BACnet Interest Group Europe

🌟 Meet BIG-EU’s WG-FM! 🌟 Under the leadership of Patrick Lützel from TÜV SÜD, our Working Group Facility Management (WG-FM) has developed the "Cyber Security in Building Automation" guideline, a vital resource to address the growing challenges in our industry. Thanks to extensive public review in August 2024, we've integrated valuable feedback, enhancing the guideline's effectiveness for professionals. 🔒 Access our guideline to uncover essential cybersecurity measures and tactical methods to protect your building management systems. It's your roadmap to a more secure infrastructure. 🤝 Join WG-FM to further develop and strengthen our cybersecurity standards. Together, we can drive innovation and safety in building automation.   Stay tuned for more insights and updates from WG-FM’s ongoing work!   #BIGEU #Cybersecurity #FacilityManagement #BuildingAutomation #Innovation

🌟 Meet Peter Reichert, a key member of the BIG-EU Advisory Board and dedicated Sponsor Representative! 🚀 Since joining Johnson Controls as a Sales Representative for Controls in April 2018, Peter has been instrumental in merging his deep industry insights with innovative building automation solutions. His background in various dynamic sectors, including healthcare, education, and the high-tech industries of automotive and aerospace, has enriched his approach to building systems that truly "come to life." 🔧 Peter's enthusiasm for building automation stems from his fascination with the latest innovations and the technical challenges they present. "Bringing together diverse control systems, actuators, and sensors from different manufacturers into one cohesive whole excites me the most about BACnet. It allows for seamless integration, providing a substantial competitive edge to all member companies within the BIG-EU community," says Peter. 🌍 Peter passionately supports the integration and standardization efforts of BACnet in Europe, believing that it significantly benefits the industry by enhancing interoperability and user satisfaction across countless projects. 📢 As a proponent of collaboration and innovation, Peter plays a vital role in the BIG-EU Advisory Board, ensuring that the organization stays at the forefront of technological advancement in building automation. Join us in appreciating Peter Reichert for his outstanding contributions to the BIG-EU and the building automation industry! 🌐👏 #BIGEU #BACnet #BuildingAutomation #Innovation #TechnologyIntegration #IndustryLeadership

We are happy to spotlight Johan Schakenraad, an Executive Board member who brings 35 years of BMS knowledge into our Group. Johan brings a long experience as a founder of several leading companies and manufacturer of BMS systems. His goal always has been to develop and deliver open products using open framework technologies. Johan has always been very supportive in start-ups. His experience and strategic vision on growing communities will be an invaluable contribution to BIG-EU. Johan is looking forward to share his learning curve, knowledge and strategic mindset in our community. His vision has always been ‘People Support what they Helped to Create’ and that is building a community.

📢 𝗠𝗲𝗲𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗚𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗽 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗸𝗲𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 Discover how our Working Group Marketing promotes the advantages of the open, manufacturer-independent BACnet standards! Led by Tobias Plath, this dedicated team encourages partnerships with other BACnet interest groups and associations to expand our collaborative network. Together with Working Group Technique and Working Group Facility Management, they communicate further developments at trade shows, BACnet Forums, through lectures, and in the (social) media. This collective effort ensures better competitiveness among BIG-EU members and all who implement the BACnet Standard. Curious about how BACnet can benefit your organization? Our members are here to bring your questions into the conversation! 💡 #BACnet #WorkingGroupMarketing #Collaboration #Innovation #BuildingAutomation #BIGEU #OpenStandards

🎥 𝗠𝗲𝗲𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗚𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗽 𝗧𝗲𝗰𝗵𝗻𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗴𝘆   Dive into the world of BACnet as Salvatore Cataldi from our Working Group Technology shares insights on how this dedicated team collaborates with ASHRAE and SSPC135 to address the interpretation and development of BACnet standards to the European market. By bringing field applications and real-world questions to the forefront, the group embodies the spirit of the BACnet protocol, fostering an essential dialogue between developers and users to drive meaningful innovation.   Curious about BACnet applications? Our members are here to bring your questions into the conversation! 💡   #BACnet #WorkingGroupTechnology #ASHRAE #SSPC135 #SmartBuilding #Innovation #BuildingAutomation

