A podcast connecting you to the latest insights, tools and resources to help you succeed in facility management. Join IFMA, as we explore new ideas and topics in facility management to help you make sense of the changes and challenges facing the profession while equipping you with the knowledge needed to grow your career. 15 to 30-minute episodes, delivered semi-weekly.
The Dynamics of Soft and Hard Services in Facilities Management
Today we are joined by Mauro Ortelli the Managing Director at 14forty, Jacqueline van Beek the Managing Director at Compass Group Netherlands, and David Hogland the President at ESFM USA. Together they delve into topics like the potential shift from soft to hard services, the impact of COVID-19 on the industry, the balance between technology and the human touch as well as the challenges and opportunities presented by the journey to net zero.Connect with Us:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ifmaFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/InternationalFacilityManagementAssociation/Twitter: https://twitter.com/IFMAInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/ifma_hq/YouTube: https://youtube.com/ifmaglobalVisit us at https://ifma.org
2/13/2024 • 19 minutes, 50 seconds
Flipping the Script - IFMA Puts Mike Petrusky in the Interviewee Seat
Today we are joined by IFMA Global Board of Directors Chair Dean Stanberry and Mike Petrusky, host of the Workplace Innovator and Asset Champion podcast channels. Mike has hosted a combined count of over 475 podcast episodes featuring industry thought leaders and covering a wide range of topics affecting the FM profession and beyond. In this exclusive ConnectedFM podcast episode, recorded live at World Workplace 2023, we take a unique approach. Rather than Mike taking the interviewer's role, we flip the script and place him in the interviewee seat. Join us as we delve into the key insights and unexpected revelations he has gathered throughout his captivating journey as a podcast host.Resources Mentioned:Workplace Innovator PodcastAsset Champion PodcastEpturaConnect with Us:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ifmaFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/InternationalFacilityManagementAssociation/Twitter: https://twitter.com/IFMAInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/ifma_hq/YouTube: https://youtube.com/ifmaglobalVisit us at https://ifma.org
1/30/2024 • 20 minutes, 56 seconds
Empowering the World to Breathe Better
We are back with another installment of the series by the IFMA Foundation, "Rework The Sustainable Development Chronicles" In this installment, host David Karpook sits down with Erwin Hasselbrinck, Sustainability Manager for Airthings, a maker of sensors that monitor Indoor Air Quality. Together they discuss the UN Sustainable Development Goals and how Airthings incorporates them at the center of their philosophy, operations, and even their marketing.Resources Mentioned: AirthingsConnect with Us:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ifmaFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/InternationalFacilityManagementAssociation/Twitter: https://twitter.com/IFMAInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/ifma_hq/YouTube: https://youtube.com/ifmaglobalVisit us at https://ifma.org
1/23/2024 • 25 minutes, 50 seconds
Creating Spaces That Are Right for People
Today we are joined with Chantal Spruit, the chair of the Facility Management Netherlands Expert Group on Sustainability and Rob Klinkert, Portfolio Manager at PwC, and Hannah Wilson, Senior Lecturer in Research Methods in Business at Liverpool John Moores University. Together they explore the topic of workplace design and sustainability the the lens of psychology.Connect with Us:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ifmaFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/InternationalFacilityManagementAssociation/Twitter: https://twitter.com/IFMAInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/ifma_hq/YouTube: https://youtube.com/ifmaglobalVisit us at https://ifma.org
1/16/2024 • 27 minutes, 6 seconds
Future-Ready FM: Navigating Careers in the Digital Age with George Westerman
In this podcast, Lara Paeman, Managing Director of IFMA EMEA and George Westerman, Senior Lecturer at the MIT Sloan School of Management, discuss the challenges and opportunities in facility management, emphasizing the need for upskilling in the digital age. George introduces the Global Opportunity Forum, focusing on career navigation, agile learning, and certification at scale. They touch on tools like gamification and immersive learning experiences, highlighting the role of organizations and managers in supporting employee growth. The conversation underscores the importance of a mindset open to innovation and the responsibility of organizations to broaden their talent search.Connect with Us:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ifmaFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/InternationalFacilityManagementAssociation/Twitter: https://twitter.com/IFMAInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/ifma_hq/YouTube: https://youtube.com/ifmaglobalVisit us at https://ifma.org
