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Smart Buildings and AI: The Role of Ontologies
The latest *Monday Live* episode marked a special milestone: 5 years and 224 episodes of exploring the future of smart buildings. Hosts Ken Sinclair and
BACnet Numbers for BACnet MS/TP MAC Addresses, Device Instances, and BACnet Networks
BACnet numbers are identifiers used in the BACnet protocol to help ensure that data is accurately transmitted and received between devices. However, assigning BACnet numbers
Exploring the Future of Multi-Agent Communication and AI in Building Design
Recent developments in technology have sparked significant discussions in the realms of multi-agent communication and the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) in the field of
C4SB hosts The Semantic Tiger Team Kickoff
The Semantic Tiger Team was launched, bringing together 39 industry leaders to align disparate ontology efforts, including Haystack, Brick, DBO, and others. Hosted under the Linux
Best Practices for Avoiding Change Orders in BAS Graphics Projects
Change orders during Building Automation System (BAS) graphics projects often prove frustrating and costly. Frequently, these arise from incomplete project specifications at the beginning or
Your Ultimate Checklist to Break Into Building Automation (Even With Zero Experience)
If you’re new to the building automation systems (BAS) industry, or helping someone get started, this guide will give you a clear, step-by-step roadmap. It’s
TLDR summary Can Autonomous Buildings Become a Reality with AI?
Summary of AHREXPO 2025 | Can Autonomous Buildings Become a Reality with AI? education session OT/IT Feeds AI, and then OT executes the AI commands.
We Are Dreamers: Can We Make Ai Civilization’s Most Powerful Digital Twin?
Built on our knowledge. Guided by our dreams. Shaped by our choices. In my last post, “We Are the Hallucination: AI as a Digital Twin
KODE Labs Partners with IQHQ to Revolutionize Smart Building Technology in Life Sciences Real Estate
Detroit, MI – March 19, 2025 – Detroit-based KODE Labs, a leading global provider of advanced smart building technology, has entered into a strategic partnership
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.
Version Controls – Contractor Collaboration In Real Time
Bidtracer is an innovator in the construction software space, and to bring innovations to market, you have to be passionate about the outcomes. Our passion
Smart Buildings and AI: The Role of Ontologies
The latest *Monday Live* episode marked a special milestone: 5 years and 224 episodes of exploring the future of smart buildings. Hosts Ken Sinclair and
BACnet Numbers for BACnet MS/TP MAC Addresses, Device Instances, and BACnet Networks
BACnet numbers are identifiers used in the BACnet protocol to help ensure that data is accurately transmitted and received between devices. However, assigning BACnet numbers
Exploring the Future of Multi-Agent Communication and AI in Building Design
Recent developments in technology have sparked significant discussions in the realms of multi-agent communication and the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) in the field of
C4SB hosts The Semantic Tiger Team Kickoff
The Semantic Tiger Team was launched, bringing together 39 industry leaders to align disparate ontology efforts, including Haystack, Brick, DBO, and others. Hosted under the Linux
Best Practices for Avoiding Change Orders in BAS Graphics Projects
Change orders during Building Automation System (BAS) graphics projects often prove frustrating and costly. Frequently, these arise from incomplete project specifications at the beginning or
Your Ultimate Checklist to Break Into Building Automation (Even With Zero Experience)
If you’re new to the building automation systems (BAS) industry, or helping someone get started, this guide will give you a clear, step-by-step roadmap. It’s
TLDR summary Can Autonomous Buildings Become a Reality with AI?
Summary of AHREXPO 2025 | Can Autonomous Buildings Become a Reality with AI? education session OT/IT Feeds AI, and then OT executes the AI commands.
We Are Dreamers: Can We Make Ai Civilization’s Most Powerful Digital Twin?
