The Nexus Podcast

This episode puts the Nexus Labs HVAC Sequence Optimization Playbook to the test with energy leaders from University of California, San Francisco Health and University of California, Santa Cruz. Together, they explore what it really takes to reduce HVAC energy consumption, combat operational drift, and maintain occupant comfort across complex building portfolios. The discussion walks through the p...

This episode explores how Glenstone Museum is pursuing one of the lowest energy use intensities of any art museum in the world—without compromising the strict environmental conditions required to preserve artwork. Brendan Robinson shares how the team reduced the museum’s EUI from 85 to 42 through HVAC sequence optimization, floating setpoints, water-side efficiency improvements, and deep operation...

This episode dives into how Weber State University built a high-impact energy management program that’s already delivering millions in annual savings while pushing toward full electrification and carbon neutrality. Justin Owen breaks down how much of that progress comes not from new equipment, but from smarter HVAC sequences, optimization, and advanced supervisory control. The conversation unpacks...

This episode breaks down how Nexus Labs transformed its events from story-driven case studies into highly actionable learning experiences. After realizing that even great owner stories often lacked “how-to” value, the team shifted toward structured playbooks and “playbook accelerators” that focus on solving real, repeatable challenges. The result is a better balance between building owners and ven...

Episode 194 is a conversation with James Dice and Brad Bonavida from Nexus Lab. In this episode of the Nexus Podcast, the Nexus Labs team breaks down their research and shares the condition-based maintenance playbook. Find full show notes and episode transcript on The Nexus Podcast: Episode 194 webpage. Sign-up (or refer a friend!) to the Nexus Newsletter . Learn more about The Smart Building Stra...

Episode 193 is a conversation with James Dice and Brad Bonavida from Nexus Lab, as well as Kelly Burke from JLL. In this episode of the Nexus Podcast, the Nexus Labs team breaks down the top stories relevant to energy managers, facility managers, IT/OT managers, and workplace managers. Find full show notes and episode transcript on The Nexus Podcast: Episode 193 webpage. Sign-up (or refer a friend...

Episode 192 is a conversation with James Dice and Brad Bonavida from Nexus Lab, as well as Dr. Steve Burrell from Northern Arizona University. In this episode of the Nexus Podcast, the Nexus Labs team breaks down the top stories relevant to energy managers, facility managers, IT/OT managers, and workplace managers. Find full show notes and episode transcript on The Nexus Podcast: Episode 192 webpa...

Episode 191 is a conversation with James Dice and Brad Bonavida from Nexus Lab, as well as Chris Lelle from Lincoln Property Company. In this episode of the Nexus Podcast, the Nexus Labs team breaks down the top stories relevant to energy managers, facility managers, IT/OT managers, and workplace managers. Find full show notes and episode transcript on The Nexus Podcast: Episode 191 webpage. Sign-...

Episode 190 is a conversation with Brad Bonavida from Nexus Labs and Kate Stelzel from JLL. In this episode of the Nexus Podcast, the Nexus Labs team breaks down the top stories relevant to energy managers, facility managers, IT/OT managers, and workplace managers. Find full show notes and episode transcript on The Nexus Podcast: Episode 190 webpage. Sign-up (or refer a friend!) to the Nexus Newsl...

Episode 189 is a conversation with James Dice and Brad Bonavida from Nexus Labs, as well as Tom Balme from Lendlease. In this episode of the Nexus Podcast, the Nexus Labs team breaks down the top stories relevant to energy managers, facility managers, IT/OT managers, and workplace managers. Find full show notes and episode transcript on The Nexus Podcast: Episode 189 webpage. Sign-up (or refer a f...

Episode 188 is a conversation with Brad Bonavida and Rosy Khalife from Nexus Labs, as well as James Coleman from Princeton University. In this episode of the Nexus Podcast, the Nexus Labs team breaks down the top stories relevant to energy managers, facility managers, IT/OT managers, and workplace managers. Find full show notes and episode transcript on The Nexus Podcast: Episode 188 webpage. Sign...

Episode 187 is a conversation with James Dice and Rosy Khalife from Nexus Labs, as well as April Yi from CBRE. In this episode of the Nexus Podcast, the Nexus Labs team breaks down the top stories relevant to energy managers, facility managers, IT/OT managers, and workplace managers. Find full show notes and episode transcript on The Nexus Podcast: Episode 187 webpage. Sign-up (or refer a friend!)...

Episode 186 is a conversation with Brad Bonavida and James Dice from Nexus Labs, as well as Leslie Beu from Clockworks Analytics and Reed Powell from MacDonald-Miller Facility Solutions. In this episode of the Nexus Podcast, the Nexus Labs team breaks down the top stories relevant to energy managers, facility managers, IT/OT managers, and workplace managers. Find full show notes and episode transc...

