It's a Controls Problem
by Hawaiian Pizza Please Productions
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Ask the Right Questions with Dave Mulcahy
Ask the Right Questions with Dave Mulcahy
About this podcast
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.
Episodes
The newest 20 of 37 episodes
- Ask the Right Questions with Dave Mulcahy · 1 h 37 min · Season 2 Episode 15What 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…
- Be Honest with Jacob Jackson · 1 h 5 min · Season 2 Episode 14How 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…
- Let AI Take the Wheel with Keith Gipson · 1 h 6 min · Season 2 Episode 13Everyone 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…
- The Next Generation Brings Tenacity to Building Tech with Diana Vargas · 60 min · Season 2 Episode 12The building automation industry is facing a massive talent crisis, but the bottleneck isn't a lack of bodies, it’s an outdated approach to finding, training and hiring them. On…
- Stop Reacting, Start Controlling with Nick Gayeski · 1 h 5 min · Season 2 Episode 11This 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…
- Grow Your Experience with Matt Oliver · 45 min · Season 2 Episode 10In 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…
- Attack the Problem Mindset with Justin Thomson · 1 h 7 min · Season 2 Episode 10In 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…
- MicroSwitch - UDP vs TCP with Scott Sammarco · 23 min · Season 2 Episode 9Ever 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…
- Always Invite Your Operators with the Automation Ladies · 58 min · Season 2 Episode 8This 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…
- Shift Perspectives for a Better BAS Future with Jonathan Spooner · 1 h 7 min · Season 2 Episode 7In 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…
- Getting Graphic with Louis Laurents: Part Deux · 1 h 14 min · Season 2 Episode 6In 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…
- Champion Both Sides of the Table with Aaron Hastings · 1 h 21 min · Season 2 Episode 5In 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…
- Automation is Better Together with Scott Sammarco · 1 h 35 min · Season 2 Episode 4In 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…
- Break Free From the Silos with Jonathan Henderson · 1 h 29 min · Season 2 Episode 3In 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…
- Careful What You Deploy with Joseph Aamidor · 1 h 10 min · Season 2 Episode 2We’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…
- Mucking Through Digital Sludge with Andrew Rodgers · 1 h 27 min · Season 2 Episode 1In 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…
- Burn Out is Real - A Discussion with Charles & Matthew · 34 min · Season 1 Episode 21Join 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…
- Data, AI, and the Next Chapter in Building Automation with Gulai Shen of Harvard · 1 h 23 min · Season 1 Episode 20This 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…
- Navigating the Threat Landscape with Michael MacMahon · 1 h 16 min · Season 1 Episode 20The 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…
- 50 Years of BAS with Ed Merwin of Honeywell · 1 h 18 min · Season 1 Episode 19We 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…