1/2/2024 • 18 minutes, 46 seconds
Rewind: Let's Talk Circular Economy and Innovation
This week Connected FM is on a break, so we are revisiting a one of our first episodes with Garr Punnett, Bharani Sankar, and Angel Bou CEO, & Co-Founder at Simplr! Together they discuss new business models within circular economy and how FMs can benefit from thinking circular!Resources MentionedRheaply's Multi-usiverse podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/rheaplys-multi-usiverse-podcast/id1593347107Connect with UsLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ifmaFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/InternationalFacilityManagementAssociation/Twitter: https://twitter.com/IFMAInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/ifma_hq/YouTube: https://youtube.com/ifmaglobalVisit us at https://ifma.org
12/19/2023 • 18 minutes, 42 seconds
Emerging Topics – 2023 Snapshot with Dean Stanberry
Recorded at World Workplace 2023, Global Board of Directors Chair Dean Stanberry gives us an update on IFMA’s Emerging Topics Working Group, the related paper “Evolution is Never Finished” now available at IFMA.org, and his personal insights from chairing the working group through 2022-2023.Resources Mentioned: White Paper: Evolution is Never Finished Insights From IFMA’s Emerging Topics Working Group On How Six Key Topics Are Transforming The FM IndustryDiscover IFMA's latest research and benchmarkingConnect with Us:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ifmaFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/InternationalFacilityManagementAssociation/Twitter: https://twitter.com/IFMAInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/ifma_hq/YouTube: https://youtube.com/ifmaglobalVisit us at https://ifma.org
12/5/2023 • 8 minutes, 57 seconds
Why Facility Managers Need to Prioritize Cyber Safety
Today we are joined by Stacey Shepard, President of Shepard Global Strategies, Lucian Niemeyer, CEO of Building Cybersecurity, and Rob Murchison Co-founder of Intelligent Buildings, LLC. Together they discuss the strategic partnership between IFMA and Building Cyber Security (BSC) as well as enhancing the facility management awareness of the opportunities and challenges associated with connected technologies, and looks to develop FM training for cyber risk mitigation.Topics Covered:WHY should FMs care about operational technology and the risks associated?WHAT are actions that FMs can take to enhance operational resilience?HOW do FMs enhance education and awareness to address both opportunities and cyber threats in connected environments?Resources Mentioned: IFMA will be releasing it’s first of a series of training sessions through Professional Development.FMs can also go to Building Cyber Security | Improving physical security, safety, & privacy of citizens to download “16 Steps to Securing OT and Supporting IT Infrastructure”Stay tuned for future articles, podcasts, and sessionsConnect with Us:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ifmaFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/InternationalFacilityManagementAssociation/Twitter: https://twitter.com/IFMAInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/ifma_hq/YouTube: https://youtube.com/ifmaglobalVisit us at https://ifma.org
11/21/2023 • 19 minutes, 51 seconds
Breaking Down Walls to Bring Open, Unprecedented Control to Buildings
Carl Coken and Sandeep Modhvadia from Acuity Brands discuss new tools such as digital twins, machine learning and open platforms that bridge the gap between legacy solutions and emerging technologies, to reduce emissions and operational costs for these huge contributors to climate change. This episode covers how building managers can integrate automated control, organizational alignment, and sustainability reporting to fully address energy and resource allocation - from lighting, HVAC, refrigeration, sustainability programs, and more. Resources Mentioned:https://atrius.com/https://www.linkedin.com/company/atrius-acuity/https://www.youtube.com/@atrius8351https://twitter.com/AcuityBrandsSandeep Modhvadia - LinkedInCarl Coken - LinkedInConnect with Us:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ifmaFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/InternationalFacilityManagementAssociation/Twitter: https://twitter.com/IFMAInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/ifma_hq/YouTube: https://youtube.com/ifmaglobalVisit us at https://ifma.org
