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Automated Buildings Ken Sinclair #452

13 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Automated Buildings Ken Sinclair jinns me on this week's ControlTalk Now.

What a Systems Integrator Needs to Know About Lighting Control #351

29 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Lighting savant and host of the Get a Grip on Lighting Podcast, Michael Colligan is my guest this week. Michael shares his unique perspective on light...

Transforming Remote Device Management with ControlBright #430

23 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In today's digital age, remote access and management have become essential components of various industries, including building automation...

2023's Game-Changing Building Automation Tech | Passive Logic CEO Interview #429

16 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Unlocking the Future of Building Automation: An Exclusive Interview with Troy Harvey, CEO of Passive Logic In an era where technology is reshaping the...

Smart Buildings 2.0: AI, Data, and Control Systems with Donny Walker #428

18 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Join us for an enlightening interview with Donny Walker, a leading partner at Newcomb and Boyd, as we delve into the cutting-edge world of HVAC and Sm...

AI, Cybersecurity, and the Role of the BAS System Integrator in Smart Building Controls #427

11 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Dive into an engaging conversation on the latest trends and innovations shaping the building controls and construction industry. I am excited to welco...

Unlocking the Future of Building Automation with Joe Chandler from Brody Precision #426

02 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this must-listen episode of ControlTalk Now, we sit down with Joe Chandler, an industry expert from Brody Precision, to dive deep into the cutting-...

Game-Changing HVAC Marketing Tactics for Business Growth #425

28 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Are you looking for the latest insights on marketing in HVAC and Smart Building Controls? In this podcast episode, I welcome Brian Collins for a fasci...

What's next in Smart Building Controls: An Interview with Bill Schwebel From Johnson Controls #424

20 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 424 of ControlTalk Now is one you do not want to miss! My guest this week has spent his career in transformative technologies. He specializes ...

Episode 423: Smart Buildings and Cybersecurity: An In-Depth Talk with Osman Saleem

14 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Join us for Episode 423 of Controltalk Now, where we dive into the world of smart buildings with our special guest, Osman Saleem. An expert in OT & Io...

Episode 422: ICT Provides a Solid Solution for the Building Automation labor Shortage

06 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Are you struggling with the labor shortage in the smart building and controls industry? Get ready for a game-changing conversation with the team from ...

Episode 421: Catching Up with Automated Buildings Ken Sinclair

23 Jul 2023

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Episode 420:How a War Refugee is Revolutionizing Smart Building Controls: Etrit Demaj's Story

16 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Join me in Episode 420 of ControlTalk Now The HVAC and Smart Buildings Control Videocast and Podcast where I have an engaging conversation with Etrit ...

Episode 419: Data-Driven Sustainability: How AI Transforms Smart Building Controls

09 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Join us for an insightful conversation with Julie Petrone, Director of Marketing & Strategy at ABB Electrification, Americas, as we delve into the wor...

Episode 418: Powering the Future of Building Automation with Stacks + Joules

25 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to the 418th episode of Controltalk Now, your premier destination for everything HVAC and Smart Building Controls. In this episode, we have th...

Episode 417: Navigating the Future of Smart Buildings: A Deep Dive with Digital Twins Specialist, Nicolas Waern

19 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the ControlTalk Now Podcast, we sit down with Nicolas Waern, a leading expert on digital twins and the CEO of Winniio. Nicola...

Episode 416: The Future of Building Automation: A Conversation with Tim Vogel from KMC Controls

12 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Join us in this insightful conversation with Tim Vogel from KMC Controls as we discuss the future of building automation and how KMC is leading ...

Episode 415: Building Automation Controls: Exploring IP Controls, Cybersecurity, and Best Practices with Greg Fitzpatrick from Cochrane Supply and Engineering"

04 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Greg Fitzpatrick from Cochrane Supply and Engineering was a guest on Episode 415 of Controltalk Now. In the episode, we discussed various topics...

Episode 414: Revolutionize Your Marketing Game: Exclusive Insights with HVAC and Smart Buildings Marketing Star Lauren Scott

21 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Are you feeling lost in the rapidly changing world of marketing? Struggling to make an impact with your strategies? We have just what you need. Join u...