Neues Whitepaper für die Gebäudeautomation in Deutschland verfügbar! 📘   BIG-EU stellt „Die gesetzlichen Anforderungen des GEG 2024 (Gebäudeenergiegesetz) an die Gebäudeautomation“ als Whitepaper zum Download bereit! Erstellt von Prof. Krödel, erläutert dieses Whitepaper die konkreten Anforderungen des GEG, das eine verbesserte Kommunikationsfähigkeit von Gebäudeautomationssystemen fordert. Mit seinem spezifischen Fokus auf die Gebäudeautomation ist der BACnet-Standard ideal geeignet, um die gesetzlichen Anforderungen zu erfüllen und Gebäude zukunftssicher sowie effizient zu gestalten. Nutzen Sie diese Gelegenheit, um sich auf die kommenden Herausforderungen in der Gebäudeautomation vorzubereiten!   https://lnkd.in/gBtjm9Fy   Basierend auf der EPBD (Energy Performance of Buildings Directive) der EU gibt es in allen Mitgliedstaaten Vorgaben zur Energieeffizienz von Gebäuden, angepasst an nationale Anforderungen. Zum Beispiel: Österreich: Energieeffizienter Gebäudebau durch das „Energieausweis-Vorlage-Gesetz“ und verschiedene Förderprogramme. Schweiz: Die „Energieverordnung“ und die „Minergie-Standards“ verfolgen ähnliche Effizienzziele. #GEG2024 #BACnet #Whitepaper #Gebäudeautomation #BIGEU #Energieeffizienz #EPBD #Minergie

🎃👻 This Halloween, the whole spooky gang is getting connected—ghosts, goblins, witches, mummies, and more! 🕷️🦇   At BACnet Interest Group Europe, we’re “Networking the BACnet standard in Europe together with creatures and trick or treat!” Whether you’re a vampire syncing your crypt, a werewolf automating by moonlight, or a skeleton fine-tuning your lair, BACnet has the tech to keep your eerie spaces running like magic. ✨   No tricks, just treats… and smart solutions for all your haunted needs!   #BACnetHalloween #BIGEU #SpookyNetworking #NoTricksJustTreats #CreatureTech #TrickOrTreatTech

🌟 New Board at BIG-EU 🌟 We are thrilled to announce the election of our new executive team at the recent General Assembly held in Leinfelden-Echterdingen, near Stuttgart. A warm welcome to Johan Schakenraad from Johnson Controls and Stefan Pfützer from SBC | Saia Burgess Controls, who have joined our Board. 🔄 Johan steps in as the Secretary, and Stefan will serve as the Treasurer. Thomas Kurowski from Siemens has been reaffirmed by the members as President, and Tobias Plath from MBS GmbH, Krefeld has also been re-elected to the Board. 🙏 Special thanks to outgoing members Konstantinos Kafandaris and Nils-Gunnar Fritz for their outstanding contributions and dedication over the years. 👥 Tobias Plath continues to lead the BIG-EU Marketing Working Group, while Salvatore Cataldi from Belimo heads the Technical Working Group. We are proud of our robust team, which includes experts from TÜV SÜD, Siemens, Johnson Controls, Honeywell, Tridium, METZ CONNECT GmbH, and many others. 📅 Looking forward, join us in Lisbon in May 2025 for our Spring Meeting and the subsequent Plugfest. #BIGEU #BACnet #BuildingAutomation #Leadership #Innovation #Networking

🌟 Live von der TGABar-Mitgliederversammlung in Berlin! 🌟 Unser Office Manager Hans war kürzlich bei diesem inspirierenden Event dabei, und wir sind begeistert! Die Energie und das Engagement der TGA-Planer vor Ort haben uns wirklich beeindruckt. 🚀 🤝 Die TGABar eröffnet spannende Kooperationsmöglichkeiten, besonders mit der WG-FM im deutschen Markt. Wir sind motiviert durch die frischen Ideen und die dynamische Zusammenarbeit, die dort entstanden sind. 🌱 Wir freuen uns darauf, diese zukunftsweisenden Projekte mit der TGABar weiter voranzutreiben und unsere Branche gemeinsam zu gestalten! #TGA #BIGEU #Zusammenarbeit #WGFM #ZukunftGestalten

🌟 Recap: BIG-EU General Meeting Fall 2024 🌟 We're reflecting on a highly successful General Meeting of the BACnet Interest Group Europe (BIG-EU), hosted beautifully by Delta Controls near Stuttgart. A special thanks to Delta Controls Germany for their impeccable hospitality and seamless organization! 🍽️ Networking Dinner: Monday evening kicked off with an exclusive dinner, providing excellent networking opportunities and sparking engaging conversations. 📊 Informative Reports: Tuesday morning sessions were filled with detailed updates from various working groups, including WG-M, WG-T, and WG-FM, sharing significant progress and insights. 🗳️ Elections: A key highlight was the election of the new Board, setting the direction for our organization in the upcoming period. 👥 Working Groups: The meeting concluded on Tuesday afternoon with intensive work in different working groups, focusing on future projects and initiatives. We thank all participants for their dedication and contributions that made this assembly a complete success! #BIGEU #BACnet #BuildingAutomation #Networking #Innovation #Teamwork #DeltaControls