanced power line carrier technology 6B16B2E1-7D44-4DE4-A416-DBBC0F9BB043 Thu, 27 Jan 2011 19:56:41 GMT http://automatedbuildings.com/releases/jan11/110127105404fieldserver.html The newly LonMark Certified products include the FS-B2011 Serial-LonWorks-Ethernet Gateway, FS-B3510 Multiport LonWorks Gateway and the FS-B4011 10-Port LonWorks Gateway. 667530FE-4578-4F5B-95D5-CA56ACD612B4 Thu, 27 Jan 2011 19:55:53 GMT http://automatedbuildings.com/releases/jan11/110127104404opto.html Companies Partner to Provide Web-Based Energy Monitoring and Management with No Programming and Minimal Configuration F61D34E4-913C-4F60-955E-24F83154EE65 Thu, 27 Jan 2011 19:55:16 GMT http://automatedbuildings.com/releases/jan11/110127103808qag.html Their Energy Efficiency Education Dashboard is also used in a number of projects that utilize the Metasys building management system. 7409CAFE-E4F3-4995-9AA9-FF322B79EEA5 Thu, 27 Jan 2011 19:53:37 GMT http://automatedbuildings.com/releases/jan11/110127103606daintree.html New Partner Program Encourages Industry-Wide Collaboration; Launches with First Several ControlScope Connected Partners 556D7097-AE57-4B50-AA0C-64B8B22445C5 Thu, 27 Jan 2011 19:52:46 GMT http://automatedbuildings.com/releases/jan11/110127103303optimum.html Optimum Energy HVAC optimization software contributed to more than 25 percent of points needed to achieve LEED Platinum 95F17D23-1B61-42A5-B237-BD805BA28E7D Thu, 27 Jan 2011 19:52:07 GMT http://automatedbuildings.com/releases/jan11/110127102707ashrae.html ASHRAE's 2012 Winter Conference Seeks Papers on High Performance Buildings, Integrated Design, Energy Modeling and Specialized Applications 6EA3EE9A-68F8-4CE3-83F7-DFB34B0765BF Thu, 27 Jan 2011 19:51:29 GMT http://automatedbuildings.com/releases/jan11/110127102002opcti.html The OPC Training Institute will host the hands-on OPC courses beginning on March 15, 2011 and will run through until March 24, 2011. 0BEE2FE7-284F-4365-8784-C2B4A6F93544 Thu, 27 Jan 2011 19:50:39 GMT http://automatedbuildings.com/releases/jan11/110127101505optimum.html Optimum Energy's support is customized to meet the needs of each project partner, and is designed to ensure reliable savings projections, a streamlined sales process and successful implementation. D7E7E39D-C8D4-4EDA-B008-02E24F6933A4 Thu, 27 Jan 2011 19:49:27 GMT http://automatedbuildings.com/releases/jan11/110127100909jci.html Holistic approach to designing, installing and operating central plants ensures reduced energy, operational costs A4C6A7B5-B617-45BC-9D49-97CB68925D13 Thu, 27 Jan 2011 19:48:23 GMT http://automatedbuildings.com/releases/jan11/110121105909kele.html IAQ Analyzers and Meters, Solarimeters, and Manometers Join the Product Line 2CE0544C-5946-45B9-8101-E6F836D62C54 Fri, 21 Jan 2011 19:38:54 GMT http://automatedbuildings.com/releases/jan11/110121105303adura.html Wireless Lighting and Energy Management Company Quadrupled Revenue in 2010 4BAE02C8-F888-4C10-928A-A84AB5D27EEF Fri, 21 Jan 2011 19:37:41 GMT http://automatedbuildings.com/releases/jan11/110121105005matrox.html Matrox Mura, Extio F2408 and M-Series graphics solutions to drive innovative, multi-display platforms for AV environments 12FE074F-B382-4084-BF45-9A2126EE01FD Fri, 21 Jan 2011 19:37:04 GMT http://automatedbuildings.com/releases/jan11/110121104606lynxspring.html We have invited our Lynxspring Alliance Partners to participate in this year's conference to meet our Lynxspring Business Partner Channel. 55B69A52-9227-41E6-9D2E-4AFFE76632A2 Fri, 21 Jan 2011 19:36:26 GMT http://automatedbuildings.com/releases/jan11/110121103909isa.html ISA Training - Introduction to Building Automation Systems CE40D26D-32E1-41F3-9D42-9190680043E9 Fri, 21 Jan 2011 19:35:40 GMT http://automatedbuildings.com/releases/jan11/110121103101opc.html Certified OPC Professional training gives you the skills you need to improve plant efficiency and security. 67798461-9B60-4870-A42E-5B64BC45A167 Fri, 21 Jan 2011 19:34:51 GMT http://automatedbuildings.com/releases/jan11/110121102707amersco.html $56 million steam plant project will add 11 MW of new electric generation and new cogeneration equipment, providing $6.5M in annual energy savings for public university 3105466A-C79B-4D55-AD12-F4DAEEDA839F Fri, 21 Jan 2011 19:34:03 GMT http://automatedbuildings.com/releases/jan11/110121102404advantech.html Advantech Industrial Automation Group introduces two new Modbus Gateways with built-in Ethernet switches, the EKI-1221D and EKI-1222D. 9156AF3A-7C8F-4D35-A155-422D4200163E Fri, 21 Jan 2011 19:33:20 GMT http://automatedbuildings.com/releases/jan11/1101130208honeywell.html $550,000 in Annual Energy and Operational Savings to Fund Building Modernization and Technology Upgrades 627F6042-BB86-428C-A600-E1BAA1827D9E Thu, 13 Jan 2011 22:20:31 GMT http://automatedbuildings.com/releases/jan11/1101130202honeywell.html Easy to Install, Works Seamlessly with Existing and Future Rooftop Systems 4F92C36E-A0A2-4941-B77D-27E85720CFC2 Thu, 13 Jan 2011 22:19:35 GMT http://automatedbuildings.com/releases/jan11/110113015505kele.html The XP1000 Series Magnepull Just Made Things Much Easier 4E37A284-EBDC-4D9C-8AB3-65FCDD9FC22F Thu, 13 Jan 2011 22:19:01 GMT http://automatedbuildings.com/releases/jan11/110113014404tridium.html Software platform allows event scheduling software to integrate with HVAC systems 100A581B-CFD4-4BBB-B6A6-D214909D0A08 Thu, 13 Jan 2011 22:18:27 GMT http://automatedbuildings.com/releases/jan11/110113014004reliable.html At this year's AHR Expo in Las Vegas, Reliable Controls is pleased to be launching the MACH-ProWeb series of BACnet Building Controllers. Visit booth N5065 to see a live demonstration of how quickly and easily your building automation system can be published to the Web. 25437D03-C94D-45E2-BF93-A5EF6145EE80 Thu, 13 Jan 2011 22:17:05 GMT http://automatedbuildings.com/releases/jan11/110113013606solar.html Irish company offers a next-generation photovoltaic solution for indoor solar energy harvesting 29C52DC0-41A3-45C0-B8B5-71B694BE0C6B Thu, 13 Jan 2011 22:16:25 GMT http://automatedbuildings.com/releases/jan11/110113013404qag.html QA Graphics' Energy Efficiency Education Dashboard has been named a top green building product for the second year in a row for Environmental Design + Construction and Sustainable Facility magazines' annual 2010 Readers Choice Awards. 5740438F-2523-4A9D-BA4F-888BA258EED5 Thu, 13 Jan 2011 22:15:37 GMT http://automatedbuildings.com/releases/jan11/110113012505tridium.html Tridium will be featuring the company's latest automation and device to enterprise technology that are creating today's intelligent buildings---ones that are smarter, use less energy, are more efficient, have lower operating costs, are safer and contribute to a sustainable environment at the 2011 AHR Expo in Las Vegas, January 31-February 2. 