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11/29/2013
03:59 PM
HomePlug Alliance Applauds Approval of IEEE 1901.2 Standard Netricity Program Will Certify Products to the New Standard
11/29/2013
03:57 PM
2014 AHR Expo Innovation Award Winners To Showcase Industry-leading Technology Encompassing a broad cross-section of the HVACR marketplace, the winning entries were selected in 10 categories and represent the most innovative new products among the thousands that will be displayed at the 2014 AHR Expo.

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11/26/2013
11:02 AM
Secure Connectivity with OPC UA, SNMP & BACnet Webcast - Tuesday, December 3rd at 10:00 AM EST
11/26/2013
11:01 AM
Best Practice Case Studies for RE Solutions and Intelligent Buildings - Register NOW! December webinars will focus on Best Practices Case Studies - one on Business Solutions and the other on Intelligent Building Technologies.
11/26/2013
11:00 AM
"The only indoor CO2 sensor you'll ever need to buy" SenseAir, a world-leading manufacturer of infrared carbon dioxide sensors and controllers, has designed the eSENSE U for exclusive sale on alpscontrols.com.
11/26/2013
11:00 AM
Mobile Building Inspection Solution from Flowfinity Helps LVM Deliver Critical Information to Management With the help of Flowfinity professional services, LVM was able to define, create, and launch a custom mobile solution for managing nationwide retail building inspections in only a week.
11/26/2013
10:59 AM
Haystack Educational Webinar The recent Haystack webinar was very well received -- so well in fact that it was over capacity and many people that wanted to attend were not able to join us. The speakers have agreed to host a reprise session on Tue Dec 17, at 11AM ET.
11/26/2013
10:59 AM
Greenbuild Goes Global Greenbuild for Europe and the Mediterranean region will launch in Verona, Italy October 8-10, 2014
11/26/2013
10:58 AM
Last OPC Training in 2013 Get a jump on OPC! The week of December 9, marks the last training in 2013. Or get started in the new year with more training courses in January and March.
11/26/2013
10:57 AM
EMerge Alliances Introduces First Registered Products for DC Power Distribution in Data Centers at Greenbuild 2013The EMerge Alliance Registered product program is the industry's only program designed to simplify the use and adoption of DC power products that deliver numerous benefits enabling net-zero energy buildings.
11/26/2013
10:56 AM
Carrier i-Vu Pro Software Receives BTL Certification for Advanced Operator Workstation The i-Vu 6 Pro software meets the BACnet Advanced Operator Workstation Software (B-AWS) profile, which means it can be used to configure and commission a BACnet system, and it can also provide advanced network troubleshooting services.
11/26/2013
10:53 AM
InsideIQ Building Automation Alliance Members Lead in Energy Efficiency Firms Have Energy Star, LEED Certified Facilities; Share Expertise with Customers

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11/21/2013
11:18 AM
ZigBee Retail Services - Delivering Next Generation Shopping Experience DATE & TIME: December 10, 2013 at 8:00 AM (Pacific Time) This webinar offers a look at the recently completed ZigBee Retail Services standard.
11/21/2013
11:16 AM
UTC Building & Industrial Systems Launches AdvanTE3C Americas Group AdvanTE3C Americas will leverage the comprehensive suite of UTC Building & Industrial Systems technologies, including elevator, escalator, heating, ventilating and air conditioning (HVAC), building automation and control, access control, video surveillance, energy analysis, and fire detection, alarm and suppression to unlock energy and operational efficiencies for customers.
11/21/2013
11:15 AM
TUV Rheinland - KNX Accredited Test Lab No. 10! Only test reports emanating from such KNX accredited test labs are accepted as the basis for issuing the KNX conformity certificate. Such a certificate in turn is needed to brand a product with the KNX Trademark.
11/21/2013
11:14 AM
Crestron Demonstrates Complete Lighting & Energy Management Solutions at Greenbuild EXPO 2013 New LED drivers, DALI ballasts, and infiNET EX wireless dimmers, emphasizes Crestron open standards based commercial lighting control solutions
11/21/2013
11:14 AM
Distech Controls Brings Efficiencies to BREEAM NOR Pilot Project in Norway A sophisticated Building Management System provided by leading manufacturer, Distech Controls and designed, programmed and commissioned by Authorised Partner ISI-Tech, is helping to limit energy usage and cut carbon emissions at an impressive new office building in Trondheim, Norway.
11/21/2013
11:13 AM
EcoNet Controls Enhances Home Energy Management with Z-Vent Computer/Smart Phone Controlled HVAC Systems Any computer or smart phone can be used to control and manage the opening and closing of the vents, from anywhere internet access is available.
11/21/2013
11:12 AM
EMerge Alliance Launches Residential DC Power Initiative Application standards group is the first to focus on homes and small businesses
11/18/2013

