Podcast Episodes

BAM 113: How to program a BAS part 2

Learning logic blocks? How do you do it? Why should you do it? And why should you even care? 

Good questions!

If you want to be more than just someon…

8 years, 4 months ago

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 discuss how BAS programming w…

8 years, 5 months ago

BAM 111: Understanding BAS control sequences part 3

Have you ever wondered how you control central utility plants? Or how to sequence multiple chillers in a decoupled loop?

If complex central utility p…

8 years, 5 months ago

BAM 110: Understanding BAS control sequences part 2

Do you work with VAV boxes?

Have you ever wondered why you can't maintain a space's temperature setpoint even when all the "controls" seem to be work…

8 years, 5 months ago

BAM 109: Understanding BAS control sequences part 1

Does reading a building automation control sequence feel like deciphering hieroglyphics?

Having a solid understanding of building automation control …

8 years, 6 months ago

BAM 108: What is systems integration P3

How do you "do" systems integration. In the final part of this three part series I talk through how to "do" systems integration. I take you step-by-s…

8 years, 6 months ago

BAM 107: What is systems integration P2

Have you ever had a BAS integration project that just seemed to linger on forever? No matter what you did to close out the project the punch list jus…

8 years, 6 months ago

BAM 106: What is systems integration- Part 1

If you needed to tie to different building automation systems into a new front-end how would you do it? 

Now don't just give me the answer of I would…

8 years, 6 months ago

BAM 105: Control Sequences Tips and Tricks

Over the years I've seen some crazy control sequences. And during this time I've picked up some good tips and tricks to help me deal with these scena…

8 years, 6 months ago

BAM 104: What are control sequences

Have you ever stopped and thought about why we control systems the way we do?

Folks often ask me, "Phil, what is the number one thing a BAS professio…

8 years, 7 months ago