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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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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.
H2H2H & H2AI2H: The Future of Opportunity in a Knowledge-Driven World
In an era where technology continuously reshapes our lives, “The Land of Opportunity“ is no longer bound by geography—it extends into the digital and AI-powered
What happened at AHR in Orlando?
AutomatedBuildings.com , Mondaylive.org Feb 17 slide with Links https://lnkd.in/ggwcQMYj What happened at AHR in Orlando? Association for Smarter Homes & Buildings (ASHB) (formerly CABA)Controls Group
Integrating Smart Transformers in Building Automation Systems
Building automation system (BAS) professionals increasingly receive requests to implement smart transformers into existing setups. These components can manage energy use, improve maintenance decisions and
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.
H2H2H & H2AI2H: The Future of Opportunity in a Knowledge-Driven World
In an era where technology continuously reshapes our lives, “The Land of Opportunity“ is no longer bound by geography—it extends into the digital and AI-powered
What happened at AHR in Orlando?
AutomatedBuildings.com , Mondaylive.org Feb 17 slide with Links https://lnkd.in/ggwcQMYj What happened at AHR in Orlando? Association for Smarter Homes & Buildings (ASHB) (formerly CABA)Controls Group
Integrating Smart Transformers in Building Automation Systems
Building automation system (BAS) professionals increasingly receive requests to implement smart transformers into existing setups. These components can manage energy use, improve maintenance decisions and