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11/18/2013
02:14 PM
Reliable Controls Headquarters Annex Achieves LEED Platinum Certification Green buildings are designed using an integrated team approach to save energy, use less water, and create less waste during construction and operation, providing an elevated level of indoor comfort. By implementing this well-rounded, holistic approach, a green building provides enduring social, environmental, and economic benefits.
11/18/2013
02:13 PM
QA Graphics Provides System Graphic Development Internationally QA Graphics, leading provider of design services for the building automation industry, is pleased to share they have completed an international project, providing system graphic development for MCP, a system integration company based in El Campanario, Mexicali BC.
11/18/2013
02:12 PM
Distech Controls Receives Double Honor, Ranks in Deloitte North America Fast 500 and Canada Fast 50 Awards Attributes 358 Percent Revenue Growth to Company's Dedication to Innovation
11/18/2013
02:11 PM
Real Time Monitoring: A Microsoft Energy Case Study Don't miss this opportunity to learn how Microsoft is enabling an Energy-Smart Campus across 100+ buildings at its Redmond corporate campus, realising sustainability and energy reduction goals.
11/18/2013
02:09 PM
Annual Supplier Revenues for Smart Building Applications to Grow 150 Percent Globally by 2017 For purposes of the report, smart building systems are deemed to be those in which the products are unified into a single system, combining and integrating different functions into one solution.
11/18/2013
02:09 PM
CodeGreen Solutions to Debut New ProAct365 Energy Performance Monitoring Software Solution at Greenbuild 2013 The comprehensive new energy tracking system builds upon the company's successful ProAct software package with robust features that allow property managers and owners to optimize energy analysis beyond their monthly energy bills.
11/18/2013
02:08 PM
Codenomicon Defensics earns formal recognition as an ISCI CRT Tool for ISASecure certifications The ISA Security Compliance Institute (ISCI) announced today that the Codenomicon ISASecure Testing Solution, consisting of the Codenomicon Defensics and the Codenomicon Load Testing platforms, is now recognized as an approved CRT (Communication Robustness Testing) tool for ISASecure control systems certification programs.
11/18/2013
02:07 PM
Big Data Solutions with Hyper HistorianTM Wednesday, November 20th at 10:00 AM EST Webcast
11/18/2013
02:06 PM
EnOcean Alliance takes interoperability to the next level Generic Profiles define a new communication convention for the data exchange in energy harvesting wireless networks, allowing a broader range of EnOcean-based solutions

