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SBA 505: 10 Things Building Operators Can Do Right Now To Optimize Their BAS

This episode is for building automation professionals ready to improve performance without waiting for a capital project. It focuses on direct, practical actions you can take to increase efficiency, reduce energy waste, and streamline operations using your current BAS tools.

You'll walk away with a checklist of tasks that can be implemented immediately, helping you reduce noise in your system, sharpen team performance, and identify problems before they escalate.

Key areas covered in this episode:

  • Auditing your system to spot performance gaps
  • Fine-tuning schedules and setpoints to reflect real usage
  • Cleaning up point databases for better system response
  • Using trends and alarms to find hidden inefficiencies
  • Strengthening internal skills and vendor relationships

Every building can run better. Start with these changes today.