653DD51D-47D7-4EA4-9BD5-0B40664329EE Thu, 13 Jan 2011 22:13:37 GMT http://automatedbuildings.com/releases/jan11/110110024404encelium.html Innovative Addressable Lighting Solution Reduces Energy Use and Costs C0EC573C-2EE5-449D-8EBF-5B4FB04ADE11 Mon, 10 Jan 2011 23:29:09 GMT http://automatedbuildings.com/releases/jan11/110110023202bpi.html A confluence of factors has contributed to establishing BPI as the nation's premier home performance credentialing, quality assurance and standards setting organization. D0F8C4AE-2474-4DD8-BDB5-0525BAA5D7E5 Mon, 10 Jan 2011 23:27:34 GMT http://automatedbuildings.com/releases/jan11/110110022808loytec.html Increased exposure on three continents 42BB3964-6C7F-4FA1-945A-281C0C266982 Mon, 10 Jan 2011 23:27:04 GMT http://automatedbuildings.com/releases/jan11/110110010909reliable.html Reliable Controls is pleased to announce that the SMART-Space Controller (SSC) has been listed by the BACnet Testing Laboratories in the Other BACnet Device category. 2155C8D7-963E-4D8C-B840-0CBFA4339B53 Mon, 10 Jan 2011 23:26:04 GMT http://automatedbuildings.com/releases/jan11/110110010606opcti.html OPCTI provides standard Certified OPC Professional courses, as well as customized on-site training for companies looking to train large groups of employees while minimizing costs and scheduling conflicts. ABFAF48C-8EA5-447F-938C-FBABAAF46421 Mon, 10 Jan 2011 23:25:03 GMT http://automatedbuildings.com/releases/jan11/1101110023909isa.html Honeywell, Yokogawa, Nivis, GE, Yamatake, Fuji Electric and R3 Sensors Participate in Structured Interoperability Testing Held at NTS Lab 7740FE04-A460-42B4-94AE-E2A6B1599F06 Mon, 10 Jan 2011 23:17:57 GMT http://automatedbuildings.com/releases/jan11/110110125505opto.html OptoEMU Sensor Combines Energy Monitoring and Data Integration to Business Systems 7F15379F-4371-4CBB-8114-41A52AA83F74 Mon, 10 Jan 2011 23:17:16 GMT http://automatedbuildings.com/releases/jan11/110110125101engineered.html The Process Measurement and Control Webinar targets engineers, operators and maintenance technicians and awards two professional development credit hours to attendees. The first course is scheduled for January 27th, 2011 at 10 AM Pacific Time. BC4947D8-3024-42C9-94AB-C119167A7325 Mon, 10 Jan 2011 23:14:14 GMT http://automatedbuildings.com/releases/jan11/110110123505aci.html This acquisition will allow ACI to broaden its customer base and build on the product offering that ACT has built over 20 plus years in the HVAC Industry. 88D2D50F-6ECC-42E0-AA75-FF3470E8B76C Mon, 10 Jan 2011 23:13:03 GMT http://automatedbuildings.com/releases/jan11/110110122909alc.html T.A.C. Controls & Automation, Inc. (TAC), an independent ALC controls contractor with offices in Concord, Ontario, Canada. 0A3D5488-F050-4B5F-800D-776DD1118039 Mon, 10 Jan 2011 23:11:56 GMT http://automatedbuildings.com/releases/jan11/110110122303wisc.html The University of Wisconsin-Madison, Department of Engineering Professional Development, will offer the short course, DDC Controls, February 28-March 4, 2011 in Las Vegas, and June 13-17, 2011 in Madison WI. 44883BF8-E378-446F-B30D-BCA3F868BDE2 Mon, 10 Jan 2011 23:11:16 GMT http://automatedbuildings.com/releases/jan11/110110121404zigbee.html Standard will improve 3D viewing and automatically support 2D/3D content for gaming and 3D HDTV C0F538E0-763C-4CA3-B3A3-35FAA6483D5E Mon, 10 Jan 2011 23:10:44 GMT http://automatedbuildings.com/releases/jan11/110110121001qag.html The development of a new 3D Equipment Library for the building controls industry, which offers high-end 3D graphics that can be used to develop system graphics that more accurately represent the mechanical equipment in place at a facility. F42AB9A7-2ACD-43EE-92EB-995BFE33B417 Mon, 10 Jan 2011 23:09:29 GMT http://automatedbuildings.com/releases/jan11/110110120404jci.html A national competition for kindergarten through twelfth grade students to share ideas about wise energy choices and environmental stewardship. 8D51699E-6BA1-42EE-AD00-E45D351171E7 Mon, 10 Jan 2011 22:58:12 GMT http://www.automatedbuildings.com/news/jan11/articles/opengeneral/101220032404opengeneral.html "Control" must be the fundamental goal. Nirosha Munasinghe, Product Development Manager, Open General 381BB4CF-B1C2-4752-91D2-24A98E35CFBB Sat, 01 Jan 2011 21:15:59 GMT http://www.automatedbuildings.com/news/jan11/articles/sinopoli/101220042707sinopoli.html The ultimate goal is to maximize the attainment of energy reduction, while minimizing the effect on occupants and building performance. Jim Sinopoli, PE, RCCD, LEED AP & Managing Principal Smart Buildings LLC 010A35D9-9C69-4E63-9F94-4D025032417C Sat, 01 Jan 2011 21:15:24 GMT http://www.automatedbuildings.com/news/jan11/articles/brightcore/101230115707brightcore.html Data World data never sleeps. Nino Kurtalj, President, Elma Kurtalj Ltd 673133E9-EC80-4735-85E6-EB2D10292A96 Sat, 01 Jan 2011 21:14:45 GMT http://www.automatedbuildings.com/news/jan11/articles/clasma/101230014101clasma.html The opportunities of integrating smart buildings with the Smart Grid Anto Budiardjo, Clasma Events Inc 8337099B-A02F-4F40-B583-915A179A3DA1 Sat, 01 Jan 2011 21:02:35 GMT http://www.automatedbuildings.com/news/jan11/articles/qag/101222121505qag.html Easy to integrate web app offers a creative way to show building performance and educate about sustainable initiatives. Sarah Erdman, Marketing Director, QA Graphics A07188A1-B6AE-4F37-B69F-9C3EE58683B9 Sat, 01 Jan 2011 20:58:09 GMT http://www.automatedbuildings.com/news/jan11/articles/can2go/101227123303can2go.html The convergence of IP and building automation networks is undeniable and enables the integration of diverse applications and systems. David Lamarche, Director of communications CAN2GO C36B645B-216F-4884-910F-81210C38B47A Sat, 01 Jan 2011 20:57:26 GMT http://www.automatedbuildings.com/news/jan11/articles/greenologic/101228104101greenologic.html One of the greatest benefits of wireless networks in building automation may well be energy-efficiency, made possible by the easy, low-cost deployment of sensors and controls. Billal Vindhani, Managing Director, Greenologic Ltd 139ED640-07C7-4460-BCCA-EFFF5AF48B6B Sat, 01 Jan 2011 20:56:53 GMT http://www.automatedbuildings.com/news/jan11/articles/tls/101227055101tls.html The systems that did exist being outrageously priced and hard to get for something so simple, I was forced to come up with my own. John I. Jones, Technical Lighting Solutions 939C7145-04A3-4396-8410-5F41A3FBDCD1 Sat, 01 Jan 2011 20:56:13 GMT http://www.automatedbuildings.com/news/jan11/articles/sinopoli2/101228112303sinopoli.html