BIG-North Texas

Est. 2023

BIG-NTX: Building Intelligence Group North Texas represents the Building Intelligence Group community of the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex. Our monthly events include group tours, social happy hours, and community coffees. Collectively advocating to educate, support, and connect innovative design, construction, and building operations professionals, it is our mission to:

Provide education & networking opportunities that span all disciplines necessary to implement intelligent building solutions.
Build support & demand for intelligent, connected buildings.
Advocate for open systems to allow end-users choice in technology & service.
BIG values Inclusion, Integrity, Innovation, & Collaboration.
Seek to build cross-disciplinary relationships to enable well aligned project delivery teams to more effectively & efficiently deliver high-value solutions.

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STEERING COMMITTEE MEMBERS

Jered Waller | jwaller@cruxsolutions.com | Crux Technology Solutions

BW Brisco | bwbrisco@ewingfoley.com | Ewing Foley, Inc (EFI)

Alexei Holstein | alexei.holstein@se.com | Schneider Electric

Zack Cornwell | zcornwell@cruxsolutions | Crux Technology Solutions

Zac Hillyard | zhillyard@ssr-inc.com | Smith Seckman & Reid (SSR)

Upcoming Events

Past Events

Wed, Feb 19
Intelligent Lighting Controls
Toronto
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Feb 19, 2025, 5:30 PM – 8:00 PM
Toronto, 130 Queens Quay E suite 512, Toronto, ON M5A 0P6, Canada
Join the BIG-TO Chapter for a two-part presentation exploring the evolution of Intelligent Lighting Control Systems and their impact on modern buildings.
Thu, Feb 13
Austin AEC Industry Mixer
Cabana Club (Austin, TX)
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Feb 13, 2025, 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM CST
Cabana Club (Austin, TX), 5012 E 7th St, Austin, TX 78702, USA
Local AEC industry gathering to share ideas, make new contacts, & unwind with a drink—great opportunity to grow your network and make new friends! SPONSORING NOTE: Tundra, Hossley, & Cantoni (additional sponsor slots available) Register today via QR code [Eventbrite]
Thu, Feb 13
BIG-Charlotte: Beyond Bricks
110 East
Details
Feb 13, 2025, 1:00 PM – 7:00 PM EST
110 East, 110 East Blvd, Charlotte, NC 28203, USA
Wed, Feb 05
BIG Data Journey Discussion 1
Pacific Coast Trane
Details
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.
Thu, Jan 30
BIG-TC January Technology Trivia
Saint Paul
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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.
Wed, Jan 29
BIG-ATL January: New Year Cyber Resolutions
Brewdog @ Krog Street Market
Details
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.
Wed, Jan 22
Digital Twin: Myths vs. Reality
Toronto
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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.
Tue, Jan 21
BIG-Charlotte: Goodwill Construction Skills Training Center Tour
Construction Skills Training Center
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Jan 21, 2025, 5:15 PM – 8:00 PM EST
Construction Skills Training Center, 1335 Alleghany St, Charlotte, NC 28208, USA
Wed, Dec 11
BIG-DET BAS Trivia Night!
Cochrane Tech Center
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Dec 11, 2024, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Cochrane Tech Center, 30261 Stephenson Hwy, Madison Heights, MI 48071, USA
Bring your friends and your brainpower for an unforgettable night of BAS Trivia!
Tue, Dec 03
BIG-ATL (SoBEIT) Year End Happy Hour
Burles Bar - Old Fourth Ward
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Dec 03, 2024, 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM EST
Burles Bar - Old Fourth Ward, http://burlesbar.com/
Thu, Nov 28
Highlights of CSA’s Upcoming ICT Code for Buildings and Intelligent Building Systems Code and Management System Standard
Mulvey & Banani office
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Nov 28, 2024, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM EST
Mulvey & Banani office, 90 Sheppard Ave E (Gnd Level), North York, ON M2N 3A1, Canada
The Canadian Standards Association (CSA Group) will present highlights of its upcoming codes – CSA/ANSI T100:22 Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Code for Buildings, CSA T2000-1 Intelligent Buildings Systems (IBS)Code and CSA T2000-2 IBS Management System Standard.
Tue, Nov 19
BIG-NYC End of Year Happy Hour @ Foxy John's Midtown
New York
Details
Nov 19, 2024, 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM EST
New York, 143 E 47th St, New York, NY 10017, USA
Join us at Foxy John's for bites and a cold one (or two)! Our last event of 2024! Meet other Smart Building professionals, catch up with old friends, discuss the state of the market, current projects, and more. See more about the event below.
Wed, Nov 06
BIG-CLT: Security Operations and Experience Tour
Securitas - Ballantyne
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Nov 06, 2024, 4:30 PM – 7:30 PM EST
Securitas - Ballantyne, 13950 Ballantyne Corporate Pl #200, Charlotte, NC 28277, USA
Join us at the Securitas Ballantyne Operation Center to learn about the role security plays in smart buildings and how integrated systems can improve service efficiency.
Tue, Oct 22
Our Friends...Techstars Boston has a Mixer
Register with Techstars
Details
Oct 22, 2024, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Register with Techstars
PropTech Mixer Hosted by Techstars Boston
Thu, Oct 10
BIG-TC October Happy Hour
Minneapolis
Details
Oct 10, 2024, 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Minneapolis, 14700 28th Ave N UNIT 40, Minneapolis, MN 55447, USA
Join BIG-Twin Cities chapter for a happy hour hosted and sponsored by DataStrait Networks. Every office should have a golf simulator, right? Well DataStrait does! Join other intelligent buildings practitioners and end-users for an evening of fellowship and education.
Wed, Oct 09
BIG-San Francisco Bay Meet Up (and NexusCon take aways)!
Barebottle Brewing Co. - Santa Clara
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Oct 09, 2024, 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
Barebottle Brewing Co. - Santa Clara, 2520 Augustine Dr, Santa Clara, CA 95054, USA
Come meet other passionate professionals in the smart building industry, and hear Andrew Knueppel share his key take aways from the 2024 NexusCon. Oct 9 at Barebottle Brewing in Santa Clara
Wed, Oct 09
BIG-DET October Meet-Up: Let's Talk Cybersecurity
Ford Rotunda Center
Details
Oct 09, 2024, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Ford Rotunda Center, 17000 Rotunda Dr, Dearborn, MI 48120, USA
Join the BIG Detroit Chapter for our October meet-up to discuss Cybersecurity for Intelligent Buildings with our speakers, Mike MacMahon of Newcomb & Boyd and Damian Stone of Ford.
Mon, Sep 30
BIG-CO 1st annual NexusCon Happy Hour -- sponsored by Buildee
Dave & Buster's
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Sep 30, 2024, 7:30 PM – 10:00 PM MDT
Dave & Buster's, 10667 Westminster Blvd, Broomfield, CO 80020, USA
BIG is partnering with Nexus Labs to bring some fun and games to NexusCon 2024. Join BIG-CO for a Happy Hour at Dave & Buster's following the conference on Monday, Sept 30. A free $25 game card will be provided for the first 100 people.

Phone

512.214.0470

Email

zcornwell@cruxsolutions.com