Adjusting the speed of a building hoist cylinder involves several steps. First, ensure the hoist is turned off and disconnected from power. Check the manual for the specific model to understand the speed control mechanism, which could be a variable frequency drive (VFD), a governor, or a throttle control. If it's a VFD, adjust the frequency setting to increase or decrease speed. For a governor, you might need to change the spring tension or adjust the control valve. With a throttle control, simply turn the throttle to the desired speed setting. Always test the hoist at low loads first to ensure the adjustments are safe and effective before using it for heavy loads.