Expect a few small and medium size companies to exponentially grow, some to be acquired by large companies, but some culling will take place. Jim Sinopoli, PE, RCCD, LEED AP & Managing Principal Smart Buildings LLC A9E6182C-B99F-4A38-ABE6-2AFF301EAE67 Sat, 01 Jan 2011 20:55:40 GMT http://www.automatedbuildings.com/news/jan11/articles/lonmark/101228114202lonmark.html A Team Approach to Green Buildings Ron Bernstein, Executive Director, LonMark International 8B25C02B-BB5C-4F56-8CEF-5BD6489FF7C3 Sat, 01 Jan 2011 20:54:39 GMT http://www.automatedbuildings.com/news/jan11/columns/101230015707mcmillan.html A Simple Answer to a Sometimes Complicated Question. Andy McMillan, President and GM Philips Teletrol 59278E08-34F5-4747-A0DC-6FD071F21F25 Sat, 01 Jan 2011 20:54:00 GMT http://www.automatedbuildings.com/news/jan11/columns/101221032909calabrese.html Waterside systems Part 2 of 2 Steven R. Calabrese, Control Engineering Corp. 2E216C27-A053-4ADD-8416-6F4236A98C25 Sat, 01 Jan 2011 20:53:20 GMT http://www.automatedbuildings.com/news/jan11/columns/1012278120404big.html An alarm event indicates that a problem has already occurred. Paul Ehrlich, Ira Goldschmidt & Angela Lewis Building Intelligence Group F932E8E8-8329-4153-B750-CA7DE9BE383D Sat, 01 Jan 2011 20:52:43 GMT http://www.automatedbuildings.com/news/jan11/columns/101231111303considine.html The foundation of smart building security and interactions. Toby Considine, T9 E1F9DBAF-DA12-4D38-A95E-B84E14C68B7F Sat, 01 Jan 2011 20:51:18 GMT http://www.automatedbuildings.com/news/jan11/interviews/101222124202poskevich.html Blue Ridge White Paper Reveals Opportunity for BAS Control Contractors Ron Poskevich, Steve Pachal, Blue Ridge Technologies B570ECCB-0A56-431D-A9F2-5B971AE56741 Sat, 01 Jan 2011 20:49:39 GMT http://www.automatedbuildings.com/news/jan11/interviews/101222040303zimmer.html The Roadmap research project was designed to outline long-term opportunities in the intelligent building industry. Ron Zimmer, President & CEO CABA E90C8681-AB37-4A34-8DDD-A73833917D71 Sat, 01 Jan 2011 20:49:04 GMT http://www.automatedbuildings.com/news/jan11/interviews/101229110707benadretti.html SYSPRO's Benadretti Looks to the World of Business Computing in 2011 and Beyond Joey Benadretti, President, SYSPRO USA CE88EB01-F0CE-4032-9F0F-A7473FE20917 Sat, 01 Jan 2011 20:47:25 GMT http://www.automatedbuildings.com/news/jan11/reviews/101227041501criticalpathken.html Insight to presentation ASHRAE 2011 Mtg - Ken Sinclair EFFB6392-853F-4DF1-B764-D8352D32F7AA Sat, 01 Jan 2011 20:46:43 GMT http://www.automatedbuildings.com/news/jan11/reviews/101228075801desk.html Every month there is a blizzard of information contained in the emails and newsletters that cross my desk on their way to AutomatedBuildings.com. Some of this information is not in the form of any type of content we can publish but I feel I should share with you these snippets, blog bits, and url links that are about to fall off my desktop. 016947FC-9C95-4195-948F-5E2CBE88A3F9 Sat, 01 Jan 2011 20:46:05 GMT http://www.automatedbuildings.com/news/jan11/columns/101231111303considine.html Our energy supplies are becoming based upon portfolios of distributed resources, and we must rely on distributed ownership and operation of those resources. - Toby Considine E2B5DF4A-710D-4E84-AD4F-72041FC3FA7F Sat, 01 Jan 2011 20:43:46 GMT http://www.automatedbuildings.com/releases/jan11/products1301.html A brief description of some new products for the industry CC2A3D60-2E77-4A72-A07D-46D7F4CB8FE6 Sat, 01 Jan 2011 20:39:30 GMT http://automatedbuildings.com/releases/dec10/101231023404jci.html Johnson Controls was awarded an "Energy Saving Service Institution Record Certificate" that qualifies the company to provide comprehensive building efficiency service and Performance Contracting (PC) in China. F9656A1F-0EFD-4A7F-BE24-ADB7AD4A640B Fri, 31 Dec 2010 22:57:14 GMT http://automatedbuildings.com/releases/dec10/1012310223707airadvice.html As 2010 winds to a close, AirAdvice has completed the year's second major upgrade to BuildingAdvice, its diagnostic energy services platform offering energy efficiency information collection, analysis and reporting for commercial buildings. 0AC09B32-CE55-4490-BA85-5942C606AEE6 Fri, 31 Dec 2010 22:56:31 GMT http://automatedbuildings.com/releases/dec10/101231022002caba.html On behalf of Roy Kolasa, from Honeywell International and IIBC Chairman, we are pleased to announce that the next 'face2face' IIBC meeting is being planned. 2BEEF56B-482C-4997-A69C-94EA7DDA0E10 Fri, 31 Dec 2010 22:55:39 GMT http://automatedbuildings.com/releases/dec10/101231021101bacnet.html Free of charge and will be held on Tuesday, February 1, 2011 in room N103. Visit BACnet International in booth N5056 at AHR Expo 2011 D9DA698A-F446-4D6F-975A-0E74958C7B60 Fri, 31 Dec 2010 22:54:51 GMT http://automatedbuildings.com/releases/dec10/101231020000gridwise.html GWAC Chairman Ron Ambrosio and GWAC Administrator Ron Melton presented the awards during the forum's closing ceremonies in the categories of information interoperability, basic connectivity, business and policy, and architecture. DB8B50F3-4138-41C9-8FDF-CE44CC908E91 Fri, 31 Dec 2010 22:48:57 GMT http://automatedbuildings.com/releases/dec10/101231015303realcomm.html All our webinars for 2011 will be FREE to attendees -- Just register and take advantage of the experience of top speakers, thought leaders and visionaries in the commercial/corporate real estate industry! 3562A770-095A-4391-BA12-C23D41920C52 Fri, 31 Dec 2010 22:47:27 GMT http://automatedbuildings.com/releases/dec10/101231014505energy.html Promoting fiscally and environmentally responsible initiatives for Canadian organizations 387BC963-26D8-43B7-8C1D-0FFD8B87C7BB Fri, 31 Dec 2010 22:46:11 GMT http://automatedbuildings.com/releases/dec10/101223013505kepware.html Highly Anticipated Updates to ClientAce and LinkMaster Now Available 7CB06DD3-E734-4C60-A44B-1D2620F19837 Thu, 23 Dec 2010 22:03:42 GMT http://automatedbuildings.com/releases/dec10/101223013202brivo.html Jolly integrates Lobby Track with Brivo Online Access Control System 5C90BC9A-5C57-4BB2-B5A2-A379E5FC4874 Thu, 23 Dec 2010 21:57:16 GMT http://automatedbuildings.com/releases/dec10/101223012909veolia.html SourceOne, a Veolia Energy Company, to develop energy efficiency measures for Branford, Durham, Guilford, Killingworth, Madison and Westbrook C612D004-1240-491E-B9BF-19A9DB6CA597 Thu, 23 Dec 2010 21:56:40 GMT http://automatedbuildings.com/releases/dec10/101223012606zigbee.html Mice, touchpads, keyboards, wands or remote control pointers can now benefit from ZigBee control 4A65C0CB-2154-4C64-82F8-1D72F463052B Thu, 23 Dec 2010 21:53:45 GMT http://automatedbuildings.com/releases/dec10/101223012101eencelium.html Encelium is a technology company specializing in integrated lighting control systems for commercial buildings. 