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S2E11 Stop Reacting, Start Controlling with Nick Gayeski
This week, we sit down with Nicholas Gayeski, co-founder of Clockworks Analytics, to break down the sheer physics of how buildings actually work—and why our current systems so often fail them.Nick…
S2E10 Grow Your Experience with Matt Oliver
In this episode, we sit down with Matthew Oliver of Static Air and Static Grow to explore the high-stakes world where building automation meets precision agriculture. We track Matthew's journey into…
S2E10 Attack the Problem Mindset with Justin Thomson
In this episode, we sit down with Justin Thomson to track his journey from the early days of WASP Technologies to his current role with Logan Pass Construction pushing the boundaries of the industry.…
S2E9 MicroSwitch - UDP vs TCP with Scott Sammarco
Ever stood in a mechanical room wondering why your data feels like a guaranteed hand-delivery while other times it’s just tossed into the ether?Scott Sammarco is officially breaking it down in the…
S2E8 Always Invite Your Operators with the Automation Ladies
This week on the show, we’re joined by the powerhouse trio behind the Automation Ladies podcast: Nikki Gonzales, Ali G, and Courtney Fernandez. If you’ve ever wondered how three people from such…
S2E7 Shift Perspectives for a Better BAS Future with Jonathan Spooner
In this weeks episode, we’re joined by Jonathan Spooner of Stacks+Joules to look at how the next generation is rewriting the rulebook for Building Automation. We also discuss the "DAB Lab," where…
S2E6 Getting Graphic with Louis Laurents: Part Deux
In our latest episode we catch up with a guest from last season, BASGFX.com automation graphics guru Louis Laurents. There is a specific kind of magic that happens when you stop treating building…
S2E5 Champion Both Sides of the Table with Aaron Hastings
In this episode of It’s a Controls Problem, we are joined by Aaron Hastings, the president and founder of Apex Consulting Systems, for a conversation that covers everything from DIY hardware to the…
S2E4 Automation is Better Together with Scott Sammarco
In this episode of It’s a Controls Problem, we’re getting into the weeds of how we actually pass on knowledge in an industry that never seems to sit still. We’re joined by Scott Sammarco, a veteran…
S2E3 Break Free From the Silos with Jonathan Henderson
In this episode, we sit down with BAS professional Jonathan Henderson for a candid look at the messy, often frustrating reality of modern industry workflows. Rather than just listing achievements,…
S2E2 Careful What You Deploy with Joseph Aamidor
We’ve all seen it: A new product launches with incredible specs and "game-changing" features, only to gather dust because it didn't solve a real problem for the facility manager.So, how do…
S2E1 Mucking Through Digital Sludge with Andrew Rodgers
In this episode, we are Mucking Through Digital Sludge with Andrew Rodgers of Ace IoT Solutions. We explore why the promise of the "Smart Building" often gets bogged down in a messy reality of…
S1E21 Burn Out is Real - A Discussion with Charles & Matthew
Join Charles and Matthew this week as they dive into the very real and pervasive issue of burnout in the modern workplace. It's more than just a bad day; it's a state of emotional, physical, and…
S1E20 Data, AI, and the Next Chapter in Building Automation with Gulai Shen of Harvard
This week, we sit down with Gulai Shen of the Harvard Center for Green Buildings and Cities. Gulai helps us unpack the complex world of AI-driven building management, focusing on the many factors…
S1E20 Navigating the Threat Landscape with Michael MacMahon
The security of Building Automation Systems (BAS) is a hot topic, but what exactly is the threat landscape? In this episode, we're joined by Michael MacMahon, Director of the Intelligent Building…
S1E19 50 Years of BAS with Ed Merwin of Honeywell
We are very excited to have the one and only Ed Merwin, who recently celebrated 50 years with Honeywell, join us in this episode. We jump into his introduction to the controls world, his career in…
S1E18 But Why? with Brian Vaughn of Technify
In this episode we sit down with Brian Vaughn of Technify, exploring a provocative idea: that our relentless pursuit of innovation has, paradoxically, hindered true interoperability. Brian reveals…
S1E17 Design Build for Better Outcomes with John Albanese
In this episode, we sit down with John Albanese, Director of Smart Buildings at The QuestCom Group, Inc., to explore his fascinating journey into the world of smart buildings. John shares insights…
S1E16 A Tale of Intelligent Buildings Part 1 - 1970-1980 and the Very Beginnings
This week, we're rewinding to the very beginning to explore the genesis of the Building Automation System. Long before "smart" was a marketing buzzword, pioneering academics and engineers were…
S1E15 Can you Feel the Kenergy with Kenny Seeton of CSU Dominguez Hills
Ever wondered what it takes to power a university sustainably? In our latest episode, we sit down with Kenny "Kenergy" Seeton, the brilliant mind behind Central Plant Operations and Strategic Energy…
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