James Dice

The Nexus Podcast

Conversations with smart people exploring smart buildings technology, hosted by James Dice. www.nexuslabs.online

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James Dice

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Technology

Podcast website

www.nexuslabs.online

Latest episode

Jun 9, 2026

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Episodes

🎧 #173: Decarb Software, CMMS RFI Takeaways, OT Network Wisdom, and AI Overhype 04.03.2025

Episode 173 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 173 webpage. Sign-up (or refer a friend!) to the Nexus Newsletter . Le...

🎧 #172: Change My Mind: Metering vs. Occupancy Counting 04.02.2025

Episode 172 features Tom Arnold from Gridium and Jess Horne from XY Sense in our latest Change My Mind Series. This series showcases lively debates where vendors and industry experts tackle tough questions, challenge assumptions, and defend their viewpoints on trending topics. In this episode, an expert in space utilization and an expert in energy optimization face off to debate: which technology...

🎧 #171: The Untapped Market: Simplifying Technology for Simple Buildings 21.01.2025

Episode 171 features Bob French from 75F, Kelle Donohue from Strato Automation, and Mike Bendewald from Mantis Innovation. In our Vertical Roundup Series, we’ll cover the unique needs and solutions across various sectors. Today, we’re discussing Simple Buildings. Enjoy! Find full show notes and episode transcript on The Nexus Podcast: Episode 171 webpage. Sign-up (or refer a friend!) to the Nexus...

🎧 #170: Case Study: AFL’s Journey from Unruly Spreadsheets to Auditable Data and Insights 07.01.2025

Episode 170 features Lauren Trapp and Brandon Money from AFL and is our 14th 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 explores AFL’s use of technology to modernize and optimize i...

🎧 #169: Case Study: T-Mobile scales digital metering across data center portfolio 26.11.2024

Episode 169 features John Coster from T-Mobile and Mark Chung from Verdigris and is our 13th 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 explores T-Mobile, which has been deploying...

🎧 #168: The talent gap & what you can do about it 17.09.2024

Episode 168 features Lewis Martin from LMC, Lawrence Trifiletti from LONG, and Nicholas Gayeski from Clockworks. This conversation explores the state of the talent in the industry . Enjoy! Find full show notes and episode transcript on The Nexus Podcast: Episode 168 webpage. Sign-up (or refer a friend!) to the Nexus Newsletter . Learn more about The Smart Building Strategist Course and the Nexus C...

🎧 #167: Case Study: Leveraging Tech to Operate Lean with Harris Capital 03.09.2024

Episode 167 features George Garth from Harris Capital, Justin Anders from COMMSecurity, and Matthew Taylor from NDY and is our 12th 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 explo...

🎧 #166: Case Study: Using FDD to Catalyze the Digital Transformation of RYCOM’s Facility Management Services 23.07.2024

Episode 166 features Laura Towsley from RYCOM and Leon Wurfel from Bueno and is our 11th 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 explores how RYCOM has used FDD to catalyze the...

🎧 #165: Buyer Roundup: Tech trends in logistics, distribution, and industrial facilities 09.07.2024

Welcome to our latest podcast series, Buyer Roundup! Each month, we’ll chat with Buyers from different verticals to check in on what’s new and what has them excited these days. Episode 165 features Drew DePriest from McKesson and Charles Blaschke from NorthPoint Development. This conversation explores how to make these smart buildings smarter and more sustainable. Enjoy! Find full show notes and e...

🎧 #164: Case Study: The Museum of London 25.06.2024

Episode 164 features Jason Pohl from Buildings IOT and Steve Watson from The Museum of London and is our 10th 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 explores The Museum of Lond...

🎧 #163: Higher Ed Roundup: Smart Buildings at Stanford, Boston, and Kansas State 04.06.2024

Welcome to our latest podcast series, Buyer Roundup! Each month, we’ll chat with Buyers from different verticals to check in on what’s new and what has them excited these days. Episode 163 features Gerry Hamilton from Stanford University, Dan Quigley from Boston University, and Durga Sarilla from Kansas State University. This conversation explores the smart buildings of three higher education inst...

