CABA Association News
CABA to address energy efficiency meeting in New Orleans
CABA SmartBrief | Oct 10, 2008
Ron Zimmer, CABA president and chief executive officer, will be presenting leading research concerning the current and future state of high performance and intelligent buildings at the Consortium for Energy Efficiency's Fifth Annual Industry Partners Meeting on Wednesday in New Orleans. Learn more about the meeting and download a pdf of its agenda.
Atdec monitor mounts meet complex challenge
CABA SmartBrief | Oct 10, 2008
Atdec, a leader in visual display mounting, has assisted Laurentian University, a midsized school with more than 9,000 students, to meet its LCD monitor mounting challenges with advanced space-saving solutions. The mounting technology allows the school to maximize student working space, secure valuable video equipment, while incorporating ergonomic considerations. Read more.
BOMA Canada releases new green building certification
CABA SmartBrief | Oct 09, 2008
The Building Owners and Managers Association of Canada has unveiled its newly integrated green building certification program, BOMA BESt. BOMA BESt combines BOMA's Go Green and Go Green Plus initiatives. It includes four possible levels of certification, each of which requires full compliance with BOMA's best practices. BOMA's best practices address areas of significant environmental concern including: Energy and water management; emissions and effluents; waste reduction; the indoor environment; and environmental management systems in commercial buildings. Read more.
TIA to revise building automation systems cabling standard
CABA SmartBrief | Oct 09, 2008
The Telecommunications Industry TR-42.1 Subcommittee on Commercial Building Telecommunications Cabling is developing a revision to the ANSI/TIA/EIA-862, Building Automation Systems Cabling Standard for Commercial Buildings. TIA invites interested parties to contribute to the proposed project development for the commercial buildings standard. Learn more.
CABA announces its Digital Home Ecosystem Forum
CABA SmartBrief | Oct 08, 2008
CABA's Digital Home Ecosystem Forum, to be held Dec. 3 and hosted by Procter & Gamble, will bring together leading companies who deal with integration of consumer electronics and other cutting-edge technology throughout the home. Learn about current trends in the digital and connected home from a wide range of companies working in this space and explore future research opportunities as presented by CABA's Connected Home Research Council. Register here (pdf). A detailed agenda (pdf) also can be downloaded.
Bring green to work with ENERGY STAR
CABA SmartBrief | Oct 08, 2008
The buildings where we work, shop, play and learn account for nearly half of America's energy use. With help from the EPA's ENERGY STAR program, find out how you can save energy and fight global warming by making many of the same green choices at work that you make at home. Start today. CABA is an ENERGY STAR partner organization.
CABA to hold special meeting on life cycle cost analysis
CABA SmartBrief | Oct 07, 2008
CABA, through its Intelligent & Integrated Buildings Council, will be holding a special conference call at 2 p.m. EDT Friday to discuss a new direction for its life cycle costs building analysis tool. Tim Duggan from RSMeans, a CABA member, will be outlining the new approach. If your organization would like to become involved in this project, please contact Ron Zimmer, CABA president and chief executive officer.
Using structured cable solutions for BAS
CABA SmartBrief | Oct 07, 2008
Jim Sinopoli, managing principal at Smart Buildings, a CABA member, recently described using structured cable solutions for building automation systems in an article published at AutomatedBuildings.com. He notes the largest opportunity to reduce the capital costs associated with building technology systems is the installation of the system's cable and cable pathways.
CABA SmartStat
CABA SmartBrief | Oct 07, 2008
Women are more likely than men to be very interested in video entertainment at home (58% vs. 47%). Also, consumers ages 18 to 34 are more likely than 55- to 64-year-olds to have a strong interest in video entertainment at home (58% vs. 42%). Source: CABA's 2005 State of the Connected Home Market Report.
Dell, Microsoft to hold webinar on enhanced mobile computing
CABA SmartBrief | Oct 06, 2008
Microsoft and Dell, both CABA members, will be offering a webinar at 2 p.m. EDT Tuesday. It will focus on advancements in mobile computing that enhance the user experience achieving new levels of optimization and reliability. Features such as up to 19 hours of battery life, downloading speed that's up to 64% faster, enhanced wireless capabilities, as well as a host of other features that offer IT professionals and road warriors an enhanced mobile computing experience will be discussed. Register now.
CABA offers special 20th anniversary sponsorship packages
CABA SmartBrief | Oct 06, 2008
CABA invites industry to take advantage of a special advertising package celebrating the 20th anniversary of our organization. CABA will be providing exclusive advertorial and promotional opportunities to companies along with great sponsorship packages for the next edition of CABA's iHomes and Buildings magazine. For more information, contact Brian Daze, CABA's business development manager, at (613) 686-1814 ext. 226.
