CABA - Continental Automated Buildings Association News

Eric Fournier of WattStopper/Legrand Joins CABA Board of Directors

CABA Admin — Thu, 16 May 2013 13:51:22 GMT

The Continental Automated Buildings Association has announced that Eric Fournier of WattStopper/Legrand has joined the organization’s Board of Directors. Fournier joined WattStopper/Legrand in 2006. As Director of the company's Systems Business Unit, he is responsible for strategic directions and profitability of energy efficient lighting control solutions that seamlessly integrate with building automation systems. Read more.

Qualcomm Incorporated Joins CABA Board of Directors

CABA Admin — Thu, 09 May 2013 13:59:32 GMT

The Continental Automated Buildings Association (CABA) has added Qualcomm Incorporated to its Board of Directors. Grant Kroeger will represent the company on CABA's Board. CABA is a trade association that promotes advanced technologies for integrated systems and the automation of homes and buildings. Read more.

CABA to launch landmark research study on Life Cycle Costing and Intelligent Buildings

CABA Admin — Tue, 30 Apr 2013 14:51:24 GMT

The purpose of the "Life Cycle Costing and Intelligent Buildings" collaborative landmark research study is to understand the issues and inconsistencies associated with adopting a sound LCC method as a prerequisite for investing in intelligent building solutions. The imperfections and redundancies associated with various aspects of current LCC processes needs to be identified, rectified and harmonized to the best potential to make its incorporation simpler, understandable and more commonplace. CABA will be announcing a date for an upcoming free webinar to learn more about this study next month. To view the prospectus go to: http://www.caba.org/research/projects/life-cycle-costing. The following CABA members have committed to, or have shown a strong interest in the project: CSA Group, Honeywell International, Hydro One Networks, Ingersoll Rand/Trane, Hydro-Québec, Legrand/WattStopper, Microsoft Corporation, Siemens Industry, Inc., Philips, and Southern California Edison. If you have any questions or would like more information about the study, please contact: CABA’s Business Development Manager, George Grimes at 613.686.1814 x226 or grimes@caba.org.

CABA moves forward with Monetization Modeling of Connected Homes landmark research study

CABA Admin — Tue, 30 Apr 2013 14:39:01 GMT

CABA's Connected Home Council selected this landmark research study that will serve to create monetization models that define the process of transforming objects, services and organization into profits. The purpose of this collaborative landmark research is to greatly improve the understanding and development of effective connected home solution monetization and models that optimize revenue potential, provide operational efficiencies through the value-chain, are adaptable, and can be more structured for use throughout the ecosystem. BOSCH, IBM, Pella Corporation, Qualcomm Incorporated, Samsung, Schneider Electric, SecurTek and TELUS have already confirmed their sponsorship of project. The complete IHS Research webinar/PowerPoint presentation and study research prospectus are available to you and interested parties in your organization at: http://www.caba.org/research/projects/connected-home-monetization. If you have any questions or would like more information about the study, please contact: CABA’s Business Development Manager, George Grimes at 613.686.1814 x226 or grimes@caba.org.

CABA to attend Broadband Communities Summit 2013

CABA Admin — Thu, 11 Apr 2013 16:00:55 GMT

CABA will attend the Broadband Communities Summit in Dallas, Texas from April 15 to 18. Rawlson King, CABA's Communications Director, will moderate a blue ribbon panel that will examine bringing faster, lower-cost, reliable broadband services to commercial buildings. The panel presentation will be made available on the CABA Web site after the conclusion of the event. If you are in Dallas or planning to attend the conference, and would like to meet with Mr. King, please e-mail him directly at king@caba.org. This event is hosted by Broadband Properties, LLC, a CABA member.

CABA Appointed to SmartGrid Canada Board

CABA Admin — Thu, 11 Apr 2013 14:31:44 GMT

CABA President & CEO Ronald J. Zimmer has been appointed to the Board of Directors of SmartGrid Canada for a two-year term. SmartGrid Canada is a national association of public and private organizations that includes utilities, vendors, technology and service providers, academics and other industry leaders. Learn more.

Navigant Research Appointed to CABA Board of Directors

CABA Admin — Thu, 11 Apr 2013 14:30:56 GMT

The Continental Automated Buildings Association announced that Bob Gohn of Navigant Research, the dedicated research arm of Navigant, has been named to the association's Board of Directors. CABA is a nonprofit industry association that provides information, education, and networking to help promote advanced technologies for the automation of homes and buildings. Read more.

CABA President & CEO to attend 2013 Building Energy Summit

CABA Admin — Thu, 21 Mar 2013 12:54:00 GMT

Continental Automated Buildings Association (CABA) President & CEO, Ronald Zimmer, will be moderating the Smart Buildings and the Smart Grid Track at the “2013 Building Energy Summit” scheduled for 4:00pm – 5:00pm in the Atrium Ballroom B. The Smart Buildings and the Smart Grid session will present the latest information on the fastest growing components of the smart grid market and leading edge implementations of smart grid solutions. We’ll present an update on the DOE Energy Efficient Buildings Hub activities at the Philadelphia Navy Yard and describe how energy efficiency and smart grid strategies are key parts of energy master plan for business and commercial growth. Also, learn how intelligent building technologies impact the smart grid by enhancing the effectiveness of power generation, transmission, and consumption capacity. The panel includes: Laurie Actman, Deputy Director, Energy Efficient Buildings Hub, Will Agate, Senior Vice President, Navy Yard Management & Development, Philadelphia Industrial Development Corporation (PIDC) and Jon Hartnett, Regional Sales Manager, EnerNOC. (CABA) President & CEO Ronald Zimmer, would be happy to meet with you and discuss how CABA can work with you and your organization. To set up a meeting time, please email: zimmer@caba.org.

