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title: The Building Automation Revolution
description: "Symposium: The Building Automation Revolution"
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## The Building Automation Revolution

 

### Friday, July 19, 2024 7:30am – 11:30am

| Guest Speakers:`` Mark Maier - *General Manager of Controls & Integration, MRG* Chad Stephens - *Sales Support Engineer,** Distech Controls* |   Panel Speakers: Paul McCown - *Principal, I. C. Thomasson* Chris Peace - *Director of Preconstruction, Skanska* David Organ - *Sr. Director of Engineering, JLL* David Sefton - *Operations Manager, Bernhard* |
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The Building Automation Revolution aims to help owners and engineers develop modern design specifications to empower building owners to integrate their Building Automation Systems with future technologies and freely choose service providers.

The symposium will kick off with a dynamic panel discussion featuring industry leaders representing Owners, Designers, and both General and Mechanical Contractors. Exploring pressing challenges in Building Automation, including the timely delivery of quality, flexible systems and the ongoing commitment to superior service to and support of building Ownership.

After the panel, join industry experts Mark Maier (MRG) and Chad Stephens (Distech Controls) for an in-depth exploration of Open Building Automation Systems. Focusing on how Open Systems address current market shortcomings and demonstrate how customizable solutions can meet Ownership demands for operational flexibility and future expandability. Attendees will gain valuable insights into designing and implementing Open Systems which solve today's challenges and are adaptable for tomorrow's needs.

 

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