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The Smart Buildings Academy Podcast | Teaching You Building Automation, Systems Integration, and Information Technology
Welcome to the Smart Buildings Academy Podcast, the world's largest podcast dedicated to the building automation industry! Join our expert instructors every week as they break down the latest trends, technologies, and best practices in smart buildings. No matter your position in the industry and whether you're a beginner or expert, this podcast delivers the knowledge and strategies you need to learn and stay ahead in the industry. With expert insights, special guest interviews, and real-world…
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- The Smart Buildings Academy Podcast | Teaching You Building Automation, Systems Integration, and Information Technology
SBA 387: What can we learn about efficiency and smart from the residential sector with Bill Spohn
In this episode of the Smart Buildings Academy Podcast I interview Bill Spohn of TruTech Tools. Bill has a tremendous level of experience in the Smart…
- The Smart Buildings Academy Podcast | Teaching You Building Automation, Systems Integration, and Information Technology
SBA 386: Ask Me Anything
In this episode of the Smart Buildings Academy Podcast I will answer any questions you have live. I will also be asking past questions asked by our listeners.
- The Smart Buildings Academy Podcast | Teaching You Building Automation, Systems Integration, and Information Technology
SBA 385: Learning ASHRAE 55 Together
In today's episode of the Smart Buildings Academy Podcast we are going to review the ASHRAE 55 standard. ASHRAE 55 Thermal Conditions for Human Comfort is a…
- The Smart Buildings Academy Podcast | Teaching You Building Automation, Systems Integration, and Information Technology
SBA 384: Space utilization and efficiency planning with Akira Jones of HH Angus
With people begrudgingly returning to the office how can you increase the attractiveness and suitability of the work environment? In this episode of the Smart…
- The Smart Buildings Academy Podcast | Teaching You Building Automation, Systems Integration, and Information Technology
SBA 383: Learning ASHRAE 62.1 Together
In this episode of the Smart Buildings Academy Podcast, we will be exploring the ASHRAE 62.1 standard. ASHRAE 62.1 is a key standard that is tied to indoor air…
- The Smart Buildings Academy Podcast | Teaching You Building Automation, Systems Integration, and Information Technology
SBA 382: Learning ASHRAE 90.1 Together
In this episode of the Smart Buildings Academy Podcast, we will be exploring the ASHRAE 90.1 standard. ASHRAE 90.1 is a key standard that is tied to multiple…
- The Smart Buildings Academy Podcast | Teaching You Building Automation, Systems Integration, and Information Technology
SBA 381: Lessons Learned From Running an Analytics Program With Devan Tracy
How do you actual succeed with analytics? This is a question I get asked often. In this episode of the Smart Buildings Academy Podcast, Devan Tracy of Lockheed…
- The Smart Buildings Academy Podcast | Teaching You Building Automation, Systems Integration, and Information Technology
SBA 380: How to Rapidly Develop a Workforce
Are you struggling to find technical talent? Are you unable to execute backlog due to labor shortages? If so you're not alone. In this episode of the Smart…
- The Smart Buildings Academy Podcast | Teaching You Building Automation, Systems Integration, and Information Technology
SBA 379: Lessons Learned From Running A Training Business
5 years ago we founded Smart Buildings Academy with the hopes of gaining 1,000 students by 2025. Today we are the largest vendor-agnostic provider of building…
- The Smart Buildings Academy Podcast | Teaching You Building Automation, Systems Integration, and Information Technology
SBA 378: BACnet MS/TP Troubleshooting
In this episode of the Smart Buildings Academy Podcast we will be discussing troubleshooting BACnet MS/TP. You will learn: Common BACnet failures The signs of…
- The Smart Buildings Academy Podcast | Teaching You Building Automation, Systems Integration, and Information Technology
SBA 377: BAS Input and Output Selection
In this episode of the Smart Buildings Academy Podcast we are going to discuss how to properly select inputs and outputs for your BAS projects. You will learn…
- The Smart Buildings Academy Podcast | Teaching You Building Automation, Systems Integration, and Information Technology
SBA 376: Server Virtualization Fundamentals
In this episode of the Smart Buildings Academy Podcast we discuss server virtualization. You will learn: The different types of servers How servers work How…
- The Smart Buildings Academy Podcast | Teaching You Building Automation, Systems Integration, and Information Technology
SBA 375: How Security Certificates Work
Security Certificates can protect your communications, ensure that rogue devices are not on your network, and verify the authenticity of the devices that do…
- The Smart Buildings Academy Podcast | Teaching You Building Automation, Systems Integration, and Information Technology
