Happy New Year! In the first MondayLive! session of 2025, industry veterans gathered to discuss this very issue, exploring the challenges and opportunities presented by this ever-evolving landscape.
The “Cheese” Metaphor: Inspired by the book “Who Moved My Cheese?”, the discussion centered around what constitutes “cheese” for different stakeholders in the building automation industry. Is it Control? Market share? Technological innovation?
Key Points:
- Speed of Change: The pace of technological advancement is accelerating, with innovations in AI, cloud computing, and hardware impacting the industry faster than ever before.
- Impact of AI: AI is a major disruptor, with the potential to transform building operations and create autonomous, self-aware buildings.
- Shifting Business Models: Traditional channels to market are being disrupted, with new players and procurement methods emerging.
- Importance of Collaboration: Collaboration between vendors, customers, and across generations is crucial for navigating these changes and finding the “new cheese.”
- Generational Divide: Younger professionals are often more attuned to the rapid pace of change and new technologies, creating a need for generational bridging and knowledge transfer.
“What’s fascinating about where we are now is that… there aren’t new players marching into the industry and taking it. It’s changing very rapidly organically. … It’s like a dynamic puzzle – you go to grab a piece and the piece is no longer what it used to be.”
Looking Ahead
- The upcoming AHR Expo in Orlando will be an interesting test of how the industry is responding to these changes.
- Many companies will likely tout their embrace of cloud and AI, but it’s important to be discerning and look beyond surface-level claims.
- The industry is at a tipping point, and meaningful change is anticipated.
Call to Action:
- How are you experiencing the changing landscape of the building automation industry?
- What is your “cheese” and how are you adapting to find it in this new environment?
- Share your thoughts and experiences in the comments below!
This blog post is based on the January 6th, 2025, Monday Live! discussion and with the assistance of Gemini AI.
Referenced: Johnson, Spencer, M.D. Who Moved My Cheese? An Amazing Way to Deal with Change in Your Work and in Your Life. Putnam Adult, 1998.
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