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SBA 504: What Every Manager Should Know in 2025

Author
Smart Buildings Academy
Published
Thu 17 Jul 2025
Episode Link
https://podcast.smartbuildingsacademy.com/504

Facility managers are expected to do more than ever. Your role now includes managing complex systems, reducing risk, and making decisions that impact the entire organization. This episode outlines what you need to understand to stay effective and relevant.

Building automation systems are evolving. They are no longer just tools for comfort control. They are critical assets for energy management, compliance, cybersecurity, and long-term planning. If your approach hasn't changed, it's time to catch up.

Key topics in this episode:

  • How building automation systems have become strategic assets
  •   Common vulnerabilities that expose BAS to cybersecurity threats
  • The growing use of cloud-based systems and what to evaluate before adoption
  • Risks of vendor lock-in and how to maintain system flexibility
  • Using analytics to support planning, upgrades, and performance tracking

This episode is for professionals who want to lead building performance, not just maintain it.

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