SBA 374: 10 BAS Project Management Tips
Your backlog is full. You find yourself taking calls from GC's asking where your technicians are every, single, day! You're expected to execute 10,000 man…
- The Smart Buildings Academy Podcast | Teaching You Building Automation, Systems Integration, and Information Technology
SBA 373: Selling Planned Service Agreements
Things tend to fall apart after they are built, buildings are no exception. Yet every day I'm seeing new construction projects completed with NO post occupancy…
- The Smart Buildings Academy Podcast | Teaching You Building Automation, Systems Integration, and Information Technology
SBA 372: Wireless Fundamentals for BAS Professionals
What is one of the biggest costs in a retrofit project.. wiring! I remember back when wireless first hit the market. It was clunky, unreliable, and quite…
- The Smart Buildings Academy Podcast | Teaching You Building Automation, Systems Integration, and Information Technology
SBA 371: Metering Strategies for Buildings
Did you know that having a meter in the wrong place is sometimes worse than not having a meter at all? In order to meet the increased demand for net-zero and…
- The Smart Buildings Academy Podcast | Teaching You Building Automation, Systems Integration, and Information Technology
SBA 370: Energy Audits for BAS Professionals
Did you know that the Inflation Reduction Act changes 179D to allow for a tax deduction of up to $5/sq foot for energy efficiency retrofits? But this is…
- The Smart Buildings Academy Podcast | Teaching You Building Automation, Systems Integration, and Information Technology
SBA 369: Exploring KNX Together
KNX is a protocol that is seeing increasing adoption across the United States. In this episode of the Smart Buildings Academy Podcast we will research KNX…
- The Smart Buildings Academy Podcast | Teaching You Building Automation, Systems Integration, and Information Technology
SBA 368: 9 Energy Management Strategies You Can Implement Right Now
In today's Smart Buildings Academy Podcast Episode we discuss 9 energy management strategies that you can implement right now to reduce your energy consumption…
- The Smart Buildings Academy Podcast | Teaching You Building Automation, Systems Integration, and Information Technology
SBA 367: 7 Tips for Effective Site Audits
In this episode of the Smart Buildings Academy Podcast we lay out 7 tips for performing effective site audits for your building automation customers. Building…
- The Smart Buildings Academy Podcast | Teaching You Building Automation, Systems Integration, and Information Technology
SBA 366: Employers want to pay for your training, you just don't know how to ask for it
As one of the largest providers of training in the building automation industry we see employers investing millions to train their employees each year. Yet our…
- The Smart Buildings Academy Podcast | Teaching You Building Automation, Systems Integration, and Information Technology
SBA 365: Designing and Deploying IP BAS Controls Part 2
In this episode of the Smart Buildings Academy Podcast we continue our deep dive on how to design IP controls layouts including ring, bus, and star topologies…
- The Smart Buildings Academy Podcast | Teaching You Building Automation, Systems Integration, and Information Technology
SBA 364: Designing and Deploying IP BAS Controls
How do you design and deploy IP BAS controls for your BAS projects? In this episode of the Smart Buildings Academy Podcast we are going to do a deep dive on…
- The Smart Buildings Academy Podcast | Teaching You Building Automation, Systems Integration, and Information Technology
SBA 363: What Is An Open BAS
Lately we've been seeing a lot of talk about "openness". This topic tends to pop up every couple years. In this episode of the Smart Buildings Academy Podcast…
- The Smart Buildings Academy Podcast | Teaching You Building Automation, Systems Integration, and Information Technology
SBA 362: How to Move from HVAC to Building Automation
In this episode of the Smart Buildings Academy Podcast we discuss how to transition from HVAC field work to Building Automation Work. Lately we've received a…
- The Smart Buildings Academy Podcast | Teaching You Building Automation, Systems Integration, and Information Technology
SBA 361: Building a Smart District with Paul Valente of Chicago Public Schools
Chicago Public Schools is one of the largest School Districts in the United States. In this episode of the Smart Buildings Academy Podcast, Paul Valente with…
- The Smart Buildings Academy Podcast | Teaching You Building Automation, Systems Integration, and Information Technology
SBA 360: 7 Ways to Avoid Non-Billable Warranty Calls
It's that time of the year! All of that wonderful summer construction work is complete, and those warranty calls are coming in. What was a profitable project…
- The Smart Buildings Academy Podcast | Teaching You Building Automation, Systems Integration, and Information Technology
SBA 359: BAS Installation Tips and Tricks
