The concept of an intelligent, smart, or “next generation” buildings was first proposed back in the 1980s, and discussions and promotion have continued ever since.

Help Wanted: Building Systems Architect

October 31, 2006

By Paul Ehrlich, P.E.

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Job Posting: Building Systems Architect

Why Your Next Project Should Be An Intelligent Building

May 17, 2006

By Paul Ehrlich, P.E.

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To be as smart as it sounds, an intelligent building still has to merit the original investment.

CABA and IIBC Bring The Idea To Life With Valuation Tools And Building M-20

November 2, 2005

By Tom Lohner, P.E.

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Building owners, developers, and design professionals have all been seeking guidance to help understand the value proposition of integrated and intelligent buildings (IIB).

What Is An Intelligent Building? Part 2: Intelligent Building Construction and Operation

November 2, 2005

By Paul Ehrlich, P.E.

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Once an intelligent building is designed, the first challenge is to make sure that the team remains committed to keeping it intelligent throughout construction.

What Is An Intelligent Building?

July 29, 2005

By Paul Ehrlich, P.E.

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Over the last 20 years, there has been a lot of discussion and debate about the concept of an “intelligent building.”

This BuilConn award winner and founder of the Building Intelligence Group looks ahead to changes in technology, internet technologies, wireless, open systems, enterprise solutions, and even outsourcing/offshoring to see where the building automation industry could go next.

Integrated Information: Technology Is The New IT

May 4, 2005

By Mr. Jack Mc Gowan, CEM

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IT professionals may be surprised at how quickly buildings are changing and, more importantly, at how much computing power is deployed in buildings.

Study: commercial, retail buildings fastest adopters of remote monitoring

May 30, 2013

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Commercial and retail buildings will account for more than 80% of the $400 million remote monitoring market in 2016.

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