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? #161: Nexus Labs Update - People Counting, Marketplace, and NexusCon!: Episode 161 is a Nexus Labs Update featuring James Dice speaking on the shifts in focus of Nexus Labs. Enjoy! by The Nexus Podcast

29 min listen

? #160: Case Study: KIPP DC Schools wants autonomy, deploys IDL, FDD, Supervisory control, CMMS: Episode 160 features Nathan Morris from KIPP, Stephen Dawson from Normal Software, and Terry Herr from Intellimation and is our 8th episode in the Case Study series looking at real-life, large-scale deployments of smart building technologies. These are not marketing fluff stories, these are lessons from leaders that others can put into use in their smart buildings programs. This conversation explores KIPPs partnerships between Normal Software and Intellimation to better manage school facilities and increase savings to bring money back into the classrooms. Enjoy! by The Nexus Podcast

58 min listen

? #159: Case Study: Quadreal rolls out passive optical networks for OT devices: Episode 159 features Thano Lambrinos from Quadreal and Wayne Kim from Andorix and is our 7th episode in the Case Study series looking at real-life, large-scale deployments of smart building technologies. These are not marketing fluff stories, these are lessons from leaders that others can put into use in their smart buildings programs. This conversation explores the partnership between Quadreal and Andorix and how the implementation of a new network has made an impact on Quadreal. Enjoy! by The Nexus Podcast

61 min listen

? #158: Case Study: Limbach Holdings digitizes HVAC and Controls Service: Episode 158 features Richard Davis from Limbach Holdings and is our 7th episode in the Case Study series looking at real-life, large-scale deployments of smart building technologies. These are not marketing fluff stories, these are lessons from leaders that others can put into use in their smart buildings programs. This conversation explores how Limbach Holdings is integrating FDD and energy management softwares into their HVAC and plumbing services. Enjoy! by The Nexus Podcast

38 min listen

? #157: Case Study: Decarbonization on the WattCarbon Marketplace: Episode 157 features McGee Young from WattCarbon, Alan Greenberg, and DR Richardson from Elephant Energy and is our 7th episode in the Case Study series looking at real-life, large-scale deployments of smart building technologies. These are not marketing fluff stories, these are lessons from leaders that others can put into use in their smart buildings programs. This conversation explores how WattCarbon can bridge the gap for property owners and vendors, while simultaneously validating their decarbonization efforts. Enjoy! by The Nexus Podcast

37 min listen

? #155: Case Study: The Empire State Building: Episode 155 features Dana Schneider from Empire State Realty Trust and Etrit Demaj from KODE Labs and is our 5th episode in the Case Study series looking at real-life, large-scale deployments of smart building technologies. These are not marketing fluff stories, these are lessons from leaders that others can put into use in their smart buildings programs. Dana dives into their systematic approach to building retrofits, leading with The Empire State Building, and why they publish what they do. Enjoy! by The Nexus Podcast

49 min listen

Copy of ? #154: Case Study: University of California Irvine overhauls BAS, adds FDD: Episode 154 features Joseph Fleshman from University of California Irvine and Jim Meacham from Altura Associates and Altaire Systems and is our fourth episode in the Case Study series looking at real-life, large-scale deployments of smart building technologies. These are not marketing fluff stories, these are lessons from leaders that others can put into use in their smart buildings programs. Joe and Jim talk in depth about the systematic overhaul of University of California Irvine’s building automation system, operational technology networking, and deploying fault detection and diagnostics software. Enjoy! by The Nexus Podcast

56 min listen

? #153: Case Study: Unpacking BGO's cybersecurity program: Episode 153 features Ben Cooper from BGO and is our third episode in the Case Study series looking at real-life, large-scale deployments of smart building technologies. These are not marketing fluff stories, these are lessons from leaders that others can put into use in their smart buildings programs. Ben talks about the asset type due diligence and rate of adoption for their new infrastructure platform, the overall efficiencies created, and the future proofing abilities with a cloud connection application layer. Enjoy! by The Nexus Podcast