Episode 185 is a conversation with Brad Bonavida, Rosy Khalife, and Ainsley Muller from Nexus Labs. In this episode of the Nexus Podcast, the Nexus Labs team breaks down the top stories relevant to energy managers, facility managers, IT/OT managers, and workplace managers. Find full show notes and episode transcript on The Nexus Podcast: Episode 185 webpage. Sign-up (or refer a friend!) to the Nex...

Episode 184 is a conversation with James Dice, Rosy Khalife, and Brad Bonavida from Nexus Labs. In this episode of the Nexus Podcast, the Nexus Labs team dives into details and teasers for this years NexusCon.  Find full show notes and episode transcript on The Nexus Podcast: Episode 184 webpage. Sign-up (or refer a friend!) to the Nexus Newsletter . Learn more about The Smart Building Strategist...

Episode 183 is a conversation with James Dice and Brad Bonavida from Nexus Labs, as well as Devan Tracy from Lockheed Martin. In this episode of the Nexus Podcast, the Nexus Labs team breaks down the top stories relevant to energy managers, facility managers, IT/OT managers, and workplace managers. Find full show notes and episode transcript on The Nexus Podcast: Episode 183 webpage. Sign-up (or r...

Episode 182 features James Dice, Rosy Khalife and Brad Bonavida from Nexus Labs. In this episode of the Nexus Podcast, the Nexus Labs team breaks down the top stories relevant to energy managers, facility managers, IT/OT managers, and workplace managers. Find full show notes and episode transcript on The Nexus Podcast: Episode 182 webpage. Sign-up (or refer a friend!) to the Nexus Newsletter . Lea...

Episode 181 features James Dice, Rosy and Brad Bonavida from Nexus Labs, as well as Nicholas Dumoulin from Dream Real Estate. In this episode of the Nexus Podcast, the Nexus Labs team breaks down the top stories relevant to energy managers, facility managers, IT/OT managers, and workplace managers. Find full show notes and episode transcript on The Nexus Podcast: Episode 181 webpage. Sign-up (or r...

Episode 180 features James Dice, Rosy and Brad Bonavida from Nexus Labs, as well as Chris Tjiattas from Walmart. In this episode of the Nexus Podcast, the Nexus Labs team breaks down the top stories relevant to energy managers, facility managers, IT/OT managers, and workplace managers. Find full show notes and episode transcript on The Nexus Podcast: Episode 180 webpage. Sign-up (or refer a friend...

Episode 179 features James Dice, Rosy and Brad Bonavida from Nexus Labs, as well as Andrew Rogers from ACE IoT Solutions. In this episode of the Nexus Podcast, the Nexus Labs team breaks down the top stories relevant to energy managers, facility managers, IT/OT managers, and workplace managers. Find full show notes and episode transcript on The Nexus Podcast: Episode 179 webpage. Sign-up (or refer...

Episode 178 features James Dice, Rosy and Brad Bonavida from Nexus Labs, as well as Keilly Witman from Refrigerant Management Solutions. In this episode of the Nexus Podcast, the Nexus Labs team breaks down the top stories relevant to energy managers, facility managers, IT/OT managers, and workplace managers. Find full show notes and episode transcript on The Nexus Podcast: Episode 178 webpage. Si...

Episode 177 features Keith Gipson from Facil. AI and Kenny Seeton from California State University Dominguez Hills and is our 15th episode in the Case Study series looking at real-life, large-scale deployments of smart building technologies. These are not marketing fluff stories, these are lessons from leaders that others can put into use in their smart buildings programs. This conversation explor...

Episode 176 features James Dice, Rosy and Brad Bonavida from Nexus Labs. In this episode of the Nexus Podcast, the Nexus Labs team breaks down the top stories relevant to energy managers, facility managers, IT/OT managers, and workplace managers. Find full show notes and episode transcript on The Nexus Podcast: Episode 176 webpage. Sign-up (or refer a friend!) to the Nexus Newsletter . Learn more...

Episode 175 features James Dice, Rosy and Brad Bonavida from Nexus Labs. In this episode of the Nexus Podcast, the Nexus Labs team breaks down the top stories relevant to energy managers, facility managers, IT/OT managers, and workplace managers. Find full show notes and episode transcript on The Nexus Podcast: Episode 175 webpage. Sign-up (or refer a friend!) to the Nexus Newsletter . Learn more...

Episode 174 features James Dice, Rosy and Brad Bonavida from Nexus Labs. In this episode of the Nexus Podcast, the Nexus Labs team breaks down the top stories relevant to energy managers, facility managers, IT/OT managers, and workplace managers. Find full show notes and episode transcript on The Nexus Podcast: Episode 174 webpage. Sign-up (or refer a friend!) to the Nexus Newsletter . Learn more...