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

We are entering a retrofit market. Those of you who have built your entire business around capital projects and construction work need to prepare. There is a lot of opportunity in the market that will potentially be missed by people who are not prepared for it. In this episode of the Smart Buildings Academy Podcast we discuss: What a retrofit market is Why I believe we will see a major retrofit ma...

In this episode of the Smart Buildings Podcast we are going to explore Measurement and Verification together. We are going to look at: Different types of energy audits and how to do them The different measurement and verification methods and how to do them General strategies for incorporating M&V and Audits into existing and new construction.

In this episode we will be discussing Smart Buildings Academy's plans for 2023 and beyond. As you all well know we are big into transparency and collaboration. One of the best ways to develop ideas and products rapidly is to place the concepts out into the market and test them. Today we will be discussing the ideas we are exploring as a business both ideas that are 100% going to happen and things...

In this episode, we're going to be talking with my good friend Donny Walker, of Newcomb and Boyd. Donny, and I met back when I still worked at Johnson Controls was part of their analytics and system integration group. And even then I knew that Donny was a unique individual. You see, I'd met a lot of consultants, I've met a lot of commissioning agents, I've met a lot of engineering firms. And I was...

In this episode we discuss the talent management lifecycle with Lewis Martin of Charlton Morris.  Lewis lays out a step-by-step planning for discovering, hiring, developing, and retaining talent within the smart buildings industry. Resources: https://podcast.smartbuildingsacademy.com/397

In this episode of the Smart Buildings Academy Podcast, we speak with Glen Spry on the topic of wireless energy management.  Glen is going to take us on a journey looking at how energy management can be achieved with a wireless system. Beyond that Glen will help us to understand the impact of energy management on the grid and how to utilize energy data to better manage our facilities.

In this episode of the Smart Buildings Academy Podcast, we speak with Drew DePriest.  Drew has an extensive background in the building automation space and has the unique experience of being a BAS technician, proptech professional, working as an OT professional for the CRE space, and working for a managed service provider as an owner's rep. My hope is that you will get multiple looks at several ca...

In this episode of the Smart Buildings Academy Podcast Bayron Lopez helps us to unpack the world of IT from a customer's point of view. So often we are busy thinking "How can I respond to this spec?"  Or  "How can I be compliant with XYZ requirement?" But how often do we stop to think about the operational side of the systems we install? In this episode Bayron helps us to understand the customer's...

Are you tired of the same old team meetings? Scrambling to find a topic and hoping that your team retains what you covered? In this episode the Smart Buildings Academy Podcast we are wrapping up our series on 52 game changing strategies that will grow and improve your BAS team in 2023!

How does the building envelope effect a buildings performance? What role does acoustics have on occupant comfort? What can we learn from the design philosophies of the residential and light commercial sectors? In today's episode of the Smart Buildings Academy Podcast we unpack all this and more with Barry Cope, Group Managing Director of the Building Compliance Testers Association. I hope you enjo...

Do you want to make your building automation team more productive and profitable in 2023?  In this episode of the Smart Buildings Academy Podcast we will continue to lay out strategies that you can implement into your team meetings that will improve the effectiveness and efficiency of your BAS team.

Are your weekly smart buildings team meetings boring? Do you find yourself struggling to develop topics that will improve your team, increase the profitability of your business, and grow your customer base? In this 3-part series we will layout 52 strategies that you can discuss with your team in 2023. That's one strategy for each weekly team meeting!

Are you struggling to find talent for your building automation team? In this episode of the Smart Buildings Academy Podcast we discuss the exact strategies we are using right now to help leading organizations develop a robust pipeline of talent. In this episode you will discover how to find and develop billable talent to execute backlog right now! Resources: https://podcast.smartbuildingsacademy.c...

Have you been struggling to find talent for your building automation business?  If so you're not alone. In this episode of the Smart Buildings Academy Podcast I interview Michael Conway of Stacks + Joules.  Michael is relentlessly focused on delivering quality training to underserved communities in New York and Boston. What makes Stacks + Joules unique is their ability to rapidly train folks on co...

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 Buildings Space. We discuss: New technologies that can be used for takeoff and measurement. How developments in the residential space can translate to the commercial space How the future of building techniques will translate to the commercial sector...

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.

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 fascinating standard. In this standard we will learn: How space type and utilization factor into comfort design How to identify setpoints and conditions based on space load How to comply with the ASHRAE 55 standard And much more

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 Buildings Podcast we discuss how to increase the efficiency of space utilization and planning with Akira Jones of HH Angus. In this Podcast we discuss: How is space utilization and efficiency planning different in the modern built environmen...

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 quality in buildings. But how does ASHRAE 62.1 work? We will be exploring: • How the standard is structured. • How to determine the required indoor air quality (IAQ) • The different methods for achieving the 62.1 standard Resources: https:/...

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 upcoming utility regulations and initiatives. But how does ASHRAE 90.1 work? We will be exploring: • How the standard is structured. • The two implementation methods; Performance and Prescriptive. • How modeling works with ASHRAE 90.1. • How...

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 Martin discusses how she built a successful analytics platform from the ground up. If you've found yourself thinking, "Analytics seem like a good idea but I'm not sure they'll work for me" or "Where would I even get started on an analytics...

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 Buildings Academy Podcast we unpack how to develop talent right now. For as long as I can remember the prevailing belief has been that it takes years to train a building automation technician. In this episode we are going to unpack how we built...

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 automation training programs. In the beginning of this journey it was just me and my co-founder, who happens to be my wife. Along the way we've created 30+ training programs with over 2,000 hours of training lessons, 370+ Podcast episodes, t...

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 each failure type How to troubleshoot each BACnet failure type

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: How to look at a specification and select input/output devices How to decide between multiple different devices How to properly size and select inputs and outputs for your BAS project