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BAM 043: My plans for BAM In 2017

By Smart Buildings Academy on Jan 7, 2017, 5:21:21 PM

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BAM 042: 3 things you need to know about DDC

By Smart Buildings Academy on Dec 19, 2016, 6:00:34 AM

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 cover:

What direct digital controls are
How Direct Digital Controls revolutionized how we control our equipment
Why DDC systems were such a mind shift for folks
The next great mind shift that is coming with IP-based controls!

Thanks for Listening!

I'm glad to have you here, and I look forward to your feedback in the comments below.

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BAMV002: What are electromechanical systems?

By Smart Buildings Academy on Dec 16, 2016, 6:00:04 AM

And we're off! I'm so excited to be welcoming you to the second video in the Building Automation Monthly Video Cast!

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BAM 041: All you need to know about electromechanical controls

By Smart Buildings Academy on Dec 12, 2016, 6:00:24 AM

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 serve in the modern Building Automation System.

In today's episode I will cover:

What electromechanical controls are
The three kinds of electromechanical controls
Why electromechanical controls are still VERY relevant!

Thanks for Listening!

I'm glad to have you here, and I look forward to your feedback in the comments below.

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BAMV001: What are pneumatics?

By Smart Buildings Academy on Dec 9, 2016, 6:00:26 AM

Wow, how time flies! It's almost 2017 and I am proud to bring you the first ever Building Automation Monthly Videocast!

Topics: Building Automation System Videocasts

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BAM 040: What are Pneumatics and my book launch strategy

By Smart Buildings Academy on Dec 5, 2016, 6:00:22 AM

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 I did and why.

In today's episode I will cover:

What pneumatics are, how they work, and how to upgrade them
My entire book launch strategy (from how I created the book, marketed the book, and sold the book)
My lessons learned from my first ever product launch

Thanks for Listening!

I'm glad to have you here, and I look forward to your feedback in the comments below.

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BAM 039: A deep dive into upgrading a building automation system

By Smart Buildings Academy on Nov 28, 2016, 6:00:04 AM

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 encourage you to take advantage of it.

In today's episode I will cover:

How to know if you need to upgrade your BAS ( if you don't ask yourself these four questions you could be upgrading a perfectly good system)
Why so many upgrade projects fail (and the five planning steps you can take to make sure yours doesn't)
Twelve steps that every upgrade project should include ( step number seven, writing out your upgrade plan and how to roll back the upgrade will keep your building running in case something goes wrong)

Thanks for Listening!

I'm glad to have you here, and I look forward to your feedback in the comments below.

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BAM 038: Creston, Niagara 4, Networks, and BACnet

By Smart Buildings Academy on Nov 11, 2016, 6:00:19 AM

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 Tridium Guide
How smart building systems are being ignored in favor of talking about IoT
Wide Area Networks and what they mean to your BAS
The difference between MS/TP and Ethernet MAC addresses and why you should care

Thanks for Listening!

I'm glad to have you here, and I look forward to your feedback in the comments below.

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BAM 037: What is a Network Part 1

By Smart Buildings Academy on Nov 4, 2016, 6:00:35 AM

In Episode 37 of the Building Automation Monthly Podcast I begin my three-part series on what a network is.

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BAM 036: What is a BAS?

By Smart Buildings Academy on Nov 2, 2016, 6:00:38 AM

In Episode 36 of the Building Automation Monthly Podcast I discuss the age old question.