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11/13/2013
01:31 PM
HomePlug Summit Showcases HomePlug's Bright Future in China The first event was held in Beijing on Monday, November 11th and the Roadshow delegation will now travel to Shanghai for a November 13th event and then Shenzhen for a November 15th event. HomePlug technology enables a home's electrical wires to distribute broadband Internet, HD video, digital music and smart energy applications.
11/13/2013
01:24 PM
From Berkeley Lab EETD - The Retrocommissioning Sensor Suitcase Brings Energy Efficiency to Small Commercial Buildings Research published in 2009 by scientists at Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (Berkeley Lab), demonstrated that in a large sample of existing buildings, retrocommissioning could save as much as 15 percent of a building's annual energy use, and pay for itself in less than a year, through the resulting utility cost savings.
11/13/2013
01:23 PM
New Version of Opto 22's groov Now Works with Any Automation System Zero-programming, web-based mobile operator interface system works with automation systems from Rockwell Automation, Siemens, Schneider Electric, GE, Mitsubishi, and many more.
11/13/2013
01:22 PM
Onset Announces Low Cost Energy Monitoring Solution The new kit, which bundles a matchbox-sized HOBO State data logger with Continental Control System's revenue-grade kWh and current sensors, gives energy engineers, auditors, building commissioners, and others a simple and cost-effective way to log building electric use at a fraction of the cost of meter-based solutions.
11/13/2013
01:21 PM
Forest City to Lead Live Webinar on Designing the Network Infrastructure of a Smart Building Now that smart buildings are leaving the realm of proprietary solutions and moving to a more open architected, interoperable, integrated, IP-centric platform, the need to design the correct network architecture is critical.
11/13/2013
01:20 PM
Building Robotics, Maker of People-Centered Intelligent Software for Buildings, Announces $1.14M Seed Round Building Robotics' initial product, Comfy, is the first to meaningfully reconnect people to the heating and cooling in their work environments, providing more comfortable spaces while saving energy.

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11/05/2013
02:04 PM
EnTouch Controls Raises $8.25 Million for Expansion The new funding will be used to expand the company's energy management service offerings, accelerate development of energy analytics and load curtailment tools and add to its sales and support staff to serve its growing set of national chain restaurant and retail customers.
11/05/2013
02:03 PM
Five Trends Making Smart Building Technology a No-Brainer for Real Estate Investors Jones Lang LaSalle's Op-Ex Advantage report makes the investment case for automated building systems
11/05/2013
02:03 PM
Distech Controls Goes From Strength to Strength in the UK As part of its rapid expansion across Europe, Distech Controls has appointed integration specialists, One Sightsolutions, as its UK distribution partner.
11/05/2013
02:02 PM
Earn an ASHRAE certification while attending ASHRAE's Winter Conference and AHR Expo ASHRAE has certified more than 1,600 HVAC professionals. Are you eligible to join this elite group?
11/05/2013
02:01 PM
Cimetrics Inc B6080 - BACnet Interface to Web Services Cimetrics B6080 - BACnet Interface to Web Services Gateway/Firewall provides a means to integrate building automation and control systems with other enterprise computing applications using SOAP/XML technologies.
11/05/2013
02:01 PM
New Features on Controls Central Prepare Contractors and Facility Managers for the Winter This fall Controls Central is already gearing up for the winter, providing customers with a more robust website they can use to stock up on much-needed winter products.
11/05/2013
01:59 PM
ISA100 wireless standard receives overwhelming approval in IEC technical voting ISA-100.11a-2011, "Wireless Systems for Industrial Automation: Process Control and Related Applications," has received approval from all 21 participating National Committees of the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) that voted on the IEC version in a recently completed Committee Draft for Vote (CDV) stage.
11/05/2013
01:59 PM
Project Haystack Educational Webinar As part of the ongoing effort to help industry professionals understand project-haystack, and how it can be used to address the data definition challenge, the Haystack community is hosting an educational webinar at 11AM ET, on Tue Nov 12, 2013.
11/05/2013
01:58 PM
Experts to explore the advantages of and address the concerns about wireless applications in industrial automation at ISA Automation Week Given the increasing interest surrounding wireless technology in industrial automation--along with concerns about the technology's security, safety and reliability--the International Society of Automation (ISA) today announces it will conduct a Wireless Applications educational track at its upcoming 2013 ISA Automation Week Technology and Solutions Event, 5-7 November in Nashville, Tennessee, USA.
11/05/2013
01:56 PM
Carrier Enhances i-Vu Building Automation System to Support Carrier Open and Carrier Comfort Network Systems This new version of i-Vu allows customers to keep their existing CCN investment while expanding their control system with Carrier's i-Vu Open (BACnet) controls now or in the future.

