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When Black Boxes Conspire: AI, Digital Twins & Building Controls Could Lock Owners Out
LIVE from SCaLE 22x in Pasadena! Just a few weeks ago, I was at AHR/ASHRAE Expo, searching for answers on how building controls and Digital
TLDR: AHREXPO 2025 BAS 101 – Real Examples of How to Use AI
Our AHR session on AI was full of tips for everyone in the industry on how to harness the transformative potential of artificial intelligence (AI)
Celebrating International Women’s Day 2025 – Progress, Challenges, and Women Making Waves in the BAS Industry
AutomatedBuildings has been recognizing the daily contributions women make to moving the Building Automation Industry for the last 15 years. Our March issues have highlighted
Sustainable AI: Can Smart Energy Efficiency Fight Cyber Threats?
AI-driven energy efficiency systems have already revolutionized commercial building management, cutting energy waste and optimizing performance. But what if they could do more? What if
We Asked Why—Now Here’s How
The Power of Data Ownership For the past month on AutomatedBuilldings and Linkedin, I’ve asked the consequential “Why?” And maybe you’re tired of me asking,
AHR Expo 2025: Scaling Up – The Next Wave of Building Automation – Recap
Here is the first TLDR summary of our education sessions at AHR Expo 2025 in Orlando . Our first session, “Scaling Up: The Next Wave
AI powered Edge Devices transformative technology that will revolutionize
We are an edgy industry. Our impact in the AI revolution is empowering our Edge. Our Edge Devices need high-speed connections and more computing power.
Talent Shifting in the Age of AI: Are You Prepared for the Future?
Artificial intelligence is playing a pivotal role in transforming how talent shifting is approached. AI-driven tools enable organizations to automate repetitive tasks, provide real-time insights,
Build the Future of Building Automation with Us
AutomatedBuildings.com is more than just a website – it’s a collaborative industry resource built by and for building automation professionals. Is your head exploding with
AHR Expo 2025 Free Industry Seminars – AutomatedBuildings.com Education Sessions
Monday, Feb. 10 – Wednesday, Feb. 12, 2025 | Orange County Convention Center, Orlando, FL | West Building
New Era, New Voices: AutomatedBuildings.com is Evolving
In 1999 AutomatedBuildings.com was born from a vision: to create a digital space where the brightest minds in building automation could converge, share ideas, and spark innovation. Today, that vision is as relevant as ever, but the world has changed dramatically.
When Black Boxes Conspire: AI, Digital Twins & Building Controls Could Lock Owners Out
LIVE from SCaLE 22x in Pasadena! Just a few weeks ago, I was at AHR/ASHRAE Expo, searching for answers on how building controls and Digital
TLDR: AHREXPO 2025 BAS 101 – Real Examples of How to Use AI
Our AHR session on AI was full of tips for everyone in the industry on how to harness the transformative potential of artificial intelligence (AI)
Celebrating International Women’s Day 2025 – Progress, Challenges, and Women Making Waves in the BAS Industry
AutomatedBuildings has been recognizing the daily contributions women make to moving the Building Automation Industry for the last 15 years. Our March issues have highlighted
Sustainable AI: Can Smart Energy Efficiency Fight Cyber Threats?
AI-driven energy efficiency systems have already revolutionized commercial building management, cutting energy waste and optimizing performance. But what if they could do more? What if
We Asked Why—Now Here’s How
The Power of Data Ownership For the past month on AutomatedBuilldings and Linkedin, I’ve asked the consequential “Why?” And maybe you’re tired of me asking,
AHR Expo 2025: Scaling Up – The Next Wave of Building Automation – Recap
Here is the first TLDR summary of our education sessions at AHR Expo 2025 in Orlando . Our first session, “Scaling Up: The Next Wave
AI powered Edge Devices transformative technology that will revolutionize
We are an edgy industry. Our impact in the AI revolution is empowering our Edge. Our Edge Devices need high-speed connections and more computing power.
Talent Shifting in the Age of AI: Are You Prepared for the Future?
