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The Smart Building Industry Needs its “Flight Simulator” Moment
Remember when Flight Simulator was THE benchmark for PC performance? We need that defining moment for open software in smart buildings! Why? Because open software unlocks HUGE potential for building owners and operators:
Is “Open” the Key to Software Eating Buildings?
The journey towards “software-eating buildings” is paved with the bricks of openness. By embracing open standards, protocols, data, and development practices, the building automation industry can unlock new levels of innovation and value for building owners.
AHREXPO 2025 | Scaling Up: The Next Wave in Building Automation
Session Information: Monday, February 10, 2025 | 9:00 AM – 10:00 PM | Room W309
The Evolution of the BMS Industry: Which Roles Will Be Significantly Transformed in the Next Five Years
A quarter of the 21st century has already passed. Reflecting on the journey, I feel fortunate to have witnessed the transformation of an industry that
Part 1: Implementing Zero Trust in Smart Buildings, A Cybersecurity Guide for OT Environments
In 2023, the concept of “Cyber Harmony” emerged as a call to action, encouraging industry-wide collaboration among all project stakeholders to establish best practices and
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.
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
The Smart Building Industry Needs its “Flight Simulator” Moment
Remember when Flight Simulator was THE benchmark for PC performance? We need that defining moment for open software in smart buildings! Why? Because open software unlocks HUGE potential for building owners and operators:
Is “Open” the Key to Software Eating Buildings?
The journey towards “software-eating buildings” is paved with the bricks of openness. By embracing open standards, protocols, data, and development practices, the building automation industry can unlock new levels of innovation and value for building owners.
AHREXPO 2025 | Scaling Up: The Next Wave in Building Automation
Session Information: Monday, February 10, 2025 | 9:00 AM – 10:00 PM | Room W309
The Evolution of the BMS Industry: Which Roles Will Be Significantly Transformed in the Next Five Years
A quarter of the 21st century has already passed. Reflecting on the journey, I feel fortunate to have witnessed the transformation of an industry that
Part 1: Implementing Zero Trust in Smart Buildings, A Cybersecurity Guide for OT Environments
In 2023, the concept of “Cyber Harmony” emerged as a call to action, encouraging industry-wide collaboration among all project stakeholders to establish best practices and
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.
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
AutomatedBuildings.com is brought to you by our sponsors
Lighting Control for Existing Buildings
It’s an LED world now; traditional sources are just living in it. The next frontier of energy savings lies in bringing the lighting controls revolution
Custom Rebates Evolve
While prescriptive lighting rebates have significantly promoted adoption of energy-efficient lighting and controls, the custom rebate option offers a potentially highly lucrative path, particularly in
Bluetooth NLC Wants to Change the Game
In September 2023, the Bluetooth Special Interest Group (SIG) released Bluetooth® NLC, a series of specifications that define roles and responsibilities for common lighting control
Unlocking the Future of Building Automation with Smart Building as a Service (SBaaS)
The world of building management is evolving at an unprecedented pace, and with it comes a groundbreaking approach: Smart Building as a Service (SBaaS). This
Healthy Buildings: Beyond Four Walls
When we think of buildings, we often focus on their physical structures and aesthetics. But truly healthy buildings go far beyond brick and mortar. They encompass a holistic approach that prioritizes the well-being of occupants. In essence, healthy buildings aim to create environments that promote physical, mental, and social health. Let’s dive deeper into a few key components:
Transforming Energy Efficiency
In 2021, the premium office building at 152 Fanshawe Street, situated in the heart of Auckland, was acquired with a clear vision: to transform it
Take a PERMANENT vacation from wasted time.
Today is Monday September 2nd, 2024 – Labor Day! Millions of Americans are off work, thanks to their employers extending this federal holiday to their teams. An entire nation of individuals who got the workday off today are collectively celebrating getting just an extra 8 hours to themselves. That’s how precious our time is, especially on the job. Our app gives users a PERMANENT vacation from wasted time…
5 Realities of Digital Buildings
Digital buildings are transforming the ways in which we interact with the built environment—driving efficiency, sustainability, and enhanced occupant experiences. However, achieving these benefits is often more complex than it appears.
In this post, I present five key realities you need to be aware of when embarking on your digital building journey. These are based on lessons I learned over 15 years, designing and implementing a digital building program across a global portfolio of commercial real-estate.
Dock to Decom Data Center Asset Management with Nlyte Software
The moment a new piece of equipment arrives at a data center’s loading dock, its journey begins—a journey that will take it through installation, operation,
Meet Your Industry Associations; Fueling Our Community and Innovation
In the dynamic world of smart buildings, staying ahead of the curve is crucial. Industry associations offer a valuable resource for professionals seeking to expand their knowledge, network, and business opportunities. Many newcomers, although they lack direct experience working in the BAS industry, have a strong understanding of smart technology and grew up with early home automation. The new talent we bring into the industry may also be separated by 6 degrees, highlighting the interconnectedness of our professional networks.
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.
