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 471: HVAC Control Sequences Part 1
Are HVAC control sequences leaving you puzzled? Whether you’re a technician, programmer, or designer in the building automation industry, this episode is your starting point for mastering the critica…
SBA 470: How to Get Hired in Building Automation
Are you trying to break into the building automation field or help someone who is? Episode 470 of SBA offers a roadmap for landing your first job in this dynamic industry. This episode is all about a…
SBA 469: How To Grow Your Service Business
Ready to elevate your service business and tap into new revenue streams? In this episode of the Smart Buildings Academy podcast, we dive into key strategies to expand your building automation service…
SBA 468: Guideline 36 Part 1
Episode Description:
Episode 468 explores advanced airside HVAC sequences, offering building automation professionals an in-depth look at ASHRAE's Guideline 36. This episode unpacks strategies for op…
SBA 467: BACnet BTL Deepdive
In episode 467 of the Smart Buildings Academy Podcast, you’ll dive deep into BACnet Testing Laboratories (BTL) and how understanding BTL listings can significantly impact your work in building automa…
SBA 466: How to Find, Develop, and Retain Your Building Operators
Episode 466: How to Find, Develop, and Retain Your Building Operators addresses one of the most pressing challenges in the building automation industry today: the growing shortage of skilled building…
SBA 465: Robots in the Skilled Trades
Episode 465 dives into the emerging presence of robots and collaborative robots (Cobots) in the construction industry and their potential impact on building automation professionals. With labor short…
SBA 464: ChatGPT Use Cases for BAS
In episode 464 of the Smart Buildings Academy Podcast, you'll explore the game-changing ways ChatGPT can enhance your work as a building automation professional. From troubleshooting and system desig…
SBA 463: 5 Strategies to Improve Your Facility’s Operations
In episode 463 of the Smart Buildings Academy Podcast, you'll discover how to transform your facility's operations using actionable strategies designed to improve efficiency, extend equipment life, a…
SBA 462: 5 Strategies to Reduce Your Facility’s Energy Consumption
In this episode of the Smart Buildings Academy Podcast, Phil Zito discusses five practical strategies to help facility managers reduce their facility's energy consumption. Phil emphasizes the importa…
SBA 461: BAS Output Types
In episode 461 of the Smart Buildings Academy Podcast, Phil Zito dives into the essential types of outputs used in building automation systems (BAS) and how to manage them effectively. Whether you're…
SBA 460: BAS Input Types
Episode Description:
Join Phil Zito in Episode 460 of the Smart Buildings Academy Podcast as he continues the technician onboarding series, focusing on Building Automation System (BAS) input types. F…
SBA 459: BAS Operational Structures
Episode Description:
Dive into the intricacies of Building Automation System (BAS) operational structures with Phil Zito in Episode 459 of the Smart Buildings Academy Podcast. This episode is a cruci…
SBA 458: Introduction to BAS
Episode Description:
In this foundational episode of the Smart Buildings Academy Podcast, Phil Zito launches a vital series dedicated to teaching building automation from the ground up, perfect for n…
SBA 457: Mentoring BAS Employees
Episode Description:
Join Phil Zito in Episode 457 of the Smart Buildings Academy Podcast as he delves into the critical role of mentoring in developing Building Automation System (BAS) employees. Th…
SBA 456: T1L Deepdive
Join Phil Zito in Episode 456 of the Smart Buildings Academy Podcast for an enlightening deep dive into T1L, an emerging Ethernet standard poised to revolutionize building automation systems. As we e…
SBA 455: The Pillars of BAS Business Management
Explore the journey of BAS management and ownership with Phil Zito in Episode 455 of the Smart Buildings Academy Podcast. This episode kicks off a series focused on crucial skills for building automa…
SBA 454: The BAS Project Management Process
Join Phil Zito in Episode 454 of the Smart Buildings Academy Podcast as we delve into the intricacies of Building Automation System (BAS) Project Management. Unlike traditional construction project m…
SBA 453: Exploring BBMDs and BACnet/IP
Dive into the complexities of BACnet IP with Phil Zito in Episode 453 of the Smart Buildings Academy Podcast. This episode provides a thorough examination of BACnet IP, including BBMDS (BACnet Broadc…
SBA 452: Non-Techie’s BAS IT Guide
Unravel the mysteries of IT for Building Automation Systems (BAS) with Phil Zito in Episode 452 of the Smart Buildings Academy Podcast. Geared towards the non-technical audience in the BAS field, thi…