Episode 413: Building Security Unplugged: Exploring the Dark Side of Social Media

14 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this podcast episode, Fred Gordy from Michael Baker International discusses the importance of operational resilience in building systems and the ne...

Episode 412 : Lessons from a Legend: Stephen Johnson on Truett Cathy and Building Automation Controls

07 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In the realm of building automation and controls, there are few who embody the wisdom and tenacity of the great Truett Cathy, founder of Chick-fil-A. ...

Episode 411: The Future of Smart Building Controls: How AI Is Revolutionizing the Industry - An Interview with Jeff Kimmel, CEO and Co-Founder of Elipsa

23 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

My guest this week is Jeff Kimmel. Jeff is the Co-founder and CEO of Elipsa.ai If you are looking for ways to reduce the costs it takes to run your bu...

Episode 410: How to Lead Alphas

16 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Sarah Monteleone, the President of Controls Group North America is my guest this week on Controltalk Now the HVAC and Smart Building Controls Video Ca...

Episode 409: 75F: A New Solution for Energy Saving and Air Quality in Smart Buildings

10 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

My guest on ControlTalk Now this week is Tom Joslin. Tom is one of the control pros with a newer smart building control vendor, 75F. 75F is a leading ...

Episode 408: How to Grow Your Business from 8 Million to 100 Million Dollars

01 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

My guest this week is an industry legend, Dennis Floro. Before becoming a consultant, Dennis took well know distributor Wilson Mohr from 8 million dol...

Episode 407: Using Data Analytics and AI to Save the Planet

26 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In Episode 407 of ControlTalk Now the HVAC and Smart Buildings Podcast talk about using data analytics and AI as a way to make buildings smarter and m...

Episode 406 How to be Effective as a New Leader

19 Mar 2023

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In Episode 406 of ControlTalk Now we break down the skills a new leader needs in order to lead a team or a company. My guest this week is Rob Allen. ...

#405 Attention Contractors: Use AI and VR to Cut Costs and Save Money!

13 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

On Episode 405 of ControlTalk Now The HVAC and Smart Buildings Podcast we dive deep into AI and Virtual Reality and how savvy contractors and building...

Episode 404: Simple Ways to be Better at Technical Sales

05 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

No matter what industry you're in, selling can be a tough gig. But when you're selling complex technical products, it can be even tougher. That's wher...

Episode 403: How to Jump Start Your Career in Smart Building Controls

27 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

My guest this week is Intelligent Buildings, Kyle Peters. Kyle, who came from outside the Smart Buildings Controls industry shares how and why he swit...

Episode 402 : New HVAC and Smart Building Control Products From New Zealand

19 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

On this week's episode of ControlTalk Now The HVAC and Smart Building Controls Show I introduce Elwin Mckay Smith and Brian Collins from Op Systems So...

Episode 401: The New ControlTalk Now and Breaking Down AHR Eduction Sessions

12 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

After steeping away for two years Eric Stromquist. from ControlTrends is back with the next episode of ControlTalk Now The Smart Buildings Podcast. Er...

#400 ControlTalk With Distech Controls Martin Villeneuve

24 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Join in as we celebrate episode 400 with one of the top executives in the industry, Martin Villeneuve, who spearheaded Distech's triple-digit growth. ...

#399 Bueno Systems Leon Wurfel

10 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Bueno Systems CEO, Leon Wurfel joins us this week on Episode 399 of Controltalk Now The HVAC and Smart Buildings Video Cast. Leon helps us understand ...

#398 Ken Sinclair Automated Buildings

03 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Ken Sinclair helps me break down the Smart Building and HVAC control news of the week.

#397 Smart Building Cybersecurity Now

26 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In Episode 397 of Controltalk Now the Smart Building Controls Videocast we dive deep into cybersecurity and today's smart buildings Cybersecurity pros...

#396 What Ted Turner Can Teach us About Smart Buildings

12 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In Episode 396 of ControlTalk Now The Smart Buildings V. Cast we explore proven marketing concepts that can help the Smart Building Controls Community...

#395 Smart Buildings Adapt or Die

05 Apr 2021

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Automated Buildings Ken Sinclair joins us on this week's episode to discuss the April issue of Automated Buildings and how we must adapt to the chang...

