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 431: Seal the Deal Winning Strategies for Securing Service Agreements
We're excited to share with you that our esteemed Director of Sales, Julian Palacios, has guest hosted an insightful episode of our podcast series, titled "Seal the Deal: Winning Strategies for Secur…
SBA 430: The Cold, Hard Facts - Understanding and Mastering Chiller Sequences
🎙️ New Episode Alert! 🎙️
We are thrilled to bring you the 430th episode of the Smart Buildings Academy Podcast - a podcast that explores the technologies and people driving the smart buildings indust…
SBA 429: The Current State - How Electrical Fundamentals Drive Building Automation
Don't miss out on our latest episode airing on Friday, May 26th at 9 AM CST. Titled "The Current State: How Electrical Fundamentals Drive Building Automation," this session promises to shed light on …
SBA 428: BACnet MS/TP Explained - Its Influence and Importance in Building Automation
On episode 428 of the Smart Buildings Academy (SBA) podcast, SBA instructor David Perkins demystifies the world of BACnet MS/TP. This episode, titled "BACnet MS/TP Explained: Its Influence and Import…
SBA 427: The Power Duo - Maximizing Sales Potential with BAS Technicians
Mark your calendars! Monday, May 22nd at 3:30 PM CST, we have a new episode of The Smart Buildings Academy Podcast for you. Dive into the dynamic synergy of sales professionals and building automatio…
SBA 426: Season of Innovation - A Preview of Smart Buildings Academy's Summer Activities
Did you miss our special episode on May 19th? Don't worry, it's right here waiting for you. This one's all about summer at Smart Buildings Academy (SBA) and we promise it's full of sizzle!
First up, …
SBA 425: Creating Smart Spaces - Enhancing Occupant Comfort with Building Automation
If you missed our live show on Friday, May 12th, don't fret! "Creating Smart Spaces: Enhancing Occupant Comfort with Building Automation," is right here for you to dive into.
In this episode, we expl…
SBA 424: From Reactive to Proactive: Implementing Predictive Maintenance in Facility Management
In this insightful episode, we ventured into the transformative world of predictive maintenance and how it can revolutionize your facility management approach. We dissected the concept of moving from…
SBA 423: The Energy-Saving Revolution: Smart Buildings and Sustainable Practices
In this enlightening episode, we delved into the fascinating world of smart buildings and sustainable practices. We explored how the latest innovations in building technology can transform your facil…
SBA 422: Zeroing in on Net-Zero: Unpacking ASHRAE 228-2023
🎧 Tune in to a game-changing podcast episode that's already rocking the world of sustainable buildings! 🌿🏢
🔊 Presenting: "SBA 422: Zeroing in on Net-Zero: Unpacking ASHRAE 228-2023" – a must-listen f…
SBA 421: BAS Implementation 101- Strategies for a Seamless Rollout
🎧 BAS Implementation 101: Strategies for a Seamless Rollout 🚀
Get ready to level up your BAS implementation game! In this episode, we're dishing out the top strategies for a smooth and successful rol…
SBA 420: The BAS Selection Bible, Your Go-To Guide for Evaluating and Choosing the Right System
🚀 Recorded live on 4-17 at 12PM PST: SBA 420 - The BAS Selection Bible: Your Go-To Guide for Evaluating and Choosing the Right System! 🏢
Hey, fellow BAS enthusiasts! Ready to make informed decisions …
SBA 419: The BAS Blueprint: Evaluating Systems, Setting Goals, and Budgeting for Your Facility
In this episode, we'll guide you through the BAS Blueprint, providing you with the essential steps to evaluate systems, set goals, and budget for your facility. 🛠️
We'll walk you through conducting a…
SBA 418: Building Automation Unleashed: A Must-Hear Podcast for Facility Managers
Hey there! Welcome to Episode 418 of the Smart Buildings Academy Podcast with Phil Zito. In this episode, we dive deeper into building automation systems (BAS) for facility management. We cover topic…
SBA 417: Implementing a Building Automation System: A Step-by-Step Guide for Facility Managers
Are you a facility manager looking to enhance your building's performance and efficiency? Tune in to our latest episode where we cover the essential steps to successfully implementing a Building Auto…
SBA 416: Estimating BAS Projects Part 3
In this episode we continue our multipart series on BAS Project Estimates.
We will cover:
- How to create a bill of materials
- How to identify item requirements for your BoM
- And our live Q&A Session!
SBA 415: Cyber Security for Building Automation Part 4
Your building automation systems been compromised. What do you do now?
Whether it's by ransomware, exploits, or other attacks there is still hope.
In this episode of the Smart Buildings Academy Podca…
SBA 414: 179D Deepdive with Abby Massey
In this episode of the Smart Buildings Academy Podcast we talk with Abby Massey of Calvetti Ferguson. Abby has a deep understanding of the 179D tax code changes and how they impact the building autom…
SBA 413: Smart Buildings Management and Architecture with Sabine Lam
Everyone's talking about Smart Buildings. But how do you actually "do" a smart building?
In today's episode of the Smart Buildings Academy Podcast, we interview Sabine Lam of Google. Sabine has deep …
SBA 411: Estimating BAS Projects Part 2
How do you estimate a building automation project?
In this episode we continue our multipart series on BAS Project Estimates.
We will cover:
- How to perform a takeoff
- How to build a scope document
- Ho…