Built on our knowledge. Guided by our dreams. Shaped by our choices. In my last post, “We Are the Hallucination: AI as a Digital Twin
KODE Labs Partners with IQHQ to Revolutionize Smart Building Technology in Life Sciences Real Estate
Detroit, MI – March 19, 2025 – Detroit-based KODE Labs, a leading global provider of advanced smart building technology, has entered into a strategic partnership
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.
Version Controls – Contractor Collaboration In Real Time
Bidtracer is an innovator in the construction software space, and to bring innovations to market, you have to be passionate about the outcomes. Our passion
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Precision in Alarm Logic: A Deeper Look at Deadband and Time Delay
Precision in Alarm Logic: A Deeper Look at Deadband and Time Delay In facility management, especially within HVAC and Building Automation Systems (BAS), the difference
What is Ontology and Why Should We Care?
AutomatedBuildings.com, Mondaylive.org, April 7 slide with Links https://lnkd.in/ggwcQMYj Ontology with Context Please thank all our sponsors for allowing us to provide you with this platform
Free Radicals: Rebels Driving Change in Facilities
Just as in chemistry, free radicals are people who spark rapid change and drive innovation. These individuals are the ones who don’t feel content with the status quo.
Why Ontology is the Missing Link for Smarter Buildings
This week on Monday Live, we kicked off our April theme—Ontology for Building Month—with an eye-opening discussion featuring Steve Bushby on how semantic data unlocks smarter buildings. “The big
The AI-OT Revolution: How Smart Buildings Became Self-Tuning Systems in 2025
April 9 recognizes the Internet of Things. Today, we’re seeing the full realization of a powerful feedback loop in smart buildings: Operational Technology (OT) feeds
From Crime Scenes to Chillers: Lessons from a Zen Master of Building Control
Relentless. It waits. It watches. It learns. Then it wraps—and acts. Ai that optimizes your building from the inside out. In 2002, the world watched
Transforming BMS Service Delivery: Introducing CUBE Service Fusion
How CUBE is Revolutionizing Contract Management, PM Tasking, and Automated Testing In an industry where operational efficiency and service consistency are paramount, many BMS, mechanical,
Scaling Digital Infrastructure, Challenges and Solutions in Data Center Colocation
Introduction Data center colocation has become a critical component for organizations as they increasingly rely on digital infrastructure. This results in a surge of demand
Are “All the Silos AI Ready?”
AI at the edge I have extracted this video clip from yesterday’s Mondaylive https://youtube.com/clip/UgkxCL46ub8oJdVhxFwU0Ey4bOBthmqbuBMC?si=nMHOkbSSaUzdjhkS AutomatedBuildings.com, Mondaylive.org, March 31 slide with Links https://lnkd.in/ggwcQMYjAre you AI-ready? Please
We Are Dreamers: Can We Make Ai Civilization’s Most Powerful Digital Twin?
Built on our knowledge. Guided by our dreams. Shaped by our choices. In my last post, “We Are the Hallucination: AI as a Digital Twin
TLDR: AHREXPO 2025 | BAS 101 – Energy Management Strategies for Smart Buildings
Effective energy management goes beyond formulas—it’s about understanding when and how to take action to achieve true energy savings. This session at AHREXPO 2025 |
Breaking Down the Silos: AI’s Role in Unlocking Smart Building Potential
Monday Live! community gathered for a dynamic final session on AI readiness in smart buildings, the discussion tackled one of the sector’s question how ready is our
We Are the Hallucination: Ai as a Digital Twin of Humanity
For Better or Worse, It Reflects Us All I’ve never been one to blindly chase new tech trends—but I’ve always believed it’s critical to stay
The Creator of Pong and Chuck E. Cheese Has Advice for Us
Time to Act—The Cheese Has Moved, So Must We At SCaLE 22x, Nolan Bushnell, co-founder of Atari, creator of a small game called Pong (yes,THE
Why is AI moving so fast?
