June 2023 Member Digest [Nexus Pro]

(The best way to keep up is through the Circle app ! iPhone, Google Play, Web)

Hello friends, this is Eric Larsen, the new Nexus Labs Community Manager! I’m here to connect our wonderful members and help you get the most out of the community.

Let's dig into some highlights from the last month.

1—Great to see you!

Enjoyed seeing 200+ friends at our Realcomm happy hour. Look at this group:

Some talented folks!

2—Members-only goodies from June

Missed our June Events? Catch up here:

• Jamestown's Smart Building Program with Becca Timms, Director of ESG (Recording)
• How Smart Building Tech Fits Into The Design And Construction Process with Mahmoud Shouman, Building Intelligence Division Lead for of Jaros, Baum & Bolles (JB&B) (Recording & Slides) (Recap)
• LinkedIn's Smart Buildings Program with Cristal Ortiz and  Andrew Knueppel (Recording)

3—July events

Visit the Connect Events page for all upcoming member events. We're excited about:

Tues July 11: Smart Building Cybersecurity Strategies with Pro member Michael MacMahon, Associate Principal | Operational Technology Director with Newcomb & Boyd. Real-life case studies, lessons learned, and pitfalls to avoid. (Register)

Wed July 12: Buyer's Guide to Fault Detection and Diagnostics (FDD) with James Dice and Aaron Lapsley diving into the FDD stack, applications, lessons learned, trends, and how to implement this tech. (Register and share - open to public!)

Wed July 19: Infrastructure Ontario's Smart Buildings Program with Mandy Omrani, Manager of Technical Services and Intelligent Buildings. Includes breakout room to meet other members, followed by a presentation and Q&A. (Register)

4—Notable "Connect" Conversations

Keep up with your peers and network throug the Circle app! (iPhone, Google Play, Web)

• July Vendor Landscape Update (Brad Bonavida, Turntide Technologies)
• People Count and HVAC Strategy (Brian Vaughn, Cushman & Wakefield)
• David Sciarrino - Introduction (David Sciarrino, Kterio)
• Horizontal Contracts (Kaleb Casey-Mann, Honeywell)
• ChatGPT and Smart Buildings (Ben Bartling, Slipstream)

5—A Warm Welcome to Our New Members!

24 new members joined us in June! Please welcome them via the Connect New Member list.

6—Seven New Podcasts

We're back with an all-new season of The Nexus Podcast! 7 new episodes are out, so you can binge-listen to your heart's content.

• In the Field: Insightful boots-on-the-ground interviews with changemaking facility managers, technicians, and more. First up - Mary Gloven, a phenomenal facility manager at The Alliance Center in Denver. Listen now.‍
• Early Stage: Discover the future of innovation with seed stage startup founders. WATS (Waste Administration and Tracking Software) will have you rethinking the way we handle waste in real estate. Listen now.
• Case Studies: Valuable lessons from buyers who have deployed mature tech solutions at scale over multiple years. Listen to the University of Iowa's maintenance operations leveraging FDD software. Listen now.
• Foundations: Immerse yourself in expert-led monologues focused on a single topic, starting with James tackling The Horizontal Architecture. Listen now.
• AMA: Ask Me Anything: Nexus Pro members now have the space to ask Rosy and James your burning questions, share your experiences, and provide your hot takes! Listen now.
• Change My Mind: Lively, thought-provoking discussions on controversial topics. Prepare to have your perspectives challenged and expanded, starting with The Independent Data Layer! Listen now.
• Deep Dives: Fascinating expert interviews exploring the latest cutting-edge trends and innovations. Dive in with Audio Visual (AV) Systems and their coexistence with smart buildings. Listen now.

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7—Build the future with us!

Here’s what we’re needing help with this month…

• SME Workshop Speakers: get your name out there, build relationships, and get feedback on your ideas.
• Pro Member Gathering Speakers: for real estate owners and operators to share their in-the-field stories.
• Community Engagement: one of the easiest ways to "lift all boats!" Post and reponse in Nexus Connect.
• ‍Apply to be a paid Nexus Labs Creator

Just hit reply and we'll work out the details!

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A huge THANKS for reading and thanks for being a Nexus Pro member. As always, I’d love if you hit reply and let me know how we can improve your membership.

—Nexus Labs

P.S. Handy links for all of you new members:

• ​Anonymous member feedback form (constructive criticism is always appreciated!)
• ​Modify your account (E.g. modify your plan from monthly to annual, switch credit card, etc - just login and then click profile in the upper right corner)​​
• Add the Nexus Pro podcast feed to the player of your choice
• ​The Nexus Vendor Landscape​
• ​The Archive (all posts with a '⭐ Pro Article' are for members only)​

P.P.S. Did you know we have enterprise memberships? Reach out if you'd like to see more of your colleagues in Pro.