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18 min read

SBA 232: Engineering BAS Inputs and Outputs

By Smart Buildings Academy on Dec 28, 2020 6:00:00 AM

Learn how to layout BAS inputs and outputs for your controls hardware designs in this episode of the Smart Buildings Academy Podcast. 

We discuss: 

  • How to determine what devices to select
  • Where to start when engineering systems
  • How to avoid overengineering systems
  • How to address scope gaps and irregularities
Topics: Podcasts
17 min read

SBA 231: The 5-step Building Controls Hardware Engineering Process

By Smart Buildings Academy on Dec 14, 2020 6:00:00 AM

In this week's episode of the Smart Buildings Academy Podcast, you will learn the 5-step building controls hardware engineering process. 

We will discuss:

  • How to perform proper takeoffs
  • How to evaluate device selection'
  • How to size systems
  • How to handle add alternates
  • How to design physical architectures
  • And much more
Topics: Podcasts
1 min read

SBA 230: Cyber Security Basics for BAS

By Smart Buildings Academy on Dec 7, 2020 6:00:00 AM

Is your building automation system secure?

Does your BAS need to be secure?

And what does secure even mean?

In this episode of the Smart Buildings Academy podcast, we discuss the fundamentals of cyber-security. We look at what cyber-security is, how to evaluate the need for cyber-security controls, and what cyber-security approaches you can use to better secure your building automation system

Topics: Podcasts
13 min read

SBA 229: Expectation Handling in the Contracted Environment

By Smart Buildings Academy on Nov 30, 2020 6:00:00 AM

Have you ever run into a project delay that wasn't your fault? 

Did you find yourself running into wall after wall when you tried to get the project team to help you out?

If so this episode is for you!

In this episode we discuss how to manage project expectations in the contracted environment.

Topics: Podcasts
19 min read

SBA 228: The OJT Myth

By Smart Buildings Academy on Nov 23, 2020 6:00:00 AM

What if I told you that you can develop a BAS Technician in 6 months? Would you believe me? 

The OJT myth is a belief that the only way we can develop technicians is to put them in the field for several years until they "figure out" how to "do it". 

In this episode we look at alternative employee development models and we explore how and when to best use OJT.

Topics: Podcasts
19 min read

SBA 227: 7 Things Every BAS Professional Should Know About IT

By Smart Buildings Academy on Nov 16, 2020 6:00:00 AM

In this episode of the Smart Buildings Academy Podcast we look at seven key concepts that every building automation professional should know about information technology.

Topics: Podcasts
10 min read

SBA 226: 4 BAS Retrofit Sales Strategies

By Smart Buildings Academy on Nov 9, 2020 6:00:00 AM

We are entering a retrofit market. Are you prepared to maintain your building automation sales pipelines in this new retrofit market?

I remember when capital work largely dried up in 2009 and the only thing that kept me employed was my retrofit projects. 

In this episode, we discuss how to sell retrofit work. 

Topics: Podcasts
19 min read

SBA 225: Troubleshooting Common Building Automation Issues

By Smart Buildings Academy on Nov 2, 2020 6:00:00 AM

In this episode of the Smart Buildings Academy Podcast, we are going to discuss how to troubleshoot common issues that we experience out in the field. Over the past couple weeks I've been keeping an eye out for questions on Facebook, HVAC forums, and LinkedIn. 

In this episode I am going to discuss common issues related to:

  • Inputs and outputs
  • Communication bus
  • Protocols
  • Information Technology
  • HVAC Systems
Topics: Podcasts
22 min read

SBA 224: How to Get a Job in Building Automation

By Smart Buildings Academy on Oct 27, 2020 9:25:43 AM

In this episode of the Smart Buildings Academy Podcast, we discuss how to get a job in building automation. 

We discuss the essential skills for getting a job in the building automation space, the different types of roles and what each role requires, and how to transition into those roles.

Topics: Podcasts
20 min read

SBA 223: Consultative Sales for Building Automation Professionals

By Smart Buildings Academy on Oct 19, 2020 6:00:00 AM

In this episode, we take a deep dive into how to use the consultative sales process to identify solutions to problems impacting your customer's business. 

We cover:

  • How to profile your customer
  • How to identify business and process problems
  • How to gain buy-in for problem resolution
  • How to avoid common deal killers
  • How to create and propose solutions
Topics: Podcasts

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