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 290: How to Perform Graphics and Front-end Setup
Often times what the customer sees is what defines the "quality" of your project.
The reality is that graphics and the "functionality" of your building automation system are what shape the perceived…
SBA 289: How to Validate Installation and Perform P2P Checkout
Do you want to avoid callbacks on your building automation projects?
In this episode we discuss how to validate installation and how to perform point-to-point checkout on your building automation pro…
SBA 288: How to Manage Project Costs
In this episode we discuss how to manage project costs and strategies for cost reduction and cashflow in your building automation projects.
SBA 287: How to Schedule out Labor and Common Tasks
Scheduling out labor for building automation projects can be a pain. In this episode we discuss how to approach labor scheduling and labor management in your building automation projects.
SBA 286: How to Line Out Subcontractors
In this episode we discuss how to line out your subcontractors so that they can properly execute your BAS projects.
SBA 285: How to Create Submittals and Project Documents
In this episode we discuss how to create submittals and project documents for your building automation projects.
SBA 284: How to Perform Takeoffs and Reestimates
In this episode of the Smart Buildings Academy Podcast we discuss how to perform takeoffs and reestimates after the sales to operations handoff process.
SBA 283: How to Perform Sales to Operation Handoffs
In this episode we discuss how and why to perform sales to operations handoffs for your building automation projects
SBA 282: The Mindset Behind a BAS Career
In this episode we discuss how to approach starting and advancing a career in building automation.
We also look at the mindset of investing in your employees and seeking growth experiences throughou…
SBA 281: On My Mind
In this episode I share random things that are on my mind about sales, building automation, technology, and training.
I hope you enjoy this glimpse into my thoughts and beliefs.
SBA 280: BACnet IP vs MS/TP
In this episode we take a slightly biased look at the pros and cons of IP enabled controllers versus MS/TP controllers.
Enjoy!
SBA 279: Selling Access Control Integrations
In this episode we discuss how to sell very complex integrations.
We discuss the importance of identifying your vertical market and stakeholders, we also discuss how to tailor integrated solutions to…
SBA 278: Implementing Access Control Integrations
Integrating access control systems into your building automation systems can be difficult.
In this podcast episode we discuss strategies and tips for integrating access control systems into your BAS…
SBA 277: The Basics of Access Control Integrations
In this episode we explore the complex world of access control integrations. You will learn the basics of access control systems and the basics of approaching access control integrations.
SBA 276: Selling Audio Visual Integrations
In this episode we discuss how to estimate, position, and sell audio visual integrations.
SBA 275: Implementing Audio Visual Integrations
In this episode we discuss how to use the three integrations methods to integrate your building automation and audio visual systems.
SBA 274: The Basics of Audio Visual Integrations
Audio Visual systems are complex systems.
But when integrated into or with a building automation system they can add tremendous capabilities to the end user.
In this episode we will begin to look a…
SBA 273: Selling Lighting Integrations
How do you sell integrations to your customers?
What gotchas do you need to be aware of?
How do you approach complex integration sales?
Learn all of this and more in this episode.
SBA 272: Implementing Lighting Integrations
In this episode we explore how to implement lighting integrations.
We go step-by-step through the process of implementing lighting integrations and discuss the three most common approaches to integra…
SBA 271: The Basics of Lighting Integrations
In this episode we are starting a multi-part series on integration. In this series you will learn strategies, tips, and tricks on how to approach and maintain simple and complex integrations.
This ep…