Connected FM

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 d...

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 prospec...

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 makin...

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.  Resources Mention...

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, t...

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...

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...

Join Hanna Graziano and Robert Norin from FM:Systems as they discuss and which workplace technologies organizations are expected to invest in. 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 o...

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 Developme...

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, an...

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 A...

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...

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 Egypt FM in the Middle East, FM...

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 Us: LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/company/ifma Facebook: ...

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. Topics Workplace management Workplace experience Resources Mentioned https://www.advanced-workplace.com/us/ Connect with Us: LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/company/ifma Facebook:  https://www.facebook.co...

Mahnaz Ensafi, PhD joins Stephen DeVito of Procon Consulting to share her journey into facility management and her involvement with the IFMA Foundation. Hear her story, insights, and the impact of supporting the next generation of FM professionals. Topics building management, lifecycle management, facility management, IFMA Foundation, technology Learn more about IFMA Foundation Scholarships https:...

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 workpla...

IFMA's First Vice Chair, Dean Stanberry, joins us to discuss the latest emerging trends shaping facility management. From circular economy and climate change to ESG reporting and beyond, hear how IFMA’s new Emerging Topics working group is tackling the issues that will define the future of FM. Connect with Us: LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/company/ifma Facebook:  https://www.facebo...

Most change efforts don’t go as planned—some say as many as 70% fail. But with the right approach, your organization doesn’t have to be part of that statistic. In this episode, we’re joined by Lisa Whited, author of Work Better, Save the Planet , to explore practical strategies for driving successful change. Tune in for actionable insights that can help your workplace adapt and thrive. Resources M...

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? Topics Integrated Facility Management Connect with Us: LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/company/ifma Facebook:  https://www.faceb...

Rheaply’s Garr Punnett and Bharani Sankar, along with Angel Bou, CEO & Co-Founder of Simplr, join us to explore innovative business models within the circular economy. Discover how facility managers can rethink resources, reduce waste, and unlock new opportunities by embracing circular strategies. Topics circular economy, sustainability, efficiency   Resources Mentioned IFMA World Workplace 2023 h...

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 helpin...