CABA Association News
CABA invites you to special reception at CES
CABA SmartBrief | Jan 05, 2009
CABA's Connected Home Research Council invites you to attend our special reception at the 2009 International CES. Please join us for drinks and appetizers and the announced release of the 2008 State of the Connected Home Market Study. CABA's Connected Home Research Council also will announce upcoming research projects for 2009, which will include: The User Interface, IPTV and Home Networking research studies. For more information contact Gail Stratton at 613-686-1814 ext. 221. The reception will be held from 5:45 to 7:30 p.m. Friday at the NEXTGEN Home, Booth No. 26062, Las Vegas Convention Center South Hall.
TDG releases 2009 predictions
CABA SmartBrief | Jan 05, 2009
According to TDG, a CABA member, 2009 will be a turning point for the delivery of Web video to the television. By the end of the year, TDG predicts 40 million households around the world will be regularly watching Web video on their televisions and, as a consequence, watching less regular broadcast television. These over-the-top or net-to-TV video services will begin siphoning revenue from traditional pay TV services in the form of movie rentals, premium channel subscriptions and, last but not least, advertising revenue. Learn more.
Telecommunications Industry Association (TIA) revises optical fiber cabling components standard
CABA SmartBrief | Jan 02, 2009
The Telecommunications Industry Association (TIA), a CABA member and a leader in advocacy, standards development, business development and intelligence for the information and communications technology (ICT) industry, recently updated the TIA-568-C.3 Optical Fiber Cabling Components Standard. Learn more.
Canadian government offers retrofit incentive for buildings
CABA SmartBrief | Jan 02, 2009
If you own, manage or lease commercial and institutional buildings up to 20,000 square meters in Canada, you can benefit from the ecoENERGY Retrofit incentive. Average approval times are six to eight weeks after you submit a properly completed application. Learn more. If you have questions after reading the materials, contact Canada's Office of Energy Efficiency at 1-877-360-5500.
CABA members offer testimonials
CABA SmartBrief | Dec 31, 2008
CABA provides tremendous benefits to its membership and to the entire home and large building automation industry. CABA is the only industry association of companies involved in integrated systems and the automation of buildings and homes. By joining CABA today, your organization can reap the benefits of high-quality data, information and research. Read testimonials about the quality of our services.
Leadership in energy research and technology
CABA SmartBrief | Dec 31, 2008
Development in Canada has a new name: CANMET Energy Technology Centre is now CanmetENERGY. CanmetENERGY conveys the message to Canada and the world that our organization stands for excellence and innovation in energy research. With research centers in Varennes, Quebec, Devon, Alberta, and Ottawa, Ontario, CanmetENERGY works with the energy industry, academia and environmental stakeholders to develop, test, demonstrate and deploy energy technologies. Learn more. CanmetENERGY is part of Natural Resources Canada, a CABA member.
ESPA launches technician marketing tool kit
CABA SmartBrief | Dec 30, 2008
The Electronic Systems Professional Alliance (ESPA), a CABA member, recently created a technician marketing tool kit for employers of electronic systems technicians. The kit contains a sample letter, fliers, online banner ads and fact sheets that employers can use to persuade their technicians to enhance their professionalism with training and certification. Learn more.
CABA SmartStat
CABA SmartBrief | Dec 30, 2008
According to CABA's Digital Youth Study, conducted by its Connected Home Research Council, most children ages 8 to 10 are considered adept desktop users (51%). Furthermore, most mothers (61%) and teens (46%) use the desktop "most days." Source: CABA's Digital Youth Study.
Panduit sponsoring on-demand webcast on data centers
CABA SmartBrief | Dec 29, 2008
Panduit Corp., a CABA member, has sponsored an on-demand webcast featuring data center evolution and physical infrastructure. Watch the webcast to discover how implementing a unified physical infrastructure approach within your data center can effectively bring together physical and logical systems architectures. And hear experts introduce a unified physical infrastructure approach that will lower your operating costs, provide your business with flexibility and improve efficiencies across all elements of your enterprise. Watch now.
CEA partners with Green Life Smart Life Residential Building Project
CABA SmartBrief | Dec 29, 2008
CEA has announced its partnership with Green Life Smart Life, a custom green home-building project that debuts this month. As the primary technology sponsors of the project, CEA and its member companies will be featured in real-life applications of green living and design in conjunction with custom electronics that embrace today's smart-home technology. Applying for LEED-H certification, the custom 4,300-plus-square-foot home will showcase real-life applications in green living and design in conjunction with custom electronics that embrace today's smart-home technology. The Consumer Electronics Association (CEA) is a CABA member.
GridWise Architecture Council seeks candidates
CABA SmartBrief | Dec 26, 2008
The GridWise Architecture Council is seeking candidates to fill five open seats. Potential candidates should have the visionary capacity, team effectiveness and an acknowledged level of recognition and credibility in their professional fields, along with specific skills and experience focused on commercial building automation and system integration. Visit the GridWise Architecture Web site for more information about Council candidacy.
