amBX - The Smart Building Podcast
Business og økonomiThe Smart Building Podcast aims to explore every aspect of a smart building from employee health & wellbeing to touchless technology, occupancy sensors and sustainability. We speak to industry experts and key stakeholders gathering opinions & discussing the pros & cons of digitised, fully connected buildings & cities. At amBX, we develop unique and innovative lighting control software - delivering high-performance lighting control with real-time data to create smart, connected lighting experiences for commercial building projects. 👉https://www.ambx.com/ #amBXSmartBuildingPod
Siste episoder av amBX - The Smart Building Podcast podcast
- Ep. 37: Why do stakeholders care about ESG? Glen Schrank (Phoenix Energy Technologies) (00:20:25)
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
- Ep. 36: The Evolution of MEP - Mahmoud Shouman (JB&B) (00:19:21)
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
- Ep. 35: Building Management - What do Facility Managers Need? Abdel Jabbar Rharssi (Facility Manager) (00:15:15)
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
- Ep. 34: What is the Secret of Automated Buildings? Reinhard Mayr (Net X Automation) (00:23:03)
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... #SmartBuildings #AutomatedBuildings #SmartTech #SmartLighting
- Ep. 33: What is Part L of the Building Regulations? Mark Willmott (TheisCraft) (00:14:04)
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
- Ep. 32: What is the Role of Smart Technology in Vertical Farms? Stephan den Boer (Bever Innovations) (00:23:40)
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
- Ep. 31: How is ESG Impacting the Industry? Paul Reid (Onnec) (00:23:32)
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
- Series 7 Trailer (00:01:16)
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. All episodes will be released at 8am on Tuesday mornings for the next 5-6 weeks! If you enjoy the episodes, please share using the hashtag #amBXTheSmartBuildingPod If you'd like to feature in a future episode, please email info@ambx.com. #amBXTheSmartBuildingPod
- Ep. 30: The Benefits of Lighting Integration with Smart Building Platforms - amBX (00:26:35)
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
- Ep. 29: Barriers to Adoption & Scaling Smart Building Tech - Joseph Aamidor (Aamidor Consulting) (00:38:56)
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/ #amBXTheSmartBuildingPod #SmartBuildings #SmartTech #IoT
- Ep. 28: AI & ML in Smart Buildings - Sean Muller (Consultant for AI/ML) (00:26:45)
Sean Muller is a New Zealand-based data expert, he is the Practice Lead at Servian and works with all kinds of emerging technology. In this episode, we discuss AI and ML in relation to smart buildings, we cover autonomous buildings, industry adoption, digital twins, and the risks/challenges/opportunities with this technology as well as what the future of the industry looks like. You can connect with Sean here - https://www.linkedin.com/in/sgmuller/ #amBXTheSmartBuildingPod #SmartBuildings #SmartTech #AI #ML
- Ep. 27: Social and Environmental Sustainability - CBRE (00:35:33)
In today's episode, we speak with Andy Saull, who works for CBRE; he is a PropTech expert and has conducted lots of research within the industry. He speaks with clients on a daily basis about all sorts of topics, challenges and opportunities, but today we are going to be discussing environmental and social sustainability with him. Can a net-zero strategy and a wellbeing strategy ever complement one another, or are they conflicting? Find out the answer to that question and the ones below in today's episode 🔵 What are the top trends within the PropTech space? 🔵 What incentives exist to upgrade buildings and make them more environmentally friendly? 🔵 How do we determine the ROI of energy-efficient upgrades? 🔵 How do building owners measure the success of a digital building? 🔵 How can smart tech help, particularly with the lesser discussed SG elements of ESG? 🔵 Is wellbeing a fad, or is it set to stay? 🔵 Do you see a clear relationship between a healthy building that priorities occupant wellbeing and employee satisfaction, retention and productivity? Connect with Andy Saul here - https://www.linkedin.com/in/andysaull/ #amBXSmartBuildingPod #PropTech #SmartBuildings #SocialSustainability #EnvironmentalSustainability #SmartTechnology
- Ep. 26: How Important is Air Quality in Buildings - HawkenAQ (00:17:07)
John Bohlmann is the founder and CEO of HawkenAQ. Its mission is to make healthy buildings achievable and affordable for business owners anywhere in the world. They combine real-time monitoring and the latest health standards to give every visitor or occupant confidence in the building’s air quality. In this episode, we discuss why air quality is so important, how technology can help to create better environments and how it can communicate to guests and staff how healthy their environment really is. Find out more about HawkenAQ - https://www.hawkenaq.com/ #amBXTheSmartBuildingPod #SmartBuildings #AirQuality #IoT
- Series 6 Trailer (00:00:50)
Welcome back, listeners! We have some great guests lined up for this series, including John Bohlmann (HawkenAQ), Andy Saull (CBRE), Joe Aamidor (Aamidor Consulting) and Sean Muller (Servian). All episodes will be released at 8am on Tuesday mornings for the next 5 weeks. If you enjoy the episodes, please share them using the hashtag #amBXTheSmartBuildingPod If you'd like to feature in a future episode, please email info@ambx.com.
