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- Holiday Greetings
- BACnet's 30th Anniversary
- AHR Expo 2026
- BTL Mark Reminders
- Read the latest journal!
- Corporate Membership Renewals
- TBI Corners
- Membership News
- BTL Certifications
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Welcome to the newest edition of the Cornerstones newsletter from BACnet International. The BACnet International community benefits from information and education shared through Cornerstones, the organization's monthly electronic publication. This publication is distributed to members of the BACnet International community, connecting corporate, integrator, site, student, and individual users to BACnet news and updates. Cornerstones is a unique publication because it speaks not only to the engineer and contractor communities, but also to facility professionals, building managers and owners, and other personnel.
This is where you come in. We need you to connect! If you have company news, product news, BACnet Case Study, or a best practice you want to share, please send them to us using the form below. And don't leave out the photos!
Read past Cornerstones and Case Studies.
| | Happy Holidays from BACnet International! | | |
As we look back on another exciting and rewarding year, we want to extend our sincere thanks to the BACnet community and our Corporate Members for their ongoing support. This year also marks a major milestone, as BACnet celebrates its 30th anniversary as an ASHRAE Standard. BACnet International remains committed to facilitating the successful use of the BACnet protocol worldwide, with education (The BACnet Institute), product testing and certification (BACnet Testing Laboratories), and promotional activities. Below are some highlights from this year:
We wish you a Happy Holiday and New Year and a prosperous 2026. If you are attending the 2026 AHR Expo in Las Vegas, we encourage you to visit our booth (C540) to learn more about our programs and meet our team. As a reminder, our office will be closed from Wednesday, December 24th, through Monday, January 5th
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Celebrating BACnet's 30th Anniversary:
30 Years Building a Smarter Future
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Together with our friends from BACnet Interest Group - Europe, BACnet International is excited to celebrate BACnet's 30th Anniversary as an ASHRAE Standard! We invite our Corporate Members to celebrate this monumental milestone with us!
We invite you to read our special anniversary edition of the Journal of Building Automation and make use of the 30th Anniversary logo in your BACnet marketing efforts. BACnet International looks forward to highlighting the standard's history and continued impact on the building automation landscape, culminating with a celebration at the 2026 AHR Expo in Las Vegas.
"Thirty years is a good time to reflect, but it is no time to stop. As much as BACnet’s origin and evolution have been dynamic and impactful, there is still much to do. Technology continues to evolve, and at each technological transition, there is a natural push to return to proprietary solutions. The ongoing role of BACnet is to pull those new technologies into the standard to ensure users and suppliers can leverage them in an open, interoperable environment," states Andy McMillan, President and Managing Director
"To all the architects, engineers, developers, integrators, technicians, and building owners who rely on and contribute to BACnet, thank you. We are not just maintaining a standard; we are continuously building the essential digital infrastructure for a safer, smarter, and greener future."
| | Join us at the 2026 AHR Expo in Las Vegas! | | BACnet International invites its members and the building automation community to visit our booth, C540, at the 2026 AHR Expo in Las Vegas. | | Mark your calendars for our AHR Education Sessions! | |
BACnet 101
Speaker: Edward Tom, Product Manager at Yaskawa America, Inc.,
Monday, February 2, 2026 • 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM | Location: S231
BACnet: Past, Present & Future on its 30th Anniversary
Speaker: Andy McMillan, President & Managing Director, BACnet International
Monday, February 2, 2026 • 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM | Location: S219
Extracting Value from Open Systems
Speaker: Andy McMillan, President & Managing Director, BACnet International
Tuesday, February 3, 2026 • 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM | Location: S219
BACnet in Mission-Critical Applications
Speaker: Ken Gilbert, Americas Solutions Consultant, Managing Director, Automated Logic Corporation
Tuesday, February 3, 2026 • 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM | Location: S219
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Need a refresher on our BTL Mark
Guidelines before the AHR Expo?
