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AboutBuilding Intelligence Group LLC is an independent consultancy, whose primary purpose is to help building owners and managers, system integrators and suppliers, maneuver their operations through the vast changes prompted by enterprise building management. Our main focus is on the areas of facility and IT integration, convergence and intelligent buildings.
Paul Ehrlich, PE - President and
Founder Throughout his career, Ehrlich has been actively involved with various industry groups involved in the creation of new automation standards and technologies. Previous roles include chairing the ASHRAE Guideline 13 committee on how to specify DDC controls and acting as the inaugural chair for the oBIX committee to establish XML standards for building controls. Prior to establishing the Building Intelligence Group Ehrlich had worked for industry leading suppliers including Trane where he served as Controls Business Development Leader, guiding the direction and development of building control products. In this role, Ehrlich focused on determining global customer needs as it related to potential technologies that will be used for Trane’s current and future generations of building control products. Prior to working for Trane, Ehrlich worked for Johnson Controls providing solutions to building owners.
Chuck Ehrlich - Chief Technology
Officer
Ira Goldschmidt, PE -
Facilities Planning and Design Goldschmidt is a highly respected consulting engineer with LEED® 2.0 Accredited Professional certification and is an ENERGY STAR® Partner. He is a respected author and expert in the industry in the area of Intelligent Building control system design and commissioning.
Riva Kupritz - Market Research
and Strategic Market Planning Kupritz has provided valuable research and strategy services to industries including building automation, utilities, architectural, engineering and design, and commercial real estate. Her services have been instrumental in helping organizations within these industries to define market opportunities, introduce new products and services and expand market share of existing offerings.
Jeff Seewald, PE - Intelligent Buildings Systems
Engineer He is experienced with integrated controls, HVAC systems and equipment, building systems applications engineering, and IT networks. Jeff’s work at Building Intelligence Group spans a spectrum: from technical analysis and engineering design for building owners, to industry and market research, to education and advocacy for intelligent buildings. Jeff’s overall goal is to provide clients with research, analysis and solutions to help them achieve greater levels of functionality, efficiency, and intelligence in buildings. Prior to joining Building Intelligence Group, Jeff led the definition, development, and deployment of next generation web-based building automation products and enterprise systems. Past experience also includes product marketing, engineering, and support of building systems and applications, and development of HVAC equipment applying engineering analysis in heat transfer and fluid dynamics. Jeff holds several patents for inventions related to HVAC equipment as well as building automation and controls. Throughout his professional life, Jeff’s work reflects a passion for energy efficiency, renewable energy, and sustainability. Jeff earned his Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from The Pennsylvania State University.
Building Intelligence Group is a Trademark of Building Intelligence Group LLC
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