CABA to hold Home & Building Automation Networking Forums

CABA Admin — Fri, 15 Mar 2013 17:01:47 GMT

For the first time as part of CABA's 25th Anniversary Celebration, CABA will be holding two Forums simultaneously. CABA's Digital Home Forum and CABA's Intelligent Building Forum will be held on Wednesday, April 24, 2013. They will be hosted by Hydro One Networks Inc. in Toronto, Canada. The Forums will begin at 1 pm ET, followed by a networking reception co-hosted by Cadillac Fairview Corporation Limited in the evening with the opportunity to meet the 27 members of the CABA Board of Directors. Save 15% on your registration fee if you register prior to Friday, March 22, 2013 Click here or for more information or contact CABA's Business Development Manager, George Grimes at: 613.686.1814 x 226 or grimes@caba.org.

CABA releases magazine, celebrates 25th anniversary

CABA Admin — Fri, 15 Mar 2013 17:00:07 GMT

The Spring 2013 edition of CABA's iHomes & Buildings magazine celebrates the 25th anniversary of the Continental Automated Buildings Association. iHomes & Buildings is the official magazine of the Continental Automated Buildings Association. The magazine provides up-to-date research and information on trends and products within the home and building automation industry. The magazine's design has been refreshed. Read it now.

CABA President & CEO to share CABA research in UAE

CABA Admin — Wed, 06 Mar 2013 18:03:55 GMT

The UAE has been a vortex of amazing construction and buildings for some time. As the UAE continues to build and grow, CABA President & CEO Ron Zimmer has been invited, as a keynote speaker, to share CABA research on intelligent buildings at two conferences. The first event is entitled: 6th Ajman International Urban Planning Conference, which takes place from March 11 - 13 in Ajman, UAE. More details on this event can be found at: http://www.aupc.ae/EN/Pages/default.aspx. Ron's presentation will be: "Intelligent Buildings - Security Comes First". The second event is EnergySavers UAE, which will take place on March 17 in Abu Dhabi, UAE. Ron's presentation is entitled "Public - Private Partnerships in Reducing Energy through Intelligent Buildings". More details on this event can be found at: http://tpsworldevents.com/. If there are CABA members or other industry stakeholders that would like to schedule meetings with the CABA President & CEO, please email: zimmer@caba.org.

Affinegy CEO appointed Vice-Chair of CABA's Connected Home Council

CABA Admin — Tue, 26 Feb 2013 16:49:29 GMT

The Continental Automated Buildings Association (CABA) announced today that Melissa Simpler, CEO of Affinegy, has been appointed Vice-Chair of CABA’s Connected Home Council. Learn more.

Helene Vaillancourt of CSA Group Joins CABA Board of Directors

CABA Admin — Thu, 14 Feb 2013 18:08:56 GMT

The Board of Directors of the Continental Automated Buildings Association is pleased to announce the appointment of Hélène Vaillancourt, Executive Vice President, Science & Engineering, CSA Group to the Board. Read more.

MultiView to publish CABA NewsBrief, CABA Buyer's Guide

CABA Admin — Thu, 07 Feb 2013 17:12:57 GMT

The Continental Automated Buildings Association recently entered into an agreement with MultiView, Inc. for the creation of a new set of association publications. Read more.

CABA concludes Intelligent Buildings Bid Specification study

CABA Admin — Thu, 07 Feb 2013 17:03:40 GMT

The Continental Automated Buildings Association recently completed its collaborative “Intelligent Buildings and the Bid Specification Process” research study. Learn more.

CABA releases Winter 2012 edition of magazine

CABA Admin — Fri, 21 Dec 2012 18:48:22 GMT

The latest edition of CABA's iHomes & Buildings magazine examines using building management systems to monitor lifts and escalators, the development of home automation operating systems and provides highlights about CABA's Digital Home Forum and recently completed research. Read more.

Thomas Starek of Diebold joins CABA Board of Directors

CABA Admin — Tue, 04 Dec 2012 16:44:11 GMT

The Board of Directors of the Continental Automated Buildings Association is pleased to announce the appointment of Thomas Starek of Diebold, Incorporated to the Board. The appointment was ratified at the latest CABA Board meeting, hosted by IBM, on November 9, 2012. Learn more.

CABA signs agreement with the Association of Energy Engineers

CABA Admin — Thu, 08 Nov 2012 19:22:04 GMT

The Continental Automated Buildings Association is pleased to enter into a memorandum of understanding with the Association of Energy Engineers. The Association of Energy Engineers (AEE) is an organization dedicated to the dynamic fields of energy engineering and energy management, renewable and alternative energy, power generation, energy services, and sustainability. Learn more.

CABA completes Impact of Smart Grid on Connected Homes study

CABA Admin — Thu, 08 Nov 2012 19:21:10 GMT

The Continental Automated Buildings Association has completed a collaborative research study that examined the impact of smart grids on connected homes. Overall, the study found that only 39 percent of consumers had some level of understanding of the smart grid. However, only 34 percent of consumers, who have general smart grid awareness, attribute this awareness to their local utility company, and marketing campaigns concerning smart and green home technologies. Read now.

CABA Signs Agreement with China Smart Home Industry Alliance

CABA Admin — Fri, 02 Nov 2012 20:40:30 GMT

The Continental Automated Buildings Association is pleased to announce the signing of a memorandum of understanding with the China Smart Home Industry Alliance. CABA was able to negotiate the terms of the agreement through face-to-face meetings with the China Smart Home Industry Alliance during Messe Frankfurt's Shanghai Intelligent Building Technology 2012 event in September. Learn more.