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11/01/2013
11:42 AM
Disruptive Innovation makes Cloud Era Possible The world lacks a building automation and control ontology - Therese Sullivan, Principal, www.buildingcontext.me
11/01/2013
11:41 AM
It is the customers not the technology that will disrupt the industry I have learned it is not the technology itself that causes the change but rather the customer's willingness to adopt the technology that will drive the disruption. - Deb Noller, CEO, Switch Automation, Inc.
11/01/2013
11:40 AM
The Bullitt Center Building Efficiency through Positive Disruption - John Schack National Director of Business Development, Climatec Building Technologies Group, Axcess Division
11/01/2013
11:39 AM
A Living Building? - The Bullitt Center The goal of the project is to demonstrate the possibility of a truly net-zero, self-sustaining design. - KMC Controls
11/01/2013
11:39 AM
Defining a Smart Building: Part Four A smart building has an infrastructure that is dependable, adaptable and cost-effective to maintain and operate. - Jim Sinopoli, Managing Principal, Smart Buildings, LLC
11/01/2013
11:38 AM
Smart Cities could drive BAS Opportunity Exploring the role of Building Automation in smart cities further, these buildings require technology to interact and operate as systems. - Jack Mc Gowan, CEM, President, Energy Control Inc.
11/01/2013
11:37 AM
Smart Building Synergy Through Building Energy Management Systems and Enterprise Energy Management Software - Alan McHale, Director, Memoori
11/01/2013
11:36 AM
The Contractor Convergence Merging providers & reducing overhead costs - Zach Denning
11/01/2013
11:35 AM
Self-powered Wireless Keycard Part of a 50% Utility Rebate - Enocean Alliance
11/01/2013
11:35 AM
System Integration for Energy Efficiency Comprehensive building automation system (BAS) and energy management solutions help reduce energy, operational, and maintenance costs by up to 60% while optimizing occupant comfort and property value. - Dr. -Ing. Gert Ulrich Vack, General Manager, and Einat Shlomiuk, Product Manager, SysMik GmbH
11/01/2013
11:34 AM
Report Generation Requirements for Building Automation Systems (BAS) The world of report generation is broad and diverse with solutions that range from fundamental toolkits that require a greater level of integration and long term support, to more advanced and independent solutions. - Roy Kok, VP of Sales and Marketing, Ocean Data Systems
11/01/2013
11:33 AM
Pursuing Facilities Management Credentials The Right Tools In Your Toolbox - Marc Walker, Sales Engineer and trainer at Dynamic CAFM
11/01/2013
11:33 AM
Yet Another Collection of Short Stories Keepin' them coming - Steven R. Calabrese, Control Engineering Corp.
11/01/2013
11:32 AM
Build your Brand with Twitter - Part 1 Use Twitter to build your personal brand in Building Automation - Manny Mandrusiak, Managing Creative Consultant, 4 Bravo Marketing
11/01/2013
11:31 AM
Building to Grid aka B2G - Paul Ehrlich, Ira Goldschmidt & Angela Lewis, Building Intelligence Group
11/01/2013
11:29 AM
Build Bridges not Fences We need to change rapidly from building proprietary fences around our projects to providing connection bridges to the Internet of Everything (IoE). - Ken Sinclair, AutomatedBuildings
11/01/2013
11:29 AM
FREE tool to follow industry events Introducing PointView: the event social network. - Anto Budiardjo, Founder & Chief, PointView, Inc.
11/01/2013
11:26 AM
Our Education Sessions now set for AHRExpo New York Building Data the New Deliverable
11/01/2013
11:18 AM
The Next Disruptive Innovation in Buildings Vladi Shunturov, co-founder of Lucid Design Group, discusses software's potential to be the first disruptive innovation in buildings since the Otis elevator.
11/01/2013
11:17 AM
Across My Desk 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.
11/01/2013
11:15 AM
New Products for November A brief description of some new products for the industry.

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