11/7/2023 • 24 minutes, 30 seconds
The Future of the Hybrid Workplace and Facilities Management of Audio-Visual Systems
Today we are sitting down with Brian Reilly who works at Listen Technologies and Pat Birch from The Farm AV. Together they discuss the impact of COVID-19 on work dynamics, emphasizing the need to upgrade meeting facilities for seamless collaboration between in-person and remote attendees. They also delve into how facilities managers' roles have evolved, workplace trends, such as quiet tech-free zones and outdoor workspaces, and more! Resources Mentioned:Gensler Research & Insights: https://www.gensler.com/research-topic-work-and-the-workplaceClearTech Industry News: https://www.cleartechav.com/brian-reilly-on-the-ongoing-impact-of-the-hybrid-workplace/McKinsey and Company: https://www.mckinsey.com/industries/real-estate/our-insights/building-the-office-of-the-future?cid=other-eml-dre-mip-mck&hlkid=e350a2440b234d39bc01dd60c4a349aa&hctky=14427247&hdpid=47dd1807-2ebc-4746-ab8d-4dc36d9567aeConnect with Us:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ifmaFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/InternationalFacilityManagementAssociation/Twitter: https://twitter.com/IFMAInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/ifma_hq/YouTube: https://youtube.com/ifmaglobalVisit us at https://ifma.org
10/24/2023 • 31 minutes, 1 second
FM and ISO: Global Change at a Local Scale
Today, we are sitting down with Duncan Waddell, Chairman of ISO TC 267 Facilities Management and Managing Director at FM Intelligence Party Ltd., alongside Adam Thordarson, Member of ISO/TC 267 and Director of Facilities Management at Bouldering Project. In this discussion, they delve into the intricacies of the ISO 41001 series of FM standards, shedding light on its pivotal role in defining strategic elements, tactical approaches, and operational delivery to help empower FM professionals to seamlessly align with the demands of their organizations while ensuring their facilities adhere to rigorous global standards.Topics Covered:ISO standardsFM standardsISO 41001 seriesResources Mentioned:Learn more about the work of ISO/TC 267Get periodic emails about ISO standards for FM
10/10/2023 • 26 minutes, 52 seconds
Achieve Net-Zero in 3 Steps: Strategies for Facility Professionals | Part 2
Welcome back to part two of this week show. And the previous episode, we had insightful discussions with Laurie Gilmer, President and COO at Facility Engineering Associates, and Paul Cartwright, Deputy Director at the NHS along with Kas Mohammed Vice President for Digital Energy in the UK and Ireland at Schneider Electric. Together they shared their journeys towards achieving net zero and highlighted the importance of involving stakeholders and adopting, cutting edge technology. In this episode, we dive deeper into the topic, focusing on the significance of digitizing building data to make performance visible and centralizing it for well-informed decision-making. Our experts also explore the fascinating concept of digital twinning and discuss key steps towards successful decarbonization.Resources Mentioned:Schneider Electric Website: http://spr.ly/SchneiderElectricFree E-Guide "Retrofit for Sustainability: A Facility Manager's Guide for Net-Zero Buildings"LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/schneider-electric/Connect with UsLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ifmaFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/InternationalFacilityManagementAssociation/Twitter: https://twitter.com/IFMAInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/ifma_hq/YouTube: https://youtube.com/ifmaglobalVisit us at https://ifma.org
9/28/2023 • 18 minutes, 50 seconds
Achieve Net-Zero in 3 Steps: Strategies for Facility Professionals PART 1
In part one of this week's show, Laurie Gilmer, President and COO at Facility Engineering Associates, as well as the immediate past chair of the IFMA Global Board, engages in a thought provoking conversation with Paul Cartwright, Deputy Director of the NHS. And Kas Mohammed, Vice President for Digital Energy in the UK and Ireland at Schneider Electric.Together, they share their insightful journey towards net zero, emphasizing the criticality of involving stakeholders, tracking progress, and embracing cutting edge technologies.Resources Mentioned:Schneider Electric Website: http://spr.ly/SchneiderElectricFree E-Guide "Retrofit for Sustainability: A Facility Manager's Guide for Net-Zero Buildings"LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/schneider-electric/Connect with UsLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ifmaFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/InternationalFacilityManagementAssociation/Twitter: https://twitter.com/IFMAInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/ifma_hq/YouTube: https://youtube.com/ifmaglobalVisit us at https://ifma.org