From Concept to Completion: QA Graphics’ Project Management Excellence
With thousands of projects in their yearly project portal, streamlining project management is vital to the success of QA Graphics. Ensuring timeliness, quality, and functionality
Introducing Broudy Precision
We are pleased to sponsor AutomatedBuildings.com and share our thoughts with the industry from our monthly newsletters and weekly emails.
ASHB Renews Collaborative Media and Awareness Partnership with AutomatedBuildings.com
The Association for Smarter Homes & Buildings (ASHB) is excited to announce the renewal of their Collaborative Media and Awareness partnership with AutomatedBuildings.com, a leading
Introducing Our Latest Contributing Editor – David Gallagher, P.Eng.
I’m a specialist in energy management and digital buildings with 15 years of experience. In this post, I share my journey and provide a perspective on the digital building opportunity.
Building a Culture of Gratitude – How to Track Important Employee Sales Data
When you think of traditional “sales” activities, you can’t just think of roles who are client-facing or who attend events. Everyone in the company contributes to sales excellence, from customer service answering the phone every time to service repair technicians who have completed their repairs at dawn, sent emails updating the client, ordered parts, and secured a new maintenance contract, all through an app without ever having an in-person meeting.
Lighting Control for Existing Buildings
It’s an LED world now; traditional sources are just living in it. The next frontier of energy savings lies in bringing the lighting controls revolution
Custom Rebates Evolve
While prescriptive lighting rebates have significantly promoted adoption of energy-efficient lighting and controls, the custom rebate option offers a potentially highly lucrative path, particularly in
Bluetooth NLC Wants to Change the Game
In September 2023, the Bluetooth Special Interest Group (SIG) released Bluetooth® NLC, a series of specifications that define roles and responsibilities for common lighting control
Unlocking the Future of Building Automation with Smart Building as a Service (SBaaS)
The world of building management is evolving at an unprecedented pace, and with it comes a groundbreaking approach: Smart Building as a Service (SBaaS). This
Healthy Buildings: Beyond Four Walls
When we think of buildings, we often focus on their physical structures and aesthetics. But truly healthy buildings go far beyond brick and mortar. They encompass a holistic approach that prioritizes the well-being of occupants. In essence, healthy buildings aim to create environments that promote physical, mental, and social health. Let’s dive deeper into a few key components:
Transforming Energy Efficiency
In 2021, the premium office building at 152 Fanshawe Street, situated in the heart of Auckland, was acquired with a clear vision: to transform it
Take a PERMANENT vacation from wasted time.
Today is Monday September 2nd, 2024 – Labor Day! Millions of Americans are off work, thanks to their employers extending this federal holiday to their teams. An entire nation of individuals who got the workday off today are collectively celebrating getting just an extra 8 hours to themselves. That’s how precious our time is, especially on the job. Our app gives users a PERMANENT vacation from wasted time…
5 Realities of Digital Buildings
Digital buildings are transforming the ways in which we interact with the built environment—driving efficiency, sustainability, and enhanced occupant experiences. However, achieving these benefits is often more complex than it appears.
In this post, I present five key realities you need to be aware of when embarking on your digital building journey. These are based on lessons I learned over 15 years, designing and implementing a digital building program across a global portfolio of commercial real-estate.
Dock to Decom Data Center Asset Management with Nlyte Software
The moment a new piece of equipment arrives at a data center’s loading dock, its journey begins—a journey that will take it through installation, operation,
Meet Your Industry Associations; Fueling Our Community and Innovation
In the dynamic world of smart buildings, staying ahead of the curve is crucial. Industry associations offer a valuable resource for professionals seeking to expand their knowledge, network, and business opportunities. Many newcomers, although they lack direct experience working in the BAS industry, have a strong understanding of smart technology and grew up with early home automation. The new talent we bring into the industry may also be separated by 6 degrees, highlighting the interconnectedness of our professional networks.
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.
From Concept to Completion: QA Graphics’ Project Management Excellence
With thousands of projects in their yearly project portal, streamlining project management is vital to the success of QA Graphics. Ensuring timeliness, quality, and functionality
Introducing Broudy Precision
We are pleased to sponsor AutomatedBuildings.com and share our thoughts with the industry from our monthly newsletters and weekly emails.
ASHB Renews Collaborative Media and Awareness Partnership with AutomatedBuildings.com
The Association for Smarter Homes & Buildings (ASHB) is excited to announce the renewal of their Collaborative Media and Awareness partnership with AutomatedBuildings.com, a leading
Introducing Our Latest Contributing Editor – David Gallagher, P.Eng.
I’m a specialist in energy management and digital buildings with 15 years of experience. In this post, I share my journey and provide a perspective on the digital building opportunity.
Building a Culture of Gratitude – How to Track Important Employee Sales Data
When you think of traditional “sales” activities, you can’t just think of roles who are client-facing or who attend events. Everyone in the company contributes to sales excellence, from customer service answering the phone every time to service repair technicians who have completed their repairs at dawn, sent emails updating the client, ordered parts, and secured a new maintenance contract, all through an app without ever having an in-person meeting.