The Smart Buildings Academy Podcast | Teaching You Building Automation, Systems Integration, and Information Technology

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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 training, our episodes are designed to inform, educate, and empower. Many companies even use our podcast as a free training resource for their teams.

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Visit us at www.smartbuildingsacademy.com to check out the numerous FREE training resources we offer.

Latest Episodes:

SBA 243: Building Automation Careers 101 Mar 29, 2021

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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 automation?

If so then this episode of the Smart Buildings Academy Podcast is for you. In this episode you will learn:

Why BAS is a great career field

What the different roles are in building automation

Our proven 8 step process to getting hired in BAS with zero experience

SBA 242: Implementing MSI and OT Technologies In The Built Environment Mar 15, 2021

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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 episode, we unpack how to implement MSI and OT technologies on a small scale.

SBA 241: Ask Me Anything- Buying a BAS Mar 08, 2021

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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! That's why on this week's podcast we are answering questions our listeners have related to selecting, upgrading, or buying a BAS. We received 72 questions and in this episode, we dive into the first 14 of these questions.

In this episode we cover

What should I look for in a BAS?
What does open mean?
I'm considering upgrading our BAS, where should I start?
Do I need analytics?
Should I integrate all my systems together?
How do I know if I'm getting ripped off?
How do I avoid getting locked into one vendor?
What technologies should I consider when I reoccupy?
What is the cheapest way to modernize my building?
What is the most important things to look for in a contractor?
What's the deal with all these "data" platforms?
What are your thoughts on digital twins?
How can we make our projects actually deliver what we want?
How much involvement should the owner have with the BAS.

SBA 240: Deep-dive into Commercial Real Estate Technology Strategy With Maureen Ehrenberg Mar 01, 2021

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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 affect investment and growth in the CRE market?

Are you wondering how CRE assets are valued and how portfolio managers create and execute their prop-tech strategies?

If so this episode is for you!

In this episode, we are discussing all things CRE with expert Maureen Ehrenberg!

SBA 239: What is data? Feb 22, 2021

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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, how data works, and what data is used for.

SBA 238: BACnet SC is a Horrible Idea Feb 15, 2021

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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, I discuss my thoughts on the BACnet/SC protocol and I discuss why it may or may not be a solution for your business.

SBA 237: Building Automation As A Service? Feb 08, 2021

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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?

SBA 236: Developing BAS Technicians from Scratch in Less than 180 Days Feb 01, 2021

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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 professionals.

In this episode of the Smart Buildings Academy Podcast, we lay out a step-by-step plan to develop BAS technicians that can work independently in less than 180 days.

SBA 235: Troubleshooting Processes Part 2 Jan 18, 2021

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In this episode, we discuss how to respond to troubleshooting calls. You will learn how to apply the five-question methodology to pinpoint troubleshooting issues and how to potentially address the issue before even showing up on site.

SBA 234: BAS troubleshooting Basics Part 1 Jan 11, 2021

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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 Podcast, we discuss how to effortlessly troubleshoot systems.

In this episode you will learn:

Our three-step troubleshooting process
How to troubleshoot terminal units
Server and network troubleshooting
BACnet MSTP troubleshooting
AHU troubleshooting

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