9/26/2023 • 22 minutes, 2 seconds
Digitize Your FM Operations
Today we are sitting down with industry-leading experts Matt Dawson, the Real Estate Engagement Leader at EY, Edward Wilson-Smythe, Director of Digital Innovation at AlixPartners, Dr. Jake Smithwick, the Associate Professor at the University of North Carolina, Charlotte; and Jeffrey Saunders, the CEO at Nordic Foresight. Together they discuss the concrete first steps you can take to navigate the digital revolution successfully.Resources Mentioned:https://deepdive.ifma.org/Leading the Digital Transformation in the FM IndustryThe FM Guide to Procuring TechnologyIFMA’s Digitization SeriesConnect with Us:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ifmaFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/InternationalFacilityManagementAssociation/Twitter: https://twitter.com/IFMAInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/ifma_hq/YouTube: https://youtube.com/ifmaglobalVisit us at https://ifma.org
9/12/2023 • 42 minutes, 58 seconds
Sustainability: The Eric Teicholz SFP Scholarship Award
We are delighted to present the latest episode of the IFMA Foundation series, titled "Rework The Sustainable Development Chronicles." In this installment, host David Karpook engages in a conversation with Eric Teicholz, President of Graphic Systems, Inc. and the visionary behind the Eric Teicholz Scholarship. They delve into the scholarship's inception, its present status, and the exciting prospects it holds for the future. Furthermore, you will have the opportunity to gain insights and discover remarkable achievements from two previous recipients of the scholarship: Mike Mafa, whose expertise lies in water and wastewater management in Botswana and other parts of Southern Africa, and Richard Gunpat, a Facilities Management Consultant hailing from Trinidad and Tobago.Resources from the episode:IFMA Foundation Eric Teicholz Scholarship BulletinESUS Eric Teicholz (teicholz@graphicsystems.biz)Connect with UsLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ifmaFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/InternationalFacilityManagementAssociation/Twitter: https://twitter.com/IFMAInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/ifma_hq/YouTube: https://youtube.com/ifmaglobalVisit us at https://ifma.org
8/29/2023 • 44 minutes, 42 seconds
Balancing the ‘E’ and ‘S’ of ESG – Creating Offices that Benefit both People and the Planet
There’s a tension between making buildings as energy efficient as possible and improving indoor air quality. But with climate and comfort being vital aspects of the ‘E’ and ‘S’ in ESG – how can companies find a balance between the two? Today Michael Grant, the COO at Metrikus and Michael Przytula, Managing Director of Intelligent & Digital Workplaces at Accenture come together to talk about making buildings as energy efficient as possible and improving indoor air quality. Together they talk about the importance of data aggregation, collaboration, and real time monitoring.Resources Mentioned:Castellana 85 case studyHow bad are buildings?Connect with UsLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ifmaFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/InternationalFacilityManagementAssociation/Twitter: https://twitter.com/IFMAInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/ifma_hq/YouTube: https://youtube.com/ifmaglobalVisit us at https://ifma.org
8/15/2023 • 24 minutes, 48 seconds
Challenges of Preventative & Deferred Equipment Maintenance
Today's episode features one of our World Workplace speakers, David Trask, National Director at ARC Facilities. David sheds light on the crucial aspects of preventative and deferred equipment maintenance. He delves into the challenges organizations face, such as budget constraints, accurate information management, labor shortages, and the snowball effect of deferred maintenance. If you find today's episode intriguing, you won't want to miss his expertise at this year's World Workplace event in Denver, Colorado, taking place on September 27-29. Resources MentionedConnect with David on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidtrask/World WorkplaceJoin us at World Workplace September 27-29 in Denver, CO, USA. Register today: https://worldworkplace.ifma.org/Connect with UsLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ifmaFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/InternationalFacilityManagementAssociation/Twitter: https://twitter.com/IFMAInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/ifma_hq/YouTube: https://youtube.com/ifmaglobalVisit us at https://ifma.org
