BUILDINGS Podcast

Reducing your building’s greenhouse gas emissions has to include your HVAC system—typically one of the biggest contributors. Here’s what you need to know about sustainable HVAC solutions.

Wet insulation isn’t just impacting your energy consumption—it can contribute to corrosion within the roof and even affect your warranty. These are your options if your insulation gets wet.

Electric vehicle adoption is growing, and with it, demand for charging infrastructure is also increasing. Learn what’s keeping building owners from putting in EV chargers—and what to think about if you want to offer charging. 

The built environment has an undeniable social impact. How can we make sure our buildings contribute positively?

Adaptability and inclusivity are often a struggle for public spaces, especially those built years ago. Check out these accessibility strategies you can use today—and what it means to create a space that’s inclusive for everyone.

Electrostatic discharge flooring (ESD)—also known as static control flooring—cuts down on static that can damage sensitive medical equipment. Here’s what to know about buying it.

Manuel Moreno, president of PJMB Commercial, Inc., will soon take the reins as BOMA International’s 2024-2025 chair. Hear his career advice for commercial real estate professionals, plus what you can expect from the 2024 BOMA International Conference & Expo.

Boston’s Building Emissions Reduction and Disclosure Ordinance, or BERDO, requires building owners to report and reduce carbon emissions. Here’s what building owners and managers need to know about it—even if they’re not in Boston.

We all know daylighting is beneficial to building occupants, but it can also come with glare, hot spots and poor thermal performance. What can we do? Dr. Doug Milburn, founder and chairman of Advanced Glazings Ltd, explains how to create access to quality natural light while controlling solar heat gain.

How does the fan experience affect the way Ervin Architecture approaches venue design? Learn the keys to creating large venues like the Maine Savings Amphitheater.

Energy demands are growing with the push toward electrification. What are the barriers to addressing these demands, and how can building owners and managers overcome them? Justin Carron, Eaton’s director of buildings and campuses, joins BUILDINGS editor-in-chief Janelle Penny to discuss trends shaping the future of building energy systems and the skills facility management teams need to possess as...

Henry H. Chamberlain, the president and COO of BOMA International and BOMI, is retiring at the end of 2024 after 39 years as a staff member of BOMA International—including nearly 23 years leading the organization. He’ll be succeeded by Mary Lue Peck, currently BOMA International and BOMI’s senior vice president. Henry and Mary Lue join BUILDINGS editor-in-chief Janelle Penny to discuss how the com...

Water can do incredible damage—and quickly. Here’s what you can do to mitigate weather-related damage, plus tips on working with remediation professionals after the fact. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/buildings-podcast/support

It’s time for spring thunderstorms. What can you do to shore up your properties? Join Chuck Miccolis of the Insurance Institute for Building & Home Safety on the Buildings Podcast for resilience tips. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/buildings-podcast/support

Are you getting your needs met with the vendors you partner with? Check out these tips for better vendor relationships. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/buildings-podcast/support

Learn how Women in Fenestration—a network launched by the National Fenestration Rating Council—is helping the building industry cultivate a more inclusive culture and a stronger future. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/buildings-podcast/support

Woodlawn Friend Health Center is a beacon for wellness in Chicago’s Woodlawn neighborhood—but it started its lifecycle as a beauty wholesaler and supply store. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/buildings-podcast/support

About 61 million Americans live with a disability of some kind, including 20.6 million with ambulatory disabilities. Is your building accessible to them? --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/buildings-podcast/support

Is your facility still relying on the old period product dispensers that charge a quarter? That could be a problem in a growing number of locations. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/buildings-podcast/support

Is the culture at your company healthy? Learn how to nurture a strong culture at your organization. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/buildings-podcast/support

Babcock Ranch, Florida, is a cutting-edge, sustainable town that makes extensive use of solar power, battery storage and integrated technology. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/buildings-podcast/support

Structural round timber utilizes trees in their natural form for structural applications like columns, beams and trusses. Amelia Swan Baxter of WholeTrees Structures explains how you can use it in projects. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/buildings-podcast/support

Many legacy student housing facilities don’t match the realities of today’s students—or their needs. Here's how Aurora University and Fisk University both created on-campus housing for diverse student bodies with strategies to create a sense of belonging. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/buildings-podcast/support

The popularity of electric vehicles is accelerating rapidly, but there are some risks associated with having EVs and charging infrastructure on your property. Bobby Levin, president and chairman of Globe Midwest Adjusters International , discusses what building owners and facilities teams need to know about these risks. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/buildings-po...

The Extended Reality Lab, or XR Lab, is a space where students can learn on a VR headset, watch a guest lecture on a video wall or broadcast their motion capture in real time. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/buildings-podcast/support