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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…
Episodes
- The Smart Buildings Academy Podcast | Teaching You Building Automation, Systems Integration, and Information Technology
SBA 268: How to Calculate a ROI for an ECM
Building automation professionals should understand how to calculate the return on investment and payback period for building automation energy conservation…
- The Smart Buildings Academy Podcast | Teaching You Building Automation, Systems Integration, and Information Technology
SBA 267: 5 Tips to Sell BAS When You Don't Own the Account
In this episode we will be discussing 5 tips to sell building automation solutions to your competitors customers. I believe we are entering a period of time…
- The Smart Buildings Academy Podcast | Teaching You Building Automation, Systems Integration, and Information Technology
SBA 266: How to Scope a Retrofit Project
In this episode of the Smart Buildings Academy Podcast we discuss the three critical areas you must focus on when you are scoping a retrofit project.
- The Smart Buildings Academy Podcast | Teaching You Building Automation, Systems Integration, and Information Technology
SBA 265: How to Audit a Site
In this episode of the Smart Buildings Academy Podcast we discuss the exact steps to perform a site audit. This process is key for retrofit projects and other…
- The Smart Buildings Academy Podcast | Teaching You Building Automation, Systems Integration, and Information Technology
SBA 264 :Selling Services for BAS
In this episode we discuss how to sell services to your building automation customers.
- The Smart Buildings Academy Podcast | Teaching You Building Automation, Systems Integration, and Information Technology
SBA 263: How to use the Cloud for Hosting BAS
In this episode of the Smart Buildings Academy Podcast we will be discussing how to use the cloud to host certain parts of your BAS.
- The Smart Buildings Academy Podcast | Teaching You Building Automation, Systems Integration, and Information Technology
SBA 262: Cloud for Building Automation
In this episode of the Smart Buildings Academy Podcast we discuss cloud computing and cloud services for building automation systems.
- The Smart Buildings Academy Podcast | Teaching You Building Automation, Systems Integration, and Information Technology
SBA 261: Understanding Strategic Sales in BAS
In this episode we discuss how to approach strategic sales opportunities in building automation.
- The Smart Buildings Academy Podcast | Teaching You Building Automation, Systems Integration, and Information Technology
SBA 260: How to work with APIs in BAS
In this episode we discuss to consume data from API's and how to bring that data into your building automation system.
- The Smart Buildings Academy Podcast | Teaching You Building Automation, Systems Integration, and Information Technology
SBA 259: APIs for Building Automation
What are API's? How do you use them? Why are they important for building automation? In this episode of the Smart Buildings Academy Podcast we will discuss…
- The Smart Buildings Academy Podcast | Teaching You Building Automation, Systems Integration, and Information Technology
SBA 258: Using Capital Plans to Sell BAS
In this episode of the Smart Buildings Academy Podcast, you will learn how to use information from capital plans to sell building automation systems.
- The Smart Buildings Academy Podcast | Teaching You Building Automation, Systems Integration, and Information Technology
SBA 257: How to Normalize Data on Existing Sites
In this episode of the Smart Buildings Academy Podcast, you will learn how to normalize and consume data from existing systems.
- The Smart Buildings Academy Podcast | Teaching You Building Automation, Systems Integration, and Information Technology
SBA 256: Data for BAS Professionals
In this episode of the Smart Buildings Academy Podcast, you will learn what data is and how we use it in building automation.
- The Smart Buildings Academy Podcast | Teaching You Building Automation, Systems Integration, and Information Technology
SBA 255: Sales Retrofit Process
In this episode of the Smart Buildings Academy Podcast, you will learn the retrofit sales process.
- The Smart Buildings Academy Podcast | Teaching You Building Automation, Systems Integration, and Information Technology
SBA 254: How To Setup a IT Network in BAS
In this episode of the Smart Buildings Academy Podcast, you will learn how to set up an IT network. We will start at the host device and work through the exact…
- The Smart Buildings Academy Podcast | Teaching You Building Automation, Systems Integration, and Information Technology
SBA 253: BAS Networks 101
In this episode of the Smart Buildings Academy Podcast, we are going to explore key concepts of networking. Discuss how BAS networks work, what they connect…
- The Smart Buildings Academy Podcast | Teaching You Building Automation, Systems Integration, and Information Technology
SBA 252: Sales Strategy for CRE in 2021
In this Episode of the Smart Buildings Academy Podcast, we will teach you how to sell building automation solutions to commercial real estate in 2021.