8/1/2023 • 20 minutes, 29 seconds
Digitalization of FM: Exploring the Benefits and Challenges
In this podcast episode, Ted Ritter, the head of the global IT community for IFMA is joined by Erik Jaspers, Product Strategy & Innovation Officer at Planon, and Jean Pierre Segers, IFMA Instructor and Professor at Riga Technical University. Together they converse on topics such as the interconnected nature of emerging technologies, AI and the metaverse, aligning technology with business goals, the affordability of advanced technologies, and more. Connect with UsLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ifmaFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/InternationalFacilityManagementAssociation/Twitter: https://twitter.com/IFMAInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/ifma_hq/YouTube: https://youtube.com/ifmaglobalVisit us at https://ifma.org
7/18/2023 • 24 minutes, 14 seconds
Clean Tech is Cool!
Learn about Earthshot's Clean Tech Portal where you can find innovations that can help existing and new buildings be more sustainable and achieve net-zero carbon emissions. Understand how to work with organizations to shape responsible leadership on sustainability from Dr. Mark Bernstein, co-founder and president of EarthShot, a non-profit that seeks to inspire climate action by engaging people in activities that immerse them in a positive, empowering cleantech message.Resources from the episode:IFMA Foundation Website https://foundation.ifma.org/https://www.earthshot.us/https://www.linkedin.com/in/mabernst/Connect with UsLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ifmaFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/InternationalFacilityManagementAssociation/Twitter: https://twitter.com/IFMAInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/ifma_hq/YouTube: https://youtube.com/ifmaglobalVisit us at https://ifma.org
7/4/2023 • 29 minutes, 37 seconds
Facility Management Trends in Europe
IFMA's Lauren Krueger sits down with Jean Pierre Segers, IFMA Instructor and professor at Riga Technical University, who provides valuable insights into the changing landscape of facility management in Europe. The conversation centers around the impact of new technologies such as AI and the Metaverse on facility management and how these advancements are influencing data collection for sustainable practices and efficient facility management. Jean Pierre emphasizes the need for up-skilling and lifelong learning in facility management due to the shorter technology life cycles. He also highlights the importance of shared value as a corporate social responsibility in facilities management, which includes societal value and sustainability. The podcast episode concludes with Jean Pierre's thoughts on the future of facility management and its growing importance as a core business with a multidisciplinary approach that is essential for sustainability in the built environment. Anyone interested in learning more about facility management trends and changes in Europe should definitely give this episode a listen.Connect with UsLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ifmaFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/InternationalFacilityManagementAssociation/Twitter: https://twitter.com/IFMAInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/ifma_hq/YouTube: https://youtube.com/ifmaglobalVisit us at https://ifma.org
6/20/2023 • 17 minutes, 8 seconds
Future of Work Tech Trends
Join Hanna Graziano and Robert Norin from FM:Systems as they discuss and which workplace technologies organizations are expected to invest in 2023. Discover how organizations are turning to certain technologies more now in their effort to make a better use of their workplaces. In this episode, they cover...How the shift to hybrid work effects what employees need to be successful when coming into the officeEmerging employee enablement trends aimed at getting employees back in the officeShifting how companies think about their real estate portfolio and the solutions needed to help manage changesResources:FM:Systems Refocus & Rationalize the Workplace ReportConnect with UsLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ifmaFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/InternationalFacilityManagementAssociation/Twitter: https://twitter.com/IFMAInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/ifma_hq/YouTube: https://youtube.com/ifmaglobalVisit us at https://ifma.org
6/6/2023 • 26 minutes, 22 seconds
DEIB in the Workplace: Conversations That Include Everyone