Rick LeBlanc appointed Chemrec CEO
CABA SmartBrief | Dec 26, 2008
CABA is pleased to announce Rick LeBlanc, the former president of Building Automation at Siemens Building Technologies, a CABA member, has become chief executive officer at Chemrec AB, a company in the renewable energy field. The firm has patented technology to convert bio-mass into synthetic fuel. The company also has built bio-refineries in Sweden and also has two plants in the U.S., one in upper Michigan and the other in North Carolina.
Building Intelligence Tour to focus on integrated lighting
CABA SmartBrief | Dec 24, 2008
The Building Intelligence Tour seminar at AHR Expo will focus on advanced integrated lighting controls. This seminar, to be held Jan. 27 in Chicago and endorsed by CABA, is designed to focus on lighting planning, design, specification, startup, commissioning and operations. Register now.
Residential Systems Committee to update Multi-Room Audio Standard
CABA SmartBrief | Dec 24, 2008
CEA's Residential Systems Committee (R10) is working on revising ANSI/CEA-2030, Multi-Room Audio Cabling Standard. The revision will add information on how to document distributed audio systems installed in homes. ANSI/CEA-2030 defines how to configure cabling and connectors to distribute analog and digital audio throughout a home. Those interested in participating in the effort should contact standards@CE.org. The Consumer Electronics Association (CEA) is a CABA member.
CABA launches Connected Home User Interface Study
CABA SmartBrief | Dec 23, 2008
The Continental Automated Buildings Association, through its Connected Home Research Council, is launching a consumer market study that will examine the benefits and attributes of a fully unified user interface for managing home functions. Read more.
CABA to hold reception in NextGen Home at CES
CABA SmartBrief | Dec 23, 2008
As the official connected home association partner of the NextGen Home Experience, the Continental Automated Buildings Association is pleased to hold a special reception in the NextGen Home at the 2009 International CES. Learn more.
Holiday hours at CABA office
CABA SmartBrief | Dec 22, 2008
The CABA office will be closed on Christmas Day (Dec. 25), Boxing Day (Dec. 26) and New Year's Day (Jan. 1). Our office will be closed a half-day on Christmas Eve (Dec. 24) and New Year's Eve (Jan. 31) after noon EST.
CABA names representatives to Green Building Technology Alliance
CABA SmartBrief | Dec 19, 2008
CABA, the Continental Automated Buildings Association, is pleased to announce it has named two representatives to the Green Building Technology Alliance, a new consortium established by BISCI to develop Innovation Technology credits for the LEED green building certification system. Read more.
CABA to hold intelligent building council meeting and reception at AHR Expo
CABA SmartBrief | Dec 19, 2008
CABA's Intelligent and Integrated Buildings Council will hold its next meeting on Jan. 26 at AHR Expo in Chicago. The CABA Intelligent & Integrated Buildings Council works to strengthen the large building automation industry through innovative technology-driven research projects. The Council's projects promote the next generation of intelligent building technologies and incorporate a holistic approach that optimizes building performance and savings. Discussions at the meeting will focus on an intelligent buildings market sizing study for North America. As it is CABA's 20th anniversary, a special reception also will be held. To attend please contact Gail Stratton at 613-686-1814 ext. 221.
CABA featured in smart green buildings article
CABA SmartBrief | Dec 18, 2008
In addition to the growing interest in sustainable green buildings during the past few years, a new energy ecosystem is emerging that connects smart green buildings with a smart grid to optimize energy flows. Learn more about this and CABA's bright green building research initiative in a recent Buildings.com article.
CABA task force to meet at AHR Expo
CABA SmartBrief | Dec 18, 2008
The CABA Task Force on Education and Training will be meeting at AHR Expo in January. The task force has prepared a proposal to promote collaborative education between multiple industry organizations and is creating an approach to certify or register designers and system integrators of technology building systems. To learn how you can get involved in this process, please contact Ken Gallinger, CABA's marketing director, at 613-686-1814 ext. 229.
Free webinar on IP-based voice services today
CABA SmartBrief | Dec 16, 2008
A free webinar hosted by xchange magazine at 2 p.m. EST today will focus on streamlining the service integration process with SIP-based service delivery platforms (SDPs) and innovative service creation tools enabling service customization initiatives. The panelists (from Pactolus and Telecom New Zealand) also will address strategies for how to compete effectively by taking advantage of the flexibility inherent in enhanced IP services, with a specific focus on issues such as competing against free and flat-rate VoIP international calling services and preventing subscriber attrition. Sign up now.
Studies on smart structures, eco-friendly elements affirm appeal of green building
CABA SmartBrief | Dec 16, 2008
As the end of the year approaches, a raft of studies and reports are being released affirming the benefits and resilience of green building despite turbulent economic times. In a wide-ranging 218-page report, the Continental Automated Buildings Association examines bright green buildings, the term CABA has coined for the intersection of smart buildings equipped with sophisticated controls systems and high-performance environmentally efficient structures. The result, the study said, is intelligent, green and profitable buildings. Read more.