Artificial intelligence is playing a pivotal role in transforming how talent shifting is approached. AI-driven tools enable organizations to automate repetitive tasks, provide real-time insights,
Build the Future of Building Automation with Us
AutomatedBuildings.com is more than just a website – it’s a collaborative industry resource built by and for building automation professionals. Is your head exploding with
AHR Expo 2025 Free Industry Seminars – AutomatedBuildings.com Education Sessions
Monday, Feb. 10 – Wednesday, Feb. 12, 2025 | Orange County Convention Center, Orlando, FL | West Building
New Era, New Voices: AutomatedBuildings.com is Evolving
In 1999 AutomatedBuildings.com was born from a vision: to create a digital space where the brightest minds in building automation could converge, share ideas, and spark innovation. Today, that vision is as relevant as ever, but the world has changed dramatically.
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When Black Boxes Conspire: AI, Digital Twins & Building Controls Could Lock Owners Out
LIVE from SCaLE 22x in Pasadena! Just a few weeks ago, I was at AHR/ASHRAE Expo, searching for answers on how building controls and Digital
The Workforce Crisis in Building Automation: The Hidden Cost of Slow Training and the Fast-Track Solution
The building automation industry is facing a severe workforce crisis. Experienced technicians are retiring, demand for smart building solutions is growing, and companies are scrambling
TLDR: AHREXPO 2025 BAS 101 – Real Examples of How to Use AI
Our AHR session on AI was full of tips for everyone in the industry on how to harness the transformative potential of artificial intelligence (AI)
R U AI Ready?
Our goal is to create a self-sustaining resource for the industry—created by the industry, for the industry, and for the world to better understand our
Celebrating International Women’s Day 2025 – Progress, Challenges, and Women Making Waves in the BAS Industry
AutomatedBuildings has been recognizing the daily contributions women make to moving the Building Automation Industry for the last 15 years. Our March issues have highlighted
Are We AI Ready? Exploring the Future of Smarter Buildings
This month, Monday Live! is delving deep into the question, “Are we AI-ready?” The discussions focus on the readiness of the smarter buildings industry to
Resistance is Futile… So Let’s Make T-Shirts!
We joked about putting our biggest industry challenges on T-shirts at the AHR2025 Expo and the Interoperable Building Box (IBB) Workshop. Then we thought… why not actually do it?
And the Oscar Goes to… ‘Hollywood’ BIM & Digital Twins!
Celebrating Style Over Substance in Smart Buildings As the Academy Awards honor cinematic excellence, we examine how the allure of ‘Hollywood’ BIMs’ visual appeal frequently
Sustainable AI: Can Smart Energy Efficiency Fight Cyber Threats?
AI-driven energy efficiency systems have already revolutionized commercial building management, cutting energy waste and optimizing performance. But what if they could do more? What if
Opening Open with today’s Open Hardware brings the devopement lab home
“The ‘open hive’ of global connected home hobby labs is a hotbed of innovation, where low capital investment and rapid prototyping thrive without the constraints
IAQ Concerns Aren’t Going Anywhere
Indoor air quality (IAQ) was a significant concern for building automation professionals, facility managers and other professionals during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, but
AHR Expo 2025 Recap: The Future is Software-Defined and AI-Ready
Key Takeaways from the Monday Live! Discussion on Smarter Buildings Post-AHR Expo 2025 The latest episode of Monday Live! on February 24, 2025, brought together industry experts
QA Graphics: Enhancing Marketing And Training Through 3D Technology
Manufacturers require innovative methods to showcase their equipment, engage customers, and enhance training in the HVAC industry. Traditional product photos and CAD drawings often struggle
How Curiosity Helped Me Thrive in a Male-Dominated Field
I didn’t plan to work in smart buildings. I got here by accident. But once I saw how much this industry felt like a big, complicated puzzle full of challenges like making buildings safer, greener, and smarter, I knew I belonged. But this industry is also quite male-dominated (you may have noticed). I needed a way to not only survive in this industry, but thrive.
My secret weapon? Curiosity.
