The Smart Buildings Academy Podcast | Teaching You Building Automation, Systems Integration, and Information Technology
Episodes
BAM 042: 3 things you need to know about DDC
19 Dec 2016
Contributed by Lukas
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 Digi...
BAM041: All you need to know about electromechanical controls
12 Dec 2016
Contributed by Lukas
In Episode 41 of the Building Automation Monthly Podcast, I discuss electromechanical controls. This podcast is going to teach you a ton about electr...
BAM 040: What are Pneumatics and my book launch strategy
05 Dec 2016
Contributed by Lukas
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 boo...
BAM 039: A deep dive into upgrading a building automation system
28 Nov 2016
Contributed by Lukas
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 fr...
BAM 038: Creston, Niagara 4, Networks, and BACnet
11 Nov 2016
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
BAM 037: What is a Network Part 1
04 Nov 2016
Contributed by Lukas
In Episode 37 of the Building Automation Monthly Podcast, I begin my three-part series on what a network is. In today's episode I will cover: The p...
BAM 036: What is a BAS?
02 Nov 2016
Contributed by Lukas
In Episode 36 of the Building Automation Monthly Podcast I discuss the age old question. What is a BAS? In today's episode I will cover: What is a ...
BAM 035: My thoughts on control talk now 201
29 Oct 2016
Contributed by Lukas
In Episode 35 of the Building Automation Monthly podcast I provide my thoughts on episode 201 of the Control Talk Now Podcast. In today's episode I w...
BAM 034: The fundamentals of IT architecture
28 Oct 2016
Contributed by Lukas
In Episode 34 of the Building Automation Monthly podcast I discuss the fundamentals of IT architecture. I unpack how computers work, what client mach...
BAM 033: IoT Hacks and IT Basics
24 Oct 2016
Contributed by Lukas
In Episode 33 of the Building Automation Monthly podcast I discuss the topic of IT basics and the recent IoT based DDos that took down access to Netfl...
BAM 32: Fun With HVAC Fundamentals
17 Oct 2016
Contributed by Lukas
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 g...
BAM 31: My thoughts on ControlTalk Now #200
12 Oct 2016
Contributed by Lukas
I discuss my thoughts on the 200th episode of ControlTalk Now. Awesome job Eric and Kenny! In today's episode I will cover: My thoughts on the 2...
BAM 30: My 7 step process to creating an SOP with systems integration
10 Oct 2016
Contributed by Lukas
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 integra...
BAM 29: My 4 step data model and system requirement process
07 Oct 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Data models and system requirements. Two of the most commonly misunderstood steps of the systems integration process. In this episode I am going to b...
BAM 28: 4 steps that will make mapping out your integrations ridiculously easy
05 Oct 2016
Contributed by Lukas
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 s...
BAM 27: My 3 step process that solves your systems integration problems
19 Sep 2016
Contributed by Lukas
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 s...
BAM Episode 026: The 4 types of inputs you absolutely need to know!
16 Sep 2016
Contributed by Lukas
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 seri...
BAM Episode 25: How to Use a Gap Analysis to Detail out the New Systems
12 Sep 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Hey BAM Nation! Another day, another podcast episode! In this episode I continue my teaching on systems integration. The process I teach you today m...
BAM Episode 024: The Two Truths of Binary Control
09 Sep 2016
Contributed by Lukas
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...
BAM Episode 023: How to Identify your AS-IS systems
05 Sep 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Hey BAM Nation! In this episode I am going to be continuing my systems integration 101 series and will be taking you through my 3rd article in the ser...
BAM Episode 022: How Floating Control Really Works...
02 Sep 2016
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I will be talking about the 3rd control mode in the learn series, Floating Control, in this episode you will learn what floating c...
BAM Episode 021: The Secret to Useful Use Cases
29 Aug 2016
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I will be taking you through the topic of use cases. Use cases are critical to executing a great systems integration project. The ...
BAM Episode 020: Learn Sequencers in 10 minutess
26 Aug 2016
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I will be continuing the learn series and unpacking our next control mode, sequencers. Sequencers allow you to "stage" devices on a...
BAM Episode 019: Systems Integration 101 the Overview
22 Aug 2016
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode I discuss my new series systems integration 101 and I talk through what you can expect as part of the series. Over the next 8 weeks I ...
