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 270: Why Your Customers Don't Need a Smart Building
There are so many people promoting smart buildings and smart buildings technology. But do your customer's even need a smart building?
In this episode we explore whether it makes sense to have a smart…
SBA 269: What is Consumption and Demand
In this episode we discuss what demand and consumption are and how these concepts apply to building automation.
SBA 268: How to Calculate a ROI for an ECM
Building automation professionals should understand how to calculate the return on investment and payback period for building automation energy conservation measures.
In this episode we explore the f…
SBA 267: 5 Tips to Sell BAS When You Don't Own the Account
In this episode we will be discussing 5 tips to sell building automation solutions to your competitors customers.
I believe we are entering a period of time where the ability to sell into existing co…
SBA 266: How to Scope a Retrofit Project
In this episode of the Smart Buildings Academy Podcast we discuss the three critical areas you must focus on when you are scoping a retrofit project.
SBA 265: How to Audit a Site
In this episode of the Smart Buildings Academy Podcast we discuss the exact steps to perform a site audit. This process is key for retrofit projects and other solution oriented projects.
SBA 264 :Selling Services for BAS
In this episode we discuss how to sell services to your building automation customers.
SBA 263: How to use the Cloud for Hosting BAS
In this episode of the Smart Buildings Academy Podcast we will be discussing how to use the cloud to host certain parts of your BAS.
SBA 262: Cloud for Building Automation
In this episode of the Smart Buildings Academy Podcast we discuss cloud computing and cloud services for building automation systems.
SBA 261: Understanding Strategic Sales in BAS
In this episode we discuss how to approach strategic sales opportunities in building automation.
SBA 260: How to work with APIs in BAS
In this episode we discuss to consume data from API's and how to bring that data into your building automation system.
SBA 259: APIs for Building Automation
What are API's? How do you use them?
Why are they important for building automation?
In this episode of the Smart Buildings Academy Podcast we will discuss what API's are, how they can be used, and …
SBA 258: Using Capital Plans to Sell BAS
In this episode of the Smart Buildings Academy Podcast, you will learn how to use information from capital plans to sell building automation systems.
SBA 257: How to Normalize Data on Existing Sites
In this episode of the Smart Buildings Academy Podcast, you will learn how to normalize and consume data from existing systems.
SBA 256: Data for BAS Professionals
In this episode of the Smart Buildings Academy Podcast, you will learn what data is and how we use it in building automation.
SBA 255: Sales Retrofit Process
In this episode of the Smart Buildings Academy Podcast, you will learn the retrofit sales process.
SBA 254: How To Setup a IT Network in BAS
In this episode of the Smart Buildings Academy Podcast, you will learn how to set up an IT network.
We will start at the host device and work through the exact steps you need to take in order to layo…
SBA 253: BAS Networks 101
In this episode of the Smart Buildings Academy Podcast, we are going to explore key concepts of networking. Discuss how BAS networks work, what they connect to, and what you need to know about BAS ne…
SBA 252: Sales Strategy for CRE in 2021
In this Episode of the Smart Buildings Academy Podcast, we will teach you how to sell building automation solutions to commercial real estate in 2021.
SBA 251: How to Secure your Building Automation System
There is a ton of noise around cybersecurity lately. And I'm sure a lot of you are getting questions about how to make sure your building automation system is secure.
In this episode, we discuss a pr…