7406BE00-5CD7-4355-87B3-53CE7B3BA506 Thu, 23 Dec 2010 21:52:55 GMT http://automatedbuildings.com/releases/dec10/101223011505lonmark.html Free educational program at AHR expo 2C4D1583-8191-4206-9749-B21DB7F55639 Thu, 23 Dec 2010 21:51:58 GMT http://automatedbuildings.com/releases/dec10/101218040808reliable.html The Top Products Awards recognize the most popular manufacturers and suppliers of the year, as determined by building and facility executives who participated in a national survey. 33208964-ADE2-4445-A055-A8F936130644 Sun, 19 Dec 2010 00:30:28 GMT http://automatedbuildings.com/releases/dec10/101218040404jci.html Johnson Controls Receives Export Achievement Certificate from U.S. Department of Commerce - Company has supplied more than 1,250 large tonnage chillers and two million tons of cooling to the Middle East Johnson Controls selected by Jewish Museum Foundation in Berlin for Energy Performance Contract - Project will significantly reduce energy and carbon emissions 1AA1CA3B-2A94-499A-AFE7-6BC7FD859C28 Sun, 19 Dec 2010 00:29:05 GMT http://automatedbuildings.com/releases/dec10/101218042303longwatch.html Version 5.2 includes a Value Edition of the Console Recorder, which lets users keep a video record of their console displays at a low entry cost. 7E3C1FBD-C2FB-4DB7-BE28-7D5B86FAAEEE Sun, 19 Dec 2010 00:28:27 GMT http://automatedbuildings.com/releases/dec10/101218035808energyconnect.html Innovative GridConnect platform enables statewide entities to earn payments for reducing energy consumption at times of peak demand CB4CD687-39E7-4709-BE91-FAE71B5DF568 Sun, 19 Dec 2010 00:27:34 GMT http://automatedbuildings.com/releases/dec10/101218035505ahrexpo.html Nearly 1,900 Exhibiting Companies Signed On 26C2E197-F1EE-4240-AFD2-BD878B7606D9 Sun, 19 Dec 2010 00:26:56 GMT http://automatedbuildings.com/releases/dec10/101218033808intellicom.html The new EasyConnect EC150 is a small Remote Gateway in the EasyConnect family that connects any Modbus device with the Netbiter Argos server over Ethernet. BD0176A6-6DE3-4D9F-9424-F20789159983 Sun, 19 Dec 2010 00:25:43 GMT http://automatedbuildings.com/releases/dec10/101210015707ashrae.html A briefing of the High-Performance Building Congressional Caucus Coalition (HPBCCC)-established by the American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE)-next Tuesday will highlight the important keys to understanding building performance: building metrics. 2F6C49CB-009B-438C-96F0-C5A651D2AD32 Fri, 10 Dec 2010 22:22:31 GMT http://automatedbuildings.com/releases/dec10/101210015303jci.html Hospital protects its capital budget and debt capacity through third party ownership of plant while efficiently producing heating and cooling 3D4B1C1B-429F-4888-9E61-E44A34C8CBAE Fri, 10 Dec 2010 22:21:46 GMT http://automatedbuildings.com/releases/dec10/101210014808fieldserver.html These products for the OPC community range from the ProtoCessor gateways that enable Original Equipment Manufacturers to easily provide OPC interface, to FieldServer multichannel gateways for the end-user and integrator to meet communicate via OPC. F6CA0710-C6DC-4E89-AA65-3F23AC6419D7 Fri, 10 Dec 2010 22:20:46 GMT http://automatedbuildings.com/releases/dec10/101210014404qag.html The Green Building Initiative (GBI) and QA Graphics announce a collaboration that will provide users of the Green Globes® assessment program with a creative solution to display real-time building performance data and educate occupants and the public about sustainable building practices. 85266831-6B5F-4E35-958D-DE18A7653D2C Fri, 10 Dec 2010 22:19:45 GMT http://automatedbuildings.com/releases/dec10/101210013909tridium.html JACE-NXT provides expanded power and functionality with full functions of the Niagara Framework 31E630E3-086C-49F6-B866-ABF9EA7276B5 Fri, 10 Dec 2010 22:18:30 GMT http://automatedbuildings.com/releases/dec10/101210013003icm.html Company to exhibit at booth #N3032 12AA766D-BEF3-42C5-83B7-0549C03E7978 Fri, 10 Dec 2010 22:16:28 GMT http://automatedbuildings.com/releases/dec10/101210011707nrcan.html Participants are encouraged to bring a laptop computer to gain the most benefit from workshop activities. BBD36158-6D42-425E-B57A-A22793CB56F2 Fri, 10 Dec 2010 22:13:53 GMT http://automatedbuildings.com/releases/dec10/101210123003bsria.html BSRIA and Canadian Government Collaborate To Develop A Smart Building Work Plan Meet the market experts at AHR Expo 2011 International Air Conditioning, Heating, Refrigerating Exposition 7B6956C6-FE98-441D-A640-4FA5EBFA71AC Fri, 10 Dec 2010 22:11:36 GMT http://automatedbuildings.com/releases/dec10/101210122202empire.html The structure is currently undergoing a $500 million upgrade program to become more energy efficient as its owners seek to reduce energy and water usage costs. E4B71771-8E65-4FBA-94B8-0D36D4AB194C Fri, 10 Dec 2010 22:10:20 GMT http://automatedbuildings.com/releases/dec10/101210121303cc.html During the past decade, CC-Link rapidly gained global market share. CLPA is the independent organization dedicated to ensuring the continued technological evolution of the open CC-Link standard. 00426517-0108-4CA4-9445-1B854B7714C3 Fri, 10 Dec 2010 22:09:13 GMT http://automatedbuildings.com/releases/dec10/101206122202embedded.html The stack minimizes development cost, time to market and bill of materials cost for OEMs that want to add OPC-UA Server functionality to their products. C694FB89-C2CE-40A0-B9ED-7F03A5467EFA Mon, 06 Dec 2010 20:51:12 GMT http://automatedbuildings.com/releases/dec10/101206121707energy.html OpTerra Energy Group, a newly formed, best-in-class energy service company (ESCO), has acquired Energy Control Inc. (ECI), a comprehensive energy services company and building automation/control systems integrator serving the New Mexico and Southern California markets. 07DD3DF5-293C-41FA-91E7-6C4AF5529E47 Mon, 06 Dec 2010 20:50:05 GMT http://automatedbuildings.com/releases/dec10/101206121202climate.html Will be Showcasing the ClimateTalk Vision at AHR Expo 43CACA0B-BB9A-4A5F-AC40-F5F028997E72 Mon, 06 Dec 2010 20:49:25 GMT http://automatedbuildings.com/releases/dec10/101206120404esa.html The eight founding members of ESAC are Ainsworth, Ameresco, Direct Energy, Honeywell, Johnson Controls, MCW Custom Energy Solutions, Siemens and Trane. 70169DD9-657F-4B3F-8CA5-E0BDDD043D42 Mon, 06 Dec 2010 20:29:23 GMT http://automatedbuildings.com/releases/dec10/101206120000cctrls.html Compliance increases the BAS Remote's versatility as an integration and control device. 