Field Notes
From the Field
Stories, observations, and things nobody tells you about working in building automation.
2026-06-16
The Tax of Being the One Who Can Figure It Out
What it actually costs to be the person everyone calls when nobody else knows what to do.
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2026-04-28
So you want to get into building automation but don't know where to start. I was you.
The same posts keep appearing on Reddit. I recognize every one of them, because I was that person.
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2026-04-18
The Honest Truth About Building Automation: There Is No Standard
If you've been in this field a while and still feel like you're missing something, this is for you.
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2026-04-11
The Weight of the Unknown
Some days you're the only thing standing between a satisfied customer and literal rotting flesh. This is what it means to be the one who knows.
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2026-04-04
The Tech That Faked It
A story about what happens when someone doesn't know what they're doing and decides to hide it instead of ask for help.
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2026-03-28
Being Right Isn't Enough
The day I proved the mechanical contractor wrong and still had to do it their way.
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2012-12-04
Day One
Everyone starts somewhere. This is what that actually looks like.
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