Connected FM

En este episodio de Connected FM, las anfitrionas Norma Pleitez, Vicepresidenta de IFMA México, y Rebeca Arguedas, CEO de UNRF Facility Services, discuten el progreso y los retos a los que se han enfrentado las mujeres en la industria del Facility Management en los últimos 20 años. Exploran el cambio de roles administrativos a puestos técnicos, la importancia de la tutoría y las certificaciones, y...

In this episode, Kelsey Hirsch, VP in Workplace Solutions at Sodexo, interviews Teena Shouse, past chairman of the IFMA Board of Directors, on the importance and impact of women in facilities management (FM). They discuss Teena's journey into FM, her strategic approach to career planning, and the importance of mentorship and inspiration. The conversation highlights the progress of gender diversity...

In this episode, Christa Dodoo, the First Vice-Chair of IFMA, sits down with Sampson Opare-Agyemang, the President of IFMA Ghana, about the chapter’s 13-14 year journey in advancing facilities management across Africa. They also discuss how education has been pivotal in shifting mindsets, the value of credentials like the FMP, and the adoption of renewable energy and lifecycle costing practices. T...

Today Mike Petrusky, the host of the “Workplace Innovator Podcast” & “Asset Champion Podcast”, talks with Rhonda Small, the Director of RSP i_SPACE, about the importance of digitization, data governance, and digital twin technology. When it comes to implementing these technologies, they discuss starting small and being realistic about staffing and budgeting. they also discuss the significance of s...

In this episode of Connected FM, Lara Paemen, Managing Director of IFMA EMEA, explores five key trends shaping the future of facility management in the EMEA region, which includes Europe, Middle East, and Africa. These trends are sustainability and green facilities, the rise of digital twins and technology integration, prioritizing health and well-being, hybrid work environments and flexible space...

Today, Dean Stanberry, the immediate past chair of IFMA's Global Board of Directors, delves into the critical emerging trends reshaping the facility management industry. Drawing insights from IFMA's report, 'Evolution is Never Finished,' the episode covers six transformative topics: circular economy, climate change, ESG reporting, PropTech, AI, and workplace wellness. From legislative actions enha...

This week, Connected FM is taking a short break, but we’re revisiting a must-hear episode on networking. Host Lindsay Young, a strategic marketing consultant at Nu Marketing, and Tim Pile, the Western Regional Sales Manager at Metal Fab Inc., discuss the essentials of effective networking. They offer practical tips for both extroverts and introverts. Stressing the importance of intentional plannin...

Today host Ross Green, Head of Business Development & Commercial Management at C&W Services, sits down with Shanil Patel, the Senior Director at Cushman & Wakefield, and Charles Ng, the Vice President of Innovation and Technology at Primech A&P. Together they explore the commercial aspects of facility management (FM), focusing on the balance between manpower and technology. The discussion covers t...

Today Garry Cooper, CEO and Co-Founder of Rheaply sits down with Dean Stanberry, the immediate past chair of IFMA's Global Board of Directors, to discuss the concept and implementation of a circular economy in facility management. They emphasize the importance of knowing and managing inventories to enable circular practices, the role of technology and data, and practical steps for organizations to...

In today's episode, host Tom Ryckaert, a Board member for the IFMA Belgium Chapter, and Erik Jaspers, an IFMA Fellow and Board member of IFMA EMEA, discuss the impact of artificial intelligence on facility management. They highlight AI's role in improving data quality, the challenges of integrating AI in FM, and the differences between AI in business-to-consumer and business-to-business contexts....

In this episode of the Connected FM podcast, host Edward Wagoner, with over 30 years of experience in real estate, chats with Erik Hart, Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) at Cushman and Wakefield. Together, they dive into the crucial role facility managers play in keeping their tech choices secure. It's not just about picking the right technology — it's about implementing it correctly to a...

This week, Connected FM is taking a break, so we’re revisiting a critical topic that is increasingly impacting facility managers: cybersecurity. In this session, Stacey Shepard, President of Shepard Global Strategies, Lucian Niemeyer, CEO of Building Cybersecurity, and Rob Murchison, Co-founder of Intelligent Buildings, LLC, discuss the strategic partnership between IFMA and Building Cyber Securit...

Today we are bringing you a special episode, featuring a snippet from Eptura's podcast "Workplace Innovator" with host Mike Petrusky. Mike sits down with guests, Lena Thompson, an IFMA Fellow and serves on the IFMA Global Board of Directors, Kay Sargent, Senior Principal & Director of Thought Leadership, Interiors at HOK, Mayra Portalatin, Vice President of Facilities Services at NVE, Inc., and Ge...