- Ep. 25: Smart Lighting within Smart Buildings - Casambi (00:23:06)
In this episode, I speak with Stephen Jackson, Business Manager for the UK and Ireland at Casambi. Stephen has worked within the lighting industry for over 28 years; he is extremely well respected and knowledgeable. Previously Stephen worked for Schneider Electric and Zumtobel. He has been at Casambi since 2016 and is very passionate about the power of wireless control and how it can enable intuitive, energy-efficient experiences for lighting. #amBXSmartBuildingPod #SmartLighting #SmartBuildings #SmartTechnology
- Ep. 24: Our Top Industry Predictions for 2022 (00:29:49)
In this episode, I speak with our CEO, Phil Cross and Director of Product, Jon Couch. We discuss our predictions for the top industry trends in 2022. We set out these predictions at the start of the year, but now that we’re over a month in, we thought it would be useful to elaborate and share more detail about each of the trends and explore the opportunities and challenges as a result. #amBXSmartBuildingPod #SmartBuildingTrends #SmartBuildings
- Ep. 23: The Value of Connectivity in Buildings - Technologywithin (00:19:35)
In this episode, I speak with Richard Morris, who is the Sales and Marketing Director at Technologywithin; he’s a proptech expert and a thought leader when it comes to connectivity within buildings. We discuss the value of connectivity within commercial buildings, the importance of the convergence between IT and OT systems, how commercial real estate has evolved, the challenges faced by landlords and owners and how certification is helping to improve performance and profit. #IT #IoT #PropTech #Connectivity #SmartBuildings #SmartTechnology
- Ep. 22: A Sustainable Future for Commercial Buildings - Inferrix (00:22:28)
In this episode, I speak with Raj Paul who is the CEO of Inferrix. Raj has worked within the smart building technology space for a number of years with a strong focus on creating a sustainable future for commercial real estate. We discuss how technology can positively impact the race to net zero, the barriers to adoption, the importance of including smaller buildings in strategies (94% of all commercial buildings are less than 50K sq. ft.) and how we can ensure buildings are future-proofed. #amBXSmartBuildingPod #SmartBuildings #SmartTechnology #SustainableBuildings #RealEstate #PropTech
- Ep. 21: A Modern View of BMS - J2 Innovations (Part of the Siemens Group) (00:22:14)
In this episode, I speak with Chris Irwin, who is the VP of Sales and Marketing at J2 Innovations (part of the Siemens Group). We discuss smart technology, environmental challenges related to the industry and creating simplistic solutions that address occupant needs. We get Chris’s vision for the future and what a modern view of building management systems (BMS) look like, as well as the shortcomings of legacy BMS. #amBXSmartBuildingPod #BMS #BuildingControl #BuildingAutomation #SmartBuildings #SmartTechnology
- Series 5 Trailer (00:01:09)
Welcome back to series 5 of amBX - The Smart Building Podcast! We have some great guests appearing on the coming episodes, including: 🔹Chris Irwin - J2 Innovations A Modern View of BMS 🔹Raj Paul - Inferrix - A Sustainable Future for Commercial Buildings 🔹Richard Morris - Technologywithin - The Value of Connectivity 🔹Stephen Jackson - Casambi - Wireless Emergency Lighting and The Evolution of the Industry 🔹Phil Cross and Jon Couch - amBX - Our Top Industry Predictions for 2022 #amBXSmartBuildingPod
- Ep. 20: Smart Building Challenges & Opportunities (00:08:17)
There are various barriers and opportunities that exist within the Smart Building industry. In this final episode of the series, I summarise some of the core points hindering and accelerating the market today. Challenges 🔹Cybersecurity 🔹Personal Data 🔹Legacy Construction and Retrofit Process 🔹Interoperability Opportunities 🔹Partnership and Collaboration 🔹Health and Wellbeing 🔹Sustainability #amBXSmartBuildingPod #SmartBuildings #SmartTech #SmartBuildingTrends
- Ep. 19: Lighting - Creating the Perfect Working Environment in Smart Buildings (00:23:21)
This episode is with our CTO, David Eves. He recently featured on the Metrikus podcast discussing how lighting can create the perfect working environment. We have posted the highlights of this conversation here; you can also watch the full video interview on the Metrikus YouTube channel 👉 https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbLMhZ4JwyRndxc6no44rQQ #amBXSmartBuildingPod #SmartLighting #CircadianLighting #SmartBuildings
- Ep. 18: The Importance of Decarbonising Buildings - SSE (00:28:19)
In this episode, I speak with Rob Mitchell, Project Sales Director at SSE. He works within the Smart Buildings division of the company who focus on decarbonising buildings. According to a report from the European Commission, an estimated 75% of Europe's current building stock is considered energy inefficient. We need to act now. We discuss energy saving, how we procure technology within commercial buildings, interoperability, the traditional construction process, the trade-off between net zero carbon and occupant comfort and whether he believes there are any buildings that are currently achieving operational excellence today. In his words, "we've got to be brave; we need to find brave clients and show others what is possible". #SmartBuildings #DecardonisingBuildings #NetZeroBuildings #SustainableBuildings #amBXSmartBuildingPod
- Ep. 17: How Can Smart Lighting Accelerate Smart Building Adoption? - Molex (00:20:42)
This episode is with amBX smart building partner, Molex. I speak with Cory Souders who is the Business Development Manager at Molex Connected Enterprises – we discuss cost-saving vs user experience, the importance of focusing on occupant wellbeing, smart lighting on IT and IP infrastructure and we get Cory’s opinion on how he sees the market accelerating. Learn more about Molex's light sanitation solution here 👉 https://www.molexces.com/solutions-overview/smart-buildings/light-sanitization/ #amBXSmartBuildingPod #SmartBuildings #SmartLighting #PoELighting #SanitationLighting
- Ep. 16: The Delivery and Aftercare of Smart Buildings - Hoare Lea (00:27:33)
In this episode, I speak with Jovan Arsovski who is a Consultant and Senior Engineer of Building Intelligence at Hoare Lea. Jovan shares his thoughts on the smart building process. We discuss the pricing and delivery of a smart building project, human-centric technology, aftercare and the future of real estate. #amBXSmartBuildingPod #SmartBuildings #SmartTechnology #DigitalBuildings #HumanCentricTechnology