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Why Smart Buildings Executive Forum: Deciphering Between Hype vs. Reality

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Our next Why Smart Buildings event will not be one to miss.  The focus will be on deciphering between hype versus reality and how we can set ourselves up for success in the smart buildings world.  Bert Van Hoof, Group Program Manager at Azure IoT and a Partner at Microsoft, will provide the keynote during lunch.  Jake Oster who leads Energy Policy for Amazon will also moderate a local panel to address the reality of implementing smart technologies in the PNW.   Among the panelists are Kim Zentz, Urbanova; Ash Awad, McKinstry; and Curt Kirkeby, Avista.  Mayor Durkan has also been invited to provide the welcome address.  Don’t miss out on this next event!

Register today!

P.S. – if you missed our first Why Smart Buildings event, check out the highlights on our YouTube channel!

Smart-building sweet spot: connecting building data with service technicians

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A featured article from Microsoft Customer Stories interviews three leaders at MacDonald-Miller Facility Solutions—Bradd Busick, Chief Information Officer, Perry England, Vice President of Building Performance, and Jeremy Richmond, Building Performance Manager—to learn more about how the company is revolutionizing facilities management using Microsoft Azure IoT services, Microsoft Dynamics 365 for Field Service, and ICONICS Smart Building Software.  The full version of this article and video can be found here.

MacDonald-Miller Facility Solutions makes buildings work better. The Seattle-based contractor not only designs and builds energy-efficient buildings, but it also ensures that they stay that way through post-build optimization services. Its new connected field service solution lets it know when a building’s system is using too much energy or about to fail and dispatches service technicians with the right information, tools, and parts needed to make a first-time fix.

 

What We Are Reading…

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Here are some articles we are reading that might interest you as well!

The smarter buildings dilemma: to redevelop or start afresh?

Mayor Carter rolls out ‘biggest loser’ energy strategy for the City’s largest buildings

Smartest Building on U.S. East Coast: Edge Technologies Platform-Based Unilever HQ Officially Open

 

 

Energy 350 is Hiring!

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Energy 350 is seeking a Strategic Energy Management (SEM) Coach to work with industrial customers in the Pacific NW to evaluate existing energy management business practices and create corporate cultures that value and foster energy management. This is a dynamic role that requires collaboration with a wide variety of stakeholders ranging from utility program representatives to executive management to maintenance staff.

Click here for more information and how to apply.

One month to the next Why Smart Buildings event

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Our next Why Smart Buildings event is a month away so register before it’s too late!  The focus will be on deciphering between hype versus reality and how we can set ourselves up for success in the smart buildings world.  We will have a keynote speaker (TBD) during lunch, and Jake Oster who leads Energy Policy for Amazon will also moderate a local panel to address the reality of implementing smart technologies in the PNW.   Among the panelists are Kim Zentz, Urbanova; Ash Awad, McKinstry; and Curt Kirkeby, Avista.

Register today!

Get the Latest on Lighting

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Join Seattle 2030 and BetterBricks at the Smart Buildings Center for a networking breakfast to learn about the latest in lighting technology. Luminaire level lighting controls (LLLCs) combine LEDs, controls, connectivity and data for a flexible lighting product that can improve occupant comfort and space utilization and save substantially on energy use. LLLCs are distinct from other lighting control systems because they have sensors and controls embedded within individual fixtures. LLLCs can be controlled remotely and allow users to adjust the configuration of the lighting without replacing the fixtures.

This presentation provides an introduction to luminaire level lighting controls, including case studies from buildings that have installed LLLCs, and details on other efficient lighting options.

Date and Time

Thu, July 26, 2018

7:30 AM – 9:00 AM PDT

To Register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/get-the-latest-on-lighting-tickets-47657662351

 

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