Distilled Buildings Tech Podcast
Distilled Buildings Tech Podcast
Podcast Description
Distilled Buildings Tech is where deep tech meets fine spirits. Hosted by Akram Khalis and Jason Shearer, this podcast blends insightful conversations on smart buildings, AI, quantum computing, and more with the art of a well-crafted cocktail.Each episode, we’ll sit down with expert guests to explore the cutting edge of technology—unpacking the trends shaping our future, all while sipping on a specially curated drink. Whether you’re a tech enthusiast, an innovator, or just someone who enjoys a good Old Fashioned with a side of AI, Distilled Buildings Tech is your perfect mix of knowledge and conversation.Pour yourself a glass and join us.
Podcast Insights
Content Themes
The podcast covers a range of themes centered on smart building innovations, including Power over Ethernet (PoE), Fault Managed Power (FMP), AI, and quantum computing. Specific episode topics include the transformative impact of FMP on modern infrastructure, insights into the convergence of PoE and FMP, and an exploration of the evolution of smart buildings from traditional to advanced electrification, with examples such as Ronna Davis discussing safe energy delivery and Andrew Lu dissecting the economic drivers behind electrification.
Distilled Buildings Tech is where deep tech meets fine spirits. Hosted by Akram Khalis and Jason Shearer, this podcast blends insightful conversations on smart buildings, AI, quantum computing, and more with the art of a well-crafted cocktail.
Each episode, we’ll sit down with expert guests to explore the cutting edge of technology—unpacking the trends shaping our future, all while sipping on a specially curated drink. Whether you’re a tech enthusiast, an innovator, or just someone who enjoys a good Old Fashioned with a side of AI, Distilled Buildings Tech is your perfect mix of knowledge and conversation.
Pour yourself a glass and join us.
🔥 Episode Summary
In this episode, hosts Jason Shearer and Akram “AK” Khalis sit down with Jeff Beavers, Executive Director of Network Integration at NECA (National Electrical Contractors Association), to discuss the evolving landscape of smart buildings, skilled trades, and the electrification of everything.
From climbing poles in the Air Force to defining future-ready standards for fault-managed power and limited energy systems, Jeff shares a career-spanning perspective that blends traditional electrical wisdom with cutting-edge tech. Together, the hosts and guest explore the convergence of AC/DC power, workforce shortages, the future of skilled trades, and why e-sports gamers might be tomorrow’s electricians.
🛠️ Topics Covered
- Jeff’s early telecom roots in the Air Force and journey into infrastructure
- The history and evolving mission of NECA in shaping power standards
- Limited energy systems and why the term matters for the future of design
- The parallel between AC adoption in 1900 and DC/FMP adoption today
- Global standards: Will RJ45 and USB-C power the world?
- The labor shortage and how to reach the next generation of tradespeople
- Micro-lessons and podcasting as tools for workforce education
- Industry partnerships with Google, Cisco, and IBEW to train the future
- Recruiting gamers, influencers, and digital natives into the trades
🥃 This Episode’s Drink
- Jeff: The “Old Fashioned” … water! (With a splash of ginger beer to spice things up)
📅 Release Schedule
New episodes drop every other Monday, blending smart buildings, big ideas, and a splash of your favorite drink.
🎧 Who Should Listen?
- Electrical and low-voltage contractors
- Code and standards professionals
- Data center and MEP engineers
- Workforce development leaders
- Policy makers and educators
- Young professionals and students exploring skilled trades
📣 How to Support the Show
- Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Overcast, or YouTube
- Leave a review and share with your network
- Explore NECA’s Podcast: Connectivity, Powered by NECA
- Follow Jason, AK, and Jeff on LinkedIn
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