In this episode, we speak with Glen Schrank, CEO of Phoenix Energy Technologies. 

He is a leader In the Smart Building space & Connected Machines industry; he is an IoT innovator and has over 30 years of leadership experience in technology-based businesses.

We discuss why stakeholders care about ESG and how the current state of the economy and supply chain impact ESG efforts.

We unpick industry challenges and opportunities and gain insight into how technology can help investors, building owners and tenants who are implementing this framework.

Learn more about Glen here - https://www.phoenixet.com/about-glenschrank

#ESG #EnergySaving #SustainableBuildings #SmartBuildings 

In this episode, we speak with Mahmoud Shouman, Head of Building Intelligence at Jaros, Baum and Bolles. In the conversation, we discuss the evolution of MEP and the smart building industry. We get answers to the following extremely important questions…

Is a single pane of glass any more than a trendy buzzword?

Are people actually using digital twins?

Are wellbeing strategies being implemented, or are rising costs forcing building owners to scrap best practices?

Is sustainability truly being prioritised?

Are building specifications keeping up with the times? Or are they hindering the industry's progression?

#BuildingIntelligence #SmartBuildings #MEP 

In this episode, we speak with Abdel Jabbar Rharssi, who is a Facility & Sustainability Manager, BREEAM Assessor, and an energy and smart building compliance expert. He works for a hotel group based in Belgium, and in this episode, we discuss different building challenges from a facility manager's perspective, including sustainability, new technology, emergency lighting, restricted budgets and occupant wellbeing.

This is a great episode as we hear first-hand the challenges and the positive effects technology and legislation can have on the people actually managing and running buildings.

If you've got any questions for Abdel, you can find him on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/abdel-jabbar-rharssi-b5a65041/

#FacilityManagement #SmartBuildings #SustainableBuildings 

In this episode, we speak with Reinhard Mayr, the Quality Manager at Net X Automation. We discuss how an automated building can be achieved and why it is important. We look at the benefits from an environmental and social perspective and how it impacts the management of the buildings and the people using the space. 

Learn more in this episode...

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In this episode, I speak with Mark Willmott, the sales director at TheisCraft. He has a deep understanding of lighting and lighting controls, as well as how those feed into building projects and specifications. We talk about the recent updates to part L of the building regulations. We discuss why this is a positive change, the impact on the industry, challenges that will be encountered and the importance of not only complying with regulations but also future-proofing solutions to save costs further down the line.

We question whether the changes to part L go far enough. Whether building specs are keeping up. And Whether stakeholders can actually comply.

#BuildingRegulations #LightingControls #EnergyEfficiency #SustainableBuildings 

In this episode, we speak with Stephan den Boer, the Business Development Manager at Bever Innovations. We discuss vertical farming and the technology required to grow crops successfully in this artificial environment. We review the opportunities and challenges and discuss whether vertical farms are sustainable or whether high energy consumption is a deterrent.

Learn more in this episode...

#VerticalFarms #SmartLighting #CEA #LED #SmartTechnology 

In this episode, we speak with Paul Reid who is the Business Development Manager at Onnec (formerly ExcelRedstone). Onnec is a global leader in connected spaces, it is a Master System Integrator (MSI) helping bridge the gaps in building infrastructure. 

We discuss Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) and how the increasingly mandated Task force on climate-related financial disclosures (TCFD) has impacted the industry. We review new problems that didn’t previously exist but are now coming to the fore as building owners attempt to access their building data to generate an accurate picture of current performance and also plan for improvements.

Currently, only one in five commercial buildings operate with a basic Building Management System, despite Europe being the third-largest energy consumer in the world. Policy is increasingly forcing positive environmental change (however, many would argue it has not happened fast enough) but, how can we forge a pathway for business owners to follow and act on new policy and legislation?

Find out in this episode!  

#ESG #BuildingData #SmartBuildings #SustainableBuildings #IntelligentBuildings 

We have some great guests in this series, including Paul Reid from Onnec, Mark Willmott from Theiscraft, Mahmoud Shouman from JB&B, Reinhard Mayr from Net X Automation, Abdel Jabbar Rharssi from The Hotel Brussels and Stephan den Boer from Bever Innovations.

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In this episode, I'm speaking with Jon Couch, who is the Director of Product at amBX. Jon is an experienced Product and Engineering professional with an extensive smart technology and product development background. He has worked for many well-known organisations, including Aurora, enModus and Microlights.

We discuss the value of lighting control and why it is often missing from smart building platforms. As well as:

🔹Integration 

🔹BMS 

🔹ESG 

🔹Digital Twins 

🔹Indoor Farming 

🔹Emergency Lighting

#amBXSmartBuildingPod #SmartBuildings #SmartLighting #LightingControl #ESG #DigitalTwins 

In this episode, I'm speaking with Joe Aamidor who is a product and market strategy consultant and also an expert in building management, IoT, facilities, energy and smart buildings in general. He used to work for Johnson Controls and has a rich understanding of the challenges and opportunities that exist in the industry today. 

We discuss the barriers that exist when implementing smart building technology and why it is difficult to scale this tech within buildings, portfolios and cities. We also touch on data tagging standards, integration, data as a service and essential vs "nice to have" technology.  

You can connect with Joe here - https://www.linkedin.com/in/jaamidor/

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