#394 Smart Buildings, Block Chain and Crypto

22 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Gina Elliott and Rachel Kennedy show how the Switch Automation platform can lower your building's carbon footprint, create benchmarking that works, an...

#393 The Smart Women of Smart Building Controls

15 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

On Episode 393 of Controltalk Now The Smart Building Controls Podcast we celebrate and discuss the great women in HVAC and Smart Building Controls.

#392 Haystack Take Over

08 Mar 2021

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ControlTalk NOW TAKE OVER — Marc Petock, John Petze, and Brian Frank take over Episode 392! Over the last 10 Years, community-driven Project Haysta...

#391 Smart Monitoring for Smart Buildings

01 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In the age of the COvid Panic, the only way to get people back into buildings is to make them safe and prove they are safe.  The proof is in the moni...

#390 Smart Building Controls NOW

14 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Ken and I break down the HVAC and Smart Building Control news of the week and trends we are tracking.

#389 Smart Building Control Trends in 2021

01 Feb 2021

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Ken Sinclair form Automated Buildings joins is to discuss 2021 smart Building Control Trends.

#387 Ken Sinclair Automated Buildings

11 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Automated Buildings Ken Sinclair joins us this week on Controltalk Now as we discuss the Smart building Controls News of the Week. 

#386 Today's Smart Buildings with Marc Petock

14 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Lynxspring's Marc Petock joins us this week to discuss the trends in Smart Buildings

#385 Automated Buildings 2020

07 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Automated Buildings Ken Sinclair joins us this week to help break down all the Smart Building and HVAC Control News of the week.

#384 How to Make Buildings More Intelligent

16 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Intelligent Buildings' Fred Gordy, Director of Cyber Security, and Osman Saleen, Senior Consultant, share some of their secret sauce on how the...

# 383 Automated Buildings Today

09 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Navigating Never, Never: "Our Transformation is deep inside where we said we would never, never, go; we all need more information and discussion to s...

#382 What is New at Distech Controls

02 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Great interview with Distech's Joël Désiré and Laura-Jane Miginiac. Lots of good reasons why ECLYPSE Building Intelligence keeps getting better (Hi...

#381 Cybersecurity in Today's Smart Buildings

26 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Two great guests on this weeks show! Warning! Do not miss our interview with Fred Gordy, Director of Cyber Security,  Intelligent Buildings. In the...

#380 Today's Automated Smart Buildings

12 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Automated Buildings Ken Sinclair joins us this week to discuss all the latest HVAC and Smart Building control news and trends.

#379 How Sensors Can Make Smart Buildings Safer from COVID 19

27 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Sensors that can sense when air is not safe is our topic on this weeks Episode of ControlTalk Now the HVAC and Smart Building Controls Podcast. Conner...

#378 Looking at Google's Digital Buildings

14 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Digital Buildings' Mission: Support Google's urgent need to operate its very large, very heterogeneous portfolio in a scalable way. Brian Turner, CEO,...

#377 Smart Building Cyber Commissioning

07 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Cyber Commissioning and Cyber Hygiene are explained by Intelligent Buildings' Dynamic Cyber Security Duo, Fred Gordy, and Michael Magee. Understand wh...

#376 HVAC and Smart Building Controls Update

24 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Alper Üzmezler, Managing Director, BASSG, and Founder, Anka Labs, Inc., shares his journey and successes in the BAS industry from his early exploits ...

#375 New Siemens Smart Building Control Platform Rocks

17 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Jamie Lee from Siemens joins us on the show this week. Jamie shows us how Siemens's new Desigo Software can make your buildings safer, smarter, and mo...

#374 Distech Controls and Automated Buildings

08 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Sam Sharma from Distech Controls and Ken Sinclair the owner editor of automatedbuildings.com join us this week to discuss smart building controls in t...

#373 HVAC Products and Solutions for COVID 19

01 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Learn about a great, scalable small building controls solution, and hear from two industry cybersecurity experts on how to make your buildings safer.

#371 Tridium's Solutions in the Time of COVID 19i

19 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Tridium's Therese Sullivan joins us this week and updates us on what Tridum is doing in the time of COVID 19. In addition, Therese offers her unique p...

#370 What to Look for in a Post Covid Master Systems Integrator

12 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Our guest this week is one of the worlds best smart buildings master systems integrators. Hear what Stephen Johnson from McKennys has to say about the...