6F155119-7404-4359-BC58-71CD53CE0531 Mon, 06 Dec 2010 20:25:48 GMT http://www.automatedbuildings.com/news/dec10/articles/brightcore/101129113101brightcore.html Every intelligent management decision will pay back quickly. The question is, are we able to distinguish information from terabytes of data? - Nino Kurtalj, President, Elma Kurtalj Ltd 5E60B270-0617-450A-8CA7-B000CCC3EA94 Wed, 01 Dec 2010 17:40:05 GMT http://www.automatedbuildings.com/news/dec10/articles/sinopoli/101119034404sinopoli.html Dashboards are meant to convey essential information quickly and clearly on one screen. - Jim Sinopoli, PE, RCCD, LEED AP & Managing Principal Smart Buildings LLC FB7048BC-2359-4FB1-8BFE-F1E4710D850D Wed, 01 Dec 2010 17:39:10 GMT http://www.automatedbuildings.com/news/dec10/articles/clasma/101112041404clasma.html In terms of actual benefits, interoperability enables more devices to communicate, improved operational efficiency, and of course, a more level playing field for entrepreneurial minds to innovate and create a much larger potential market. - Anto Budiardjo, Clasma Events 50A19C13-2F24-4877-9636-B03F8B3F6FBB Wed, 01 Dec 2010 17:38:24 GMT http://www.automatedbuildings.com/news/dec10/articles/brown/101119024909brown.html This new program offers a diploma as well as an Associate in Applied Science degree. The program can also be done online. - Stephanie Brown, Student, DeKalb Technical College C45227A8-43BF-459B-BFDA-EDA5770EE712 Wed, 01 Dec 2010 17:37:39 GMT http://www.automatedbuildings.com/news/dec10/articles/huntington/101122022707huntington.html Having a physical security system that easily integrates with your tenants' identity management system, means that you can now transfer some of the liability to your tenant for creating, modifying, removing and archiving identities from the physical access system. - Guy Huntington CF4D8100-CB78-4600-AC1D-45F5629474D6 Wed, 01 Dec 2010 17:36:49 GMT http://www.automatedbuildings.com/news/dec10/articles/brivo/1001129032505brivo.html Utilizing Physical Security Data to Improve Corporate Risk and Compliance Management - Steve Van Till, President and CEO, Brivo Systems & Brian McIlravey, CPP, Co-CEO PPM2000 FA754AA0-2177-4A4C-89E8-C9C7EF369A96 Wed, 01 Dec 2010 17:35:54 GMT http://www.automatedbuildings.com/news/dec10/articles/intesis/10129012606intesis.html From theory to real application. - Josep Ceron, Business Development Manager, Intesis Software FA64D4E0-9A8B-4D26-ABF9-71544C9966CF Wed, 01 Dec 2010 17:35:13 GMT http://www.automatedbuildings.com/news/dec10/columns/101117032606calabrese.html Airside systems Part 1 of 2 - Steven R. Calabrese, Control Engineering Corp. 28FC2EC5-AD2A-4800-95D8-B9A206CA10FE Wed, 01 Dec 2010 17:34:28 GMT http://www.automatedbuildings.com/news/dec10/columns/101124035005mandrusiak.html Six Defined Steps to maximize your investment in OPC UA - Manny Mandrusiak, Vice President of OPC Marketing, OPC Foundation D3BFBF6C-88D6-47EF-AA8C-C014C661B94B Wed, 01 Dec 2010 17:33:49 GMT http://www.automatedbuildings.com/news/dec10/columns/101119021404big.html Nearly everything about a controls system - the points, architecture, integration, etc. - comes from the requirements defined in the sequence of operation. - Paul Ehrlich, Ira Goldschmidt & Angela Lewis Building Intelligence Group 3CCE1E00-D6B4-47C8-9C45-0DD3DEA0E133 Wed, 01 Dec 2010 17:32:51 GMT http://www.automatedbuildings.com/news/dec10/interviews/101117122002petze.html The new frontier is "how do we derive value from all of this data". That is what we focus on at SkyFoundry - automating the analysis of data to find what is important. - John Petze, SkyFactory 774148A8-7807-4EFC-AC0C-5B26B28F66C4 Wed, 01 Dec 2010 17:31:50 GMT http://www.automatedbuildings.com/news/dec10/reviews/101121123001acrossdesk.html Every month there is a blizzard of information contained in the emails and newsletters that cross my desk on their way to AutomatedBuildings.com. Some of this information is not in the form of any type of content we can publish but I feel I should share with you these snippets, blog bits, and url links that are about to fall off my desktop. 7258B3AA-1693-49DD-B0B8-B5A770BBEC67 Wed, 01 Dec 2010 17:30:57 GMT http://www.automatedbuildings.com/news/dec10/reviews/1011080601gbots.html Pacific Controls' technology sidesteps the current marketplace noise and clutter surrounding device connectivity by deploying smart software agents - GBots - as an integral element of their Galaxy service delivery platform, thus viewing customer equipment service and system support concerns as a challenge that can be addressed by a single, scaleable solution. In so doing, the company is defining the future of smart systems for buildings, energy and infrastructure. Harbor Research, Inc. 0DA13C56-E260-412F-8AE2-5877BB74F739 Wed, 01 Dec 2010 17:30:14 GMT http://www.automatedbuildings.com/news/dec10/reviews/101120101901greenguidech15.html Review ASHRAE GreenGuide This is one of the best documentations of our Building Automation Industry's role in Green Building Design that I have seen. 2B7DAD85-BBFC-4EDC-A0FD-5602E5B11EAA Wed, 01 Dec 2010 17:29:19 GMT http://www.automatedbuildings.com/releases/dec10/products1212.html A brief description of some new products for the industry. 5FB1C710-C267-4A6A-82BF-820EA51B22DA Wed, 01 Dec 2010 17:27:22 GMT http://www.automatedbuildings.com/news/dec10/ahr2011/ahroverview.html AHR Expo Las Vegas Previews - Jan 31 - Feb 2 D2CFC65C-0088-4DC0-80B6-5F6538057F0E Wed, 01 Dec 2010 17:24:14 GMT http://www.automatedbuildings.com/releases/nov10/101126020707emerge.html Organization announces 26 Registered products and offers demo at Greenbuild 2010 9E65F7B6-4B62-4308-9F7C-097BB84F2752 Fri, 26 Nov 2010 22:32:18 GMT http://www.automatedbuildings.com/releases/nov10/101126020303fieldserver.html FieldServer Technologies, the major gateway manufacturer in the building industry, is demonstrating its full range of products at the AHR Expo 2011 in Las Vegas, Nevada in Booth N4648. 