🎧 #162: Case Study: Peak demand management at scale at Macerich shopping centers 21.05.2024

Episode 162 features Ryan Knudson from Macerich and Jon Schoenfeld from Buildings IOT and is our 9th 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 explores how Macerich has incorporat...

🎧 #161: Nexus Labs Update - People Counting, Marketplace, and NexusCon! 13.02.2024

Episode 161 is a Nexus Labs Update featuring James Dice speaking on the shifts in focus of Nexus Labs. Enjoy!  Find full show notes and episode transcript on The Nexus Podcast: Episode 161 webpage. Sign-up (or refer a friend!) to the Nexus Newsletter . Learn more about The Smart Building Strategist Course and the Nexus Courses Platform. Check out the Nexus Labs Marketplace . Learn more about Nexus...

🎧 #160: Case Study: KIPP DC Schools wants autonomy, deploys IDL, FDD, Supervisory control, CMMS 23.01.2024

Episode 160 features Nathan Morris from KIPP, Stephen Dawson from Normal Software, and Terry Herr from Intellimation and is our 8th 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 explo...

🎧 #159: Case Study: QuadReal rolls out passive optical networks for OT devices 07.12.2023

Episode 159 features Thano Lambrinos from QuadReal and Wayne Kim from Andorix and is our 7th 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 explores the partnership between QuadReal an...

🎧 #158: Case Study: Limbach Holdings digitizes HVAC and Controls Service 23.11.2023

Episode 158 features Richard Davis from Limbach Holdings and is our 7th 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 explores how Limbach Holdings is integrating FDD and energy manag...

🎧 #157: Case Study: Decarbonization on the WattCarbon Marketplace 09.11.2023

Episode 157 features McGee Young from WattCarbon, Alan Greenberg, and DR Richardson from Elephant Energy and is our 7th 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 explores how Watt...

🎧 #156: Case Study: Sleep Country deploys AI-enabled thermostats in 200+ stores 26.10.2023

Episode 156 features Mary de Guzman from Sleep Country and Omar Tabba from BrainBox AI and is our 6th 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. Mary and Omar discuss the benefits of installing AI e...

🎧 #155: Case Study: The Empire State Building 12.10.2023

Episode 155 features Dana Schneider  from Empire State Realty Trust and Etrit Demaj from KODE Labs and is our 5th 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. Dana dives into their systematic approach...

🎧 #154: Case Study: University of California Irvine overhauls BAS, adds FDD 28.09.2023

Episode 154 features Joseph Fleshman from University of California Irvine and Jim Meacham from Altura Associates and is our fourth 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. Joe and Jim talk in dept...

🎧 #153: Case Study: Unpacking BGO's cybersecurity program 14.09.2023

Episode 153 features Ben Cooper from BGO and is our third 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. Ben talks about the asset type due diligence and rate of adoption for their new infrastructure pl...

🎧 #152: In The Field: Stacks+Joules Graduate Nathanseth Cruz 31.08.2023

Episode 152 is the second episode in our new workforce series, In The Field. In The Field features people working boots on the ground in the built environment, giving real-life perspectives on their roles, backgrounds, and aspirations. Episode 152 features Stacks+Joules graduate and senior controls technician Nathanseth Cruz of Dual Fuel and Stacks+Joules Founder and Executive Director Michael Con...

🎧 #151: What we do @ Nexus Labs 24.08.2023

Episode 151 dives into what James and Rosy do at Nexus Labs beyond the podcast. From the pro membership community, to the courses platform, partnerships, and the marketplace, this episode brings you up to speed on all things Nexus Labs. We also hear from people who use these products and the impacts that they have. For more information check out the links in the show notes. Sign-up (or refer a fri...

🎧 #150: Case Study: LONG Building Technologies on FDD 17.08.2023

Episode 150 features LONG Building Technologies and is our second 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. Leslie Beu and Lawrence Trifiletti talk honestly about the rollout of their FDD-driven se...

🎧 #149: Change My Mind: The Independent Data Layer 07.06.2023

Episode 149 is the first episode in our new debate style series called Change My Mind. This idea came from Nexus Pro member Pete Swanson. So thank you Pete, and we love that our community continues to inspire us to keep experimenting with the pod. The first topic is the independent data layer, and the debate center’s on if all buildings over a hundred thousand square feet should have an independen...

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