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Paul Ehrlich P.E.

Paul Ehrlich P.E.

Paul Ehrlich is the founder and president of Building Intelligence Group LLC, a consulting firm focused on the delivery of energy efficient commercial buildings with a  focus on controls, systems integration, and building to grid integration. For more information, see www.buildingintelligencegroup.com.

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The Future of Building Controls

Change in the controls realm is necessary. Here are some of the key technologies set to be introduced over the next few years.
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Paul Ehrlich P.E.
Draguna Vrabie Ph.D.
December 19, 2019
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The control systems we use in commercial buildings today have evolved over the last 30 years to provide systems that are cost effective, and provide good performance. 


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Building Automation Systems Innovation

A Transformative, Innovative Approach to Building Automation Systems

Deciphering the dramatic changes leading the industry toward the next generation of building control systems.
Paulehrlich 200
Paul Ehrlich P.E.
November 12, 2018
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For many of us involved day to day with the design, installation, and operation of BAS, it often seems like there has been little in terms of new products and innovation.


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Building Cyber-Physical Security

Building Cyber-Physical Security

The rewards may not be flashy, but the risks cannot be ignored. Survey the range of issues, from basic physical access to updated standards.
Paulehrlich 200
Paul Ehrlich P.E.
December 6, 2017
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Cyber attacks are becoming more common and brazen. You may already have been a victim of one of these attacks and only find out when your credit card company calls to asks about suspicious activity.


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BuildingAutomation

The Future Of Building Automation

Better connectivity and easier integration are just two things to look forward to.
Paulehrlich 200
Paul Ehrlich P.E.
December 1, 2016
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As I complete my transition from leading a practice focused on the design of integrated control systems to focusing on research efforts, it is time to bid farewell to writing this monthly column.


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BuildingAutomation

BAS History: A Look Back

The BAS and controls industry experienced some hard times, but the past decade has seen its share of positive developments.
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Paul Ehrlich P.E.
November 2, 2016
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For the last decade, I have had the privilege of being an Engineered Systems columnist.


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BuildingAutomation

Controls Project Lifecycles

While each project has its challenges, they also have a common path.
Paulehrlich 200
Paul Ehrlich P.E.
October 7, 2016
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During the past 12 years, I have had the opportunity to work on many controls projects.


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BuildingAutomation

The Future Of Interoperable Systems

Ever-increasing interconnectivity ensures the protocol status quo isn’t forever.
Paulehrlich 200
Paul Ehrlich P.E.
September 6, 2016
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While it seems like just yesterday, it is now 21 years since the BACnet standard, ASHRAE 135, was approved and published.


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BuildingAutomation

Controls: The Need For Speed

Opportunity will steer us toward faster control responses.
Paulehrlich 200
Paul Ehrlich P.E.
August 5, 2016
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There is a great line in the classic 1980’s movie Top Gun, where Maverick says to his co-pilot, Goose, “I feel the need,” and they then say in unison “the need for speed.”


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BuildingAutomation

BAS Commissioning Basics

Does your control systems “work” or does it operate as designed?
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Paul Ehrlich P.E.
July 6, 2016
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A few months ago, this column covered the basics of developing effective control system sequences. You might recall that it discussed the process of how a designer needs to select and describe sequences that provided safe, reliable, and efficient control.
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BuildingAutomation

Building Automation & The Internet Of Things

As the Internet of Things continues to flourish, what will be the role of building automation?
Paulehrlich 200
Paul Ehrlich P.E.
June 6, 2016
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There is a fair amount of press about the concept of the “Internet of Things” — or as it is commonly abbreviated, IOT. The concept of IOT is simply defined as a network of physical devices. 


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