- The Smart Buildings Academy Podcast | Teaching You Building Automation, Systems Integration, and Information Technology
SBA 251: How to Secure your Building Automation System
There is a ton of noise around cybersecurity lately. And I'm sure a lot of you are getting questions about how to make sure your building automation system is…
- The Smart Buildings Academy Podcast | Teaching You Building Automation, Systems Integration, and Information Technology
SBA 250: IAQ Control for Buildings
In this episode of the Smart Buildings Academy Podcast, we discuss the new IAQ guidelines and sequences from ASHRAE. We also look at how to implement IAQ…
- The Smart Buildings Academy Podcast | Teaching You Building Automation, Systems Integration, and Information Technology
SBA 249: Cyber Security for BAS Professionals
How can you make sure your BAS projects are cyber secure? How do you know where to start? In this week's episode, we discuss what cybersecurity is and what you…
- The Smart Buildings Academy Podcast | Teaching You Building Automation, Systems Integration, and Information Technology
SBA 248: The Most Common Questions I Receive about Information Technology
Every day we get questions about information technology. In this episode, we answer our most common IT questions.
- The Smart Buildings Academy Podcast | Teaching You Building Automation, Systems Integration, and Information Technology
SBA 247: Haystack and Metadata Fundamentals with John Petze
What is data? How does data work? And why do we need a semantic data model? These are just a few of the questions we tackle in our conversation with John Petze…
- The Smart Buildings Academy Podcast | Teaching You Building Automation, Systems Integration, and Information Technology
SBA 246: How to Retrocommission Buildings
I've always worked on the outside of retrocommissioning projects as an advisor or a technician. That's why in this episode I'm going to join you in exploring…
- The Smart Buildings Academy Podcast | Teaching You Building Automation, Systems Integration, and Information Technology
SBA 245: Lighting 101 with Beatrice Witzgall
Lighting is one of the most common systems in the building and just like HVAC, we can't really use buildings without lighting. But how often do we actually…
- The Smart Buildings Academy Podcast | Teaching You Building Automation, Systems Integration, and Information Technology
SBA 244: Ask Me Anything- Buying a BAS Part 2
Have you ever found yourself challenged to understand the differences between two BAS? Maybe you're trying to understand the hype around all these new building…
- The Smart Buildings Academy Podcast | Teaching You Building Automation, Systems Integration, and Information Technology
SBA 243: Building Automation Careers 101
Are you wanting to start a career in building automation but you don't know where to start? Would you like a proven process to get a job in building…
- The Smart Buildings Academy Podcast | Teaching You Building Automation, Systems Integration, and Information Technology
SBA 242: Implementing MSI and OT Technologies In The Built Environment
Does the idea of implementing integrated use cases seem overwhelming? Are you struggling with how to deal with the complexities of MSI and OT? In this week's…
- The Smart Buildings Academy Podcast | Teaching You Building Automation, Systems Integration, and Information Technology
SBA 241: Ask Me Anything- Buying a BAS
Are you feeling overwhelmed by all the noise when it comes to building automation products and buying decisions for building owners? If so your not alone!…
- The Smart Buildings Academy Podcast | Teaching You Building Automation, Systems Integration, and Information Technology
SBA 240: Deep-dive into Commercial Real Estate Technology Strategy With Maureen Ehrenberg
Have you ever wondered how the decisions to invest in building and property tech for commercial real estate are made? Are you curious how COVID-19 is going to…
- The Smart Buildings Academy Podcast | Teaching You Building Automation, Systems Integration, and Information Technology
SBA 239: What is data?
What is data? How is data produced? What do you need to understand about data? In this episode of the Smart Buildings Academy Podcast we explorer what data is…
- The Smart Buildings Academy Podcast | Teaching You Building Automation, Systems Integration, and Information Technology
SBA 238: BACnet SC is a Horrible Idea
Why is the industry embracing BACnet/SC? Is it a good idea? What are the ramifications of rolling out a new protocol stack to the market? In this episode of…
- The Smart Buildings Academy Podcast | Teaching You Building Automation, Systems Integration, and Information Technology
SBA 237: Building Automation As A Service?
