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The Smart Buildings Academy Podcast | Teaching You Building Automation, Systems Integration, and Information Technology

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Mar 7, 2022

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.

Mar 2, 2022

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.

Feb 28, 2022

In this episode, we begin our discussion on how to secure your building automation. We will explore, potential threats to a building automation system, how to assess risk, and common cyber security controls

Feb 18, 2022
In this episode, we discuss how PID loops work and how to effortlessly tune them.
Feb 16, 2022

In this episode, we discuss the key electrical concepts that a BAS professional needs to understand.

Feb 14, 2022

In this episode, we discuss how to use targeted account selling to bypass gatekeepers and advance your sales efforts.

Feb 11, 2022

In this episode, we discuss how to use capital planning to help supercharge our BAS sales.

Feb 9, 2022

In this episode, we discuss how to scope and price controls service work.

Feb 7, 2022

In this episode, we discuss how you can use services to increase your total sales and reduce pipeline dips during off-season months.

Feb 4, 2022

In this episode, we discuss the 4-point method for bidding retrofit work so you can win more deals.

Feb 2, 2022
In this episode, we discuss the method for reviewing, scoping, and estimating retrofit projects.
Jan 31, 2022

In this episode, we discuss the top five questions you want to make sure you ask when you perform a site walk.

Jan 28, 2022
In this episode, we discuss three strategies you can use to win in new construction building automation bids.
Jan 26, 2022

In this episode, we will look at how to properly review, scope, and estimate building automation projects.

Jan 24, 2022

In this episode, we will discuss unique ways to identify BAS sales opportunities.

Jan 10, 2022

In this episode we discuss what we are working on in 2022 at Smart Buildings Academy.

Dec 13, 2021

Behind every successful BAS company is a successful sales team. But what do BAS sales people do and what do they need to know?

In this episode we explore the common types of BAS sales roles and the key skills sales people need in order to succeed.

Dec 6, 2021

How do you succeed in BAS sales? 

What are the different roles for a BAS sales person?

In this episode we discuss the BAS sales role, what the role does, and how to succeed in sales.

Dec 3, 2021

The BAS Service Technician is one of the most challenging roles due to the diversity of skills and tasks required. 

So how do you become a service technician and why would you want to?

In this episode we discuss:

  • The three types of service roles
  • How to gain the skills required of a service technician
  • How to get a job as a BAS service technician
Dec 1, 2021

Project managers can make or break a BAS project and ultimately the financials of a BAS company.

But how do you effectively manage BAS projects?

In this episode we discuss:

  • The three types of BAS project management
  • How to learn BAS project management skills
  • How to get a role as a BAS project manager
Nov 22, 2021

Have you ever considered getting into BAS Programming but didn't know where to start?

The BAS programmer is one of the most sought after roles by individuals and companies. 

But how do you get started?

In this episode we discuss:

  • How to learn programming
  • The three types of BAS programming
  • How to find a job as a BAS Programmer
Nov 17, 2021

In this episode we discuss the BAS Designer role.

  • What is a BAS Designer?
  • What does a BAS Designer do?
  • What skills does a BAS Designer require?
  • How do you get hired as a BAS Designer?
Nov 15, 2021

In this episode we discuss the BAS Technician role.

  • What is a BAS Technician
  • What does a BAS Technician do?
  • What skills does a BAS Technician require?
  • How do you get hired as a BAS Technician?
Nov 5, 2021

In this episode we discuss the benefits of a career in building automation and how to get started.

Nov 3, 2021

A lot of BAS companies lose money during the warranty phase. 

But it doesn't have to be that way. 

In this episode we discuss how you can protect yourself and establish a warranty process that avoids project slippage.

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