TechTalks in CMMS

Managing large-scale procurement and design changes across multi-residential or healthcare assets can lead to severe project delays and budget overruns if vendor logistics are uncoordinated. Carly Lindsay joins TechTalks to discuss balancing commercial procurement, aesthetic cycles, and white-glove installation strategies within capital facilities.

Integrating advanced golf simulation technology into commercial sports facilities requires a precise understanding of spatial requirements and sensor capabilities, to ensure a seamless user experience. Ashton Opperman from Uneekor joins TechTalks to explore the technical mechanics of launch monitor technology, from ground based portable golf simulation units to overhead dual dexterity systems. Ash...

Ensuring visitors remain powered up in a convenience-driven economy is a growing operational necessity for modern sports and entertainment venues. Roscoe Young from Charge Fuze joins TechTalks to discuss how portable charging stations eliminate the "tethered to the wall" experience for parents and players during long tournament days. Roscoe explains the technical integration of QR-authen...

Budgie Clark shares insights from 48 years in Major League Baseball, and special events like the Field of Dreams, to explain how professional grade maintenance impacts community growth. Facility leaders will find value in this discussion on managing multi-purpose pitches, restoring street hockey rinks, and the operational precision required to host professional level training and local clinics yea...

Managing a high-traffic, multi-use athletic complex requires a sophisticated approach to facility oversight to ensure guest safety and operational continuity across 200,000 square feet of diverse assets. Harvey Greenidge from Highland Sports Complex discusses the logistical demands of maintaining indoor turf fields, a 40-game arcade, and climbing walls within a 24/7 service environment. The conver...

How can an informative video shift your maintenance department from a reactive cost center to a streamlined, proactive asset? Matt Power joins TechTalks to discuss the technical production of Maintenance Care's educational video series like Preventive Measures and Tools in Perspective, which spotlight the critical role of facility oversight. Matt explains how specialized video content helps ma...

Transitioning a sales department from underperforming to high-growth requires more than just new metrics. It demands a foundation of authentic leadership and technical trust. Todd Gradson joins TechTalks to discuss building world-class commercial operations, and the strategic importance of understanding individual motivation within a sales team. Todd emphasizes a consultative approach that priorit...

Maintaining the structural integrity of a professional ice surface in high-humidity climates requires a sophisticated balance of specialized refrigeration technology and rigorous asset oversight. Mike Geiler, Regional Director of Ice Operations, breaks down the complexities of managing refrigeration plants and chillers across diverse North American environments. From the choice between sand and ce...

Kaliegh Hincman, of the pre-development team at Sports Facilities Companies, explains the critical process of transforming a vision into a viable sports complex, through deep-dive market and feasibility reports. Her team of specialized researchers, business analysts, and account executives bridges the gap between a client's initial idea and operational reality by analyzing local demographics,...

Kaliegh Hincman of the pre-development team at Sports Facilities Companies, explains the critical process of transforming a vision into a viable sports complex, through deep-dive market and feasibility reports. Her team of specialized researchers, business analysts, and account executives bridges the gap between a client's initial idea and operational reality, by analyzing local demographics,...

Is your facility’s infrastructure operating in silos, leaking energy and increasing safety risks? Managing lighting, HVAC, and refrigeration across sprawling complexes requires more than just high-quality hardware—it demands a unified control strategy. In this episode of Tech Talks, Brian Wilson from Acuity Brands joins Dan Roberge to break down the move toward "one face to the industry"...

Mitchell Fratrik introduces us to Finally, an innovative expense management and corporate card platform used by major sports organizations like the Miami Heat and the Chicago Bulls. Mitchell explains how the platform automates the most tedious parts of accounting, by providing real-time visibility into company spend and integrating seamlessly with systems like QuickBooks and NetSuite. With Finally...

Tracy Bristow from Ballparks of America in Branson, Missouri, discusses one of the most unique youth sports complexes in the country. Tracy explains their "stay and play" model, where 11- to 13-year-old teams live in on-campus dorms for week-long, World Series-style tournaments. Unlike traditional venues, the fun at Ballparks of America doesn't end when the game is over. The lights s...

