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Mitsubishi Electric Automation Inc. (MEAU) has named Scott Summerville as its new president.

I was at a conference at the end of April, and we were discussing new ways to deliver customer outcomes utilizing technology. The topic then shifted to how to utilize technologies that are primarily operational in nature in a capital project.

In my previous article on two-system integration, I discussed the four steps for effective integration. Just to recap, those steps are:

Harvey, CEO, PassiveLogic, will examine present and future trends regarding artificial intelligence in the built environment

Imagine a world where all HVAC equipment, (i.e chillers, variable frequency drives etc.), all BAS sensors, various components of the electrical systems (i.e electrical panels, meters, lighting fixtures etc.), and various components of all other infrastructure systems are connected to a shared, non-proprietary network that integrates the functionality of each system.

These days, everyone seems to want a smart building, but taking the desire for a smart building and turning it into a design is difficult to say the least.

Honestly, the definition of open systems is the most confusing of the three types. Open protocols are pretty straight forward — they’re protocols that communicate with one another.

The Garrett-Jacobs Mansion is a historic, four-story home in the Mount Vernon neighborhood of Baltimore.