CABA research council meeting to be held today
CABA SmartBrief | Oct 03, 2008
CABA will hold a regular meeting of its Connected Home Research Council by conference call at 2 p.m. EDT today. CABA's Connected Home Research Council is a cross-industry network of leading companies engaged in collaborative research to advance the connected home space. The Council's research projects enable participating companies to gain important insights into the connected home space and leverage those insights into viable new business opportunities. Please contact the CABA office to participate.
CABA president describes latest large building research
CABA SmartBrief | Oct 03, 2008
Ron Zimmer, CABA president and chief executive officer, describes the organization's Convergence of Green and Intelligent Buildings project in an AutomatedBuildings.com interview. He explains the intent of CABA's research is to provide documented evidence and build tools that can be used to educate and influence end-users, building owners, architects and contractors that a greener building can be achieved using intelligent technology.
Using IP for integrating building systems
CABA SmartBrief | Oct 02, 2008
Electrical Contractor magazine recently noted Internet protocol is growing in popularity as a method for integrating building systems. A recent article recognizes that once building automation subsystems are accessible through IP, "their interactions can be modified as conditions change, as information on the various systems is gathered, as technology evolves and as new integration software becomes available." Read more.
Reed Construction Data comments on green building products
CABA SmartBrief | Oct 02, 2008
Reed Construction Data, a CABA member, recently described the characteristics of green building products in a short article. The article noted the responsibility for selecting and specifying green building products and systems rests with the entire design team.
CABA research council meeting to be held Friday
CABA SmartBrief | Oct 01, 2008
CABA will hold a regular meeting of its Connected Home Research Council by conference call at 2 p.m. EDT Friday. CABA's Connected Home Research Council is a cross-industry network of leading companies engaged in collaborative research to advance the connected home space. The Council's research projects enable participating companies to gain important insights into the connected home space and leverage those insights into viable new business opportunities. Please contact the CABA office to participate.
EDC to hold construction trade mission in UAE and Saudi Arabia
CABA SmartBrief | Oct 01, 2008
Export Development Canada will hold an infrastructure and construction trade mission in the UAE and Saudi Arabia from Nov. 14 to 28. Canadian companies can participate in order to obtain direct access to senior decision-makers including developers, general contractors, engineers and architects. Participants also will gain access to networking opportunities, including one-on-one meetings and will gain access to the latest news on upcoming projects. For information, to view the agenda or to register, visit EDC's Web site or contact Johanne Henley at 1-888-327-7117.
Webinar to examine WiMAX and broadband in Asia
CABA SmartBrief | Sep 30, 2008
Pyramid Research will hold a webinar at 10 p.m. EDT Oct. 9 concerning WiMAX and broadband in Asia. Pyramid analysts based in Asia will discuss penetration and revenue trends and competition that will enable leading vendors, service providers, equipment manufacturers and the financial community to build offensive growth strategies in Asia. The webinar also will measure broadband adoption drivers and cover WiMAX trends in the region. Register today.
Interactive event to examine 4G
CABA SmartBrief | Sep 30, 2008
The Future of 4G is a fully interactive and virtual event incorporating educational sessions, live chat, active movement in and out of exhibit booths and sessions and contests. This free event features speakers from Clearwire, Sprint, Current Analysis, Cisco, 3G Americas and more. A 4G system will be able to provide a comprehensive IP solution where voice, data and streamed multimedia can be given to users on an "anytime, anywhere" basis at higher data rates than previously achieved. Register today to learn about the next generation of wireless communications.
ENERGY STAR launches national campaign to fight global warming
CABA SmartBrief | Sep 29, 2008
"Change the World, Start with ENERGY STAR" is a national campaign from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency that encourages all Americans to join with millions of others and take small steps that make a big difference in the fight against global warming. As an ENERGY STAR supporting organization, CABA encourages you to join the effort.
Webcast looks at automated building controls and energy efficiency
CABA SmartBrief | Sep 29, 2008
Building Operating Management's free webcast, "Automated Building Controls: Specifications to Boost Energy Efficiency," will show you ways to improve equipment performance and decrease energy consumption without compromising the safety, security or comfort of your facility's occupants. The webcast is scheduled for 1 p.m. EDT Oct. 23 and will be presented by Carlos Petty, an associate partner at Syska Hennessy, a CABA member. Participation is limited and given the timeliness of the topic, it is expected the event will fill up quickly. Make sure to sign up today.