2B9D5911-AB77-4DF9-9DB6-4A8C842C3E14 Fri, 26 Nov 2010 22:26:47 GMT http://www.automatedbuildings.com/releases/nov10/101126023202matrox.html New PCIe 2.0 x16 controller board and switch fabric technologies offer extraordinary throughput to deliver unmatched image quality and performance 1AE0D9D6-55D4-4A0C-8B87-3021447B08AC Fri, 26 Nov 2010 22:24:53 GMT http://www.automatedbuildings.com/releases/nov10/101126014909ahrexpo.html Attendees & Exhibitors Can Pre-Schedule Meetings DDBB10ED-AFF7-4291-BE1B-1187DB812721 Fri, 26 Nov 2010 22:23:51 GMT http://www.automatedbuildings.com/releases/nov10/101126014303ashrae.html The newly published third edition of the ASHRAE GreenGuide: The Design, Construction and Operation of Sustainable Buildings is an updated version of this easy-to-use reference that covers the need-to-know information on what to do, where to turn, what to suggest and how to interact with other members of the design team in a productive way. 29B95382-B7CA-4270-8C68-C7F813B8F196 Fri, 26 Nov 2010 22:21:43 GMT http://www.automatedbuildings.com/releases/nov10/101126013707belimo.html Versatile, Rugged, Weather Tight, Long Lasting 2F23F3F8-0E60-4485-BA76-840D4063AA06 Fri, 26 Nov 2010 22:19:58 GMT http://www.automatedbuildings.com/releases/nov10/101126012909schneider.html Melissa O'Mara is vice president of new strategic market focus to help customers develop energy-efficient, sustainable buildings 31AE142B-B549-4777-A656-F616531C242B Fri, 26 Nov 2010 22:14:46 GMT http://www.automatedbuildings.com/releases/nov10/101118050505control.html Control Engineering Includes Bob Rice in Inaugural Class of "Leaders Under 40" E6FDF403-BF74-4770-AD99-0BAD515A1EC9 Fri, 19 Nov 2010 01:33:21 GMT http://www.automatedbuildings.com/releases/nov10/101118050101passiv.html England-based PassivSystems has integrated Ember's ZigBee chips and ZigBee PRO networking protocol software into its PassivEnergy home energy management product, giving users unprecedented control over their household's heating and hot water. 8BC2D9A1-B987-4D57-ACFA-C3C714D9931C Fri, 19 Nov 2010 01:31:54 GMT http://www.automatedbuildings.com/releases/nov10/101118044303schneider.html The PM1200 and DM6200 make energy metering and monitoring accessible, affordable FC6F7AA5-D376-459D-9588-E0D7F7237F68 Fri, 19 Nov 2010 01:30:43 GMT http://www.automatedbuildings.com/releases/nov10/101118045808tridium.html Global leader develops the next generation of Niagara experts 1D933170-03AE-465A-8423-76101C30FB8C Fri, 19 Nov 2010 01:28:47 GMT http://www.automatedbuildings.com/releases/nov10/101118043909ameresco.html National Trade Organization recognizes Ameresco's technical and business expertise with renewed Energy Services Provider accreditation 1DFFB85C-AA2B-4A77-957E-76A019A3DB2E Fri, 19 Nov 2010 01:27:32 GMT http://www.automatedbuildings.com/releases/nov10/101118042404tridium.html New addition to company's portfolio of hardware, software and tools designed to monitor and control Z-Wave devices D0D7A158-F939-48C2-BF96-171DA6AD94C6 Fri, 19 Nov 2010 01:24:27 GMT http://www.automatedbuildings.com/releases/nov10/101118042101homeplug.html HomePlug Green PHY Rated Top Communications Protocol with Wi-Fi and ZigBee D23BC970-5E71-4CAF-AF95-7F619DB55F04 Fri, 19 Nov 2010 01:23:07 GMT http://www.automatedbuildings.com/releases/nov10/101118041808digi.html New ConnectPort LTS acts as a terminal server and ZigBee gateway 5E2CEA2C-CEE9-4E67-AFD9-690B494A26AC Fri, 19 Nov 2010 01:21:51 GMT http://www.automatedbuildings.com/releases/nov10/101118034202ahrawards.html The winners of the prestigious 2011 AHR Expo Innovation Awards have been selected and will be honored at a special ceremony during the world's largest HVACR exposition and conference in Las Vegas, January 31-February 2, 2011. C14169B9-E521-4827-B4DA-34EED4E01E35 Fri, 19 Nov 2010 01:19:47 GMT http://www.automatedbuildings.com/releases/nov10/101118032505adura.html Adura was one of 100 finalists selected from a list of 350 nominations from investors, entrepreneurs and event sponsors throughout the state. A6E74E48-514C-4D85-869A-02927685DACB Fri, 19 Nov 2010 01:09:15 GMT http://www.automatedbuildings.com/releases/nov10/101115023707gridinterop.html November 30 - December 3, Chicago, Ill 403C9804-AECD-407C-B83F-ED81AE397F58 Mon, 15 Nov 2010 23:07:02 GMT http://www.automatedbuildings.com/releases/nov10/101115022404vaisala.html Quality manager in pharmaceutical-related industries can now obtain a guide to cutting costs of monitoring critical environments while controlling risk factors from Veriteq, a Vaisala company. CF06902C-5505-4327-B4A0-6CF5C1907669 Mon, 15 Nov 2010 23:06:12 GMT http://www.automatedbuildings.com/releases/nov10/101115021303distech.html Distech Controls' President & CEO to also Receive a Special Citation at the National Awards Ceremony in Toronto 2C1A0391-D4CD-4DA0-A79F-C056687F42EA Mon, 15 Nov 2010 23:05:36 GMT http://www.automatedbuildings.com/releases/nov10/101115020808loytec.html Winner at LonMark International Awards 8830032A-74D2-4276-9F10-35C8CC5C3994 Mon, 15 Nov 2010 23:05:04 GMT http://www.automatedbuildings.com/releases/nov10/101115020303rfcode.html Modbus and BACnet Integration Make It Easy to Bring Environmental Data into Building Management Systems, While Context Level Sensor Tracking Enables Granular Environmental Monitoring 9679241E-F2B4-4DB6-8529-F679CFAD139F Mon, 15 Nov 2010 23:04:31 GMT http://www.automatedbuildings.com/releases/nov10/101115015606matrox.html Matrox Extio F2408 drives four high-resolution displays, delivering uncompromised performance up to 1 kilometer from the host PC DB4F1354-24EE-44EE-AAC8-1D23117E3066 Mon, 15 Nov 2010 23:03:59 GMT http://www.automatedbuildings.com/releases/nov10/101115015101wago.html The first from WAGO's upcoming "ETHERNET 2.0" line, 750-881 provides significant amounts of memory for PLC programs and Web applications, as well as an integrated dual-port Ethernet Switch. 93E56D38-7EC2-4168-B35B-E8D50586B296 Mon, 15 Nov 2010 23:03:05 GMT http://www.automatedbuildings.com/releases/nov10/101115010808prosoft.html The SlotServer products provide in-rack connectivity between the Rockwell Automation ControlLogixTM control platform and an array of Building Automation Systems and Fire Alarm Control Panel protocols. DF0F68FB-9498-4F58-8C67-33BD0E9BDDC1 Mon, 15 Nov 2010 23:00:39 GMT http://www.automatedbuildings.com/releases/nov10/101115125303digi.html Featuring Qualcomm Gobi technology, new ConnectCore 3G allows OEMS to develop devices that can connect virtually anywhere in the world without changing hardware 033A778F-ADBF-47EE-B62F-393F63C899F4 Mon, 15 Nov 2010 22:59:41 GMT http://www.automatedbuildings.com/releases/nov10/101115122707opto.html OptoEMU Sensor Combines Energy Monitoring and Data Integration to Business Systems 0BFCBF6D-F184-4A21-BD51-E988AD8F5219 Mon, 15 Nov 2010 22:59:03 GMT http://www.automatedbuildings.com/releases/nov10/101115121808ashrae.html Highlighting the importance of finding balance in design, the extravagant setting of Las Vegas serves as a unique contrast to the 2011 ASHRAE Winter Conference Technical Program's theme of zero-energy design. A36DFCF8-886D-46DE-ACE7-062A7CF28A46 Mon, 15 Nov 2010 22:51:29 GMT http://www.automatedbuildings.com/releases/nov10/101104103003fm.html Direct integration enables organizations to determine ENERGY STAR rating, benchmark building performance and