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

If you want to learn building automation then you are in the right place. My name is Phil Zito and I am the CEO of Smart Buildings Academy. If you are a technician, operator, salesperson, or engineer ... Read more

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BAM 126: BAS for Owners Part 1

BAM 126: BAS for Owners Part 1

Do you feel like you've spent hundreds of thousands of dollars on a building automation system and only use 10% of its c... Read more

6 Aug 2018

24mins

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BAM 047: What is IT and a look at IT networking

BAM 047: What is IT and a look at IT networking

In this episode, I take you with me on a journey into the world of information technology. One of the most requested top... Read more

8 Feb 2017

34mins

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BAM 04: Everything You Need to Know About IP Addresses

BAM 04: Everything You Need to Know About IP Addresses

In this episode of the Building Automation Monthly podcast I discuss everything you could want to know about IP addresse... Read more

8 Jun 2016

25mins

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BAM 102: Building Automation 101

BAM 102: Building Automation 101

Have you ever wondered what makes a building automation system work? In this episode I lay out the key principles that y... Read more

12 Feb 2018

58mins

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BAM 144: The Basics of API's

BAM 144: The Basics of API's

What are API's? How do API's work? And what do building automation professionals need to know about API's? In this episo... Read more

10 Dec 2018

27mins

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BAM 166: Controlling HVAC 101 Part 1

BAM 166: Controlling HVAC 101 Part 1

How do you control HVAC systems with your building automation system? In part one of our multipart episode, we will disc... Read more

3 Jun 2019

20mins

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BAM 184: HVAC Control Sequences Part 2

BAM 184: HVAC Control Sequences Part 2

Airside systems account for the majority of the HVAC systems that we control with a BAS, but do you know how they work?... Read more

28 Oct 2019

27mins

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BAM 153: Three Ways to Get a Job In BAS

BAM 153: Three Ways to Get a Job In BAS

How do you break into building automation? What steps should you take? What knowledge do you need to have? Can you get a... Read more

4 Mar 2019

28mins

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BAM 148: What Are BAS Gateways?

BAM 148: What Are BAS Gateways?

Have you ever found yourself on a job site trying to get two separate systems to communicate? Maybe you purchased a BAS ... Read more

28 Jan 2019

24mins

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BAM 182: Cyber Security for BAS Professionals

BAM 182: Cyber Security for BAS Professionals

Is your customer's building automation system secure?  How can you make sure your BAS projects are cyber secure?  How do... Read more

14 Oct 2019

34mins

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BAM 152: The Systems Integration Life Cycle

BAM 152: The Systems Integration Life Cycle

In this episode, Phil Zito discusses the 5-phase systems integration process. This proven process is how to professional... Read more

25 Feb 2019

28mins

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BAM 164: Relays, Switches, and Circuits

BAM 164: Relays, Switches, and Circuits

As BAS professionals we utilize relays, switches, and circuits every day. But often we are not taught how they work and ... Read more

20 May 2019

14mins

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BAM 03: Exploring the Concept of Access and Privilege with Arun Kothanath

BAM 03: Exploring the Concept of Access and Privilege with Arun Kothanath

In this episode we interview Arun Kothanath with Distributed Information Technologies. Arun and I unpack the topics of a... Read more

3 Jun 2016

36mins

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BAM 112: How to program a BAS part 1

BAM 112: How to program a BAS part 1

Have you ever wanted to learn how to program a BAS? In the latest episode of the Building Automation Monthly Podcast we ... Read more

30 Apr 2018

42mins

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BAM 125: The in’s and out’s of upgrading a BAS

BAM 125: The in’s and out’s of upgrading a BAS

Have you considered upgrading a building automation system but aren't sure where to start?  Do you struggle to explain w... Read more

30 Jul 2018

26mins

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BAM 039: A deep dive into upgrading a building automation system

BAM 039: A deep dive into upgrading a building automation system

In Episode 39 of the Building Automation Monthly Podcast, I am doing something I've never done before. I am giving you a... Read more

28 Nov 2016

39mins

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BAM 63: Explaining PI Control

BAM 63: Explaining PI Control

In the world of Building Automation, there are only a select few things you need to know in order to be awesome at your ... Read more

19 May 2017

24mins

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BAM 033: IoT Hacks and IT Basics

BAM 033: IoT Hacks and IT Basics

In Episode 33 of the Building Automation Monthly podcast I discuss the topic of IT basics and the recent IoT based DDos ... Read more

24 Oct 2016

25mins

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BAM 034: The fundamentals of IT architecture

BAM 034: The fundamentals of IT architecture

In Episode 34 of the Building Automation Monthly podcast I discuss the fundamentals of IT architecture. I unpack how com... Read more

28 Oct 2016

19mins

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BAM 101: Using IP networks for BAS controls

BAM 101: Using IP networks for BAS controls

In this episode I talk with Ryan Hughson of Optigo networks about the major changes that are happening in BAS networking... Read more

5 Feb 2018

55mins

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