For Episode 32, we were joined by Mazen Jamal for an in-depth discussion on the business case for indoor air quality (IAQ).

A whole body of scientific research now shows that CO2 levels impact cognitive function. Yet, IAQ often seems like an afterthought for smart building technology projects. 

Is it just reality that IAQ is lower in the technology “pecking order” than energy management, occupancy analytics, artificial intelligence, fire detection, etc, and therefore doesn't get the same investment?

Follow Mazen Jamal on LinkedIn Here - https://www.linkedin.com/in/mazenjamal/

#32 The Simple Business Case for Indoor Air Quality!

For Episode 33, we were joined by Nick Hunn for an in-depth discussion on the UK Government's smart metering project, which began in 2009.

Role forward 15 years, and by some quirk of fate, the same guy from 2009, Ed Miliband, is now back in charge of UK Energy Policy. So, spurred on by Nick's article (linked below), it seemed like the ideal time to look back at the smart metering project, what went wrong, and what it might mean for UK Net Zero goals.

https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/mr-smart-meter-takes-charge-uk-energy-policy-nick-hunn-ilufe/

#33 The UK Smart Metering Fiasco!

For Episode 34, we were joined by Warren Houghton for an in-depth discussion on how vulnerabilities in technology affect us all... whether it's your office, hotel or at home.

Warren specializes in covert physical entry and exploiting technology controls, and is an expert in hardware hacking at Pen Test Partners - https://www.pentestpartners.com/ 

Warren gives some practical advice on how we can all protect ourselves from hacking and social engineering.

#34 What Tech Companies Don't Tell You... Anything Can be Hacked!

Are AI agents about to transform how our buildings work? In this conversation with smart building expert Elisa Rönkä, we explore how agentic AI could revolutionize the PropTech ecosystem.

This isn't just another AI hype video — it's a practical discussion about how the smart building industry might navigate a huge transformation in technology. We discuss:

* Why agentic AI is fundamentally different from tools like ChatGPT.
* How 70% of SaaS applications could be disrupted by AI agents.
* The end of dashboards as we know them.
* Why implementation costs could plummet, accelerating smart building adoption.
* The coming "agent-human hybrid" workflows that will transform building operations.

#37 Software Ate The World... What Will AI Agents Devour?

Explore how AI, IoT, and predictive analytics transform smart buildings, enhancing efficiency, security, and occupant comfort beyond traditional automation.

How Smart Solutions Are Creating Smart Buildings Beyond Automation

Experience the next generation of smart buildings with Digital Twin Solutions—optimizing energy, predicting maintenance, and comfort with real-time insights. 

Discover How Digital Twin Solutions are Shaping the Future of Smart Buildings

Leverage Digital Twins & AI to optimize supply chain management, reduce costs, enhance efficiency, and mitigate risks with real-time data-driven insights.

How Digital Twins Drive Cost Efficiency in Supply chain Managment

In episode 40 of Sh*t You Wish Your Building Did, we dive deep into the unvarnished realities of running a PropTech startup with Michael Grant, founder of Metrikus and co-creator of Smart Buildings Boot Camp.

Michael shares hard-earned insights from 6 years in the trenches, covering everything from fundraising in 2025 to why partnerships in real estate are so much harder than other industries.

What You'll Learn:
Why PropTech sales cycles can stretch 12+ months and how to shorten them
The shift in VC funding since the 2021-2022 "bubble" burst
Why hardware can kill deals, and software-only solutions win
The reality behind recent PropTech acquisitions 
Strategic advice for founders at different stages
Why customer champions are everything in this industry

Resources Mentioned:
Smart Buildings Boot Camp https://smartbuildingbootcamp.com/
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#39 The Reality of PropTech Startups!

Devon Newton shares how Stiles Property Management escaped the "Efficiency Paralysis Cycle" and generated measurable savings across their portfolio.

The "Efficiency Paralysis Cycle" - Why Most Buildings Never See ROI:
* Low visibility into building performance
* Lack of CRE tech expertise
* Unproven ROI projections
* Budget constraints that keep savings stuck

Hard Numbers, Real Results:
* $300,000 CapEx savings on distributed antenna systems
* $52,000+ annual energy savings potential across 5 specific optimizations
* $95,000 in additional savings opportunities identified at their second property

Devon manages 116 properties across the Southeast USA for Stiles, a portfolio that's 95% third-party owned, meaning every dollar saved directly impacts client relationships and renewals. This isn't theory. These are real projects, real savings, real ROI!

#40 How Stiles Property Management Found $400K+ in Hidden Building Savings

What do you do when your entire campus is already running, tenants are happy, and lease rates are high, but your building systems are exposed? You can't just rip everything out and start over. You can't disrupt operations.

Tearle Whitson, VP of Operational Technology at MetroNational and Rob Murchison, CEO of Intelligent Buildings, join us to discuss how MetroNational fix network vulnerabilities across a 12 million sq ft campus.

This conversation is for you if
* You manage OT systems in commercial real estate.
* You're responsible for facilities, operations, or building technology.
* You've been told to "do smart buildings" but your systems aren't converged or secured.

This isn't theory. It's real implementation, real savings, real ROI!

#41 Exposed to Secured - MetroNational's Cybersecurity Story!

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