calculate carbon footprint DBA59540-6C87-432D-948D-F3983DC7C62A Thu, 04 Nov 2010 22:24:24 GMT http://www.automatedbuildings.com/releases/nov10/101104021707gridwise.html These will be two educational sessions with national leaders in the smart grid industry. EE867B25-406B-4D21-B66F-B2A69ADD18FD Thu, 04 Nov 2010 22:15:43 GMT http://www.automatedbuildings.com/releases/nov10/101104013404topview.html TopViewSQL brings real time monitoring and alarm management and notification for ODBC and OLEDB Data Sources BCC97C41-4074-4379-A1FA-876B80EF3B8A Thu, 04 Nov 2010 22:15:04 GMT http://www.automatedbuildings.com/releases/nov10/101104012404grid.html Nov 30 - Dec 3 Chicago, Il A1C6F98C-F7D0-43BC-B1B3-8638F7EA5D93 Thu, 04 Nov 2010 22:14:01 GMT http://www.automatedbuildings.com/releases/nov10/101104121606isa.html This is the first of three web seminars covering the ISA100 family of standards. This web seminar will provide insight into the architecture and future directions of the ISA100 family of standards and how the family will provide an integrated approach to industrial wireless. 12622D57-17DE-4D52-B292-A83F4DBDAA90 Thu, 04 Nov 2010 22:13:11 GMT http://www.automatedbuildings.com/releases/nov10/101104114808fieldserver.html This partnership capitalizes on the BAS gateway design/manufacturing expertise of FieldServer Technologies and the extensive industrial controls global distribution channel of ProSoft Technology resulting in a winning solution for the user and the industry. 465C287C-C88E-4835-9233-CC8D19F5D571 Thu, 04 Nov 2010 22:12:04 GMT http://www.automatedbuildings.com/releases/nov10/101104114303homeplug.html Global leaders in Wi-Fi and Powerline networking cooperate to facilitate interoperability of smart grid and connected home applications B01A18FA-B03C-4D3B-A829-78F86D1280B5 Thu, 04 Nov 2010 22:11:25 GMT http://www.automatedbuildings.com/releases/nov10/101104112505diebold.html As a new member of the Diebold Advanced Dealer Program, McKenney's will leverage Diebold's full line of award-winning advanced monitoring solutions to help its customers reduce costs, enhance security and increase operational efficiencies. D328A240-D559-4256-8591-45A4CBC11F65 Thu, 04 Nov 2010 22:10:35 GMT http://www.automatedbuildings.com/releases/nov10/101104111606csi.html The Construction Specifications Institute (CSI) today announced that it has acquired Building Systems Design, Inc. (BSD). 2AEBFB47-3B5D-4ABA-8145-96A66C2F3916 Thu, 04 Nov 2010 22:09:38 GMT http://www.automatedbuildings.com/releases/nov10/101104105904realcomm.html Realcomm has announced a tour of the new state-of-the-art Panduit World Headquarters' building as part of the CoRE Tech 2010 conference in Chicago on November 9th. F2589953-3692-4F92-A9EE-F234CE668078 Thu, 04 Nov 2010 22:08:47 GMT http://www.automatedbuildings.com/releases/nov10/101104105101kepware.html KEPServerEX version 5.4 is released delivers enhancements to over 30 Drivers and Plug-ins C9BC2C00-2C68-491A-92D1-743B4DC8C2B8 Thu, 04 Nov 2010 22:08:06 GMT http://www.automatedbuildings.com/releases/nov10/101104104707onset.html The sensors are compatible with the company's HOBO U30 and H22 data logging systems. 4CFA23AC-CA40-4D2D-9001-C05F12A2C0CF Thu, 04 Nov 2010 22:06:22 GMT http://www.automatedbuildings.com/releases/nov10/101104103808qag.html QA Graphics has developed an Image Module which allows NiagaraAX users to utilize high-end graphics within their existing BAS software. 5EFF258F-0B1C-4DD3-BBD6-C29D695EF59C Thu, 04 Nov 2010 22:01:57 GMT http://www.automatedbuildings.com/releases/nov10/101104102101venstar.html Multi-functional and simple to use, ColorTouch thinks it's a digital picture frame 8187B728-57EA-4C19-9EA4-CBA6C6413F8F Thu, 04 Nov 2010 21:26:57 GMT http://www.automatedbuildings.com/news/nov10/articles/mcgowan/101027022002mcgowan.html Enterprising minds are creating better opportunities for buildings to interact with the Smart Grid. - John J. "Jack" Mc Gowan, CEM Energy Control Inc 40784879-5F32-452A-AF69-D8DE5B3BFC9E Mon, 01 Nov 2010 18:19:51 GMT http://www.automatedbuildings.com/news/nov10/articles/sinopoli/101030104404sinopoli.html The Real Hotspot - Jim Sinopoli, PE, RCCD, LEED AP & Managing Principal Smart Buildings LLC 2E7F41E0-9F31-4807-9949-C6D1B8D7F45B Mon, 01 Nov 2010 18:18:32 GMT http://www.automatedbuildings.com/news/nov10/articles/brightcore/101029112404brightcore.html In an ideal world, we will be able to be vendor and protocol independent. Everything will talk to everything. - Nino Kurtalj, President, Elma Kurtalj Ltd 9AE0127E-2E5A-4187-93BD-F2F26AE7359F Mon, 01 Nov 2010 18:17:23 GMT http://www.automatedbuildings.com/news/nov10/articles/opengeneral/101029125101opengeneral.html & BACnet Interoperability Building Blocks (BIBB) - Nirosha Munasinghe, Product Development Manager, Open General 177BA3F2-062F-450A-AF92-5801FE634B0F Mon, 01 Nov 2010 18:15:49 GMT http://www.automatedbuildings.com/news/nov10/articles/esac/101029023202esac.html Lowering Energy Consumption While Maximizing Comfort - Salvatore Cataldi, ESAC 2695C0E4-B667-4AFC-B2CD-84E8B1BE9599 Mon, 01 Nov 2010 18:14:16 GMT http://www.automatedbuildings.com/news/nov10/articles/gridweek/101029034504gridwise.html A Summary of Discussions Shaping the BAS Industry - Anto Budiardjo, Clasma Events 0EC3AD41-07B8-4FBD-8B46-C36E08817808 Mon, 01 Nov 2010 18:12:48 GMT http://www.automatedbuildings.com/news/nov10/articles/clasma/101027034004clasma.html Major Industry Players Get Behind ADR Alliance - Anto Budiardjo, Clasma Events 37141450-3B8E-430A-85E5-C02CDBCFEB32 Mon, 01 Nov 2010 18:11:37 GMT http://www.automatedbuildings.com/news/nov10/articles/bajobs/101026113808bajobs.html Can help you find a job in the Building Automation Industry - Teny E. Varghese, Building Automation Jobs 264747DA-1769-4FCA-8D33-34A5321362FC Mon, 01 Nov 2010 18:10:26 GMT http://www.automatedbuildings.com/news/nov10/articles/tridium/101027113909tridium.html It's not always about the 'money' one commits into an operation; it's how you bring other important stakeholders, such as your tenants and vendors, into energy conservation. - Carlos Santamaria, LEED AP Glenborough's Director of Engineering 381C9459-DD5B-4E70-8814-756F5F4CFAB3 Mon, 01 Nov 2010 18:08:59 GMT http://www.automatedbuildings.com/news/nov10/columns/101022061101calabrese.html Determine your best path to a total system overhaul Steven R. Calabrese, Control Engineering Corp. F473B094-2C7C-4871-A49A-09FB1477CD87 Mon, 01 Nov 2010 18:07:55 GMT http://www.automatedbuildings.com/news/nov10/columns/101026035808mandrusiak.html No one is certain where technology trends in BAS will take us in 2011 but one thing is certain: OPC UA will be the protocol of choice in taking data from