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The faces of Scaling UP at AHR Expo 2025 Free Industry Seminars in Orlando
Scaling Up: The Next Wave of Building Automation Automatedbuildings.com is returning to AHRExpo.com for our 26th year on February 10-12, 2025, to host Free Industry
The Trane Brain
Lots of chatter about what the acquisition of Brainbox AI by Trane tells us; We wanted to capture some from social media and provide links
Add our Free Education Sessions in Orlando to your 2025 calendar
Add our AutomatedBuildings.com Free Education Sessions in Orlando to your 2025 calendar Please thank all our sponsors and AHRExpo.com for allowing us to provide these
Looking Ahead to 2025: Key Takeaways from the Latest Monday Live Discussion
This week’s Monday Live session provided valuable insights into the trends and challenges shaping the future of building automation. Key topics included the upcoming AHR Expo and Smarter Summit, the potential impact of tariffs, the evolving role of AI, and the growing momentum of open-source software.
4 Ways Smart Contracts are Revolutionizing Building Management Automation
In the dynamic world of property technology (PropTech), smart contracts have emerged as a revolutionary force, reshaping how commercial and industrial properties are managed. These
Babysitting Your Building: How AI-Agents Optimize Systems While You Focus on What Matters
Squeeze More Performance Out of Equipment You Already Have Using AI-agents Last week we introduced the Automated Buildings partnership with facil.aiWhat can facil.ai do for
The Year in Review: Smarter Buildings, Evolving Tech, and the Quest for SaaS
A look back at the key themes and discussions from Monday Live! in 2024 This year, Monday Live! has been a hub for insightful discussions
What Happens at KubeCon? Insights from the Epicenter of Cloud-Native Innovation
Last week, I had the opportunity to join tens of thousands of tech industry leaders and influencers at a conference in Salt Lake City that
AHR Expo 2025 Free Industry Seminars – AutomatedBuildings.com Education Sessions
Monday, Feb. 10 – Tuesday, Feb. 11, 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.
Why become a sponsor of AutomatedBuildings?
AutomatedBuildings is a virtual library for the BAS industry
BAS and PLCs of the North Pole
SCADA would allow Santa to monitor the entire workshop from a central control room, providing him with data on everything from the efficiency of toy production to energy consumption. This system would offer a visual interface with detailed graphs, reports, and alerts on production performance.
The faces of Scaling UP at AHR Expo 2025 Free Industry Seminars in Orlando
Scaling Up: The Next Wave of Building Automation Automatedbuildings.com is returning to AHRExpo.com for our 26th year on February 10-12, 2025, to host Free Industry
The Trane Brain
Lots of chatter about what the acquisition of Brainbox AI by Trane tells us; We wanted to capture some from social media and provide links
Add our Free Education Sessions in Orlando to your 2025 calendar
Add our AutomatedBuildings.com Free Education Sessions in Orlando to your 2025 calendar Please thank all our sponsors and AHRExpo.com for allowing us to provide these
Looking Ahead to 2025: Key Takeaways from the Latest Monday Live Discussion
This week’s Monday Live session provided valuable insights into the trends and challenges shaping the future of building automation. Key topics included the upcoming AHR Expo and Smarter Summit, the potential impact of tariffs, the evolving role of AI, and the growing momentum of open-source software.
4 Ways Smart Contracts are Revolutionizing Building Management Automation
In the dynamic world of property technology (PropTech), smart contracts have emerged as a revolutionary force, reshaping how commercial and industrial properties are managed. These
Babysitting Your Building: How AI-Agents Optimize Systems While You Focus on What Matters
Squeeze More Performance Out of Equipment You Already Have Using AI-agents Last week we introduced the Automated Buildings partnership with facil.aiWhat can facil.ai do for
The Year in Review: Smarter Buildings, Evolving Tech, and the Quest for SaaS
A look back at the key themes and discussions from Monday Live! in 2024 This year, Monday Live! has been a hub for insightful discussions
What Happens at KubeCon? Insights from the Epicenter of Cloud-Native Innovation
Last week, I had the opportunity to join tens of thousands of tech industry leaders and influencers at a conference in Salt Lake City that
AHR Expo 2025 Free Industry Seminars – AutomatedBuildings.com Education Sessions
Monday, Feb. 10 – Tuesday, Feb. 11, 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.