Joseph Bilik, CEO and Founder of Bluebird Procurement, discusses an exciting new strategic partnership with Maintenance Care. Joe explains how Bluebird’s expertise in strategic sourcing and vendor management integrates seamlessly with the Maintenance Care platform, creating a "central repository" for all facility data. This collaboration allows multi-site operators to eliminate fragmente...

Rita Mitchell, Regional General Manager for Sports Facilities Companies, talks about managing some of the most complex recreation spaces in the world. Rita oversees the revolutionary Davis Center at Harlem Meer in Central Park, which transforms from an ice rink in the winter, a turf field in the spring, and a swimming pool in the summer. Rita explains the technical challenges of maintaining indoor...

Joe Bilik, Founder and CEO of Bluebird Procurement, details the rigorous standards behind their "Strategic Vendor Partner Program." Joe explains that Bluebird goes beyond simple buying power, by vetting vendors through strict history checks, proactive management styles, contractually binding Service Level Agreements (SLAs) and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs). This deep level of quality...

Edward Robeznieks, the VP of Sales and Marketing at Surge Learning, explains how their platform provides essential compliance training for healthcare workers. He emphasizes that the system helps facilities avoid penalties and ensures patient safety by keeping their training and policies current with government regulations.

Joseph Bilik, Founder and CEO of Bluebird Procurement, discusses the vital intersection of maintenance and strategic sourcing. He shares his journey from leading global portfolios to launching his own firm, driven by the belief that procurement should be a strategic partner rather than just a cost center. Joe explains how Bluebird Procurement helps facility leaders who manage large, multi-site por...

Marie-Anne Bazerghi discusses the innovative non-pharmaceutical dementia care offered by Eugeria, such as interactive projectors and hydroponics for purposeful activities to manage difficult behaviors, and ease staff burden. Eugeria provides these tested products and training globally for positive outcomes in long-term care homes.

Lolo Chiweshe, a Personal Support Worker (PSW) in a long-term care dementia unit, and also serves as a PSW champion for continuing education school boards in Ontario. Lolo shares her passion for her job, explaining that she resonates with the elderly's frustrations, due to her own past experience with postpartum anxiety, mental health, and depression. She discusses how her personal journey led...

Jean Bonnet, who previously worked as a senior claims analyst, talks with Dan about his personal journey, and satisfaction with his new career. Jean sought a new challenge, and a more fulfilling role where he could directly interact with people, as his previous job left him feeling "invisible" behind a computer. He highly recommends the PSW profession to anyone seeking a rewarding and sa...

Dan Roberge interviews Dino Roberge, discussing the significant growth and evolution of their company, Maintenance Care CMMS, over the past four years. Dino highlights the transformation from basic, direct lead generation and support calls to a more diverse and process-driven operation with a focus on Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and streamlined client interactions. They detail the expansion...

Dan Roberge interviews Jolanta Linde, the Executive Director of Dom Lipa, a Slovenian Linden Foundation Care Home. Jolanta discusses the multifaceted role of an Executive Director in long-term care, highlighting the need for adaptability, a willingness to grow, and the ability to wear "many hats." She shares her unconventional path to the position, revealing how her background in stage m...

Dan interviews Mike Dier at the Advantage Ontario Convention in Toronto. Mike, representing Sherwood Park Manor, a long-term care facility, discusses his role in running a full-time, seven-day-a-week physiotherapy program. He highlights their proactive approach to integrating physical exercise into daily care for all residents, regardless of their initial needs, rather than it being a specialized...

Dan Roberge talks with Sasha Johnston, who is attending the Advantage Conference in downtown Toronto for the first time as a partner of Age Inc., a company that develops educational programs. She is a master coach for Age Inc., where her primary role is to coach other coaches who deliver the Gentle Persuasive Approaches (GPA) and Dementia Care program. This eight-hour in-person, hands-on education...