the field and making it useful information in the cloud. - Manny Mandrusiak, Vice President of OPC Marketing, OPC Foundation F0BB9BD0-4731-4713-9734-A7E67B8ECD5B Mon, 01 Nov 2010 18:06:57 GMT http://www.automatedbuildings.com/news/nov10/columns/101030102002mcmillan.html Getting Beyond Energy Efficiency - Andy McMillan, President and GM Philips Teletrol D9079D3F-8786-4A91-855F-514AE86240A2 Mon, 01 Nov 2010 18:04:58 GMT http://www.automatedbuildings.com/news/nov10/columns/101101095404considinee.html Every building, and every group of buildings, must become a microgrid. A microgrid is responsible for managing its energy use, generation, storage, and market operations. - Toby Considine, T9 3434FE05-C971-442C-ABB4-FA50687D0C9B Mon, 01 Nov 2010 18:03:54 GMT http://www.automatedbuildings.com/news/nov10/columns/101024042505big.html It is amazing how little we know about what really goes on in most buildings. - Paul Ehrlich, Ira Goldschmidt & Angela Lewis Building Intelligence Group 17F5A69B-DA54-4444-A3F9-7F1C752453C8 Mon, 01 Nov 2010 18:02:37 GMT http://www.automatedbuildings.com/news/nov10/interviews/101025042002haaser.html We believe OpenADR will lower the cost, improve the reliability and accelerate the implementation of Auto-DR and Smart Grid worldwide. - Barry Haaser, Managing Director, OpenADR Alliance C1BC5696-4330-4E5A-BB42-5B5D339E4FDB Mon, 01 Nov 2010 18:01:25 GMT http://www.automatedbuildings.com/news/nov10/interviews/101026103404dawson.html Obtaining ENERGY STAR certification has been shown to translate into a three percent premium in rental value and a sixteen percent increase in sale price for commercial buildings - Brian Dawson, Chairman and CEO of Calico Energy C6694DF8-23A2-4DD5-8998-A88927C2DBEC Mon, 01 Nov 2010 17:59:34 GMT http://www.automatedbuildings.com/news/nov10/reviews/101023035901isa.html The integrated conference-and-exhibit program and special events were focused around seven technical tracks with dozens of industry experts on hand to lead discussions, present papers, and answer questions about the hottest topics in each area. 2DD0A0F2-D31D-40C9-96A9-9CC80C636A39 Mon, 01 Nov 2010 17:58:03 GMT http://www.automatedbuildings.com/news/nov10/reviews/101025034401ess.html This illustration of the impact of IT on scoring green points, shows how beneficial IT can be in lowering energy consumption, minimizing environmental impact, reducing greenhouse gas emissions and contributing to green buildings and infrastructure. 17C0D673-44C0-46AB-8A3E-C950D095E707 Mon, 01 Nov 2010 17:56:44 GMT http://www.automatedbuildings.com/news/nov10/reviews/101025032401desk.html Every month there is a blizzard of information contained in the emails and newsletters that cross my desk on their way to AutomatedBuildings.com. Some of this information is not in the form of any type of content we can publish but I feel I should share with you these snippets, blog bits, and url links that are about to fall off my desktop. 7C5CA4AC-BBB7-4D5D-AF8F-28934F6BF8D0 Mon, 01 Nov 2010 17:55:17 GMT http://www.automatedbuildings.com/releases/nov10/products1211.html A brief description of some new products for the industry. 29150A43-1358-4EE1-A674-568B65EA012E Mon, 01 Nov 2010 17:52:51 GMT http://www.automatedbuildings.com/releases/oct10/101028105303aee.html The Association of Energy Engineers (AEE), a nonprofit professional society of over 13,000 members, released the results of its survey on Green Jobs and Energy Industry Market Trends. 5A3CAFC2-F330-4DB8-ACE5-81E73A241AD9 Thu, 28 Oct 2010 18:37:40 GMT http://www.automatedbuildings.com/releases/oct10/101028104808jci.html Johnson Controls Equipment product lines to be sold exclusively through leading agent in Dallas/Ft. Worth area 0627E6F0-F582-497F-96B1-35FD12B51DDF Thu, 28 Oct 2010 18:36:44 GMT http://www.automatedbuildings.com/releases/oct10/101028104404opc.html This new API will enable users of OPC Classic to leverage the Windows Communication Foundation (WCF) technology, facilitating the transfer of data securely through firewalls. 7C1798BB-18BC-43DC-BD9C-3C29D453E40D Thu, 28 Oct 2010 18:35:43 GMT http://www.automatedbuildings.com/releases/oct10/101028103707openadr.html Honeywell, Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, Pacific Gas & Electric Company and Southern California Edison Support OpenADR Alliance Formation 0A83C156-3656-4B5D-98B6-B056C7923B50 Thu, 28 Oct 2010 18:34:42 GMT http://www.automatedbuildings.com/releases/oct10/101028103303ember.html Initiative provides growing Security, Monitoring and Automation (SMA) market with much needed support ecosystem E420D90B-A7B2-4999-98CB-52986178C7A6 Thu, 28 Oct 2010 18:33:52 GMT http://www.automatedbuildings.com/releases/oct10/101028102505schneider.html Schneider Electric announced four new performance contract wins in the U.S. that total a combined amount of approximately $3.3 million. 8B8CB52F-109F-4C05-BDAF-BE707A58BA70 Thu, 28 Oct 2010 18:32:26 GMT http://www.automatedbuildings.com/releases/oct10/101028101505ibm.html University of Texas Medical Branch uses IBM software to gain intelligence on thousands of physical assets across its campus 2D1BA5FA-C4E8-43FA-8C02-50887051A0D0 Thu, 28 Oct 2010 18:31:09 GMT http://www.automatedbuildings.com/releases/oct10/101025125404ashrae.html In order to move the industry forward toward more energy efficient design, ASHRAE is making it easier than ever before to access its flagship energy standard, 90.1, available as a free download for a limited time. 474C4F02-4596-4F82-9DC0-5961266BB090 Mon, 25 Oct 2010 21:46:38 GMT http://www.automatedbuildings.com/releases/oct10/101025124606automation.html AF has and continues to aggressively promote to the U.S. Congress the message of the importance of the automation profession and its importance to the revitalization of manufacturing. B6BF7278-2040-4CA2-A26E-E80C378587FE Mon, 25 Oct 2010 21:45:12 GMT http://www.automatedbuildings.com/releases/oct10/101025123707distech.html Distech Controls' President & CEO Nominated in the Cleantech Category 02CDBCD9-F265-4547-83C2-CC20C4D3E4D9 Mon, 25 Oct 2010 21:43:52 GMT http://www.automatedbuildings.com/releases/oct10/101025122808ucontrol.html OpenSMA Partners Work Together via Open Standards to Make the Connected Home a Reality EEA59237-2861-433B-8C75-D10705BBF4DD Mon, 25 Oct 2010 21:43:01 GMT http://www.automatedbuildings.com/releases/oct10/101025121707bacnet.html Recognized For Outstanding Contributions to the BACnet Community E8754807-1AAD-469C-8022-2AE31558ACF6 Mon, 25 Oct 2010 21:39:29 GMT http://www.automatedbuildings.com/resources/archives.htm#20060208032029 An archive of previous news feeds 754B5CD0-7C32-4992-9C7F-10A4AA96036E Wed, 08 Feb 2006 11:20:29 GMT