44 min listen

? #152: In The Field: Stacks+Joules Graduate Nathanseth Cruz: Episode 152 is the second episode in our new workforce series, In The Field. In The Field features people working boots on the ground in the built environment, giving real-life perspectives on their roles, backgrounds, and aspirations. Episode 152 features Stacks+Joules graduate and senior controls technician Nathanseth Cruz of Dual Fuel and Stacks+Joules Founder and Executive Director Michael Conway. Nathanseth tells a heartfelt story about ambition, perseverance, and mentorship in a world he knew nothing about before his time at Stacks+Joules. Michael details how Stacks+Joules is committed not only to the technical training and certifications they provide but also to the people they serve and the ever-growing workforce needs of today. Enjoy! by The Nexus Podcast

36 min listen

? #151: What we do @ Nexus Labs: Episode 151 dives into what James and Rosy do at Nexus Labs beyond the podcast. From the pro membership community, to the courses platform, partnerships, and the marketplace, this episode brings you up to speed on all things Nexus Labs. We also hear from people who use these products and the impacts that they have. For more information check out the links in the show notes. by The Nexus Podcast

28 min listen

? #150: Case Study: LONG Building Technologies on FDD: Episode 150 features LONG Building Technologies and is our second episode in the Case Study series looking at real-life, large-scale deployments of smart building technologies. These are not marketing fluff stories, these are lessons from leaders that others can put into use in their smart buildings programs. Leslie Beu and Lawrence Trifiletti talk honestly about the rollout of their FDD-driven service, diving into the impacts on their technicians, operations, customers, and overall business. by The Nexus Podcast

50 min listen

? #148: Foundations: Intro to Horizontal Architectures: Episode 148 is part of a new series called Foundations. The idea behind this series came from conversations with many of you from our Nexus community. We'll be covering topics that keep coming up time and time again, that don't have a lot of beginner resources. These are concepts that we explore in our Nexus Foundations course, our six week online introduction to the smart buildings industry, but these short episodes will give you an introduction into one important topic. Please let us know what you want to learn about next! by The Nexus Podcast

15 min listen

? #147: Deep Dives: Audio/Visual Systems and The Role They Play: Deep Dives will be a new series of episodes featuring one on one conversations with various subject matter experts. Episode 147 is our first episode in this format featuring Ernie Beck from NV5 Engineering & Technology, discussing audio/visual systems, and the role they play. Ernie draws parallels from A/V stacks to traditional building stacks, teases out some pretty interesting smart tech from the audio/visual world, and makes a strong case for having a seat at the table when it comes to the smart building tenant and visitor experience. by The Nexus Podcast

59 min listen

? #146: In The Field: Facility Manager Mary Gloven: Episode 146 is the first episode of a new series called In The Field. In The Field will feature people working out in the built environment giving real-life perspective on their day-to-day, and how smart building technologies fit, or don't fit in. This is one of our most creative concepts on the podcast to-date, featuring a self-narrative and then live interview. Episode 146 features facility manager Mary Gloven. We met Mary at the Alliance Center in Denver, CO and were immediately drawn to her unique background and magnetic position on the bigger picture of the built environment. And most importantly, those who work within. She inspired this entire episode format and we’re excited to hear what you all think! by The Nexus Podcast

25 min listen

? #145: Early Stage: Waste Tracking with WATS: Early Stage is another new series of episodes featuring early stage founders of startups hoping to fill a gap in the smart buildings marketplace. Episode 145 is a conversation with Meredith Danberg-Ficarelli and Laura Rosenshine from WATS. Meredith and Laura share their passion and insights to better manage the waste we all produce. And they’re eager to connect with the Nexus community at large! by The Nexus Podcast

37 min listen

? #144: Case Study: How the University of Iowa integrated FDD into maintenance operations: Episode 144 is the first episode in a new series diving into case studies of real life, large scale deployments of smart building technologies. For this first episode, we talk with the University of Iowa regarding their integration of FDD via Clockworks Analytics. This project started in 2014 and includes 6.8 million square feet across 47 buildings. We hear the project team, the rollout, and key inclusion of their maintenance operations from the ground up. by The Nexus Podcast

43 min listen

? #143: Updates + AMA: June 2023: Episode 143 is the first new podcast after taking a break to reformat and expand our podcast platform. Updates + AMA will be a series of shorter episodes for us to discuss industry news, what's happening behind the scenes at Nexus, and to answer questions from our pro members. Towards the end, we have an ask me anything (AMA) where pro members can call in, and James and Rosy can answer your questions. Excited to start sharing these new ideas with you and please let us know what you think! by The Nexus Podcast

