Building Value

In this episode of Building Value, Tim catches up with Scott Magee to discuss the future of Cougar USA and the exciting developments ahead. They explore the company's vision, growing with great talent, and how innovation continues to drive their success. Scott and Tim also take a deep dive into steam, breaking down its critical role in various applications, key considerations for system effici...

In this episode of the Building Value Podcast, host Tim Zacharias sits down with Mohammad Zaidi to discuss upcoming industry events, the value of working with Fulton, and how their innovative products are making a real impact in our community. From expert insights to practical advice, their conversation is packed with takeaways for anyone in the industry. Tune in to learn more about the people, pr...

In the latest episode of the Building Value Podcast, host Tim Zacharias sits down with Carlos Flores from the City of Houston and John Mata from IAPMO to explore the latest updates to Houston’s plumbing code. They dive into the key changes, what builders and contractors can expect with upcoming code revisions, and how these updates impact new construction projects across the city. The conversation...

In the latest episode of the Building Value Podcast, host Tim Zacharias chats with Matt Lanza, the managing editor of Space City Weather, to discuss the wild and unpredictable Houston weather of 2024 and what to expect in the upcoming hurricane season. Space City Weather, known for its accurate and hype-free forecasts, has become a vital resource for Houstonians since its founding in 2015. Matt La...

On this episode of Building Value, Mark Hoffman with The Houston Zoo joins Tim Zacharias for an exclusive behind-the-scenes tour of the intricate life support systems that power The Galapagos Island exhibit! From climate control to water filtration, discover the technology and dedicated team members that ensure the well-being of the exhibit's animal residents. Get ready for a fascinating journ...

On this episode of Building Value, Tim talks with Colley Hodges about The Houston Zoo’s Galapagos Island exhibit. The Galápagos Islands exhibit opened in April 2023. Colley and Tim explore the exhibit and learn more about this unique place on Earth that exemplifies the wonders of the unique species, the delicate balance of ecosystems, or the pressing need for conservation. Coming soon - stay tuned...

On this episode of Building Value, Tim talks to Engineered Air Balance’s Justin Garner. They discussed the upcoming CX Energy Conference, Best Practices for System Commissioning, and the importance of training in the industry.

On the latest episode of Building Value, Tim Zacharias is joined by Transwestern's Estevan Campos - Chief Engineer at The Ion. Join them on this tour of the Ion building - the namesake centerpiece of Houston’s innovation corridor designed to bring Houston’s entrepreneurial, corporate, and academic communities into collaborative spaces and programs.

On this episode of Building Value, Tim Zacharias is joined by Michael Franzen, Sr. Regional Manager, Facilities and Machining at Grundfos. They tour the Grundfos headquarters in Brookshire, TX and discuss what it takes to make the building work.

On this episode of Building Value, Tim is joined by Charles Jackson III, Commissioning Team Manager at Sustainable Building Partners. They discuss how data and analytics are helping to bridge the gap between building design and building operations.

On this episode of Building Value, Tim talks with Jim Zirbel and Carolyn McGary with FM Pipeline about the Facilithon, a Skills USA competition that introduces high school and technical school students to careers in Facility Management.

On this episode of Building Value, Tim is joined by Julie Hendricks, Senior Sustainability Manager at JLL. They discuss how JLL helps clients plan for and reach net zero decarbonization goals.

In this episode of Building Value, Tim talks with Paula Paciorek and Jonathan Hamp-Adams about the Grundfos and Houston Public Works 2022 Walk for Water.  An event designed to raise funds and awareness to fight the global water crisis by building safe water solutions for people in need around the world  

On this episode of Building Value, Tim talks to a panel about the upcoming Houston BOMA Engineer All-stars Maintenance Olympics.  An event where engineers come together to compete in building maintenance themed games.  

In this episode of Building Value, Tim and Bradley discuss Houston BOMA and its value to members.

On this episode of Building Value, Tim is at the award-winning Texas Wetlands Exhibit in the Houston Zoo with Sustainability Manager Colley Hodges. They discuss sustainability at the Houston Zoo, the upcoming Galapagos Islands Exhibit, and other future projects.  https://www.houstonzoo.org/explore/exhibits/galapagos/

On this episode of Building Value, Tim is joined by Mathu Solo, President of Tower Tech Cooling Towers. They discussed Tower Tech’s history, design, and benefits, as well as Tower Tech’s new closed-circuit tower.

In this episode of Building Value, Tim is joined by returning guest, Gavin Dillingham Vice President of Research, Energy, and Air Quality for HARC. They discussed the Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) criteria, Net-Zero carbon, and their impact on existing buildings. https://harcresearch.org/

In this episode of Building Value, Tim is joined by returning guest Matt Lanza with Space City Weather. They talk about the upcoming Hurricane season and how to best prepare for it. Space City Weather

On this episode of Building Value, Tim is at the AHR Expo with Pete Korzeniewski and Chris Ireland from Grundfos. They talked about all things Distributed Pumping, how it works, the benefits, the design process, as well as Grundfos' new focus from products to solutions.

In this episode of Building Value, Tim talks to Sherezad Shafiq, VP of Sales and   Marketing of Grundfos. They discuss the restructure of Grundfos and how it will focus on commercial building services, as well as trends within the industry moving forward.

On this episode of Building Value, Tim is joined by Troy Byers, president of Byers and Associates. They talked about commissioning agents and the commissioning process, the AAC and the AGC, and the upcoming CXEnergy conference in Orlando. CXEnergy Conference

On this episode of Building Value, Tim is joined by Karine LeBlanc, author of the new book How to be Human in a Technical World . They talked about the magic six in her book, the soft and human skills necessary in a technical profession, and Karen’s involvement with ASHRAE.

On this episode of Building Value, Tim Zacharias is joined by Rob Walters, CEO of SPD Construction. They talked about the supply chain issues in construction projects, the value of relationships with clients and vendors, as well as what the construction industry looks like moving forward.

To start our new season of Building Value, we have a very special guest, Dr. Sarel Lavy, with the Texas A&M Facilities Management Minor Program. In this episode, Tim and Sarel discuss the Facilities Minor program, the opportunities that students get afterward, plus four trends they see coming into the industry. Texas A&M Minor in Facility Managment