TLDR: Key Takeaways from AHREXPO 2025 Controlling Giant Heat Pumps: How it Can Go Wrong and How to Make it Go Right
Our third education session was a popular one that brought together industry leaders to explore the complexities of integrating giant heat pumps into building automation
TLDR: Key Takeaways from “How to Scale Your Talent with Tech” at AHR Expo 2025
At the second education session of AHR Expo 2025 in Orlando, industry leaders gathered to discuss “How to Scale Your Talent with Tech.” The panel explored how
When Black Boxes Conspire: AI, Digital Twins & Building Controls Could Lock Owners Out
LIVE from SCaLE 22x in Pasadena! Just a few weeks ago, I was at AHR/ASHRAE Expo, searching for answers on how building controls and Digital
The Workforce Crisis in Building Automation: The Hidden Cost of Slow Training and the Fast-Track Solution
The building automation industry is facing a severe workforce crisis. Experienced technicians are retiring, demand for smart building solutions is growing, and companies are scrambling
TLDR: AHREXPO 2025 BAS 101 – Real Examples of How to Use AI
Our AHR session on AI was full of tips for everyone in the industry on how to harness the transformative potential of artificial intelligence (AI)
R U AI Ready?
Our goal is to create a self-sustaining resource for the industry—created by the industry, for the industry, and for the world to better understand our
Celebrating International Women’s Day 2025 – Progress, Challenges, and Women Making Waves in the BAS Industry
AutomatedBuildings has been recognizing the daily contributions women make to moving the Building Automation Industry for the last 15 years. Our March issues have highlighted
Are We AI Ready? Exploring the Future of Smarter Buildings
This month, Monday Live! is delving deep into the question, “Are we AI-ready?” The discussions focus on the readiness of the smarter buildings industry to
Resistance is Futile… So Let’s Make T-Shirts!
We joked about putting our biggest industry challenges on T-shirts at the AHR2025 Expo and the Interoperable Building Box (IBB) Workshop. Then we thought… why not actually do it?
And the Oscar Goes to… ‘Hollywood’ BIM & Digital Twins!
Celebrating Style Over Substance in Smart Buildings As the Academy Awards honor cinematic excellence, we examine how the allure of ‘Hollywood’ BIMs’ visual appeal frequently
Sustainable AI: Can Smart Energy Efficiency Fight Cyber Threats?
AI-driven energy efficiency systems have already revolutionized commercial building management, cutting energy waste and optimizing performance. But what if they could do more? What if
Opening Open with today’s Open Hardware brings the devopement lab home
“The ‘open hive’ of global connected home hobby labs is a hotbed of innovation, where low capital investment and rapid prototyping thrive without the constraints
IAQ Concerns Aren’t Going Anywhere
Indoor air quality (IAQ) was a significant concern for building automation professionals, facility managers and other professionals during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, but
AHR Expo 2025 Recap: The Future is Software-Defined and AI-Ready
Key Takeaways from the Monday Live! Discussion on Smarter Buildings Post-AHR Expo 2025 The latest episode of Monday Live! on February 24, 2025, brought together industry experts
QA Graphics: Enhancing Marketing And Training Through 3D Technology
Manufacturers require innovative methods to showcase their equipment, engage customers, and enhance training in the HVAC industry. Traditional product photos and CAD drawings often struggle
How Curiosity Helped Me Thrive in a Male-Dominated Field
I didn’t plan to work in smart buildings. I got here by accident. But once I saw how much this industry felt like a big, complicated puzzle full of challenges like making buildings safer, greener, and smarter, I knew I belonged. But this industry is also quite male-dominated (you may have noticed). I needed a way to not only survive in this industry, but thrive.
My secret weapon? Curiosity.
TLDR: Key Takeaways from AHREXPO 2025 Controlling Giant Heat Pumps: How it Can Go Wrong and How to Make it Go Right
Our third education session was a popular one that brought together industry leaders to explore the complexities of integrating giant heat pumps into building automation
TLDR: Key Takeaways from “How to Scale Your Talent with Tech” at AHR Expo 2025
At the second education session of AHR Expo 2025 in Orlando, industry leaders gathered to discuss “How to Scale Your Talent with Tech.” The panel explored how