25 min listen

? #149: Change My Mind: The Independent Data Layer: Episode 149 is the first episode in our new debate style series called Change My Mind. This idea came from Nexus Pro member Pete Swanson. So thank you Pete, and we love that our community continues to inspire us to keep experimenting with the pod. The first topic is the independent data layer, and the debate center’s on if all buildings over a hundred thousand square feet should have an independent data layer in the smart building stack. The conversation is led by moderator James Dice, and then flanked by an opposing team with Alex Grace and Gregory Cmar, and a supporting team with Silvia Quaglia and Shaun Cooley. Kenny Trowers is the judge and neutral party that the teams need to convince to one side or the other. This episode format also features recording with a live virtual audience of our Pro Members that can engage in a chat while the debate is happening, as well as come to the stage to ask questions at the end. Enjoy! by The Nexus Podcast

69 min listen

? #142: Living buildings and where technology fits: Episode 142 is a conversation with Lindsay Baker, CEO at the International Living Future Institute. We talked about Lindsay's rather awesome background, including her time building the smart building startup, Comfy, all the way to getting acquired by Siemens. Then of course, we dug into what living buildings are, where technology comes into play with living buildings, and the role of certifications at the intersection of climate, healthy buildings and technology. by The Nexus Podcast

66 min listen

? #141: CRE Market Talk #2 with Mandi Wedin and Joe Gaspardone: Episode 141 is a conversation with Mandi Wedin of Feroce Real Estate Advisors and Joe Gaspardone of Montgomery Technologies. This is the second edition of the CRE Market Talks. In this episode, we talked about what the CRE market is up to right now and how that relates to and affects the implementation and deployment of smart building technology. Without further ado, please enjoy the Nexus podcast with Mandi Wedin and Joe Gaspardone. by The Nexus Podcast

67 min listen

? #140: The value of occupancy data and reducing risks with leak detection: Episode 140 is a conversation with Bayron Lopez Pineda, Director of OT Operational Technology at Kilroy Realty and Mike Moran, Chief Markets Officer and Chief Risk & Sustainability Officer at Microshare. We talked about Killroy Realty's Smart Buildings Program and got into the weeds on how they're thinking about occupancy data and leak detection, which are two topics we've discussed on the podcast, but not in detail. Without further ado, please enjoy this episode of the Nexus Podcast with Mike Moran and Bayron Lopez Pineda. by The Nexus Podcast

63 min listen

? #139: Q1 2023 M&A Roundup with J³: Episode 139 is a conversation with Joe Aamidor of Aamidor Consulting and Jeanne Casey of Nuveen. If you add me in, you get J³. This is the fourth installment of our M&A Roundup series, recorded in February 2023 all about what's happening in the marketplace right now. We unpacked the most interesting recent mergers and acquisitions in the smart buildings industry and dove into why, our reaction to them, and other trends they’re related to. by The Nexus Podcast

70 min listen

? #138: The one where James gets interviewed: Episode 138 is a special episode with Nexus Labs' new COO, Rosy Kahlife. We introduce you to Rosy who, for the first time on the podcast, turns the tables and interviews me. We talk about my background before starting Nexus Labs, the founding story of the company, and then Rosy asks some fun, miscellaneous questions. If you're looking for some background on me and Nexus Labs, this is definitely a good place to start. Without further ado, please enjoy Nexus podcast episode 138 with Rosy Kahlife. by The Nexus Podcast

91 min listen

? #137: Jigar Shah wants to fund your Virtual Power Plant: Episode 137 is a conversation with one of my climate heroes, Jigar Shah. I read Jigar's book "Creating Climate Wealth" when I was 23 and it set me down the path I'm on today. So inspirational. Jigar was most recently co-founder and President at Generate Capital, where he focused on helping entrepreneurs accelerate decarbonization solutions through the use of low-cost infrastructure-as-a-service financing. Prior to Generate Capital, Shah founded SunEdison, a company that pioneered “pay as you save” solar financing. After SunEdison, Shah served as the founding CEO of the Carbon War Room, a global non-profit founded by Sir Richard Branson and Virgin Unite to help entrepreneurs address climate change. A lot of us have listened to Jigar over the years on The Energy Gang podcast, which I’ve also learned so much from. Jigar is now leading the DOE's Loan Programs Office and he's here to talk about loaning out money for deploying buil by The Nexus Podcast

