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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
TLDR – AHR 2025 session Decarbonization and the New Energy Management Opportunity
Stephanie Poole, Principal of SES Consulting, shared a quick story that sets the stage for today’s conversation. Recently, I worked with a client who installed
Is Your Building Data AI-Ready?
The promise of AI in buildings is everywhere—predictive maintenance, energy optimization, seamless automation. But here’s the uncomfortable truth: None of it works if your data is
TLDR: AHREXPO 2025 | Scaling Up Smart Building Design
The session with Brad White, Michael MacMahon, Dave Mulcahy, and Greg Fitzpatrick underscored the urgent need for the HVAC industry to adapt. We must evolve
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
SCaLE(ing) Solutions: A Hackathon That Delivered in Weeks, Not Years
At SCaLE 22x, the impact of AI and smart infrastructure was discussed and demonstrated. In just a few weeks, teams built what would normally take
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
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,
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.
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.
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
TLDR – AHR 2025 session Decarbonization and the New Energy Management Opportunity
Stephanie Poole, Principal of SES Consulting, shared a quick story that sets the stage for today’s conversation. Recently, I worked with a client who installed
Is Your Building Data AI-Ready?
The promise of AI in buildings is everywhere—predictive maintenance, energy optimization, seamless automation. But here’s the uncomfortable truth: None of it works if your data is
TLDR: AHREXPO 2025 | Scaling Up Smart Building Design
The session with Brad White, Michael MacMahon, Dave Mulcahy, and Greg Fitzpatrick underscored the urgent need for the HVAC industry to adapt. We must evolve
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
SCaLE(ing) Solutions: A Hackathon That Delivered in Weeks, Not Years
At SCaLE 22x, the impact of AI and smart infrastructure was discussed and demonstrated. In just a few weeks, teams built what would normally take
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
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,
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.
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.
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
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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
Unveiling the “WHY”: Exploring AI’s Role in Facility Management Through Curiosity, Connection, and Innovation
In the dynamic landscape of facility management and building automation, our curiosity drives us to ask profound “WHY” questions that fuel innovation and shape our
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,
Monday Live – AHR Expo Recap and the Future of Smart Buildings
Last week’s Monday Live! The session is dedicated to exploring the future of smart buildings, and this week’s discussion was packed with insights, reflections, and
Why Are Smart Buildings and Cities…Dumb?
Wait… isn’t this what digital twins were built for? When sensors fail, cities burn. Lessons from a city on fire. After weeks of destruction, disarray,
Videos of our AHRExpo Orlando free education sessions are online
AutomatedBuildings.com , Mondaylive.org Feb 24 slide with Links https://lnkd.in/ggwcQMYj What happened at AHR in Orlando? Please thank all our sponsors for allowing us to provide
All Systems Are Go! Now We Need Connections
AHR Expo 2025 Insights Part 2 Walking the floor at AHR Expo 2025, one thing was impossible to miss: Thousands of equipment manufacturers were there—showcasing
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
It’s About Time: AHR Expo 2025 and the Open-Source Shift in Smart Buildings
Walking into AHR Expo 2025, I had one question in mind:Who really controls our buildings? With thousands of booths, AHR is the place to see
New 36-point Edge Controller Provides Advanced Control and Edge-connectivity
Contemporary Controls has expanded its BAScontrol series of open controllers with the BAScontrol-E36 Edge Controller which is intended for energy optimization utilizing advanced control sequences
Increasing Workforce Efficiency in HVAC
The longer you wait to implement core values of operational efficiency, the faster your competition can outperform you – simply by providing a more modern project delivery experience.
The BAS Professional’s Role: Driving Decarbonization Strategies in a Changing World
Decarbonization is reshaping the energy management landscape, creating new opportunities and challenges for BAS professionals. From electrification and energy optimization to industry collaboration, the path to a low-carbon future is complex but full of potential. By embracing this transformation, BAS professionals can play a pivotal role in driving sustainable solutions and shaping the future of smart building design. The time to act is now—decarbonization is not just the future; it’s the present.
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
Unveiling the “WHY”: Exploring AI’s Role in Facility Management Through Curiosity, Connection, and Innovation
In the dynamic landscape of facility management and building automation, our curiosity drives us to ask profound “WHY” questions that fuel innovation and shape our
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,
Monday Live – AHR Expo Recap and the Future of Smart Buildings
Last week’s Monday Live! The session is dedicated to exploring the future of smart buildings, and this week’s discussion was packed with insights, reflections, and
Why Are Smart Buildings and Cities…Dumb?
Wait… isn’t this what digital twins were built for? When sensors fail, cities burn. Lessons from a city on fire. After weeks of destruction, disarray,
Videos of our AHRExpo Orlando free education sessions are online
AutomatedBuildings.com , Mondaylive.org Feb 24 slide with Links https://lnkd.in/ggwcQMYj What happened at AHR in Orlando? Please thank all our sponsors for allowing us to provide
All Systems Are Go! Now We Need Connections
AHR Expo 2025 Insights Part 2 Walking the floor at AHR Expo 2025, one thing was impossible to miss: Thousands of equipment manufacturers were there—showcasing
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
It’s About Time: AHR Expo 2025 and the Open-Source Shift in Smart Buildings
Walking into AHR Expo 2025, I had one question in mind:Who really controls our buildings? With thousands of booths, AHR is the place to see
New 36-point Edge Controller Provides Advanced Control and Edge-connectivity
Contemporary Controls has expanded its BAScontrol series of open controllers with the BAScontrol-E36 Edge Controller which is intended for energy optimization utilizing advanced control sequences
Increasing Workforce Efficiency in HVAC
The longer you wait to implement core values of operational efficiency, the faster your competition can outperform you – simply by providing a more modern project delivery experience.
The BAS Professional’s Role: Driving Decarbonization Strategies in a Changing World
Decarbonization is reshaping the energy management landscape, creating new opportunities and challenges for BAS professionals. From electrification and energy optimization to industry collaboration, the path to a low-carbon future is complex but full of potential. By embracing this transformation, BAS professionals can play a pivotal role in driving sustainable solutions and shaping the future of smart building design. The time to act is now—decarbonization is not just the future; it’s the present.