by 7NOX Team | Jul 4, 2023 | Continuing Ed, Smart Buildings, Training
If you’re thinking of starting a new career, there’s no better place than the automated buildings industry. It’s one of the best kept secrets in technology careers today. It helps when starting or growing any career, to have a good understanding of the intellectual...
by 7NOX Team | Aug 10, 2022 | BACnet, Continuing Ed, Technology
In this article in our BACnet Basics Series, we look at Device Profiles, why they’re important and how they’re created. We’ve also included a real world example that illustrates how to use device profiles to accurately specify your own projects. What are Device...
by 7NOX Team | Jul 5, 2022 | BACnet, Continuing Ed, Technology
Every complex topic or field needs a helpful naming system. Scientists name flora and fauna by genus and species. Even astronomers have their own planetary nomenclature. Standard naming conventions do just that—they standardize how we talk about things. They’re also a...
by 7NOX Team | Jan 12, 2022 | Continuing Ed, Industry Trends, Save Time
In our quest to compile a list of the best FM online learning resources for 2022, we looked at several important factors. For one, we wanted a good mix of quality and convenience. Some FMs will be looking for professional certification courses, while others may only...
by 7NOX Team | Nov 18, 2021 | Communication, Continuing Ed, Training
Today baby boomers and seasoned FM pros are retiring at a hasty clip. According to IFMA Foundation’s Global Workforce Initiative (GWI), more than 50% of FMs will retire over the next decade or so. The change is having a dramatic impact on companies who are racing to...
by 7NOX Team | Oct 14, 2021 | Communication, Continuing Ed, Tips
Facilities managers must master many skills to be effective. Communication, multi-tasking, technical knowledge, and resilience to name a few. But in a market disrupted by pandemics, climate change, tech innovations and new regulations, knowing how to prepare for the...