50 min listen

? #136: Innovation and case studies of grid-interactive efficient buildings: Episode 136 is a conversation with Cindy Zhu, Director of Grid Services at Prescriptive Data. We primarily cover grid-interactive efficient buildings, or GEB, my second least favorite acronym in our industry (behind SPOG of course). GEB implies a connection between the electric utility and the building, or more specifically, the ability for a building to be a resource to the grid and provide demand flexibility. This is important so we can tailor our buildings’ load profiles to closely match when the grid is cleanest and help it become more resilient. by The Nexus Podcast

64 min listen

? #135: Transforming the market, with regulation and without: Episode 135 is a conversation with Cliff Majersik, Senior Advisor at the Institute for Market Transformation, a nonprofit that’s focused on regulatory and nonregulatory ways to push the economy toward decarbonization. We talked about how market transformation works, the policy levers that we in the United States have for requiring decarbonization, and finally, we dove into how building performance standards work and what building owners can expect from those laws as they spread throughout the US and the world. So without further ado, please enjoy this episode of the Nexus Podcast with Cliff Majersik. by The Nexus Podcast

59 min listen

? #134: The building operator's role in decarbonization and digitization: Before we dive in, I want to make sure everyone is aware of our new partner program. We’re looking for only the top smart building technology vendors, I’m talking 3-5 in each category, to join this new program, where we work together to tell the stories that matter on that category. Reach out to us if you’re interested in being in our inner circle. Episode 134 is a conversation with Comly Wilson, CMO at Enertiv. I enjoyed this one because I believe in a lot of what Comly was saying about workflows being the key to decarbonizing buildings. And not just decarbonization, really implementing any new technology or changing the way things are done in any way requires you to start with the way people work currently and meet them where they’re at. To that end, we spent most of the episode unpacking Comly’s hot take that 2022 was all about tenant experience and 2023 is going to be all about operator experience. So st by The Nexus Podcast

49 min listen

? #133: How the building automation supply chain works (and when it doesn't): Episode 133 is a conversation and history lesson with Leroy Walden, a veteran of the building automation system integrator ecosystem in Atlanta, Georgia. We unpacked how the building automation supply chain functions, including the roles of the manufacturers, distributors, and integrators responsible for controlling HVAC systems in major metropolitan areas. And of course, we talked about the downsides and opportunities of that status quo when it comes to implementing smart building technologies. And as we’ve talked about in the past HVAC controls are one silo in the building that operates similarly to the other silos, so the insights in this conversation are applicable to access control, lighting, electrical products, etc. One word of warning, if you think this conversation doesn’t concern you, yet you want to use data from the building in smart building applications or control systems better to save energy by The Nexus Podcast

81 min listen

? #132: Refrigerants: the Cinderella of the Decarbonization Movement: Episode 132 is a conversation with Tristam Coffin, cofounder and Effectera. We started, as usual with Tristam’s background which includes heavy experience in the grocery vertical. But our main focus here is on sustainable refrigerants. We’ve spent a long time covering how the buildings industry needs to decarbonize by electrifying heating systems using heat pumps, but we and the industry as a whole have overlooked the elephant in the room: the GWP of refrigerants themselves and how they contribute to climate change and every organization’s progress toward net zero. Or, as Tristam said, refrigerants are like Cinderella: they haven’t been invited to the decarbonization ball. Well, this episode is about why they should be perhaps first on the invite list. by The Nexus Podcast

73 min listen

? #131: Google's BOS Program & Creating Software-Defined Buildings: Episode 131 is a conversation with Kathy Farrington, Digital Buildings Lead at Google. This is the 4th episode in our Google series, which unpacks different facets of their global smart buildings program and dates back to 2020. This one with Kathy is probably where we should have started because as she shares, she was involved from the beginning when it was just a side project she focused on with her 20% time. She tells the story of how it started, how it’s going, and where it’s headed. Finally, she introduces the concept of software-defined buildings and talks about progress building out the application layer. Fascinating progress here in my opinion. Before we dive in, did you know the Nexus Pro community is now almost 500 members strong? As someone recently said on LinkedIn, this is the best insider's network anywhere, where you can meet the people on the ground making smart buildings a reality. You can find more by The Nexus Podcast

47 min listen

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