The Smart Buildings Academy Podcast | Teaching You Building Automation, Systems Integration, and Information Technology
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- Update frequency
- every 5 days
- Average duration
- 30 minutes
- Episodes
- 511
- Years Active
- 2016 - 2025
BAM 051: The 7 most asked questions about IT
For many in the BAS world information technology is a foreign topic. A lot of us who have entered the BAS profession have backgrounds in HVAC and electrical systems. Because of this IT can at times f…
BAM 050: The foolproof plan for working with IT
How many times have you walked onto a project and wondered…
Hmm where do I start with this IT thing…
What do I need to do?
Do you go after remote access? Do you get a server? What about the database?
…
BAM 049: Cyber security isn't as complicated as it seems
Cyber security... Those two words strike fear into the heart of many a BAS professional.
No one wants to be the technician trying to convince the security expert to give him remote access, and no one…
BAM 048: Everything You Need to Know About Servers and Databases
Welcome to Episode 48 of the Building Automation Monthly Podcast.
This is the 2nd episode in the 3-part series on IT. In this episode, I will be teaching you a ton of information around compute, app…
BAM 047: What is IT and a look at IT networking
In this episode, I take you with me on a journey into the world of information technology. One of the most requested topics is information technology and I understand why.
For most folks in the BAS …
BAM 046: C02 control and other BAS concepts
In this episode, I answer a question I got from a BAM nation subscriber around C02 control. I then proceed to dive deep into the core concepts around pressure, airflow, and heat transfer.
I look at …
BAM 045: A primer on Hydronic systems for BAS Pros
Hydronic systems, also known as waterside systems, are critical to the performance of a building.
In this episode, I will be discussing hydronic systems and the key points that a BAS professional ne…
BAM 044: A deepdive into airside systems
Airside systems can be confusing to folks who don't work on them every day. In this episode, I dive deep into what airside systems are and explore what the BAS professional needs to know.
BAM 043: My plans for BAM In 2017
2016 flew by and as I move into 2017 I've got a ton of ideas. But where do I start? What should I work on first. Add to the fact that I have very limited time due to my full-time day job.
As I was re…
BAM 042: 3 things you need to know about DDC
Hey folks, Phil Zito here, and we are one podcast away from closing up the year with a bang! In this week's podcast I discuss the topic of Direct Digital Controls (DDC).
In today's episode I will co…
BAM041: All you need to know about electromechanical controls
In Episode 41 of the Building Automation Monthly Podcast, I discuss electromechanical controls. This podcast is going to teach you a ton about electromechanical controls and the important role the se…
BAM 040: What are Pneumatics and my book launch strategy
In Episode 40 of the Building Automation Monthly Podcast, I handle a much-requested topic and that is the topic of pneumatics. I also dive into my book launch strategy and walk you through everything…
BAM 039: A deep dive into upgrading a building automation system
In Episode 39 of the Building Automation Monthly Podcast, I am doing something I've never done before. I am giving you access to the best recording from my new book. This recording is amazing and I e…
BAM 038: Creston, Niagara 4, Networks, and BACnet
Episode 38 of the building automation Monthly Podcast is packed with information!
In today's episode I will cover:
- My recent visit to Creston and my thoughts on A/V
- My latest article The Ultimate …
BAM 037: What is a Network Part 1
In Episode 37 of the Building Automation Monthly Podcast, I begin my three-part series on what a network is.
In today's episode I will cover:
- The pieces of a network
- How local area networks work …
BAM 036: What is a BAS?
In Episode 36 of the Building Automation Monthly Podcast I discuss the age old question.
What is a BAS?
In today's episode I will cover:
- What is a BAS
- BAS vs Control Systems
- Control System type…
BAM 035: My thoughts on control talk now 201
In Episode 35 of the Building Automation Monthly podcast I provide my thoughts on episode 201 of the Control Talk Now Podcast.
In today's episode I will cover:
- Can we have BAS as a service?
- What is …
BAM 034: The fundamentals of IT architecture
In Episode 34 of the Building Automation Monthly podcast I discuss the fundamentals of IT architecture. I unpack how computers work, what client machines are, and how servers and virtual machines wor…
BAM 033: IoT Hacks and IT Basics
In Episode 33 of the Building Automation Monthly podcast I discuss the topic of IT basics and the recent IoT based DDos that took down access to Netflix and Twitter. In today's episode I will cover…
BAM 32: Fun With HVAC Fundamentals
When it comes to working in the building automation space no skill stands out more than HVAC. Having a solid understanding of HVAC fundamentals will get you far in the building automation space.
But,…