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 330: How Do I Get a Job in Building Automation?
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.smar…
SBA 329: Understanding How BACnet Really Works
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.smartbuildingsacad…
SBA 328: Do Apprenticeships Really Need to Last So Long?
In this episode, we discuss whether or not apprenticeships are still useful and how long these apprenticeships should last.
SBA 327: Is it Possible to Save Energy and Improve Comfort?
In this episode, we discuss how to save energy and maintain comfort on your building automation projects and buildings
SBA 326: The Chicken and The Egg - Deploying IP Devices to New Builds
In this episode, we discuss how to deploy IP controls devices in new construction projects.
SBA 325: The Pareto Principle in Controls - What Do you Really Need To Know
In this episode, we discuss how to use the pareto principle to focus in on the core skills you need to succeed in building automation.
SBA 324: The 5 Core Skills of Successful BAS Technicians
In this episode, we dive into the core skills of successful building automation technicians. If you've ever found yourself wondering why do some BAS techs seem to effortlessly advance while I'm still…
SBA 323: Is it Hot in Here? Understanding Heating During Shoulder Months
In this episode, we discuss how to handle heating loads during shoulder months. Learn how to properly sequence your building automation systems during those days that are cold in the morning and hot …
SBA 322: The Biggest Barriers to Project Success and How to Overcome Them
In this episode, we discuss the key actions (or lack thereof) that produce building automation product success. We also look at how to implement these actions to ensure project success.
SBA 321: How to Secure Your BAS Part 3
In this episode, we discuss common attack methods that can be used to attack a BAS, we look at how attacks progress, and we discuss cyber security controls that can be put in place using existing fra…
SBA 320: How to Secure Your BAS Part 2
In this episode, we continue our discussion on securing your BAS against cyber threats. We will discuss how to explore the cybersecurity capabilities of a BAS, discuss the limitations of cyber securi…
SBA 319: How to Secure Your BAS Part 1
In this episode, we begin our discussion on how to secure your building automation. We will explore, potential threats to a building automation system, how to assess risk, and common cyber security c…
SBA 318: Cruise Control to Setpoint - A Model for Understanding PID Loops
SBA 317: Making Sense of Electrical Concepts Without Becoming an Electrician
In this episode, we discuss the key electrical concepts that a BAS professional needs to understand.
SBA 316: Hitting a Wall? How to Use Targeted Selling to Get In the Door
In this episode, we discuss how to use targeted account selling to bypass gatekeepers and advance your sales efforts.
SBA 315: Is Capital Planning The Ultimate Path to Sales Success?
In this episode, we discuss how to use capital planning to help supercharge our BAS sales.
SBA 314: How to Scope and Price Service Work
In this episode, we discuss how to scope and price controls service work.
SBA 313: How to Sell More Services To Avoid Pipeline Dips
In this episode, we discuss how you can use services to increase your total sales and reduce pipeline dips during off-season months.
SBA 312: The 4 Point Method for Bidding Retrofit Work
In this episode, we discuss the 4-point method for bidding retrofit work so you can win more deals.