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

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 a commissioning project is setup and how you can best prepare for commissioning on your projects

In today's episode we will cover:

• What commissioning is
• How commissioning is setup on new construction projects
• How to best prepare for commissioning on existing buildings
• How commissioning plans are created

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 to evaluate a BAS and specific contract language you can use to ensure you get the BAS you want.

In today's episode you will learn:

• How to evaluate graphics
• How to determine if your BAS's graphics are mobile friendly
• What a graphics package and library are and how to evaluate them

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 discuss how you can work with your IT group to develop standards and evaluate solutions.

In today's episode we will cover:

• How your IT group can help you evaluate products
• How to create product standards
• How to measure and control risk
• The importance of user account management
• Key Frameworks for Risk Management

In this episode of the Building Automation Monthly podcast I discuss everything you could want to know about IP addresses. Specifically I dive into the topics of:

• What is an IP Address?
• What is a Sub-Net
• What is the Domain Name System (DNS)
• What is the Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP)
• What is a Static and Dynamic IP Address

In this episode we interview Arun Kothanath with Distributed Information Technologies. Arun and I unpack the topics of access, identity, and privilege as well as how to measure risk in this action packed episode. You will learn

• The difference between Access, Identity, and Privilege
• How context is critical to your security strategy
• How to measure and control risk
• The importance of user account management
• Key Frameworks for Risk Management

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 system functions. You will learn.

• The Importance of Naming Standards
• Two quick methods to define graphics standards
• How to avoid hunting through smelly closets for BAS documentation
• How to avoid costly overrides
• The importance of Pre-loading your controllers
• My proven process for planning upgrades

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 expect on the building automation monthly podcast going forward. I also discuss the topic of trends and how you can use them to optimize your building.

Shownotes are at http://buildingautomationmonthly.com/episode1