Installation makes up large portion of the labor costs on a building automation project. So naturally if you can improve the efficiency of your installation…
- The Smart Buildings Academy Podcast | Teaching You Building Automation, Systems Integration, and Information Technology
SBA 358: How to engage owners in using their Building Automation System
Energy, comfort, sustainability. What do these three words have in common? These three, are just a few of the areas directly affected by building automation…
- The Smart Buildings Academy Podcast | Teaching You Building Automation, Systems Integration, and Information Technology
SBA 357: How to organize your team to scale your revenue
Are you looking to grow your building automation business? If so you're in the right place. In this episode of the Smart Buildings Academy Podcast we will be…
- The Smart Buildings Academy Podcast | Teaching You Building Automation, Systems Integration, and Information Technology
SBA 356: Facilities and Campus Energy Summit with Monica Mckenzie
In this episode of the Smart Buildings Academy Podcast I discuss the upcoming Facilities and Campus Energy Summit with Monica Mckenzie. We tackle the…
- The Smart Buildings Academy Podcast | Teaching You Building Automation, Systems Integration, and Information Technology
SBA 355: How to Read Plans and Specs
Mechanical plans and specifications dictate a lot of what we do as building automation professionals but have you ever stopped to think about your approach to…
- The Smart Buildings Academy Podcast | Teaching You Building Automation, Systems Integration, and Information Technology
SBA 354: BACnet 101 Deepdive
BACnet is the most common protocol in the building automation space. Yet every day I read questions on Facebook, LinkedIn, and Reddit asking how the protocol…
- The Smart Buildings Academy Podcast | Teaching You Building Automation, Systems Integration, and Information Technology
SBA 353: How to Systemize Your BAS Career
Every week I get asked how to get a job in building automation or how to advance in building automation. In this episode of the Smart Buildings Academy Podcast…
- The Smart Buildings Academy Podcast | Teaching You Building Automation, Systems Integration, and Information Technology
SBA 352: Why Team and Business Culture Matter
Finding the right employee is hard. Keeping the right employee is even harder. Building automation, especially on the technical side has a reputation for being…
- The Smart Buildings Academy Podcast | Teaching You Building Automation, Systems Integration, and Information Technology
SBA 351: Overcoming Inflation with Processes
Fuel and materials have increased and now you find yourself executing a project with a high material cost than the original forecast. Unfortunately this is an…
- The Smart Buildings Academy Podcast | Teaching You Building Automation, Systems Integration, and Information Technology
SBA 350: Establishing a Controls Standard for Your Business
If you asked me what one single thing led us to growing the fastest growing BAS training business in less than 5 years I would tell you standards and…
- The Smart Buildings Academy Podcast | Teaching You Building Automation, Systems Integration, and Information Technology
SBA 349: Growing Your Controls Business in a Recession
The recession is here. What are you going to do about it? As the value of the dollar decreases and disposable income starts to shrink you may feel that it is…
- The Smart Buildings Academy Podcast | Teaching You Building Automation, Systems Integration, and Information Technology
SBA 348: Sales 101 with SBA Sales Leader Julian Palacios
In this episode of the Smart Buildings Academy Podcast, I interview Julian Palacios, our Director of Sales, on how he works with our customers to grow their…
- The Smart Buildings Academy Podcast | Teaching You Building Automation, Systems Integration, and Information Technology
SBA 347: How to Manage BAS Projects From Start to Finish
In this episode of the Smart Buildings Academy Podcast we will be discussing the BAS Project Management Framework. This will be a master class on how to manage…
- The Smart Buildings Academy Podcast | Teaching You Building Automation, Systems Integration, and Information Technology
SBA 346: Sales Mastery with Sales Expert Keith Reller
Have you ever entered a room full of people that disliked your business and left with a sale? When I worked for Keith Reller this was a regular occurrence…
- The Smart Buildings Academy Podcast | Teaching You Building Automation, Systems Integration, and Information Technology
SBA 345: Learning Guideline 36 Together
Energy costs are skyrocketing. The potential for rolling blackouts is increasing. More now than ever companies need to find ways to reduce utility consumption…
- The Smart Buildings Academy Podcast | Teaching You Building Automation, Systems Integration, and Information Technology
SBA 344: A Design Pattern Approach to Programming
Programming is the easiest skill to learn in building automation. Seriously, all you need to know in order to program is how to select the correct programming…
