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 350: Establishing a Controls Standard for Your Business
If you asked me what one single thing led us to growing the fastest growing BAS training business in less than 5 years I would tell you standards and processes.
In this episode of the Smart Buildings…
SBA 349: Growing Your Controls Business in a Recession
The recession is here. What are you going to do about it?
As the value of the dollar decreases and disposable income starts to shrink you may feel that it is time to batten down the hatches in order …
SBA 348: Sales 101 with SBA Sales Leader Julian Palacios
In this episode of the Smart Buildings Academy Podcast, I interview Julian Palacios, our Director of Sales, on how he works with our customers to grow their existing sales teams.
We will highlight th…
SBA 347: How to Manage BAS Projects From Start to Finish
In this episode of the Smart Buildings Academy Podcast we will be discussing the BAS Project Management Framework. This will be a master class on how to manage BAS Projects. If you want to get better…
SBA 346: Sales Mastery with Sales Expert Keith Reller
Have you ever entered a room full of people that disliked your business and left with a sale?
When I worked for Keith Reller this was a regular occurrence.
Keith possesses a supernatural ability to …
SBA 345: Learning Guideline 36 Together
Energy costs are skyrocketing. The potential for rolling blackouts is increasing. More now than ever companies need to find ways to reduce utility consumption while maintaining tenant comfort. Joi…
SBA 344: A Design Pattern Approach to Programming
Programming is the easiest skill to learn in building automation.
Seriously, all you need to know in order to program is how to select the correct programming design pattern for specific HVAC functio…
SBA 343: Defending Your Team Against Scope Creep
Have you ever showed up to retrofit a VAV box and left installing a new central utility plant? Scope creep is the insidious destroying of project revenue and business profitability.
In this episode w…
SBA 342: Demand Control Ventilation Deep Dive
Set aside what you think you know about demand control ventilation. In this episode of the Smart Buildings Academy Podcast we're going to dive deep into the topic of demand control ventilation.
SBA 341: Handling Callbacks, Scope Drift, and Other Project Issues
This week I got a question from a connection. He is/was experiencing the age old problem of "It's Control's Fault".
You know what I'm talking about. Everything is going great on a project and then al…
SBA 340: Identifying the True Sales Opportunity
In this episode, we discuss how to identify what the real sales opportunity is with your customers.
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SBA 339: Energy Management for BAS Professionals
In this episode, we discuss energy management strategies and methods that can be implemented by building automation professionals.
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SBA 338: Are the Cost Savings Worth it? Proportional vs Floating Control
In this episode, we discuss floating vs proportional control. When would we use each control mode and when we wouldn't.
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SBA 337: Easy Does It, 5 tips to Implementing a Talent Management Strategy in Your Business
In this episode, we discuss how to implement a talent management strategy within your business in 5 easy steps. Resources: ►https://Podcast.smartbuildingsacademy.com ►https://blog.smartbuildingsacade…
SBA 336: Discovering Your Customer's Decision Making Process
In this episode, we discuss how to discover your customer's decision making process.
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SBA 335: How Does MQTT Work in Building Automation
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SBA 334: How to Incorporate Training with Work - While Staying Profitable
In this episode, we discuss how to effectively implement training into the work process without sacrificing profitability.
SBA 333: How to Execute Training in the Office
In this episode, we discuss how to build out a building automation training program in order to train your folks in your office.
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SBA 332: How To Identify Sales Opportunities In A Crowded Market
In this episode, we discuss how to identify building automation sales opportunities in a crowded market.
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SBA 331: Certificates and Certificating Authorities for BAS
In this episode, we discuss what certificates are, how they work, and what you need to understand about certificates for building automation.
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