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Conclusion The transformation from mechanical building systems to intelligent automation represents one of the most significant infrastructure shifts in modern construction, where connectivity decisions made today determine technological capabilities for decades. This evolution demands understanding that commercial-grade components fail in industrial building environments through cascading mechanisms that exceed conventional design parameters. Success requires engineering approaches that address the interconnections between power distribution, environmental sensing, and network communication rather than treating them as isolated domains. Multi-point contact designs, multi- barrier sealing systems, and precision signal integrity management provide the foundation for reliable operation under harsh conditions characteristic of real building environments. Advanced sensor technologies with self-calibration capabilities eliminate operational maintenance costs while maintaining measurement accuracy over building operational lifetimes. The convergence toward edge computing, AI-driven optimization, and ubiquitous connectivity creates exponential scaling demands that current infrastructure cannot support without fundamental architectural changes. Single Pair Ethernet technology and Time-Sensitive Networking capabilities represent the infrastructure evolution necessary to support future building intelligence while maintaining compatibility with existing systems. Building owners and system integrators who understand these technological trajectories can specify connectivity infrastructure today that enables tomorrow's intelligent building technologies, protecting capital investments while positioning facilities for competitive advantages that transform buildings from static structures into responsive, adaptive environments. 30 Industrial-Grade Building Automation: Rugged, Reliable, Smart