Join us for another edition of the IFMA Foundation's new series, "Rework: The Sustainable Development Chronicles". In today's episode, Jessica Bantom, author of Designing for Identity: How to Design Authentically for a Diverse World, speaks with host Dave Karpook about how Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging can inform work and the workplace. Many of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, including goal 10 – Reduced Inequality; goal 5 – Gender Equality; and goal 16 – Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions, come into play in a discussion that ranges from the white-collar workplace to decent work in all areas of the globe.In this episode, we will go over...The importance of inclusive conversations to making diverse populations feel a sense of belongingThe importance of moving beyond formal policies to authentic, inclusive behaviorHow workplace professionals can promote equitable and inclusive behavior in all types of work around the globeConnect with Jessica:Jessica's Website: https://www.jessicabantom.com/Jessica's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jessicabantomJessica's IG: https://www.instagram.com/jessicabantom/ Purchase Her Book:My website: https://www.jessicabantom.com/designforidentityAmazon: https://www.amazon.com/Design-Identity-Authentically-Diverse-World/dp/B0BXMJP98CBarnes & Noble: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/design-for-identity-jessica-bantom/1143174841?ean=9798887970134 Connect with UsLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ifmaFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/InternationalFacilityManagementAssociation/Twitter: https://twitter.com/IFMAInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/ifma_hq/YouTube: https://youtube.com/ifmaglobalVisit us at https://ifma.org
5/23/2023 • 25 minutes, 12 seconds
World FM Day: Importance of Local and Global Engagement
In this episode of the podcast, we celebrate World FM Day with three inspiring guests from the International Facility Management Association (IFMA). Lara Paemen, Managing Director IFMA EMEA, Rebeca Arguedas, Directora General en United Facility Services, and Ted Ritter, the head of the global IT community for IFMA, share their insights on how facility managers can get involved on global, local, and industry levels to make a difference in their organizations. They also dive into the various themes that are influencing facility management in their respective regions, including sustainability, technology, and employee well-being. Tune in to this engaging conversation and learn how you can take your facility management game to the next level!Celebrate World FM Day: https://worldfmdayinfo.ifma.org/Connect with UsLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ifmaFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/InternationalFacilityManagementAssociation/Twitter: https://twitter.com/IFMAInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/ifma_hq/YouTube: https://youtube.com/ifmaglobalVisit us at https://ifma.org
5/9/2023 • 17 minutes, 39 seconds
How Digital Transformation is Changing FM with SCLogic CEO Michael Saldi
In this episode, we hear from Michael Saldi, CEO of facilities software company SCLogic. Mike takes a deep dive into the expanding role of digital transformation, how this has impacted the FM industry, and what the future of FM will look like as Gen-Z enters the workforce.Topics include – how digital transformation has impacted the FM industry, Gen-Z’s role in the next generation of FM, and how AI and machine learning will play a role in the future of FM.Micheal Saldi's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-saldi-5186053/SCLogic website: https://www.sclogic.com/Connect with UsLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ifmaFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/InternationalFacilityManagementAssociation/Twitter: https://twitter.com/IFMAInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/ifma_hq/YouTube: https://youtube.com/ifmaglobalVisit us at https://ifma.org
4/25/2023 • 17 minutes, 50 seconds
SDG, NGO, DEI, GWI: The ABCs of Sustainable Development