| This year's AHR Expo will feature 1,157 BTL Listed Products from 121 companies, 100 of which are BACnet International Corporate Members. | The BTL Mark provides users with confidence that a product has passed the industry standard BACnet conformance tests conducted by a recognized, independent testing organization. The BTL Mark is a mark of distinction, achieved by more than 1,500 products, that many building owners and control system designers consider a must-have to be eligible for a project. The BTL Mark is trademarked and its use is strictly regulated. Products that have been successfully tested by a Recognized BACnet Testing Organization (RBTO) and successfully received the BTL Certification are eligible to display the BTL Mark as part of the listing process. | Read the Special BACnet 30th Anniversary Edition of the Journal of Building Automation | |
The special edition of our Journal of Building Automation is now available to the BACnet Community! This issue celebrates BACnet’s 30th Anniversary as an ASHRAE Standard and its lasting impact on the building automation landscape. We want to sincerely thank our authors and advertisers, listed below, for their valuable contributions.
Think BACnet is just for HVAC? Think Again!
Ken Gilbert, MBA, LEED AP, Automated Logic Corporation
A Protocol for the Planet: Celebrating 30 Years of Building a Smarter Future with BACnet
Andy McMillan, BACnet International
Why BACnet Certification Matters: Lessons from a Manufacturer’s Approach to Interoperable Airflow Measurement
EBTRON
Convening BAS Devices into Cloud-Connected Assets
Harpartap Parmar, Contemporary Controls
Protocols That Power Data Center Integration
Michael R Wilson, Nlyte Software, a Carrier Company
Office and Manufacturing Facility, Energy Efficiency through Automation
Will Brewer, ABB
Guide to the Network Port Object
Michael Osborne, BACnet International
BACnet International Hosts PlugFest Interoperability Workshop
Mary Catherine Russell, BACnet International
Attleboro High School Sets New Standards in Efficiency with Belimo EPIV
Belimo
BACnet France Launches New Website Integrated into Unified BACnet Web Presence
Mary Catherine Russell, BACnet International and Hans Symanczik, TEMA Technologie Marketing AG
Smarter Airports with Battery-Free Wireless Sensors
Rich Blomseth, EnOcean
💡 “As we celebrate the publication of this special BACnet 30th Anniversary edition of the Journal, it is a moment not just for reflection, but also for reaffirming the strategic purpose that gave rise to the BACnet protocol three decades ago.” – BACnet International President and Managing Director Andy McMillan.
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Now Accepting Submissions:
Journal of Building Automation, Issue 29
| BACnet International is now accepting article and advertisement reservations for the Fall 2025 issue of the Journal of Building Automation. The Journal covers updates, developments, stories, and news on the BACnet protocol as well as the wider building automation industry as a whole. Please review the deadlines and criteria below. | | |
Article Abstract Submission
& Ad Order Deadline:
Friday, February 13th
Deadline for Article Content
& Ad Artwork:
Friday, February 27th
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Publication Date:
Friday, April 24th
Contact:
Mary Catherine Russell
BACnet International
Marketing and Communications Manager
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If you have an article topic or case study you think would be of interest, get in touch with us to reserve your placement! Send a short article abstract by Friday, February 13th, to marycatherine@bacnetinternational.org.
Possible article topics include:
- BACnet Security
- Smart Buildings
- BAS Integration
- Building Automation and more!
Article submissions for the journal must abide by our Author Guidelines and Commercialism Code of Conduct. This does not apply to journal advertisements. Advertisement guidelines can be found in the Journal Media Plan.
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Membership Renewals will
be sent out in January!
| | Please be on the lookout for your company's membership renewal letter in January. If you have any questions, or your company's primary membership contact has changed, please contact David Nardone, Director of Education and Membership, at david@bacnetinternational.org. | | |
Every month, BACnet International
will highlight a resource from
The BACnet Institute (TBI) Resource Library!
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This month's featured TBI resource is "Artificial Intelligence in the Field of Building Automation". Originally published in the BACnet Europe Journal, Issue 43, "Artificial Intelligence in the Field of Building Automation" was written by Prof. Dr. Michael Krödel of Rosenheim Technical University and Graham Martin of EnOcean Alliance. This article offers a forward-looking examination of how emerging applications of artificial intelligence can elevate building automation beyond traditional scheduling and manual control.