U.K. Office for Science releasing sustainable energy management report
CABA SmartBrief | Sep 26, 2008
The U.K. Government Office for Science is inviting scientists and industry to the launch of the findings of the Foresight Sustainable Energy Management and the Built Environment Project in London on Nov. 26. The project's objectives have been to provide challenging visions of how the U.K.-built environment could evolve to help manage the transition during the next five decades to secure, sustainable, low-carbon energy systems that meet the needs of society, the requirements of the economy, and the expectation of individuals. The event will consist of a series of presentations and discussions on the project findings and their implications. For more information contact john.flack@dius.gsi.gov.uk.
Leave it to the pros
CABA SmartBrief | Sep 26, 2008
Whether you are looking for a professional installer to integrate the latest technology into your home or you simply want to learn about home entertainment solutions available to you, the Consumer Electronic Association's TechHome directory can help! Locate a local TechHome installer.
Frost and Sullivan to hold simulation content management webinar
CABA SmartBrief | Sep 25, 2008
Frost and Sullivan, a CABA member, will hold a complimentary webinar at 2 p.m. EDT today that will examine the time it takes to empower your business with simulation content management. The webinar will describe what simulation content management is, its value and how it can decrease your bottom line and increase your top line, and also will look at present and future trends in the simulation content management marketplace. Webinar participants will include Whirlpool, a CABA member. Register here.
Free pre-registration for Security Canada Central event
CABA SmartBrief | Sep 25, 2008
The Canadian Security Association (CANASA), a CABA member, will hold its Security Canada Central event from Oct. 22 to 23 in Toronto. Attendees can register for free, saving up to $40. Pre-register or learn more about the event.
Reed Construction Data to hold industry forecast webcasts
CABA SmartBrief | Sep 24, 2008
Reed Construction Data, a CABA member, is only three weeks away from hosting its 2009 U.S. and Canadian Construction Industry Forecast webcasts. On Oct. 15, join Reed's chief U.S. economist, Jim Haughey, along with guest speaker Suzanne Mulvee, senior real estate economist, PPR, for an inside look at the U.S. construction industry, including forecasts and trends. On Oct. 16, hear an expert analysis of the Canadian construction industry from Alex Carrick, chief economist, Reed Construction Data Canada, alongside housing market analyst Will Dunning, president, Will Dunning Inc. Participation is complimentary. Register now!
SBIC to hold award reception on Capitol Hill
CABA SmartBrief | Sep 24, 2008
The Sustainable Buildings Industry Council, a CABA member, is pleased to announce its 2008 Beyond Green High-Performance Building Awards reception will be held in conjunction with an educational briefing for lawmakers and the public on Capitol Hill. The luncheon briefing will take place on Feb. 26 in the Rayburn House Office Building. Congressman Russ Carnahan of Missouri (confirmed) and Congresswoman Judy Biggert of Illinois (invited) will introduce the program, which will focus on obstacles and opportunities for delivering high-performance buildings in our communities. Award winners will be invited to present their projects as exemplary models for high-performance buildings and initiatives. Learn more.
CABA to hold conference call on new research project
CABA SmartBrief | Sep 23, 2008
CABA's Connected Home Research Council will hold a conference call at 2 p.m. EDT today concerning a new research project that will design and implement a prototype user interface for the connected home. The research program will determine a holistic user interface for consumer and service provider and will provide intelligence to Council members so they can develop new product concepts. To participate in this project or for further information, contact Alex Detre, CABA's research director, at (613) 686-1814 ext. 228 or Brian Daze, CABA's business development manager, at (613) 686-1814 ext. 226.
Teleworking and Mobility in the 21st Century
CABA SmartBrief | Sep 23, 2008
A recent Gartner study found remote workers to be more flexible in extending their working day, more responsive to business requests and better able to communicate than their office-based peers. In short, they're more productive. Learn more by watching this IT Briefing video.
Consumers want home automation services: IDC
CABA SmartBrief | Sep 22, 2008
According to a recent IDC poll of 1,500 consumers, more than half expressed an interest to be able to monitor and control heating, ventilation and air conditioning, as well as electricity and home appliances using an external PC or wireless phone. Read more.
Computrols provides over 250 free HVAC and fire system illustrations
CABA SmartBrief | Sep 22, 2008
Recently, Computrols decided to give away its BAS Visio Stencil library for free. With the library, you and your team can speed projects to completion by creating complete CBAS drawings through Microsoft Visio -- without specialized software or training. Download today to complete your projects faster!
