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Glass Buildings
Building
Intelligence Group

It's a small world, make a BIG impact!

BIG, and its local chapters, seek to educate, support, and connect the community of forward-thinking people involved with intelligent building solutions.

Who We Are

We are a cross disciplinary education, support, and networking organization that is dedicated to advancing the market for intelligent commercial building solutions that maximize value for everyone who interacts with the built environment.

Our Mission

  • To provide education and networking opportunities that span all disciplines necessary to implement intelligent building solutions

  • Build support and demand for intelligent, connected buildings

  • Advocate for open systems to allow end-users choice in technology and service

  • BIG values Inclusion, Integrity, Innovation, and Collaboration

  • Seek to build cross-disciplinary relationships to enable well aligned project delivery teams to more effectively and efficiently deliver high-value solutions.

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Statement on Non-Collusion and Anti-Trust

Bryce Nielsen, Nantum OS

"The growing community and family-feel helps make any other large event feel small because I’m now seeing my BIG friends everywhere I go!!"

All Upcoming Events

Join a local event to see what BIG is all about

  • BIG-Charlotte: Goodwill Construction Skills Training Center Tour
    Tue, Jan 21
    Construction Skills Training Center
    Jan 21, 2025, 5:15 PM – 8:00 PM EST
    Construction Skills Training Center, 1335 Alleghany St, Charlotte, NC 28208, USA
    Jan 21, 2025, 5:15 PM – 8:00 PM EST
    Construction Skills Training Center, 1335 Alleghany St, Charlotte, NC 28208, USA
  • Digital Twin: Myths vs. Reality
    Wed, Jan 22
    Toronto
    Jan 22, 2025, 5:30 PM – 8:30 PM EST
    Toronto, 1 King St W, Toronto, ON M5H 1A1, Canada
    Jan 22, 2025, 5:30 PM – 8:30 PM EST
    Toronto, 1 King St W, Toronto, ON M5H 1A1, Canada
    Join us on January 22nd we delve into the world of Digital Twins, separating myths from reality. We’ll explore how Digital Twins relate to building intelligence, BIM for FM, and smart buildings, offering clarity and practical knowledge to attendees.
  • BIG-ATL January: New Year Cyber Resolutions
    Wed, Jan 29
    Brewdog @ Krog Street Market
    Jan 29, 2025, 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM EST
    Brewdog @ Krog Street Market, 112 Krog St NE, Atlanta, GA 30307, USA
    Jan 29, 2025, 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM EST
    Brewdog @ Krog Street Market, 112 Krog St NE, Atlanta, GA 30307, USA
    Join us as we reconnect for 2025 and welcome a guest expert, Michael MacMahon. Get your questions ready as he regales us with tales and tips on how to make achievable next steps in 2025.
  • BIG-TC January Technology Trivia
    Thu, Jan 30
    Saint Paul
    Jan 30, 2025, 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
    Saint Paul, 2324 University Ave W suite 112, St Paul, MN 55114, USA
    Jan 30, 2025, 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
    Saint Paul, 2324 University Ave W suite 112, St Paul, MN 55114, USA
    Join fellow intelligent building enthusiasts to compete to answer technology trivia questions.
  • BIG Data Journey Discussion 1
    Wed, Feb 05
    Pacific Coast Trane
    Feb 05, 2025, 5:30 PM – 8:30 PM
    Pacific Coast Trane, 310 Soquel Way, Sunnyvale, CA 94085, USA
    Feb 05, 2025, 5:30 PM – 8:30 PM
    Pacific Coast Trane, 310 Soquel Way, Sunnyvale, CA 94085, USA
    This is our first session in a year long journey to discuss best practices in the use of data in smart buildings.
  • BIG-Charlotte: Beyond Bricks
    Thu, Feb 13
    110 East
    Feb 13, 2025, 1:00 PM – 7:00 PM EST
    110 East, 110 East Blvd, Charlotte, NC 28203, USA
    Feb 13, 2025, 1:00 PM – 7:00 PM EST
    110 East, 110 East Blvd, Charlotte, NC 28203, USA
  • BIG-Charlotte: March Technology Madness!
    Thu, Mar 20
    Charlotte
    Mar 20, 2025, 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM EDT
    Charlotte, 227 Southside Dr Suite C, Charlotte, NC 28217, USA
    Mar 20, 2025, 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM EDT
    Charlotte, 227 Southside Dr Suite C, Charlotte, NC 28217, USA
    Join us at Aptitude's local office to see an effective technology deployment while enjoying the first round of March Madness!
  • Cybersecurity - Have you met CISA?
    Date will be coming in Q1 of 2025
    Location is TBD
    Date will be coming in Q1 of 2025
    Location is TBD
    Date will be coming in Q1 of 2025
    Location is TBD
    We are in Region 1 for CISA and they would love to get to know you and share all the tools and services they have. https://www.cisa.gov/
  • Winthrop Center and Passive House
    Date will be set for Q2 of 2025
    Boston
    Date will be set for Q2 of 2025
    Boston, Winthrop Square, Boston, MA 02110, USA
    Date will be set for Q2 of 2025
    Boston, Winthrop Square, Boston, MA 02110, USA
    We are setting up a session to learn about https://winthropcenter.com/vision/ and Passive House Design. Incredible building and story.
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