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Buildings Are Assets. Their Data Should Be Too.
Buildings are more than physical structures. They are operational assets made up of systems, controls, schedules, and data. This article explains why better visibility into building data leads to better decisions, less waste, and stronger long-term performance.
Resolute Team
2 days ago2 min read


AI still needs human judgment
In FOX 2 Detroit’s recent story on AI in the auto industry, Joe Tavares pointed to a practical reality: some work, especially end-of-process quality assurance, is harder to automate than repetitive physical tasks. That same idea applies to building performance, where better data should support human judgment, not replace it.
Resolute Team
6 days ago2 min read


Why Michigan’s data center boom matters more than people think
Joe Tavares from resolute on Michigan Data Centers, AI Infrastructure, and What Comes Next
Resolute Team
Dec 20, 20252 min read


The Leader as a Servant: Timeless Wisdom from Resolute CEO Bill Popp
Resolute CEO Bill Popp shares timeless leadership wisdom, including lessons from Michael Dell on serving the team and the importance of listening—and explains how the company is using AI and machine learning to revolutionize energy efficiency in commercial buildings with an "analytics, not control" approach.
Resolute Team
Oct 31, 20254 min read


When critical systems go down, the risk is bigger than IT
A recent incident involving South Lyon Schools showed how quickly a technical outage can become an operational and safety concern. When communication and related systems go down, the impact reaches far beyond IT. This article explores why resilience matters in schools and other occupied facilities.
Resolute Team
Sep 20, 20252 min read


Building Data Into Performance-Driven Action
NYU Langone Health, a premier academic medical center, leverages Resolute Building Intelligence to proactively identify and resolve HVAC and energy inefficiencies. By integrating Resolute’s analytics, Langone achieves significant cost savings and operational excellence, enhancing patient comfort and safety.
Resolute Team
Jun 13, 20252 min read


What the Human Brain Has in Common with Artificial Intelligence
Google's Deep Dream captivated the world with its psychedelic imagery, offering a fascinating glimpse into AI's inner workings. Discover how neural networks encode perceptions similarly to the human brain, and see how Resolute applies these insights to distill complex building data into actionable intelligence.
Joe Tavares
Jun 12, 20251 min read


From Headaches to Solutions: 10 Common Pain Points for Facility Managers
Facilities managers are the unsung heroes behind efficient, sustainable buildings. From energy use to security, this guide explores the top 10 challenges they face—and how Resolute Building Intelligence helps turn those challenges into smart, actionable solutions.
Grayson Wallace
Jun 11, 20253 min read


"AI" Hammer for Every Nail
AI isn’t a magic solution for everything but used wisely, it can supercharge how your business brainstorms, strategizes, and connects with customers. This post explores practical ways to apply AI for tasks like SWOT analysis, product-market fit, executive summaries, sales scripts, and customer support—without forcing a one-size-fits-all approach. Start small, target high-impact areas, and let AI help you move faster with more clarity and confidence.
Resolute Team
Jun 4, 20254 min read


Google It or Ask the Robot?
Should you Google it or ask the robot? While traditional search engines retrieve information, AI models generate custom answers on demand. One sifts through data; the other synthesizes it. This visual compares the two approaches—highlighting how AI shifts users from hunting for information to instantly generating insight. It’s not just faster—it’s fundamentally different. 'It’s the difference between pulling a file… and writing a book.
Joe Tavares
May 30, 20252 min read


It Costs Nothing But Creates Much
A smile may cost nothing, but in the world of AI, politeness has a price. As millions of users engage with language models, every “please” and “thank you” adds up in energy and compute cycles. While polite phrasing can sharpen responses, it also draws power—literally. In the age of machine conversation, it’s worth asking: when is courtesy helpful, and when is it just heating up the servers?
Resolute Team
May 14, 20251 min read


The High Cost of Invisibility: Know Where Energy Waste Hides in Big Buildings
Most energy waste in big buildings isn’t obvious—it’s hidden in faulty sequences, unnoticed sensor drift, and systems running in conflict. Discover how Resolute exposes these costly blind spots with real-time visibility and analytics that turn your BAS data into action.
Grayson Wallace
May 14, 20252 min read
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