The HVAC and Smart Building Profit Zone During COVID 19

04 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Covid 19 is creating new business opportunities for the savvy HVAC and Smart Buildings Control Pro. Automated Buildings Ken Sinclair is our guest this...

#368 The Butterfly Effect in Smart Buildings

22 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Mahesh Nair is excited about Siemens' new resilient seat butterfly valve design that offers life cycles of 300,000 repositions, 30, 000 strokes, and c...

#367 Building Cybersecurity During COVID 19

13 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

ntelligent Buildings Fred Gordy the Director of Cyber Security and Rob Goss from Intelligent Buildings join us on Episode 367 of Controltalk Now the S...

# 366 Automated Buildings Ken Sinclair

07 Jun 2020

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Ken Sinclair form Automated Buildings is our guest om Episode 366 of Controltallk Now the HVAC and Smart Buildings Video Cast and Podcast. ken offers ...

#365 The KMC Controls Commander and COVID 19

31 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

KMC Controls Tim Vogel joins us on Episode 365 of ControlTalk Now the HVAC and Smart Building Controls Podcast. Tim shows us how the KMC Commander can...

#364 CABA's Ron Zimmer on Technology and COVID 19

25 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In regards to the COVID-19 challenges, we have so much great technology that has not been deployed." Ron Zimmer, CABA President & CEO. Don't miss this...

#363 Using Airflow and Air Pressure Control to Combat Covid 19

17 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

On this week's episode of Control talk now, we talk with Scott Cochrane and Aaron Gorka. Scott is the president of Cochrane supply and engineering. Aa...

#362 The New Way to Integrate Life Safety and Building Automation Controls

10 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

See how using Bluepoint and life safety sensors can protect lives in buildings.

#361 Smart Buildings After Covid 19

04 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Automated Buildings Ken Sinclair is our guest this week. We discuss how HVAC and Smart Buildings will be changed from the Covid 19 Virus.

#360 Using AI to save Energy and Make Buildings Smarter

26 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Andy McMahon and Omar Tabba are veteran experts in the AI world. "When it comes to Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning, BrainBox AI checks of...

The Post Virus Realities in HVAC and Smart Building Controls

20 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Lynxspring's Marc Petock provides insight to the immediate impact that the COVID-19 pandemic is having on the Building Automation Industry and leads a...

# 358 The New Way to Do Cybersecurity in Smart Buildings

12 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

On Episode 358 of ControlTalk Now the HVAC and Smart Buildings Video Cast and Podcast we learn about a new product and process that makes Cybersecurit...

#357 The New Wireless Revolution in Smart Buildings

06 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

"Are our existing wired networked solutions at risk in the near future? Can wireless ways greatly enhance wired networks? The answer (to both question...

#356 How to Stop COVID-19 With Humidity Control

30 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

#355 Two New Exciting Smart Building Solutions

23 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

On this weeks ControlTalk Now The HVAC and Smart Buildings Podcast we introduce you to two brilliant CEO's and their equally brilliant smart building ...

#354 Delta Controls Chris Kwong

16 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Chris brings the ControlTrends Community up-to-date with how Delta Controls uses technology to meet the expectations of multiple stakeholders within a...

#353 Tridium's Ed Merwin

15 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Ed Merwin, Tridium's Director of Strategic Business, has been a leading  force in the Building Automation Industry for over twenty years. Ed's enthus...

#352 Lynxspring's Terry Swope and Marc Petock on Getting Smarter with Controls

29 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Listen as Terry Swope, the founder of Lynxspring, and Marc Petock, VP of sales at Lynxspring and Cyber security expert discuss the current economy and...

#351 How to Get More out Of Your HVAC and Smart Building Controls Team

24 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

On Episode 351 of ControlTalk Now the HVAC and Smart Building Controls V.Cast we explore how to attract and improve talent in your HVAC or Smart Buil...

#350 New Trends in HVAC and Smart Building Controls

16 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Automated Buildings, Ken Sinclair joins us this week to discuss new trends in HVAC, BAS, and Smart Building Controls. What will 2020 and beyond offer ...

