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.
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BAM 32: Fun With HVAC Fundamentals
By Smart Buildings Academy on Oct 18, 2016 6:00:59 AM
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BAM 31: My thoughts on ControlTalk Now #200
By Smart Buildings Academy on Oct 12, 2016 6:00:01 AM
I discuss my thoughts on the 200th episode of ControlTalk Now.
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BAM 30: My 7 step process to creating an SOP with systems integration
By Smart Buildings Academy on Oct 10, 2016 6:30:03 AM
In episode 30 of the building automation Monthly podcast I will be talking you through how to create a sequence of operations for your systems integration projects. You don't want to miss this one!
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BAM 29: My 4 step data model and system requirement process
By Smart Buildings Academy on Oct 7, 2016 6:00:29 AM
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BAM 28: 4 steps that will make mapping out your integrations ridiculously easy
By Smart Buildings Academy on Oct 5, 2016 6:00:22 AM
Systems integration can be crazy. One moment you've got all your systems talking and next thing you know the whole building is shut down. There's a sort of voodoo magic to the systems integration process. Or at least that is what you've been lead to believe.
I know from experience that the systems integration process can be executed again and again with predictable results if you have a good process. In this episode I take you through my step-by-step process for performing complex systems integration.
In today's episode we will cover:
- What is integration map?
- What is an integration map used for?
- When and when not to use an integration map?
- How do you create an integration map?
- My six step process for creating an integration map
Thanks for Listening!
I'm glad to have you here and I look forward to your feedback in the comments below.
If you have a specific question you can send me a voicemail or e-mail message at the Ask Phil Page.
Make sure you don't forget to subscribe to building automation.
-Phil
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- What is integration map?
- What is an integration map used for?
- When and when not to use an integration map?
- How do you create an integration map?
- My six step process for creating an integration map
Resources
Topics: Podcasts systems integration
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c: My 3 step process that solves your systems integration problems
By Smart Buildings Academy on Sep 19, 2016 6:00:53 AM
Systems integration can be crazy. One moment you've got all your systems talking and next thing you know the whole building is shut down. There's a sort of voodoo magic to the systems integration process. Or at least that is what you've been lead to believe.
I know from experience that the systems integration process can be executed again and again with predictable results if you have a good process. In this episode I take you through my step-by-step process for performing complex systems integration.
In today's episode we will cover:
- What are physical integration points?
- What are logical integration points?
- My three step process for laying out these integration points
Thanks for Listening!
I'm glad to have you here and I look forward to your feedback in the comments below.
If you have a specific question you can send me a voicemail or e-mail message at the Ask Phil Page.
Make sure you don't forget to subscribe to building automation.
-Phil
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- What are physical integration points?
- What are logical integration points?
- My three step process for laying out these integration points
Resources
Topics: smartbuildings Podcasts
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BAM Episode 026: The 4 types of inputs you absolutely need to know!
By Smart Buildings Academy on Sep 16, 2016 6:00:16 AM
Hey BAM Nation! I am so freakin excited about today's episode. Why you ask?
Because in today's episode I move into the second module of the learn series! The feedback I have gotten is amazing and I look forward to continuing to help you advance your career in the building automation space!
In today's episode I will be kicking off the hardware module of the learn series and we will be discussing physical controller inputs!
In today's episode we will cover:
- Technical Tip of the Week
- The 4 types of inputs you absolutely need to know!
- Career Tip of the Week
Thanks for Listening!
I'm glad to have you here and I look forward to your feedback in the comments below.
If you have a specific question you can send me a voicemail or e-mail message at the Ask Phil Page.
-Phil
You're Learning About
- Technical Tip of the Week
- The 4 types of inputs you absolutely need to know!
- Career Tip of the Week
Resources
Topics: Podcasts
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BAM Episode 25: How to Use a Gap Analysis to Detail out the New Systems
By Smart Buildings Academy on Sep 12, 2016 6:00:37 AM
Hey BAM Nation! Another day, another podcast episode!
In this episode I continue my teaching on systems integration. The process I teach you today massively important and will save you hundreds of thousands of dollars if you implement it
In today's episode I will be teaching you how to perform a gap analysis as part of your systems integration process!
In today's episode we will cover:
- What is a gap analysis
- Why it is critical to perform the gap analysis on any of your integrations prior to purchasing any products or executing any work
- How to perform a gap analysis
- Step 1: Identify your use case requirements
- Step 2: Identify your current capabilities
- Step 3: Map out the present and missing requirements
- Step 4: Identify a solution to close the gap
Thanks for Listening!
I'm glad to have you here and I look forward to your feedback in the comments below.
If you have a specific question you can send me a voicemail or e-mail message at the Ask Phil Page.
Make sure you don't forget to subscribe to building automation.
-Phil
You're Learning About
- What is a gap analysis
- Why it is critical to perform the gap analysis on any of your integrations prior to purchasing any products or executing any work
- How to perform a gap analysis
Resources
Topics: smartbuildings Podcasts
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BAM Episode 024: The Two Truths of Binary Control
By Smart Buildings Academy on Sep 9, 2016 6:00:18 AM
Hey BAM Nation! In today's episode I will be wrapping up the first module of the learn series, control modes! In this episode I will be discussing the fourth and final control mode, binary control.
On/off, open/shut, binary control is everywhere and in this episode we will discuss this critically important control mode!
In today's episode we will cover:
- Technical Tip of the Week
- What Binary Control is and How it works
- Career Tip of the Week
Thanks for Listening!
I'm glad to have you here and I look forward to your feedback in the comments below.
If you have a specific question you can send me a voicemail or e-mail message at the Ask Phil Page.
Make sure you don't forget to subscribe to building automation.
-Phil
You're Learning About
- Technical Tip of the Week
- What Binary Control is and How it works
- Career Tip of the Week
Resources
Topics: smartbuilding Podcasts
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BAM Episode 023: How to Identify your AS-IS systems
By Smart Buildings Academy on Sep 5, 2016 6:00:51 AM