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Journal of Building Automation
AHR Innovation Awards
PlugFest Education Sessions
AHR Expo Reminders
Cybersecurity Acceleration Program
TBI Corner
Corporate Member News
Latest 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.
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Read the latest issue of BACnet International's Journal of Building Automation | |
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BACnet International is excited to announce the latest Journal of Building Automation is now available to read or download! Issue 26 highlights “Developments in Security and Interoperability.”
Thank you to members of the BACnet community who contributed articles:
BACnet: The Standard Integration Platform for Intelligent Buildings
Andy McMillan, President, BACnet International
BACnet: The Journey from a ‘Fool’s Errand’ to Global Ascendency
Mary Catherine Heard, BACnet International
The Cornerstone of Sustainable Buildings
Michael Wilson, Nlyte Software
Stronger Cybersecurity is Needed for Buildings
Daniel Ehrenreich, Consultant and Lecturer, SCCE
Enhance your BAS with EnOcean Devices
Bennet Levine, Contemporary Controls
Strengthening Cybersecurity and Interoperability in Building Automation Systems with BACnet/SC
Pradip Thorat, Next Level HVAC Energie-Management-Systeme
BACnet International Hosts Collaborative PlugFest Workshop in Durham, New Hampshire
Mary Catherine Heard, BACnet International
Belimo Energy Valve™ Helps New York City Property Manager Cut Carbon Emissions by 40%
Kathleen Magee, Belimo
Enhancing Healthcare Environments with BACnet Connected Devices
Darryl DeAngelis, EBTRON
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Congratulations to our Corporate Members who were recognized as winners and finalists of the 2025 AHR Innovation Awards! | |
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Winner
BACnet International Gold Member
Category: Building Automation
Product: Eclypse Facilities
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Finalist
BACnet International Corporate Affiliate
Category: Building Automation
Product: W-BACnet
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Winner
BACnet International Gold Member
Category: Refrigeration
Product: Danfoss BOCK HGX56 CO2 T
Finalist
BACnet International Gold Member
Category: Cooling
Product: Danfoss VZH-VI Variable Speed Scroll Compressor Range with injection
Finalist
BACnet International Gold Member
Category: Ventilation
Product: Danfoss Advanced Active Filter AAF 007
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Finalist
BACnet International Platinum Member
Category: Heating
Product: YORK® HH8 Side-Discharge Heat Pump
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Finalist
BACnet International Silver Member
Category: Plumbing
Product: Grundfos ALPHA HWR
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Finalist
BACnet International Platinum Member
Category: Software
Product: Edge2Cloud
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Finalist
BACnet International Silver Member
Category: Software
Product: Neptronic Integrated Management System (IMS)
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Winner
BACnet International Gold Member
Category: Sustainable Solutions
Product: LG Residential Cold Climate Heat Pump
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Finalist
BACnet International Platinum Member
Category: Sustainable Solutions
Product: Honeywell Connected Power
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Winner
BACnet International Silver Member
Category: Tools and Instruments
Product: PassiveLogic Sense Nano
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PlugFest Education Sessions are now Available on The BACnet Institute (TBI) | |
Our PlugFest education sessions are now available on The BACnet Institute (TBI). TBI is an online learning environment that serves as a central source for globally relevant information and education related to Building Automation System implementation. It offers a wide breadth of FREE resources in different languages and levels of expertise for key professionals within the buildings industry. These resources not only cover the basics of a BACnet-base system, but topics such as interoperability, devices, specifying, networking, and security. While registration to TBI is required, it is FREE. | | |
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BACnet Authorization and Authentication | |
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"What's New in BACnet?", presented by Coleman Brumley, SSPC 135 Chair, and Michael Osborne, BTL Technical Advisor, at BACnet International's PlugFest in October 2024, details multiple addendum changes since the publication of 135-2020.
Some of the topics include network port objects, Addendum cc, Addendum cs, and Addendum bx.
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“BACnet Authorization and Authentication,” presented by Dave Robin, BSC Softworks, which gave an overview of the features of Addendum cp. Robin also gives a first-hand demonstration of BACCARI (BACnet Certificate Authority Reference Implementation Tool). The tool builds and processes files using the CARI file format, as stated in 135-2020 Addendum cs. The zip file format conveys BACnet/SC CSRs to a certificate authority and returns the signed operating certificates. | |
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AHR Expo 2025:
BTL Mark and Company Logo Reminders
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BACnet International will exhibit in Booth 1273 at the 2025 AHR Expo in Orlando, Florida. We wanted to remind fellow exhibitors of our BTL Mark Guidelines and to ensure we have the correct logos for our Corporate Members.
