Articles Tagged with ''BACnet standard''

How Cloud and AI Are Rewiring Building Efficiency

Cloud computing and BACnet protocols have unlocked real-time building automation, transforming HVAC from manual systems into smart, grid-interactive assets

Austin Keating

November 28, 2025

Explore how advances in cloud-based automation, open protocols, and AI-driven controls are redefining HVAC operations and demand response participation, offering contractors new ways to deliver value in an evolving energy landscape.

Reliable Controls Corp.: BACnet Controller

June 18, 2018

This freely programmable BACnet Building Controller (B-BC) is designed for those using a mobile device to access, control, and monitor the comfort and energy performance of their space.

Optigo Networks Inc.: Capture Tool

April 23, 2018

These tools collect network data at the edge and push it to the Visual BACnet cloud, the company’s advanced visualization platform for BAS service providers.

ASHRAE Releases Updated Publication of BACnet Standard

Release contains large number of additions and enhancements for the data communication protocol

July 15, 2016

ASHRAE has announced the release of a new version of BACnet Standard 135. This update is said to reflect major steps in advancing BACnet for the future information technology landscape.

BACnet International Welcomes New Board of Directors

New board committed to advancing successful use of BACnet protocol

February 5, 2016

BACnet International announced the results of its board of directors elections. The new board is comprised of eight industry executives who will continue to focus on expanding the successful use of the BACnet building automation protocol.

BACnet Global Roadshow Schedule Announced

Roadshow Will Launch in Chicago on April 14

December 8, 2014

BACnet International and the BACnet Interest Group Europe (BIG-EU) have announced the schedule for the BACnet Global Roadshow 2015. The roadshow highlights the migration from proprietary systems to open standards in building automation.

Nov. 26, 2014: BACnet Global Roadshow Schedule Is Announced

Roadshow Will Launch in Chicago on April 14

November 26, 2014

BACnet International and the BACnet Interest Group Europe (BIG-EU) have announced the schedule for the BACnet Global Roadshow 2015. Celebrating BACnet’s 20 years as an ANSI standard and 10 years as an ISO standard, the roadshow highlights the migration from proprietary systems to open standards in building automation.

April 1, 2014: ASHRAE Publishes Latest Version of Method of Test for BACnet Conformance

Provides a Comprehensive Set of Procedures for Verifying Correct Implementation

April 1, 2014

ASHRAE announced that new tests and test improvements are included in the newly published ANSI/ASHRAE Standard 135.1-2013, Method of Test for Conformance to BACnet.

Feb. 11, 2014: ASHRAE Announces BACnet Web Services Updates

Also Announces a Call for Participation in a ‘Virtual Plugfest’

February 11, 2014

The BACnet committee has approved an update to BACnet/web services (WS) to better support more sophisticated needs such as the smart grid and energy management.

May 22, 2013: tekmar to Build BACnet Protocol into Its HVAC Systems

May 22, 2013

tekmar Control Systems has joined the ranks of BACnet International as part of its strategy to support system integration. As a silver member, tekmar joins over 80 leading building automation vendors and integrators in pursuing the advancement of BACnet as a standardized communication protocol for interoperable systems.

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