- The Smart Buildings Academy Podcast | Teaching You Building Automation, Systems Integration, and Information Technology
SBA 343: Defending Your Team Against Scope Creep
Have you ever showed up to retrofit a VAV box and left installing a new central utility plant? Scope creep is the insidious destroying of project revenue and…
- The Smart Buildings Academy Podcast | Teaching You Building Automation, Systems Integration, and Information Technology
SBA 342: Demand Control Ventilation Deep Dive
Set aside what you think you know about demand control ventilation. In this episode of the Smart Buildings Academy Podcast we're going to dive deep into the…
- The Smart Buildings Academy Podcast | Teaching You Building Automation, Systems Integration, and Information Technology
SBA 341: Handling Callbacks, Scope Drift, and Other Project Issues
This week I got a question from a connection. He is/was experiencing the age old problem of "It's Control's Fault". You know what I'm talking about. Everything…
- The Smart Buildings Academy Podcast | Teaching You Building Automation, Systems Integration, and Information Technology
SBA 340: Identifying the True Sales Opportunity
In this episode, we discuss how to identify what the real sales opportunity is with your customers. Resources: ►Podcast.smartbuildingsacademy.com…
- The Smart Buildings Academy Podcast | Teaching You Building Automation, Systems Integration, and Information Technology
SBA 339: Energy Management for BAS Professionals
In this episode, we discuss energy management strategies and methods that can be implemented by building automation professionals. Resources…
- The Smart Buildings Academy Podcast | Teaching You Building Automation, Systems Integration, and Information Technology
SBA 338: Are the Cost Savings Worth it? Proportional vs Floating Control
In this episode, we discuss floating vs proportional control. When would we use each control mode and when we wouldn't. Resources…
- The Smart Buildings Academy Podcast | Teaching You Building Automation, Systems Integration, and Information Technology
SBA 337: Easy Does It, 5 tips to Implementing a Talent Management Strategy in Your Business
In this episode, we discuss how to implement a talent management strategy within your business in 5 easy steps. Resources…
- The Smart Buildings Academy Podcast | Teaching You Building Automation, Systems Integration, and Information Technology
SBA 336: Discovering Your Customer's Decision Making Process
In this episode, we discuss how to discover your customer's decision making process. Resources: ►https://Podcast.smartbuildingsacademy.com/ ►…
- The Smart Buildings Academy Podcast | Teaching You Building Automation, Systems Integration, and Information Technology
SBA 335: How Does MQTT Work in Building Automation
In this episode, we discuss how to MQTT works in building automation systems. Resources: ► https://Podcast.smartbuildingsacademy.com ►…
- The Smart Buildings Academy Podcast | Teaching You Building Automation, Systems Integration, and Information Technology
SBA 334: How to Incorporate Training with Work - While Staying Profitable
In this episode, we discuss how to effectively implement training into the work process without sacrificing profitability.
- The Smart Buildings Academy Podcast | Teaching You Building Automation, Systems Integration, and Information Technology
SBA 333: How to Execute Training in the Office
In this episode, we discuss how to build out a building automation training program in order to train your folks in your office. Resources…
- The Smart Buildings Academy Podcast | Teaching You Building Automation, Systems Integration, and Information Technology
SBA 332: How To Identify Sales Opportunities In A Crowded Market
In this episode, we discuss how to identify building automation sales opportunities in a crowded market. Resources: ►Podcast.smartbuildingsacademy.com…
- The Smart Buildings Academy Podcast | Teaching You Building Automation, Systems Integration, and Information Technology
SBA 331: Certificates and Certificating Authorities for BAS
In this episode, we discuss what certificates are, how they work, and what you need to understand about certificates for building automation. Resources…
- The Smart Buildings Academy Podcast | Teaching You Building Automation, Systems Integration, and Information Technology
SBA 330: How Do I Get a Job in Building Automation?
In this episode, we discuss how to get a job in building automation and why you'd even want to work in building automation in the first place. Resources…
- The Smart Buildings Academy Podcast | Teaching You Building Automation, Systems Integration, and Information Technology
SBA 329: Understanding How BACnet Really Works
In this episode, we discuss how BACnet works and what you need to know about the protocol. Resources: ► Podcast.smartbuildingsacademy.com ►…
- The Smart Buildings Academy Podcast | Teaching You Building Automation, Systems Integration, and Information Technology
SBA 328: Do Apprenticeships Really Need to Last So Long?
In this episode, we discuss whether or not apprenticeships are still useful and how long these apprenticeships should last.