In this episode, host Sam Beere, COO of JEB Group, joins his colleagues Andy Russell, Group Strategy and Growth Director, and Lim Shu Xin, Regional Sustainability, ESG, and Carbon Specialist, to discuss the importance of circularity in the real estate and construction industry. The conversation emphasizes the critical role of facilities managers in driving sustainable practices and the misconcepti...

In today's episode, Dean Stanberry, Immediate Past Chair of IFMA's Global Board of Directors, engages in a compelling discussion with Dr. Amy Dufrane, CEO of the Human Resources Certification Institute (HRCI). Together, they discuss IFMA's strategic partnership with HRCI, exploring the link between Facility Management (FM) and Human Resources (HR) and the critical role of their collaboration in or...

In this episode, Jeffrey Johnson, IFMA's Executive Director of Government Affairs sits down with Lynn Baez, Chair of IFMA's Global Board of Directors, Jason Callis, Member of IFMA's Global Board of Directors & Government Affairs, and Lena Thompson, who is also on IFMA's Global Board of Directors. Together they discuss the upcoming IFMA Advocacy Day in Washington, D.C, sharing insights on the criti...

In this episode, we delve into the evolving landscape of workplace dynamics with host Matthew Tucker, IFMA's Director of Research alongside Dr. Elisabeth Nelson, a researcher and author, Sophie Schuller, Built Environment Researcher and PhD Student at the Eindhoven University of Technology, and Chiara Tagliaro, Full-time Researcher and Consultant at Politecnico di Milano. Together they discuss the...

In this episode of the Connected FM Podcast, host Laurens Lamberts engages with young professionals at World Workplace Europe 2024 to discuss their experiences transitioning from students to facility management (FM) professionals. Guests Mathias de Roeck, Rani van Slembrouck, and others share insights on the importance of networking, leveraging opportunities from events like the student challenge,...

In this today's episode, Stephanie Skordas from Ready 2 Respond discusses the critical importance of in-house emergency water response capabilities for facility managers. Joined by her colleagues and industry experts Mike Redd and Michael Haws, they delve into the significant benefits, common challenges, and essential equipment needed to effectively manage water damage events in your facility. Tog...

Today, host Ed Buckley, the Vice President of Facility Operations at TD Industries, interviews Jim Whittaker, the Global Product Owner, Engineering Services at JLL with over 30 years of experience in FM. In this episode, Jim shares his journey, including his contributions to the IFMA Global Board of Directors and work in ISO standards. They discuss the evolution of facility management, focusing on...

Today, host Saji Sebastian, the founder and principal advisor at FM Future Labs, talks with Manoj Parekh the managing director at OCS Group India, Kiran Rao the President at Peppermint Robotics, and Srikumar Narayan the founder and CEO of WINAIM Limited. Together they discuss the adoption of technology and digital applications in facilities management. They touch on how technology, such as IoT sol...

Today, host Lindsay Young, a strategic marketing consultant at Nu Marketing, and Tim Pile, the Western Regional Sales Manager at Metal Fab Inc., discuss the essentials of effective networking. They offer practical tips for both extroverts and introverts. Stressing the importance of intentional planning, leveraging platforms like LinkedIn, and maintaining professional etiquette. The conversation in...

Today, our host Ted Ritter is joined by Stacey Shepard, the president of Shepard Global Strategies and advisory board member for building cybersecurity, as well as Mark T. Hofmann, a crime and intelligence analyst and business psychologist. Together, they debunk the media's portrayal of hackers and stress the importance of building awareness and training across all levels of an organization to pre...

Join Laurie Gilmer, immediate past chair of IFMA, and Lara Paemen, Managing Director of IFMA EMEA, for an engaging discussion as they share insights from the vibrant World Workplace conference in Denver. From celebrating the global community of over 4,000 attendees to highlighting the importance of professional development programs like the CFM credential, Laurie and Lara delve into the evolving l...

Hoy Rafael Berumen, Director General de REMS México Colliers y Presidente del Capítulo IFMA México, es acompañado por Eduardo Becerril, Fundador del Capítulo IFMA México, y Norma Pleitez, y Vicepresidenta del Capítulo IFMA México. Juntas, hablan de la evolución y adaptación en un mundo cambiante para cualquier tipo de portafolio para la satisfacción de necesidades de la industria FM en América Lat...