Have you ever showed up to retrofit a VAV box and left installing a new central utility plant? Scope creep is the insidious destroying of project revenue and business profitability.
In this episode we will discuss how to protect yourself from project scope creep.
Set aside what you think you know about demand control ventilation. In this episode of the Smart Buildings Academy Podcast we're going to dive deep into the topic of demand control ventilation.
This week I got a question from a connection. He is/was experiencing the age old problem of "It's Control's Fault".
You know what I'm talking about. Everything is going great on a project and then all of the sudden it isn't. But the catch is, the "issue" has nothing to do with you!
How do you deal with this in a subcontracted project environment? We're going to tackle this exact issue on this episode of the Smart Buildings Academy Podcast
In this episode, we discuss how to identify what the real sales opportunity is with your customers.
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In this episode, we discuss energy management strategies and methods that can be implemented by building automation professionals.
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In this episode, we discuss floating vs proportional control. When would we use each control mode and when we wouldn't.
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In this episode, we discuss how to implement a talent management strategy within your business in 5 easy steps. Resources: ►https://Podcast.smartbuildingsacademy.com ►https://blog.smartbuildingsacademy.com ►https://courses.smartbuildingsacademy.com Connect With Us: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/smartbuildingacademy LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/smart-buildings-academy
In this episode, we discuss how to discover your customer's decision making process.
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In this episode, we discuss how to effectively implement training into the work process without sacrificing profitability.
In this episode, we discuss how to build out a building automation training program in order to train your folks in your office.
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In this episode, we discuss how to identify building automation sales opportunities in a crowded market.
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In this episode, we discuss what certificates are, how they work, and what you need to understand about certificates for building automation.
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In this episode, we discuss how to get a job in building automation and why you'd even want to work in building automation in the first place.
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In this episode, we discuss how BACnet works and what you need to know about the protocol.
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In this episode, we discuss whether or not apprenticeships are still useful and how long these apprenticeships should last.
In this episode, we discuss how to save energy and maintain comfort on your building automation projects and buildings
In this episode, we discuss how to deploy IP controls devices in new construction projects.
In this episode, we discuss how to use the pareto principle to focus in on the core skills you need to succeed in building automation.
In this episode, we dive into the core skills of successful building automation technicians. If you've ever found yourself wondering why do some BAS techs seem to effortlessly advance while I'm still stuck struggling, this episode is for you!
In this episode, we discuss how to handle heating loads during shoulder months. Learn how to properly sequence your building automation systems during those days that are cold in the morning and hot after lunch.
In this episode, we discuss the key actions (or lack thereof) that produce building automation product success. We also look at how to implement these actions to ensure project success.
In this episode, we discuss common attack methods that can be used to attack a BAS, we look at how attacks progress, and we discuss cyber security controls that can be put in place using existing frameworks.
In this episode, we continue our discussion on securing your BAS against cyber threats. We will discuss how to explore the cybersecurity capabilities of a BAS, discuss the limitations of cyber security controls, and will look at the human aspects of cyber security.