FacilitiesNet releases maintenance solutions
CABA SmartBrief | Sep 19, 2008
FacilitiesNet has released its September edition of Maintenance Solutions online. The edition examines chillers, efficient motors, cooling solutions, increased savings through commissioning and enhanced property management and also features special sponsored sections on boilers and chillers.
EPA focuses on classroom IAQ
CABA SmartBrief | Sep 18, 2008
The Indoor Air Quality Tools for Schools Program from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is a comprehensive resource to help schools maintain a healthy environment in school buildings by identifying, correcting and preventing indoor air-quality problems. Learn more.
Registration for 2009 International CES is free before Nov. 1
CABA SmartBrief | Sep 18, 2008
The International CES is the leading showcase for technology, content, innovation and insight. Act before Nov. 1 and the show will waive the $100 registration fee. The registration fee increases to $200 on Jan. 2. So don't wait!
CABA addresses intelligent buildings workshop in Taiwan
CABA SmartBrief | Sep 17, 2008
Ron Zimmer, CABA president and chief executive officer, on Wednesday presented leading research concerning the current and future state of high performance and intelligent buildings at a workshop in Taipei, Taiwan. Held by the National Taiwan University of Science and Technology, the workshop addressed the requirements and implementation potentials of a telecom platform which encompasses optical fiber, wireless and RFID/sensor networks that will support e-applications in an intelligent building environment. Download the CABA presentation free of charge.
Free webinar to examine mobile endpoint attacks
CABA SmartBrief | Sep 17, 2008
Trend Micro will hold a free webinar at 2 p.m. EDT Thursday that will examine attacks on mobile endpoints and how to mitigate them. From "drive-by" download attacks while surfing the Web to malicious wireless networks offering "free Internet access," Web threats are relentless and target corporate endpoints. Learn how to take action to prevent attacks. Register now.
Realcomm to hold webinar on energy efficiency
CABA SmartBrief | Sep 16, 2008
Join Jim Young's webinar at 12:30 p.m. EDT Friday to hear energy industry experts discuss the latest technologies for reducing energy consumption and carbon emissions in buildings. With the fluctuating price of oil and increasing utility costs, building owners and operators need to incorporate intelligent building initiatives such as automated-building systems, daylight harvesting, wireless sensors and controls, renewable sources of energy and energy-management software in order to remain competitive and profitable. Speakers will present new, innovative solutions and case studies for "green" sustainable buildings as well as methods for establishing ROI on these new solutions. Register today.
ENERGY STAR to issue annual awards
CABA SmartBrief | Sep 16, 2008
Each year, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the Department of Energy honor organizations that have made outstanding contributions to protecting the environment through energy efficiency. All organizations participating in the ENERGY STAR program are encouraged to apply for a 2009 ENERGY STAR Award. To be considered, an organization must meet the specific eligibility requirements in the award application and submit a complete online application package by Dec. 12. CABA is an ENERGY STAR partner. Learn more.
CABA members to receive one BIQ assessment free
CABA SmartBrief | Sep 15, 2008
CABA is pleased to offer its membership one free Building Intelligent Quotient assessment. The BIQ is an affordable and easy-to-use online intelligent building ranking tool. For more information, read our news release.
USTelecom to hold free webinar on consumer video consumption
CABA SmartBrief | Sep 15, 2008
USTelecom, the broadband association, will hold a free webinar at 1 p.m. EDT Sept. 30, examining online consumer video consumption. Phi Doriot, from CFI Group, puts the focus on the perceptions of video customers and provides direction to service providers aiming to enhance their customers' experience while driving operational efficiency and financial performance of their company. Register today.
USTelecom to hold free webinar on network transformation
CABA SmartBrief | Sep 12, 2008
USTelecom, the broadband association, will hold a free webinar on Sept. 23 at 1 p.m. EDT, examining network transformation and MetroE services. Said Ouissal, vice president of systems engineering for Redback Networks, an Ericsson company, will provide insight into the convergence and transformation of networks to "all IP" and the critical importance of Ethernet aggregation and Layer 3 provider edge functions in enabling services such as IPTV, VOD, VOIP and other revenue-generating network improvements. Register today.
BCA to hold webinar on commissioning documents
CABA SmartBrief | Sep 12, 2008
The Building Commissioning Association is holding a webinar at 1 p.m. EDT Wednesday that will describe a cost-effective approach for the development and long-term application of commissioning-related documents. The webinar will aim to explain how commissioning-documents provide a venue for utilizing vital information and how they might be used to optimize systems operation throughout the lifelong operation and evolution of a building. Register now.
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