CABA's Proposed Agreement for Constructed Structures: White Paper Release
In the rapidly evolving world of technology, the building automation industry is not immune to disruption. The Internet of Things (IoT) has brought about a digital revolution, and this transformation is the focus of a groundbreaking white paper authored by key thought leaders and CABA members.
Titled "Redefining Building Automation in the 21st Century", this white paper proposes a shift towards data-centric building automation, where continuous data collection and advanced analytics are central to managing and maintaining facilities efficiently and sustainably.
Published on April 7, 2018, the white paper outlines the background, issues, tenets, driving forces, and specific actions for the industry to take. It was presented at the AHR Expo in Chicago and has since received positive reviews from the industry. Many are planning to use it as a roadmap for intelligent building solutions.
The white paper advocates for the integration of diverse data sources, such as HVAC, lighting, security, energy systems, and occupancy sensors, to provide a holistic view of facility operations. It also emphasizes data-driven decision making, using analytics and AI to predict maintenance needs, optimize energy use, and improve occupant comfort and safety proactively.
The white paper encourages the use of cloud and edge computing, leveraging cloud platforms for scalable data storage and analysis while using edge computing to ensure fast, local control and response. It also promotes open protocols and standards for interoperability, allowing different systems and devices to seamlessly communicate and share data.
Perhaps most importantly, the white paper aims to transform facility management from reactive maintenance to predictive and condition-based maintenance, thereby reducing costs and downtime.
Cimetrics, an industry body that lies at the center of industry discussion, education, and advancement, started an online blog titled "A New Deal for Buildings" in mid-2017 to discuss industry adaptation in the age of data. The white paper was inspired by this blog and created under its auspices and guidance.
The white paper is available for reading here. The conversation about the white paper can be joined on the designated platform here. If you need detailed, specific sections of the white paper, they are best obtained directly from CABA or through their official publications repository.
This white paper is more than just a document; it's a call to action for the building industry to embrace the digital revolution and redefine building automation for the 21st century.
- The transformation proposed in the white paper "Redefining Building Automation in the 21st Century" is not limited to HVAC, lighting, security, energy systems, and occupancy sensors; it also extends to the integration of advanced finance and business models to ensure sustainable and efficient operations.
- In the digital era, the focus of the building automation industry is shifting towards a data-centric approach, leveraging technology such as AI, cloud and edge computing, and open protocols for interoperability, not just for optimal energy use and occupant comfort but also for competitive business strategies in finance.
