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It's a Controls Problem is a specialized building automation (BAS) exploring high-level industry strategy and real-world technical execution. Hosted by industry veteran Charles Johnson and produced by industry marketing pro Matthew Vanberg, the show appeals to both grizzled veterans and those newer to the field. Each episode dives deep into the technical complexities of controls systems, such as Niagara 4 frameworks and specialized HVAC for indoor agriculture, while maintaining a conversational tone that includes laughs and a look at the epic fails that happen in the trenches.
It hosts It's a Controls Problem, a technology show with 37 episodes published.
What happens when you spend over two decades working on some of the most massive infrastructure projects in the country and realize the traditional building automation model is completely broken? You go out and build a c
How do you protect a building’s brain while pushing the boundaries of what it can do? Jacob Jackson of Aptitude returns to the show to trace his journey from the trenches of building automation to becoming a self-publish
Everyone is talking about artificial intelligence right now, but how much of it is just marketing noise, and how much is actually moving the needle in the mechanical room? This week, we are welcoming back industry vision
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 took a very different
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 the smart building in
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. We dig into the phil
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 premiere of MicroSwitc
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 distinct paths end up dom
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 students move past bench
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 automation like a backen
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 high-stakes world of
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 who’s been deep in th
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, the conversation dives
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 manufacturers stop building "c
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 unorganized, untagged, and
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 mental exhaustion caused
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 that influence how and w
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 Studio at Newcomb & Boyd
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 the pursuit of more int
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 how the drive for propr
Matt Oliver
Shenmue Dojo
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Jonathan Henderson
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Dave Mulcahy
Unified Controls
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Brian Vaughn
Technify
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Louis Laurents
BASGFX
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Greg Fitzpatrick
Cochrane Supply
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Phil Zito
Smart Buildings Academy
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