CABA research council to discuss video consumer market study
CABA SmartBrief | Dec 15, 2008
CABA's Connected Home Research Council will hold its second conference call concerning its "Video Broadcast vs. Net Video Delivery" consumer market study at 3 p.m. EST Thursday. This project will be led by Microsoft and Hewlett-Packard and will examine alternative delivery methods for information and entertainment content into the home. For further details on how your organization can participate, please contact Alex Detre, CABA's Research Director at 613-686-1814 ext. 228.
TRLabs Appoints Interim CEO
CABA SmartBrief | Dec 15, 2008
TRLabs, a CABA member, has named Jeff Rohne as interim president and chief executive officer, effective immediately. TRLabs fast tracks innovation to market by creating innovative technologies, training students and working with its partners to accelerate technology commercialization. Learn more.
CABA to hold reception at CES
CABA SmartBrief | Dec 12, 2008
There will be a "CABA Night" at the NextGen Home at CES starting at 5:45 p.m. in South Hall on Jan. 9. All CABA members are invited and can bring guests. David Dollihite, from Direct Energy and CABA's Connected Home Research Council Chair, will be releasing research from the State of the Connected Home Market Study. As a bonus, all attendees will receive an executive summary of this research. We thank Direct Energy for sponsoring this event. To attend, please contact Ken Gallinger, CABA's marketing director, at 613-686-1814, x229.
BOMA to hold sustainability webinar
CABA SmartBrief | Dec 12, 2008
Building Owners and Managers Association International, a CABA member, will be holding a webinar focused on green buildings and sustainability measurement on Jan. 14. The webinar will examine the tools available for tracking the range of performance measures for sustainable initiatives, along with measuring the full range of benefits of sustainability -- from impacts on NOI and asset value to tenant satisfaction. Register now.
CABA showcasing BIQ in Virtual Energy Forum online trade show
CABA SmartBrief | Dec 11, 2008
CABA has an online booth at the Virtual Energy Forum trade show. This is a no-cost, online-only event providing insight on energy management practices to help companies cut costs and environmental impacts. Today, CABA will be showcasing its Building Intelligence Quotient in its online booth. The BIQ is an affordable and easy to use online intelligent building ranking tool. CABA also is showcasing its recently released Bright Green Buildings report. David Katz also today will be hosting live interactive sessions at the booth.
ESPA surveys system installers
CABA SmartBrief | Dec 11, 2008
The Electronics Systems Professional Alliance (ESPA), a CABA member, is conducting its first survey regarding the career development needs of electronic systems technicians. Please take the survey today. The results will be used to gain a better understanding of EST career paths to date and to develop, improve and promote training and certification programs.
Register for a CABA account
CABA SmartBrief | Dec 10, 2008
CABA's new Web site allows members to register individually for access to CABA's Member Research Library. Please register today. Once you register, CABA staff will work to assign you a user name and password so you can access CABA's Information Series. CABA has added more than 130 research reports in 2008. If you are not sure if your organization is a CABA member, view the CABA member list.
CABA celebrates 20th anniversary
CABA SmartBrief | Dec 10, 2008
The Continental Automated Buildings Association was founded 20 years ago as a venue to facilitate networking and collaboration among industry stakeholders, educational institutions and organizations to further the development of a mass market in home and building automation. During CABA's 20th anniversary year, CABA members will be allowed to order one complimentary research report that is sold in the CABA eStore. Each CABA member will be able to order one free report until Nov. 30, 2009. Obtain your free report from Gail Stratton or use the CABA Member Hotline: 888-798-CABA (2222) and quote: CABA2020.
Parks Associates introduces free newsletters
CABA SmartBrief | Dec 09, 2008
Parks Associates, a CABA member, has introduced complimentary newsletters, including one that provides free updates and analysis on the home systems marketplace. Subscribe today. When you subscribe, you will be able to access the current and archived issues immediately.
Attend the Building Intelligence Tour at AHR Expo
CABA SmartBrief | Dec 09, 2008
CABA invites you to attend the Building Intelligence Tour at AHR Expo. This seminar, in its fourth year, provides an opportunity to learn about intelligent buildings and integrated systems, and the associated delivery of energy efficiency and sustainability. This year, the focus will be on advanced integrated lighting controls. Register today.
CTBUH featured on national public radio
CABA SmartBrief | Dec 08, 2008
Antony Wood is the executive director of the Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habit (CTBUH). He discusses the revolution that is needed in tall buildings to transform them into livable structures for the 21st century, in an exclusive interview on Smart City Radio, a national public radio program. Listen to the podcast. CTBUH is a CABA member.
In memoriam: Ted Rogers
CABA SmartBrief | Dec 08, 2008
Edward Samuel "Ted" Rogers Jr., founder of Rogers Communications Inc., a CABA member, passed away in Toronto last week. The company he launched is dominant in the telecommunications industry in Canada, owning the Toronto Blue Jays and the Rogers Centre, five television stations, a sports radio station, along with cable and wireless entities. Learn more.
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