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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- Update frequency
- every 5 days
- Average duration
- 30 minutes
- Episodes
- 511
- Years Active
- 2016 - 2025
SBA 250: IAQ Control for Buildings
In this episode of the Smart Buildings Academy Podcast, we discuss the new IAQ guidelines and sequences from ASHRAE.
We also look at how to implement IAQ within new and existing buildings and how yo…
SBA 249: Cyber Security for BAS Professionals
How can you make sure your BAS projects are cyber secure?
How do you know where to start?
In this week's episode, we discuss what cybersecurity is and what you need to know in order to securely execu…
SBA 248: The Most Common Questions I Receive about Information Technology
Every day we get questions about information technology. In this episode, we answer our most common IT questions.
SBA 247: Haystack and Metadata Fundamentals with John Petze
What is data? How does data work? And why do we need a semantic data model? These are just a few of the questions we tackle in our conversation with John Petze from Haystack.
In this episode, we e…
SBA 246: How to Retrocommission Buildings
I've always worked on the outside of retrocommissioning projects as an advisor or a technician. That's why in this episode I'm going to join you in exploring how retrocommissioning works and how to b…
SBA 245: Lighting 101 with Beatrice Witzgall
Lighting is one of the most common systems in the building and just like HVAC, we can't really use buildings without lighting. But how often do we actually discuss lighting and more importantly what …
SBA 244: Ask Me Anything- Buying a BAS Part 2
Have you ever found yourself challenged to understand the differences between two BAS? Maybe you're trying to understand the hype around all these new building automation technologies?
If so you're …
SBA 243: Building Automation Careers 101
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 …
SBA 242: Implementing MSI and OT Technologies In The Built Environment
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 …
SBA 241: Ask Me Anything- Buying a BAS
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 a…
SBA 240: Deep-dive into Commercial Real Estate Technology Strategy With Maureen Ehrenberg
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 …
SBA 239: What is data?
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 f…
SBA 238: BACnet SC is a Horrible Idea
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 dis…
SBA 237: Building Automation As A Service?
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
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 Bu…
SBA 235: Troubleshooting Processes Part 2
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 …
SBA 234: BAS troubleshooting Basics Part 1
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 tr…
SBA 233: Top 5 Areas You Should Focus on in 2021
2020 has been a challenging year and I firmly believe 2021 will be even more challenging. In this episode of the Smart Buildings Academy Podcast, we are going to discuss what you can do to prepare yo…
SBA 232: Engineering BAS Inputs and Outputs
Learn how to layout BAS inputs and outputs for your controls hardware designs in this episode of the Smart Buildings Academy Podcast.
We discuss:
- How to determine what devices to select
- Where to s…
SBA 231: The 5-step Building Controls Hardware Engineering Process
In this week's episode of the Smart Buildings Academy Podcast, you will learn the 5-step building controls hardware engineering process.
We will discuss:
- How to perform proper takeoffs
- How to evalu…