In this episode of the Smart Buildings Academy Podcast, we discuss building automation as a service. What is it? Is it viable? Why would you use it?
- The Smart Buildings Academy Podcast | Teaching You Building Automation, Systems Integration, and Information Technology
SBA 236: Developing BAS Technicians from Scratch in Less than 180 Days
We are facing a shortage of 20,000+ BAS Professionals. Our current methods of workforce development are not keeping pace with the need for talented BAS…
- The Smart Buildings Academy Podcast | Teaching You Building Automation, Systems Integration, and Information Technology
SBA 235: Troubleshooting Processes Part 2
In this episode, we discuss how to respond to troubleshooting calls. You will learn how to apply the five-question methodology to pinpoint troubleshooting…
- The Smart Buildings Academy Podcast | Teaching You Building Automation, Systems Integration, and Information Technology
SBA 234: BAS troubleshooting Basics Part 1
Have you been struggling to troubleshoot building automation, HVAC, and IT systems? If so you're not alone. In this episode of the Smart Buildings Academy…
- The Smart Buildings Academy Podcast | Teaching You Building Automation, Systems Integration, and Information Technology
SBA 233: Top 5 Areas You Should Focus on in 2021
2020 has been a challenging year and I firmly believe 2021 will be even more challenging. In this episode of the Smart Buildings Academy Podcast, we are going…
- The Smart Buildings Academy Podcast | Teaching You Building Automation, Systems Integration, and Information Technology
SBA 232: Engineering BAS Inputs and Outputs
Learn how to layout BAS inputs and outputs for your controls hardware designs in this episode of the Smart Buildings Academy Podcast. We discuss: How to…
- The Smart Buildings Academy Podcast | Teaching You Building Automation, Systems Integration, and Information Technology
SBA 231: The 5-step Building Controls Hardware Engineering Process
In this week's episode of the Smart Buildings Academy Podcast, you will learn the 5-step building controls hardware engineering process. We will discuss: How…
- The Smart Buildings Academy Podcast | Teaching You Building Automation, Systems Integration, and Information Technology
SBA 230: Cyber-Security Basics for BAS
Is your building automation system secure? Does your BAS need to be secure? And what does secure even mean? In this episode of the Smart Buildings Academy…
- The Smart Buildings Academy Podcast | Teaching You Building Automation, Systems Integration, and Information Technology
SBA 229: Expectation Handling in the Contracted Environment
Have you ever run into a project delay that wasn't your fault? Did you find yourself running into wall after wall when you tried to get the project team to…
- The Smart Buildings Academy Podcast | Teaching You Building Automation, Systems Integration, and Information Technology
SBA 228: The OJT Myth
What if I told you that you can develop a BAS Technician in 6 months? Would you believe me? The OJT myth is a belief that the only way we can develop…
- The Smart Buildings Academy Podcast | Teaching You Building Automation, Systems Integration, and Information Technology
SBA 227: 7 Things Every BAS Professional Should Know About IT
In this episode of the Smart Buildings Academy Podcast we look at seven key concepts that every building automation professional should know about information…
- The Smart Buildings Academy Podcast | Teaching You Building Automation, Systems Integration, and Information Technology
SBA 226: 4 BAS Retrofit Sales Strategies
We are entering a retrofit market. Are you prepared to maintain your building automation sales pipelines in this new retrofit market? I remember when capital…
- The Smart Buildings Academy Podcast | Teaching You Building Automation, Systems Integration, and Information Technology
SBA 225: Troubleshooting Common Building Automation Issues
In this episode of the Smart Buildings Academy Podcast, we are going to discuss how to troubleshoot common issues that we experience out in the field. Over the…
- The Smart Buildings Academy Podcast | Teaching You Building Automation, Systems Integration, and Information Technology
SBA 224: How to Get a Job in Building Automation
In this episode of the Smart Buildings Academy Podcast, we discuss how to get a job in building automation. We discuss the essential skills for getting a job…
- The Smart Buildings Academy Podcast | Teaching You Building Automation, Systems Integration, and Information Technology
SBA 223: Consultative Sales for Building Automation Professionals