IFMA is teaming up with the IFMA Foundation for a new series titled, "Rework: The Sustainable Development Chronicles". In today's episode, discover how the IFMA Foundation and the field of Facility Management is supporting the 2030 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, through the Global Workforce Initiative (GWI).In this episode, we go over:What is a UN NGO and how will the Foundation’s new status as an NGO connect the profession and the goals of the UN?How is the FM field and the IFMA Foundation supporting the SDGs and DEI?What is the Global Workforce Initiative and how does it support the SDGs and DEI?Resources from the episode:IFMA Foundation Website https://foundation.ifma.org/FM’s Impact on the U.N.’s Global Challenges https://foundation.ifma.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/FMJ-Mar-Apr-2023-FM-and-the-UN.pdfRe:Work in the Age of the Re:20’s https://foundation.ifma.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/FMJ-Jan-Feb-2023-REWORK.pdfThe IFMA Foundation and the United Nations https://foundation.ifma.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Sept-Oct-2022-UN-and-IFMA-Foundation.pdfSocial Justice and Facility Management: JUST FM https://foundation.ifma.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/FMJ-September_October-2020-JUST-FM2.pdfIFMA Foundation articles about the Global Workforce Initiative https://foundation.ifma.org/news/ifma-foundation-articles/Connect with UsLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ifmaFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/InternationalFacilityManagementAssociation/Twitter: https://twitter.com/IFMAInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/ifma_hq/YouTube: https://youtube.com/ifmaglobalVisit us at https://ifma.org
4/11/2023 • 23 minutes, 37 seconds
FM Trends in the Middle East with Heba Kamal, FMP, IFMA Instructor
Heba Kamal, FMP, IFMA Instructor and Country Manager at Tabreed Egypt, discusses what is shaping FM in the Middle East. As in almost every industry, technology is the driver of transformation. Today, facility managers combine an eye for innovation, expertise, strategic thinking, and continuous improvement.Heba Kamal, FMP, IFMA Instructor, Country Manager at Tabreed EgyptFM in the Middle East, FM training, skills gap, FM trends Resources Mentionedhttps://www.ifma.org/credentials/facility-management-professional-fmp/Connect with UsLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ifmaFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/InternationalFacilityManagementAssociation/Twitter: https://twitter.com/IFMAInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/ifma_hq/YouTube: https://youtube.com/ifmaglobalVisit us at https://ifma.org
3/28/2023 • 19 minutes, 42 seconds
Interview with Laurie Gilmer on Sustainability and the SFP
In this episode, IFMA's Kim Coffey sits down with Laurie Gilmer, Vice President and COO of Facility Engineering Associates, to talk about the increasingly important role of sustainability in facilities, and the value and benefits of upskilling your sustainability knowledge with resources like the SFP credential.Connect with UsLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ifmaFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/InternationalFacilityManagementAssociation/Twitter: https://twitter.com/IFMAInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/ifma_hq/YouTube: https://youtube.com/ifmaglobalVisit us at https://ifma.org
3/14/2023 • 16 minutes, 13 seconds
Rise of Workplace Experience - An Opportunity for FMs
Andrew Mawson of AWA, Advanced Workplace Associates shares his thoughts and ideas on the emergence of workplace management in FM, and how it will impact the workplace going forward.TopicsWorkplace managementWorkplace experienceResources Mentionedhttps://www.advanced-workplace.com/us/Connect with UsLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ifmaFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/InternationalFacilityManagementAssociation/Twitter: https://twitter.com/IFMAInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/ifma_hq/YouTube: https://youtube.com/ifmaglobalVisit us at https://ifma.org
2/28/2023 • 17 minutes, 32 seconds
Procon Consulting - An Interview with Mahnaz Ensafi, IFMA Scholar
Mahnaz Ensafi sits down with Stephen DeVito of Procon Consulting and shares her story about how she started in facility management and how she has been involved with the IFMA Foundation.Topicsbuilding management, lifecycle management, facility management, IFMA Foundation, technologyConnect with UsLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ifmaFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/InternationalFacilityManagementAssociation/Twitter: https://twitter.com/IFMAInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/ifma_hq/YouTube: https://youtube.com/ifmaglobalVisit us at https://ifma.orgLearn more about IFMA Foundation Scholarships https://foundation.ifma.org/students-academics/scholarships/
2/14/2023 • 9 minutes, 17 seconds
The Enhancing Effects of Biophilia at the Workplace