BAM Episode 018: Learn How to Tune PID Loops
19 Aug 2016
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I continue the discussion around PID loops and will be covering everyone's favorite task, tuning PID loops! Sooner or later in your ...
BAM Episode 017: The How, What and Why of PID Loops
12 Aug 2016
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I dive into one of my most requested topics and that is the topic of Proportional Integral Derivative (PID) Loops. In today's episod...
BAM Episode 014: My Own Career Journey
29 Jul 2016
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I open up and take you through my story of how I got to where I am in my career. I get personal and share what really motivates me to...
BAM Episode 016: From Mechanic to Teaching BAS with Nick Dawson
22 Jul 2016
Contributed by Lukas
BAM Episode 016, in this episode I talk with Nick Dawson! Nick Dawson is a pipe-fitter turned controls technician. In this episode Nick discusses how...
BAM Episode 015: Smart Building Technologies with Joe Aamidor
15 Jul 2016
Contributed by Lukas
BAM Episode 015, in this episode I talk with Joe Aamidor a smart buildings consultant and personal friend. Joe has a wealth of knowledge around sma...
BAM Episode 013: Analytics, the what, why, and the how, with Derek Johnson
08 Jul 2016
Contributed by Lukas
BAM Episode 013, in this episode I talk with Derek Johnson from BuildingIQ. Derek brings his A game and gives us some of the best insight I have he...
BAM Episode 012: Evaluating BAS Series Part 4: BAS Trends
06 Jul 2016
Contributed by Lukas
BAM Episode 012, in this episode I dive into my current post in the Evaluating Building Automation Systems Series. We are going to dive deep into the...
BAM Episode 011: An Overview of IoT- Internet of Things
01 Jul 2016
Contributed by Lukas
BAM Episode 011, in this episode I talk with Joel Hutton from General Data Tech (GDT). Joel gives us a candid look at IoT and its place in the smart ...
BAM Episode 011: An Overview of IoT- Internet of Things
01 Jul 2016
Contributed by Lukas
BAM Episode 011, in this episode I talk with Joel Hutton from General Data Tech (GDT). Joel gives us a candid look at IoT and its place in the smart ...
BAM Episode 010: Evaluating Your BAS Part 2
29 Jun 2016
Contributed by Lukas
BAM Episode 010, in this episode I dive into my current post in the Evaluating Building Automation Systems Series. You will learn my thoughts on how t...
BAM Episode 009: Implementing Green Rating Programs
24 Jun 2016
Contributed by Lukas
In BAM Episode 009, I answer a question from a BAM subscriber around how to implement green rating programs. In today's episode we will cover: What ...
BAM Episode 008: What is a Network
22 Jun 2016
Contributed by Lukas
BAM Episode 008: What is a network BAM Episode 008, in this episode I dive deeper into my recent article What is a Network. In this article, I will ...
BAM Episode 007: An Overview on Building Commissioning
17 Jun 2016
Contributed by Lukas
BAM Episode 007, in this episode we are talking with Doug Hampton on the topic of Commissioning. Doug and I dive deep into what commissioning is, how ...
BAM Episode 006: How to Evaluate your BAS Part 1
13 Jun 2016
Contributed by Lukas
BAM Episode 006, in this episode I expand upon the concepts discussed in my series titled How to Evaluate a BAS. In this 11 part series I discuss how...
BAM Episode 005: Why Your IT Group Can Be Your Biggest Ally with Marc Vergo
10 Jun 2016
Contributed by Lukas
BAM Episode 005, in this episode we interview Marc Vergo from Cru, formerly known as Campus Crusade for Christ . In this episode Marc and I discus...
BAM 04: Everything You Need to Know About IP Addresses
08 Jun 2016
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Building Automation Monthly podcast I discuss everything you could want to know about IP addresses. Specifically I dive into th...
BAM 03: Exploring the Concept of Access and Privilege with Arun Kothanath
03 Jun 2016
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we interview Arun Kothanath with Distributed Information Technologies. Arun and I unpack the topics of access, identity, and privileg...
BAM 02: A Deep Dive into Optimizing Your Building Automation System
27 May 2016
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode I dive into how to optimize your building automation system. I detail out my step-by-step for several critical building automation sys...
BAM 01: Introduction | What to Expect | Trends
22 May 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Yes! I've done it. The Podcast is finally live. In this episode I discuss what building automation monthly is, who I Phil Zito am, and what you can ex...