In this episode, we take a deep dive into how to use the consultative sales process to identify solutions to problems impacting your customer's business. We…
- The Smart Buildings Academy Podcast | Teaching You Building Automation, Systems Integration, and Information Technology
SBA 222: The Future of Digital Technologies in Buildings With Tyson Soutter
Tyson Soutter is an experienced smart buildings professional who has an extensive background in smart buildings technologies. Similar to myself, Tyson started…
- The Smart Buildings Academy Podcast | Teaching You Building Automation, Systems Integration, and Information Technology
SBA 221: Project Oversight for Owners
Are you a building owner trying to figure out what actions you should be taking during new construction or major retrofit projects? If so this week's episode…
- The Smart Buildings Academy Podcast | Teaching You Building Automation, Systems Integration, and Information Technology
SBA 220: How to Manage Building Automation Projects
Managing building automation projects is tough. There are so many nested tasks and expectations that you need to oversee! In this week's episode, we discuss…
- The Smart Buildings Academy Podcast | Teaching You Building Automation, Systems Integration, and Information Technology
SBA 219: The Controls Hierarchy of Needs
In this episode, we discuss the controls hierarchy of needs and how to best serve your customers based on their needs.
- The Smart Buildings Academy Podcast | Teaching You Building Automation, Systems Integration, and Information Technology
SBA 218: Answering Your IAQ Questions
In this episode, I answer your IAQ questions. We discuss what IAQ is, how to control IAQ, what you need to know about IAQ and COVID-19, and much more.
- The Smart Buildings Academy Podcast | Teaching You Building Automation, Systems Integration, and Information Technology
SBA 217: How to structure your BAS Team
Building out your BAS team for growth is one of the key factors for success Having people in the right roles at the right time will give you the ability to…
- The Smart Buildings Academy Podcast | Teaching You Building Automation, Systems Integration, and Information Technology
SBA 216: Creating Your BAS Standard
In this episode, we discuss our step-by-step process on how to create a building automation standard for your organization.
- The Smart Buildings Academy Podcast | Teaching You Building Automation, Systems Integration, and Information Technology
SBA 215: Onboarding BAS Professionals
Do you have a formal onboarding process for your employees? Have you analyzed why and when your employees get stuck in their talent journey? In this episode…
- The Smart Buildings Academy Podcast | Teaching You Building Automation, Systems Integration, and Information Technology
SBA 214: Creating Your Own Pandemic Mode Part 2
In this episode, we are going to be completing part two of creating your own pandemic mode. So last week's episode Episode 213, we started to dive into what…
- The Smart Buildings Academy Podcast | Teaching You Building Automation, Systems Integration, and Information Technology
SBA 213: CREATING YOUR OWN PANDEMIC MODE PART 1
In this episode, we discuss what a Pandemic Mode is, how Pandemic modes work, how to inventory your building systems and changes you can make to your sequence…
- The Smart Buildings Academy Podcast | Teaching You Building Automation, Systems Integration, and Information Technology
SBA 212: IT Networking 101
In this episode, we walk through the fundamentals of IT. We look at the journey of a message from a BAS device through a network to another BAS device. In this…
- The Smart Buildings Academy Podcast | Teaching You Building Automation, Systems Integration, and Information Technology
SBA 211: IP Controls Implementation
In this episode, we walk through IP Controls Implementation. We look at what IP Controls are, how they work, the most common IP Controls architecture patterns…
- The Smart Buildings Academy Podcast | Teaching You Building Automation, Systems Integration, and Information Technology
SBA 210: Making your BAS Data work for you
How do you make your BAS data work for you? There is a lot of talk about data analytics and data tagging but that all assumes your BAS is properly using your…
- The Smart Buildings Academy Podcast | Teaching You Building Automation, Systems Integration, and Information Technology
SBA 209: IP Controls Design and Implementation
In this episode, we discuss IP building automation controls. You will learn the common IP controls architectures and how to design and implement IP Controls.