The human being has an innate tendency to seek connections with nature and other life forms. But with the growth of cities and the verticalization of living and working spaces, how can the facilities teams help to regain this connection? Today, Thayla Bizarro a facility coordinator based out of São Paulo, Brazil aims to answer that questions and discusses the importance of biophilia in the workplace.Connect with UsLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ifmaFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/InternationalFacilityManagementAssociation/Twitter: https://twitter.com/IFMAInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/ifma_hq/YouTube: https://youtube.com/ifmaglobalVisit us at https://ifma.org
1/31/2023 • 9 minutes, 18 seconds
The Latest Emerging Topics in Facility Management
IFMA's First Vice Chair, Dean Stanberry shares the latest emerging topics in facility management. He covers topics being explored by IFMA's new Emerging Topic working group; things like: circular economy, climate change, ESG reporting and more.Connect with UsLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ifmaFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/InternationalFacilityManagementAssociation/Twitter: https://twitter.com/IFMAInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/ifma_hq/YouTube: https://youtube.com/ifmaglobalVisit us at https://ifma.org
1/17/2023 • 11 minutes, 44 seconds
The Power of Language and Involving Others for Successful Workplace Change
It has been said that 70% of change efforts fail. Employees and workplaces can’t afford that rate of failure. Today we are sitting down with Lisa Whited, the Author of Work Better, Save the Planet on pragmatic things you can do to support change in your organization and help you succeed!Resources MentionedPick up a copy of Lisa's book: Work Better. Save the Planet - Lisa WhitedConnect with UsLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ifmaFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/InternationalFacilityManagementAssociation/Twitter: https://twitter.com/IFMAInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/ifma_hq/YouTube: https://youtube.com/ifmaglobalVisit us at https://ifma.org
1/3/2023 • 8 minutes, 27 seconds
The Opportunity for IFM Services in Latin America
Luis Viña who is currently on IFMA's Global Board of Directors and is a Director at CBRE talks to IFMA's LATAM working group about Integrated Facility Management in Latin America. ¿Cuál es la oportunidad para los servicios integrados de FM en Latinoamérica?TopicsIntegrated Facility ManagementConnect with UsLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ifmaFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/InternationalFacilityManagementAssociation/Twitter: https://twitter.com/IFMAInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/ifma_hq/YouTube: https://youtube.com/ifmaglobal Visit us at https://ifma.org
12/13/2022 • 18 minutes, 42 seconds
Let's Talk Circular Economy and Innovation
Leadership from Rheaply, Garr Punnett and Bharani Sankar, and Angel Bou CEO, & Co-Founder at Simplr discuss new business models within circular economy and how FMs can benefit from thinking circular!Topicscircular economy, sustainability, efficiency Resources MentionedIFMA World Workplace 2023https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w0GflS67rL8Rheaply's Multi-usiverse podcasthttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/rheaplys-multi-usiverse-podcast/id1593347107 Connect with UsLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ifmaFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/InternationalFacilityManagementAssociation/Twitter: https://twitter.com/IFMAInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/ifma_hq/YouTube: https://youtube.com/ifmaglobal Visit us at https://ifma.org
11/29/2022 • 19 minutes, 20 seconds
Boston Scientific Takes it to the Next Level with ISO 50001
In today’s episode, Graziella Sicilliano from the US Department of Energy sits down with Greg Lamson from Boston Scientific to talk about energy management and the ISO 50001 global standard.Greg Lamson, Principal Facilities Engineer at Boston Scientific shares what's driving energy and carbon management at Boston Scientific, and how using the ISO 50001 energy management system framework is helping streamline efforts across the company saving energy, carbon, time and money. "Resources MentionedDOE 50001 Energy Footprint Guidehttps://www.energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2017/11/f39/EnergyFootprintGuide.pdfDOE 50001 Ready Program Resourceshttps://www.energy.gov/eere/amo/50001-ready-programISO 50001 Energy Managementhttps://www.iso.org/iso-50001-energy-management.htmlConnect with UsLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ifmaFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/InternationalFacilityManagementAssociation/Twitter: https://twitter.com/IFMAInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/ifma_hq/YouTube: https://youtube.com/ifmaglobalVisit us at https://ifma.org