Why is AI moving so fast? AI is more than software – there are many world views of AI. At our Wicked Wednesday meeting, where
The Perils of “Copy-Paste”: Why HVAC Specs Need More Than a Shortcut
In the fast-paced world of HVAC design and implementation, the temptation to “copy-paste” specifications from previous projects is strong. Deadlines loom, budgets tighten, and the
Precision in Alarm Logic: A Deeper Look at Deadband and Time Delay
Precision in Alarm Logic: A Deeper Look at Deadband and Time Delay In facility management, especially within HVAC and Building Automation Systems (BAS), the difference
What is Ontology and Why Should We Care?
AutomatedBuildings.com, Mondaylive.org, April 7 slide with Links https://lnkd.in/ggwcQMYj Ontology with Context Please thank all our sponsors for allowing us to provide you with this platform
Free Radicals: Rebels Driving Change in Facilities
Just as in chemistry, free radicals are people who spark rapid change and drive innovation. These individuals are the ones who don’t feel content with the status quo.
Why Ontology is the Missing Link for Smarter Buildings
This week on Monday Live, we kicked off our April theme—Ontology for Building Month—with an eye-opening discussion featuring Steve Bushby on how semantic data unlocks smarter buildings. “The big
The AI-OT Revolution: How Smart Buildings Became Self-Tuning Systems in 2025
April 9 recognizes the Internet of Things. Today, we’re seeing the full realization of a powerful feedback loop in smart buildings: Operational Technology (OT) feeds
From Crime Scenes to Chillers: Lessons from a Zen Master of Building Control
Relentless. It waits. It watches. It learns. Then it wraps—and acts. Ai that optimizes your building from the inside out. In 2002, the world watched
Transforming BMS Service Delivery: Introducing CUBE Service Fusion
How CUBE is Revolutionizing Contract Management, PM Tasking, and Automated Testing In an industry where operational efficiency and service consistency are paramount, many BMS, mechanical,
Scaling Digital Infrastructure, Challenges and Solutions in Data Center Colocation
Introduction Data center colocation has become a critical component for organizations as they increasingly rely on digital infrastructure. This results in a surge of demand
Are “All the Silos AI Ready?”
AI at the edge I have extracted this video clip from yesterday’s Mondaylive https://youtube.com/clip/UgkxCL46ub8oJdVhxFwU0Ey4bOBthmqbuBMC?si=nMHOkbSSaUzdjhkS AutomatedBuildings.com, Mondaylive.org, March 31 slide with Links https://lnkd.in/ggwcQMYjAre you AI-ready? Please
We Are Dreamers: Can We Make Ai Civilization’s Most Powerful Digital Twin?
Built on our knowledge. Guided by our dreams. Shaped by our choices. In my last post, “We Are the Hallucination: AI as a Digital Twin
TLDR: AHREXPO 2025 | BAS 101 – Energy Management Strategies for Smart Buildings
Effective energy management goes beyond formulas—it’s about understanding when and how to take action to achieve true energy savings. This session at AHREXPO 2025 |
Breaking Down the Silos: AI’s Role in Unlocking Smart Building Potential
Monday Live! community gathered for a dynamic final session on AI readiness in smart buildings, the discussion tackled one of the sector’s question how ready is our
We Are the Hallucination: Ai as a Digital Twin of Humanity
For Better or Worse, It Reflects Us All I’ve never been one to blindly chase new tech trends—but I’ve always believed it’s critical to stay
The Creator of Pong and Chuck E. Cheese Has Advice for Us
Time to Act—The Cheese Has Moved, So Must We At SCaLE 22x, Nolan Bushnell, co-founder of Atari, creator of a small game called Pong (yes,THE
Why is AI moving so fast?
Why is AI moving so fast? AI is more than software – there are many world views of AI. At our Wicked Wednesday meeting, where
The Perils of “Copy-Paste”: Why HVAC Specs Need More Than a Shortcut
In the fast-paced world of HVAC design and implementation, the temptation to “copy-paste” specifications from previous projects is strong. Deadlines loom, budgets tighten, and the