Smart Building Council

Welcome to ASHB’s Large-Building Industry Council

The Smart Building Council (SBC) (formerly known as the Intelligent Buildings Council) works to strengthen the large building automation industry through innovative technology-focused research projects. Established in 2001, SBC reviews market opportunities, takes strategic action and monitors initiatives that relate to integrated systems and automation in the large building sector. The Council’s projects promote the next generation of intelligent building technologies and incorporate a holistic approach that optimizes building performance and savings.

Upcoming Meeting Webinar: Tuesday, May 27 | 12PM ET

Keynote: AI & Smart Buildings Scaling to Smart Real Estate Portfolio with Ghazi Atallah of Picacity AI

AI-powered Smart Building Digital Platforms are transforming real estate management by enabling smarter, more efficient portfolio operations. In this session, Ghazi Atallah, Founder & CEO of Picacity AI, will share how AI delivers value across buildings, campuses, and districts through enhanced decision-making, energy optimization, and automation. Attendees will learn how AI can streamline operations, cut costs, and improve sustainability and security. Discover how portfolio-wide AI adoption creates a unified, scalable strategy for managing smart real estate.

Agenda | Presentation | Recording | Minutes (coming soon)

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Past Webinars & Think Tanks

February 27, 2025 Meeting Webinar
Keynote: Cybersecurity Best Practices – Safeguarding Your Network and Building Systems with Brad Bonfiglio of Schneider Electric
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November 7, 2024 Meeting Webinar
Keynote: Optimizing Building Data for Maximum Value by James Palmer of Metrikus
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August 13, 2024 Meeting Webinar
Keynote: Harnessing AI for Intelligent Buildings: Overcoming Challenges and Maximizing Value by Harry Pascarella of Harbor Research
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July 16, 2024 Think Tank
Topic:
Exploring AI Use Cases to Create Value in Intelligent Buildings hosted by Harry Pascarella of Harbor Research
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