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CGNA + AutomatedBuildings.com Collaborative Media and Awareness Partnership
Controls Group North America (CGNA) is thrilled to announce a new partnership with AutomatedBuildings.com, designed to further support the HVACR, Controls, and Smart Building industry. This collaboration perfectly aligns with CGNA’s mission to provide educational and technological resources and information to our distributor members, as well as to promote industry manufacturers. evolving information landscape and guiding…
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Breaking Down Silos in Building Automation: Insights from Monday Live!
Introduction In the ever-evolving landscape of building automation, staying current with the latest trends and technologies is crucial. The “Monday Live! July 22, 2024” session offered valuable insights into the world of HVAC (Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning) and BAS (Building Automation Systems), highlighting a key theme: the importance of breaking down silos within building…
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Facilities Management: Navigating the AI Revolution in HVAC and BAS
Artificial intelligence (AI) has ushered in a new era of possibilities in the ever-evolving landscape of facilities management. AI is poised to revolutionize how we manage and optimize our built environments, particularly in the realms of Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) and Building Automation Systems (BAS). However, as with any technological advancement, it is…
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What Research Is Saying About CRM Use In Construction
Imagine never estimating with spreadsheets again, and getting an entire service plan quote completed and approved on site, before your service tech can even climb down from the roof. We’ve created something so fast, so effective, and so unique that we understand why that gray area needs us now more than ever…
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Escape from the Silos to the Clouds
Good discussion from Monday’s Zoom My quick summary is; We need the world to view our industry as a low-profile underground missile silo that will launch our spectacular cloud-native presence Let’s not use the word silo anymore Video Clip Click on the slide below to get to the links
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Cutting-Edge Sensors Enhance Accuracy in Building Control
The Internet of Things (IoT) has steadily evolved alongside building automation technology for years. As demand has climbed, driving growth in both markets, numerous research groups and commercial entities have devoted themselves to research and development. What sort of cutting-edge sensing systems have their efforts yielded? How IoT Sensors Improve Building Control Accuracy Whether properties…
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The significance of Linux in the smart building industry
The adoption of Linux can potentially disrupt the traditional procurement model in the building industry, which has long been dominated by the “thousand dollar per point” mentality. By offering a more cost-effective and flexible alternative, Linux could encourage a shift towards value-based procurement, focusing on outcomes and performance rather than proprietary hardware costs.
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Our future is “Why Linux is Used Everywhere?”
I was part of an exciting Monday Live Zoom yesterday featuring Linux. I have always loved the robustness and the anywhere everywhereness by every one of Linux. I learned a lot about how powerful an open-source Linux is. These are My Takeaways Our future and that of most of the world are on the same…
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The HVAC Industry Needs a Customer Service Intervention
Clients are looking to get the best deal, the fastest delivery, lowest operational costs, and simplified maintenance. However, when a client requires a Past Performance Survey to rank your prior project excellence, none of those items are on the list. There is no mention of product price, solution longevity, or operational cost reduction…
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QA Graphics: Developing Enduring Client Relationships and Brand Guidelines
At QA Graphics, they focus on forging enduring relationships with their clients by delivering customized solutions that align with your brand and style preferences. Here’s how they can assist you in setting up a company standard for your user interface, ensuring uniformity and excellence across all your projects.
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Balancing Data Privacy and Functionality in Large Commercial Buildings: A Delicate Dance
As smart building technology continues to evolve, the issue of data privacy will become increasingly important. Building owners and operators will need to stay abreast of the latest privacy regulations and technologies to ensure they are protecting the personal information of their occupants.
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Reimagining Smart Buildings: The Case for Breaking Down Silos
In a lively July 2024 discussion on Monday Live, industry experts delved into the complexities of integrating building silos, exploring the potential of various applications and the challenges of interoperability. The conversation centered on creating a matrix to assess the relevance of different building systems for various applications, sparking debate about the scoring system and…
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Automate Processes for Better Project Management
Eliminate the need for using Excel or Project – provide calculations and complete project-specific tasks automatically around the clock. We outlined some of the most important benefits of using a CRM like Bidtracer for project management and putting spreadsheets in your past for good.
