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1 week ago | 
automatedbuildings.com | Kelly Sinclair |Ken Sinclair
The Model Context Protocol (MCP) serves as a foundational framework for programs utilizing large language models (LLMs) to access data efficiently. Here are the key components of MCP:MCP Host: Programs that utilize LLMs at their core to access data via MCP. When combined with A2A, an agent becomes an MCP Host, enhancing its capabilities. MCP Client: Clients that maintain direct 1:1 connections with servers for straightforward data exchanges.
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1 week ago | 
automatedbuildings.com | Kelly Sinclair |Ken Sinclair
OT/IT Feeds AI, and then OT executes the AI commands. Explore how Operational Technology (OT) networks shape the effectiveness of AI in building control systems. This session delves into the potential of fully autonomous buildings, featuring expert panel discussions on what’s possible today and on the horizon. Attendees will learn to harness analytics and AI to enhance workflows and streamline facility operations in adaptive buildings.
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1 week ago | 
automatedbuildings.com | Kelly Sinclair |Ken Sinclair
Monday Live Recap: Ontologies, AI, and the Future of Building DataThis week’s MondayLive! session explored whether ontologies still matter in the age of AI, how they shape data interoperability, and what the future holds for semantic modeling in buildings. Ontologies provide structure—AI thrives on clean, contextualized data, and ontologies help define relationships between systems, points, and metadata.
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2 weeks ago | 
automatedbuildings.com | Kelly Sinclair |Ken Sinclair
This week on Monday Live, we kicked off our April theme—Ontology for Building Month—with an eye-opening discussion featuring Steve Bushby on how semantic data unlocks smarter buildings. “The big gain isn’t in buildings already using these tools—it’s in the millions that aren’t doing anything yet. Ontologies lower the entry cost so more owners can deploy AI and automation without reinventing the wheel.”— Steve BushbyToday, buildings drown in disconnected data.
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2 weeks ago | 
automatedbuildings.com | Kelly Sinclair |Ken Sinclair
April 9 recognizes the Internet of Things. Today, we’re seeing the full realization of a powerful feedback loop in smart buildings: Operational Technology (OT) feeds data to AI, and AI sends optimized commands back to OT systems. This symbiotic relationship, as highlighted in our 2024 IoT post, has now evolved into the central nervous system of modern building automation.
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3 weeks ago | 
automatedbuildings.com | Kelly Sinclair |Ken Sinclair
Effective energy management goes beyond formulas—it’s about understanding when and how to take action to achieve true energy savings. This session at AHREXPO 2025 | BAS 101 – Energy Management discusses the basic principles, like understanding utility bills, to more advanced strategies, such as load management and the role of building automation systems (BAS). Stephanie Poole and Scott Cochrane shared their experiences and insights, providing actionable takeaways for attendees.
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3 weeks ago | 
automatedbuildings.com | Kelly Sinclair |Ken Sinclair
Monday Live! community gathered for a dynamic final session on AI readiness in smart buildings, the discussion tackled one of the sector’s question how ready is our HVAC silo to unlock AI’s full potential. “It’s time to talk about tearing down walls – the digital kind. The panel addressed a persistent challenge in the smart building industry: silos.
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1 month ago | 
automatedbuildings.com | Kelly Sinclair |Ken Sinclair
The promise of AI in buildings is everywhere—predictive maintenance, energy optimization, seamless automation. But here’s the uncomfortable truth: None of it works if your data is trapped in silos, buried in PDFs, or formatted like a 1990s spreadsheet. In this post, we discuss the real roadblocks to AI-ready buildings, from political data hoarding and vague asset definitions to lease agreements that defy analysis. A major hurdle in leveraging AI for smart buildings is accessibility.
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1 month ago | 
automatedbuildings.com | Kelly Sinclair |Ken Sinclair
Skip to content Linkedin Twitter Pinterest Wordpress Home » Posts » TLDR: AHREXPO 2025 | Scaling Up Smart Building Design Articles The session with Brad White, Michael MacMahon, Dave Mulcahy, and Greg Fitzpatrick underscored the urgent need for the HVAC industry to adapt. We must evolve our design practices to meet the challenges of equipment electrification, interoperability, and cybersecurity. By embracing a more tailored, informed, and collaborative approach, we can overcome common...
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1 month ago | 
automatedbuildings.com | Kelly Sinclair |Ken Sinclair
This week’s MondayLive! continued the March theme by shifting the focus from the readiness of buildings and technology to the readiness of the workforce. It highlighted the importance of equipping workers with the skills and knowledge to leverage AI tools effectively. The discussion underscored that AI readiness is not just about technology but also the human element—ensuring that the workforce can adapt to and thrive in an AI-driven environment.