Why become a sponsor of AutomatedBuildings?
AutomatedBuildings is a virtual library for the BAS industry
BAS and PLCs of the North Pole
SCADA would allow Santa to monitor the entire workshop from a central control room, providing him with data on everything from the efficiency of toy production to energy consumption. This system would offer a visual interface with detailed graphs, reports, and alerts on production performance.
AutomatedBuildings.com is brought to you by our sponsors
Why BAS Must Adopt a System-of-Systems Approach to Stay Relevant
Discover how a System-of-Systems approach can revolutionize building automation. SoS leads to more efficient, responsive buildings and paves the way for advanced digital twin applications.
Virtual Warehousing 101
HVAC giants like Carrier and Johnson Controls are using Bidtracer for their virtual warehouse solution. Instead of developing their own app, they utilize Bidtracer to manage projects and parts sales around the world, without having to invest in physical space to store parts or build their own regional distribution centers.
Five questions to get you on the right path to OT cybersecurity
OT cybersecurity best practices are clear, but also very far from reality. Here are five questions whose answers can get you on the right path to strong OT cybersecurity.
Integrating Interoperable Systems within a System of Systems: A Deep Dive
The phrase “integrating interoperable systems” might seem contradictory at first glance. After all, if systems are truly interoperable, shouldn’t they seamlessly work together within an SoS without requiring additional integration? While this logic holds, the reality is more complex.
A System-Centric Design for Digital Twin Interoperability
The Digital Twin System Interoperability Framework white paper outlines key concepts and considerations for achieving interoperability in digital twin systems. It emphasizes a system-centric design approach, where everything is viewed as a system, enabling normalized processes and a common metamodel for inherent interoperability.
How to Design a Lighting Control System, Part 3
by C. Webster Marsh, CLCP and Craig DiLouie, LC, CLCP, the Lighting Controls Association You’ve designed your lighting control system and the construction documents have
How to Design a Lighting Control System, Part 2
by C. Webster Marsh, CLCP and Craig DiLouie, LC, CLCP, the Lighting Controls Association In Part 1 of this Lighting Controls System Design series, we
How to Design a Lighting Control System, Part 1
by C. Webster Marsh, CLCP and Craig DiLouie, LC, CLCP, the Lighting Controls Association A good lighting design requires a good lighting controls design and,
Optimize Your BAS UI Control System with QA Graphics’ Professional Drafting Services
Building Automation Systems (BAS) are crucial for optimizing energy management, security, and building performance. A key element in ensuring the effectiveness of these systems is
Scaling Up: Best Practices for Expanding Automated Building Systems
Scaling building automation systems (BAS) requires foresight since professionals must make sure everything continues running smoothly during expansion. While no one-size-fits-all approach exists, there are
The Value of Interoperability in a System of Systems Approach to Buildings
🚀 #Interoperability is key to unlocking the true value of a #systemofsystems approach in #buildings! Check out the latest insights from this week’s #MondayLive discussion on achieving a minimum viable product (#MVP) for the industry.
In a World That Tells You What to Do, Dare to Stand Out
Last week, I had the privilege of mentoring at the Women in Sustainable Energy (WiSE) event at BCIT (British Columbia Institute of Technology, a professional
Contractors: Has Your Accountant Reviewed Your CRM This Year?
With as much networking as the construction industry does, we have encountered several representatives with a software solution that they swear works better than any other, and that’s probably true – for their industry.
Bidtracer was made for construction. If time is money, then saving time should be a top priority in Q4 when looking ahead at 2025.
System of Systems: The Key to Unlocking Building Intelligence
💡 Buildings are more than brick and mortar! They’re complex systems of interconnected technologies working together to create comfortable, efficient, and sustainable spaces. This #SystemOfSystems approach is revolutionizing how we design, build, and operate buildings
Elevate Your Building Automation System (BAS) with Advanced 3D Graphics from QA Graphics
Is your Building Automation System (BAS) still relying on outdated 2D graphics? QA Graphics offers a powerful upgrade with photo-realistic 3D graphics that bring equipment visuals to life.