BACnet International promotes its Corporate Members by displaying company logos on the Member Page of our website, the Cornerstones Newsletter, and other marketing materials. Check out our Corporate Member page and make sure your company logo and URL link is up to date!
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Are you using the BTL Mark correctly? Check out the usage guidelines! As you are designing your trade show booths and marketing materials, we want to remind you to abide by the BTL Mark Usage Guidelines. They are available to download. | |
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Join BACnet International's
Cybersecurity Acceleration Program
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The program will provide a complete Certificate Authority reference implementation and a sister tool (BACCARI) that can generate and validate Certificate Signing Request files and package them into an interoperable file format for the Certificate Authority. Additionally, all program participants will have access to cybersecurity implementation webinars and an interactive, peer-to-peer forum led by experts in BACnet and cybersecurity.
Participation in the program will help suppliers ensure their certificate management tools are interoperable with tools from other suppliers. This will keep integration costs down and maintain their reputation as collaborative participants in multivendor environments. The program will also shorten the learning curve for manufacturers who need cybersecurity implementation experts on staff and help ensure their products are ready for whatever comes next in building automation cybersecurity. Access to BRITE is also included in the Cybersecurity Acceleration Program.
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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 the "BACnet Global Community Outlook." Moderated by BACnet International President and Managing Director, Andy McMillan, this presentation gives a overview on the landscape and growth trajectory of the BACnet protocol.
Panelists include Hans Symanczik (BACnet Interest Group Europe), Sakhee Chandrayan (INBAC), Jeremy Towler (BSRIA), and Michael Osborne (BTL Technical Advisor).
This session will give attendees an understanding of the dynamic growth of the BACnet community, including market adoption statistics and anecdotal information from around the world. It will cover recent market research data, market insights and observations about the direction of BACnet certification and standard enhancements.
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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 200 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.
Each year TBI continues to grow. Since its launch in January 2017, over 10,000 registered users across more than 80 countries have accessed its resources. TBI’s simple search function allows users to get quick access to anything they need.
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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 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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Driving sustainability forward: Belimo strives for net-zero by 2050 with science-based targets | |
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Belimo, a global leader in building automation devices that improve energy efficiency, is proud to announce its commitment to achieve net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. This commitment is part of Belimo's climate strategy, which includes providing innovative devices that reduce customers’ greenhouse gas emissions, actively reducing the company’s greenhouse gas emissions, and voluntarily funding climate action initiatives through the Belimo Climate Foundation.
Belimo has decided to officially join the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), a corporate climate action initiative that enables companies worldwide to set emission reduction targets in line with the Paris Agreement goals. As part of this commitment, the company will set near- and long-term company-wide Scope 1-3 emissions reduction targets guided by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). This decision reinforces Belimo's role as a driver of sustainability within the HVAC industry.
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New PRO versions of the W-BACnet and
W-Modbus DIN rail products expand your connectivity options
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The DIN rail PRO versions of the W-Modbus and W-BACnet allow users to connect up to four Modbus servers or BACnet devices to a single unit, offering increased installation flexibility and further lowering installation costs and time, while still maintaining a low latency and a reliable wireless connection. | |
J2 Innovations announces a new strategic partnership with Orange Business to develop smart city and Building Automation Solutions in the Middle East | |
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J2 Innovations, a leading platform provider for smart buildings, smart equipment, and IoT, has announced a strategic partnership with Orange Business in the Middle East & Africa region.
The announcement was made at the Gitex technology event in Dubai, UAE, where J2 Innovations, a Siemens company, presented its solutions at the Orange Business stand. The partnership is expected to lead to collaborations between the two companies with the aim of transforming the management of buildings and cities in the Middle East, making them more efficient, sustainable, and intelligent.
The collaboration aims to set new benchmarks in the realms of building automation and smart city development in a region already known for forward-thinking approaches across municipal and commercial infrastructure. The focus will be on creating solutions that are not only technologically advanced but also offer tangible benefits in terms of sustainability and operational efficiency.
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Congratulations to the following
BACnet International Corporate Members who have achieved BTL Certification!
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