#349 The Best of the Best in HVAC and Smart Building Controls

09 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

On. this Episode of ControlTalk Now The HVAC and Smart Building Podcast Ken and I break down and discuss the winners of this year ControlTrends Awards...

#348 Girl Power in HVAC and Smart Building Controls

27 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this week's episode, we talk with two of the most influential women in HVAC and Smart Building Controls. Honeywell's Barbara Cook and Melissa Cisew...

#347 What makes a Great Leader in HVAC and Smart Building Controls?

26 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

What makes a Great Leader in HVAC and Smart Building Controls? We explore the answer to this question with two great leaders in HVAC and Smart Buildin...

What Makes Distech Controls So Great?

20 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

What Makes Distech Controls So Great? We find out on this weeks ControlTalk Now the HVAC and Smart Building Controls Podcast. We talk to Distech Contr...

#345 Controltrends Woman of the Year Nominee Dannah Hagerty

13 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Meet Dannah Hagerty, VP of Sales and Marketing for Entek, Inc., out of Atlanta, GA. Listen in as Dannah discusses some of the challenges and impedimen...

#344 Automated Buildings Ken Sinclair on Smart Building Trends in 2020

06 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

FEATURED STORY Episode 344 ControlTalk NOW features 2019 ControlTrends Awards finalist Roger Rebennack, CEO, Jackson Control, and Ken Sinclair, Edit...

#343 A Conversation with Two HVAC Controls Superstars

30 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Nicole Conklin is now recognized as a BAS industry expert, though she started with Cochrane Supply some 20 years ago as a receptionist. Nicole quickly...

#342 Smart Building ControlTalk with Ed Merwin

26 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In new his strategic marketing role, Ed Merwin gives the ControlTrends Community an update on all things Tridium, which is a 100% software based busin...

#341 Getting Ready to Honor the 2019 HVAC and Smart Building Controls Superstars

08 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

On this weeks show Ken and I update the ControlTrends Community on the 2019 ControlTrends Awards and the HVAC and Smart Building Controls Superstars t...

#340 How 5G Will Change Smart Building Controls

25 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Automated Buildings Ken Sinclair joins us this week on Controltalk Now The HVAC and Smart Buildings Video Cast. Ken shares his thoughts on 5G in Smart...

#339 Two New Influencers in HVAC and Smart Building Controls

18 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

On Episode 339 of ControlTalk Now the HVAC and Smart Buildings Controls Podcast we introduce you to two people that are changing the way we look at HV...

#338 New Trends in Smart Building Cybersecurity

11 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

New Trends in Smart Building Cybersecurity is the topic on Episode 338 Of ControlTalk Now the HVAC and Smart Building Controls podcast. Anto Budiardjo...

#337 New, Young, Perspectives on HVAC and Smart Building Controls

03 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 337 of ControlTalk Now the HVAC and Smart Building Controls Podcast for the week ending Nov 3, 2019 features two special guests. The team from...

#336 The History of Building Automation Controls and How it will Effect what you do Now!

28 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Highrose's Leroy Walden join Ken and Eric to talk bout the HVAC and Smart Building Controls news of the week. Leroy and Eric have been doing business ...

#335 Introducing the 2019 Controlttends Awards Nomination Ballot

21 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

The 2019 CONTROLTRENDS AWARDS Nomination Ballot is Here! Nominate Your Number # 1 Products and Solutions, and Reward our Industry's Unsung Heroes! Con...

#334 Update on the Future of HVAC and Smart Building Controls

14 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Interview with Ken Sinclair, owner/editor of Automated Buildings. Our industry's most celebrated futurist reviews his October theme, Building Backbon...

#333 The Future of Two Step Distribution in Smart Building Controls

07 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Two-step distribution: Past. Present. Future. John Donahue shares his 40 plus years of industry experience and insight with ControlTalk NOW

#332 Passive Logic Changes Smart Building Controls Forever

30 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 332 ControlTalk Now The HVAC and Smart Buildings V.Cast, Troy Harvey the CEO and Founder of Passive Logic is our guest on this weeks show. Tak...

#331 All About Niagara 4.8

22 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

On Episode 331 of Controltalk Now the HVAC and Smart Buildings Video Cast and Podcast we are joined by Tridium's Therese Sullivan and Brent Lowe. Ther...