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ABOUT US
A place for people who care about better buildings, and better conversations.
BIG-Charlotte was founded to get a bunch of smart people in the same room, and learn from each other.
The idea was simple: create a casual, collaborative space where professionals across disciplines, from architecture and engineering to construction and maintenance could talk shop, build real relationships, and connect around the shared goal of shaping better buildings in Charlotte.
What makes us unique is our focus on community.
We believe building intelligence isn't just about advanced systems, it's about using what we have more wisely. Every building generates data, but unless that data gets to the right people at the right time, it doesn't mean much. A smart building is one that's used smartly. By people.
At BIG-Charlotte, we bring together those people. Owners, engineers, architects, integrators, operators, and everyone in between. Through our events and conversations, we help connect the dots between data, decisions, and the people who make buildings work.
Whether you're here to listen, share, or just see what we're about, you're invited.
Come to an event. Bring a friend. Get involved. We want to meet you.
Our Mission
To create inclusive, cross-disciplinary education and networking opportunities that equip professionals in the Charlotte region to implement intelligent, high-value building solutions.
Our Vision
To be the trusted advisor for Charlotte’s building intelligence community, guiding collaboration across disciplines to deliver smarter, more sustainable outcomes.
Our Values
Inclusion
Welcoming voices from every discipline, background, and level of expertise
Innovation
Staying curious and embracing new technologies that drive results
Integrity
Doing what’s right for building owners, occupants, and communities
Collaboration
Creating spaces for professionals to connect, learn from one another, and solve real-world challenges collectively
What is Building Intelligence?
Building intelligence isn’t just about technology. To us, it’s about people, spaces, and ideas working together. It means creating environments that are smarter, more connected, and more responsive for the people who use them. It’s about collaboration across disciplines, from architecture and engineering to construction and maintenance, to unlock new ways of designing, operating, and experiencing buildings.
At BIG-Charlotte, we believe that building intelligence is most powerful when it’s shared. That’s why we bring voices together to learn, support, and shape the future of our built environment. One conversation at a time.