Focusing on HVAC, lighting, and facility operations, the piece illustrates how AI-driven systems can analyze occupancy patterns, environmental conditions, and performance data to anticipate needs and optimize energy use in real time. By shifting from reactive adjustments to predictive, data-informed decision-making, buildings can operate more efficiently, enhance occupant comfort, and reduce long-term operational costs. Readers interested in the future of intelligent building management will find this article a clear and informative overview of the transformative potential of AI within modern building systems.
| | The BACnet Institute (TBI) is an online portal for BACnet-focused learning and knowledge sharing. It provides an easy path to BACnet information and learning for everyone involved with BACnet systems. The portal includes three on-demand FREE courses and over 215 resources including white papers, articles, presentations, and a community forum. TBI Resources are free, but registration for an account is required. Courses are eligible for CEUs and PDHs. | | |
For BACnet International Corporate Members, if you have any news concerning one of your BTL-listed products, case studies, or company news stories, let us know, and we will be glad to include it in Cornerstones! All submissions should be sent to Mary Catherine Heard, BACnet International's Marketing and Communications Manager, at marycatherine@bacnetinternational.org.
Please ensure that we are included in your distribution lists for product and company news release as well.
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Belimo Announces the Launch of a
New Digital Generation of Connected and
Future-Proof Field Devices
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DANBURY, CT, November 20, 2025 – Belimo is unveiling a comprehensive range of new HVAC field devices designed to meet the demands of tomorrow’s buildings. The devices are engineered to address the increasing complexity of building systems, the need for energy transparency, and the growing shortage of skilled professionals in the HVAC industry. With an intuitive design and digitally supported integration, the new Belimo products offer a streamlined experience for engineers, contractors, building owners, and facility managers alike.
Belimo is enhancing its portfolio with a new range of connected HVAC field devices, including the powerful and versatile 40 Nm [360 in-lb] non-fail-safe GM damper actuator, the precise and reliable motorized butterfly control valve with the GR actuator, and the differential air pressure sensors. The lineup also includes the QR (450 Nm [4000 in-lb]) and YR (700 Nm [6200 in-lb]) actuators for large-format butterfly control valves. Designed for ease of installation, configuration, and maintenance, these devices help to reduce energy consumption and enable smart building operations.
| | Nlyte Software Announces Launch of Nlyte Software Version 16, Delivering Next-Generation Data Center Infrastructure Management | |
Kennesaw, GA – Nov. 19, 2025 – Nlyte Software announces the release of Nlyte Software Version 16, a significant evolution in data center infrastructure management. Nlyte Software is a part of Carrier Global Corporation (NYSE: CARR), global leader in intelligent climate and energy solutions.
Nlyte Software v16 introduces innovative new executive dashboards, enhanced protocol support, and expanded sustainability reporting helping organizations drive efficiency and informed decision-making. V16 is part of Carrier’s QuantumLeap™ suite of purpose-built solutions designed to address the dynamic needs of the data center market.
| | Charlotte Hornets and Honeywell Announce Strategic Partnership to Deploy AI and Automation Technologies | | |
CHARLOTTE, N.C., December 12, 2025 – Hornets Sports & Entertainment (HSE) and Honeywell (NASDAQ: HON) today announced a multi-year strategic partnership that designates Honeywell as the Official Building Automation Partner for the Charlotte Hornets. Through the partnership, Honeywell will deploy its innovative, AI-driven solutions to help enhance the safety and efficiency of HSE’s two core facilities – Spectrum Center and the Novant Health Performance Center – for guests, players and employees.
At Spectrum Center, home of the Hornets' NBA games, Honeywell will implement advanced security and building integration systems as part of a recently completed extensive renovation. The floor of the facility housing player and talent locker rooms and premium clubs will be officially renamed the Honeywell Event Level.
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Congratulations to the following
BACnet International Corporate Members who have achieved BTL Certification!
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