AHR Expo 2025 Free Industry Seminars – AutomatedBuildings.com Education Sessions
Monday, Feb. 10 – Tuesday, Feb. 11, 2025 | Orange County Convention Center, Orlando, FL | West Building
Why BAS Must Adopt a System-of-Systems Approach to Stay Relevant
Discover how a System-of-Systems approach can revolutionize building automation. SoS leads to more efficient, responsive buildings and paves the way for advanced digital twin applications.
Virtual Warehousing 101
HVAC giants like Carrier and Johnson Controls are using Bidtracer for their virtual warehouse solution. Instead of developing their own app, they utilize Bidtracer to manage projects and parts sales around the world, without having to invest in physical space to store parts or build their own regional distribution centers.
Five questions to get you on the right path to OT cybersecurity
OT cybersecurity best practices are clear, but also very far from reality. Here are five questions whose answers can get you on the right path to strong OT cybersecurity.
Integrating Interoperable Systems within a System of Systems: A Deep Dive
The phrase “integrating interoperable systems” might seem contradictory at first glance. After all, if systems are truly interoperable, shouldn’t they seamlessly work together within an SoS without requiring additional integration? While this logic holds, the reality is more complex.
A System-Centric Design for Digital Twin Interoperability
The Digital Twin System Interoperability Framework white paper outlines key concepts and considerations for achieving interoperability in digital twin systems. It emphasizes a system-centric design approach, where everything is viewed as a system, enabling normalized processes and a common metamodel for inherent interoperability.
How to Design a Lighting Control System, Part 3
by C. Webster Marsh, CLCP and Craig DiLouie, LC, CLCP, the Lighting Controls Association You’ve designed your lighting control system and the construction documents have
How to Design a Lighting Control System, Part 2
by C. Webster Marsh, CLCP and Craig DiLouie, LC, CLCP, the Lighting Controls Association In Part 1 of this Lighting Controls System Design series, we
How to Design a Lighting Control System, Part 1
by C. Webster Marsh, CLCP and Craig DiLouie, LC, CLCP, the Lighting Controls Association A good lighting design requires a good lighting controls design and,
Optimize Your BAS UI Control System with QA Graphics’ Professional Drafting Services
Building Automation Systems (BAS) are crucial for optimizing energy management, security, and building performance. A key element in ensuring the effectiveness of these systems is
Scaling Up: Best Practices for Expanding Automated Building Systems
Scaling building automation systems (BAS) requires foresight since professionals must make sure everything continues running smoothly during expansion. While no one-size-fits-all approach exists, there are
The Value of Interoperability in a System of Systems Approach to Buildings
🚀 #Interoperability is key to unlocking the true value of a #systemofsystems approach in #buildings! Check out the latest insights from this week’s #MondayLive discussion on achieving a minimum viable product (#MVP) for the industry.
In a World That Tells You What to Do, Dare to Stand Out
Last week, I had the privilege of mentoring at the Women in Sustainable Energy (WiSE) event at BCIT (British Columbia Institute of Technology, a professional
Contractors: Has Your Accountant Reviewed Your CRM This Year?
With as much networking as the construction industry does, we have encountered several representatives with a software solution that they swear works better than any other, and that’s probably true – for their industry.
Bidtracer was made for construction. If time is money, then saving time should be a top priority in Q4 when looking ahead at 2025.
System of Systems: The Key to Unlocking Building Intelligence
💡 Buildings are more than brick and mortar! They’re complex systems of interconnected technologies working together to create comfortable, efficient, and sustainable spaces. This #SystemOfSystems approach is revolutionizing how we design, build, and operate buildings
Elevate Your Building Automation System (BAS) with Advanced 3D Graphics from QA Graphics
Is your Building Automation System (BAS) still relying on outdated 2D graphics? QA Graphics offers a powerful upgrade with photo-realistic 3D graphics that bring equipment visuals to life.
AHR Expo 2025 Free Industry Seminars – AutomatedBuildings.com Education Sessions
Monday, Feb. 10 – Tuesday, Feb. 11, 2025 | Orange County Convention Center, Orlando, FL | West Building