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

Fuel and materials have increased and now you find yourself executing a project with a high material cost than the original forecast. Unfortunately this is an issue that many are facing in our industry right now. In this episode of the Smart Buildings Academy Podcast we are going to discuss how to use processes to overcome inflation. Together we will build a example process for your building autom...

If you asked me what one single thing led us to growing the fastest growing BAS training business in less than 5 years I would tell you standards and processes. In this episode of the Smart Buildings Academy Podcast we are going to discuss how to establish standards within your business that your team can implement. These standards will lead to greater efficiency, productivity, profitability, and...

The recession is here. What are you going to do about it? As the value of the dollar decreases and disposable income starts to shrink you may feel that it is time to batten down the hatches in order to save enough cash to ride out the economy. However, with the cost of energy rising and governmental policies that will further impact energy prices I believe this is the perfect time to grow your con...

In this episode of the Smart Buildings Academy Podcast, I interview Julian Palacios, our Director of Sales, on how he works with our customers to grow their existing sales teams. We will highlight the use of data in sales management, pivoting strategies to increase market share/capture, the top sales gaps and how to close them, and how to analyze, adjust, and optimize your sales process. This is t...

In this episode of the Smart Buildings Academy Podcast we will be discussing the BAS Project Management Framework. This will be a master class on how to manage BAS Projects. If you want to get better at managing BAS projects then you need to attend this episode.

Have you ever entered a room full of people that disliked your business and left with a sale?  When I worked for Keith Reller this was a regular occurrence. Keith possesses a supernatural ability to connect with and motivate customers to buy.  In this episode of the Smart Buildings Academy Podcast I interview Keith Reller about how to sell and how to lead sales teams.  You will not want to miss ou...

Energy costs are skyrocketing. The potential for rolling blackouts is increasing. More now than ever companies need to find ways to reduce utility consumption while maintaining tenant comfort. Join me on this episode of the Smart Buildings Academy Podcast where we both learn how to implement Guideline 36 in the built environment.

Programming is the easiest skill to learn in building automation. Seriously, all you need to know in order to program is how to select the correct programming design pattern for specific HVAC functions. In this episode of the Smart Buildings Academy Podcast we will be diving into how to select and develop design patterns.

Have you ever showed up to retrofit a VAV box and left installing a new central utility plant? Scope creep is the insidious destroying of project revenue and business profitability. In this episode we will discuss how to protect yourself from project scope creep.

Set aside what you think you know about demand control ventilation. In this episode of the Smart Buildings Academy Podcast we're going to dive deep into the topic of demand control ventilation.

This week I got a question from a connection. He is/was experiencing the age old problem of "It's Control's Fault". You know what I'm talking about. Everything is going great on a project and then all of the sudden it isn't. But the catch is, the "issue" has nothing to do with you! How do you deal with this in a subcontracted project environment? We're going to tackle this exact issue on this epis...

In this episode, we discuss how to identify what the real sales opportunity is with your customers. Resources: ►Podcast.smartbuildingsacademy.com ►blog.smartbuildingsacademy.com ►courses.smartbuildingsacademy.com Connect With Us: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/smartbuildingacademy LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/smart-buildings-academy  

In this episode, we discuss energy management strategies and methods that can be implemented by building automation professionals. Resources: ►https://Podcast.smartbuildingsacademy.com ►https://blog.smartbuildingsacademy.com ►https://courses.smartbuildingsacademy.com Connect With Us: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/smartbuildingacademy LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/smart-bui...

In this episode, we discuss floating vs proportional control. When would we use each control mode and when we wouldn't. Resources: ►https://Podcast.smartbuildingsacademy.com ►https://blog.smartbuildingsacademy.com ►https://courses.smartbuildingsacademy.com Connect With Us: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/smartbuildingacademy LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/smart-buildings-acad...

In this episode, we discuss how to implement a talent management strategy within your business in 5 easy steps. Resources: ►https://Podcast.smartbuildingsacademy.com ►https://blog.smartbuildingsacademy.com ►https://courses.smartbuildingsacademy.com Connect With Us: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/smartbuildingacademy LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/smart-buildings-academy

In this episode, we discuss how to discover your customer's decision making process. Resources: ► https://Podcast.smartbuildingsacademy.com/ ► https://blog.smartbuildingsacademy.com/ ► https://courses.smartbuildingsacademy.com/ Connect With Us: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/smartbuildingacademy LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/smart-buildings-academy  

In this episode, we discuss how to MQTT works in building automation systems. Resources: ► https://Podcast.smartbuildingsacademy.com ► https://blog.smartbuildingsacademy.com ► https://courses.smartbuildingsacademy.com     Connect With Us: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/smartbuildingacademy LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/smart-buildings-academy  

In this episode, we discuss how to effectively implement training into the work process without sacrificing profitability.

In this episode, we discuss how to build out a building automation training program in order to train your folks in your office. Resources: ►Podcast.smartbuildingsacademy.com ►blog.smartbuildingsacademy.com ►courses.smartbuildingsacademy.com Connect With Us: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/smartbuildingacademy LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/smart-buildings-academy  

In this episode, we discuss how to identify building automation sales opportunities in a crowded market. Resources: ►Podcast.smartbuildingsacademy.com ►blog.smartbuildingsacademy.com ►courses.smartbuildingsacademy.com Connect With Us: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/smartbuildingacademy LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/smart-buildings-academy  

In this episode, we discuss what certificates are, how they work, and what you need to understand about certificates for building automation. Resources: ►Podcast.smartbuildingsacademy.com ►blog.smartbuildingsacademy.com ►courses.smartbuildingsacademy.com Connect With Us: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/smartbuildingacademy LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/smart-buildings-academ...

In this episode, we discuss how to get a job in building automation and why you'd even want to work in building automation in the first place. Resources: ►Podcast.smartbuildingsacademy.com ►blog.smartbuildingsacademy.com ►courses.smartbuildingsacademy.com Connect With Us: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/smartbuildingacademy LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/smart-buildings-acade...

In this episode, we discuss how BACnet works and what you need to know about the protocol. Resources: ► Podcast.smartbuildingsacademy.com ► blog.smartbuildingsacademy.com ► courses.smartbuildingsacademy.com Connect With Us: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/smartbuildingacademy LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/smart-buildings-academy  

In this episode, we discuss whether or not apprenticeships are still useful and how long these apprenticeships should last.

In this episode, we discuss how to save energy and maintain comfort on your building automation projects and buildings