SBA 465: Robots in the Skilled Trades

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In this episode, you'll explore:

The rise of Cobots and their potential role alongside humans on job sites.
The impact of robots on repetitive, highly predictable tasks in the skilled trades.
How advances in AI and machine learning could change project management and task automation.
The future of skilled trades in the age of robots—what jobs are safe for now, and which might be at risk?
The emotional and existential implications of automation on the workforce.

Don’t miss out on how these changes may affect your role in building automation and where to focus your efforts to remain indispensable. Tune in to gain insights on the future of the industry and your place in it!

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SBA 465: Robots in the Skilled Trades

The Smart Buildings Academy Podcast | Teaching You Building Automation, Systems Integration, and Information Technology

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In this episode, you'll explore:

The rise of Cobots and their potential role alongside humans on job sites.
The impact of robots on repetitive, highly predictable tasks in the skilled trades.
How advances in AI and machine learning could change project management and task automation.
The future of skilled trades in the age of robots—what jobs are safe for now, and which might be at risk?
The emotional and existential implications of automation on the workforce.

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SBA 478: Controlling Pumping and Piping Systems 25:14

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SBA 477: HVAC Secrets - Optimizing Water-Cooled Systems for Peak Performance 28:16

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SBA 475: Demystifying Hot Water Systems for Building Automation 32:07

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SBA 473: HVAC Control Sequences Part 3 27:47

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SBA 472: HVAC Control Sequences Part 2 27:58

18 weeks тому27:58

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SBA 470: How to Get Hired in Building Automation 36:19

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SBA 469: How To Grow Your Service Business 33:36

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SBA 468: Guideline 36 Part 1 26:22

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SBA 467: BACnet BTL Deepdive 24:24

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SBA 466: How to Find, Develop, and Retain Your Building Operators 29:42

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SBA 465: Robots in the Skilled Trades 33:36

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