The Future of Buildings with Joe Havey

How is machine learning being applied in HVAC controls and building automation? What impact will the current labor shortage in skilled trades have on the future of building operations? What should building operators consider when evaluating technology vendors and service partners? Scott Holstein is the Regional Sales Manager for ABB in the Southwest region. He has extensive experience in the build...

How can building owners save on energy bills and reduce energy usage? What's the key to safety in dangerous work environments? How has technology transformed the process of conducting inspections? Kim Lewis, Executive VP and Co-owner of Hotshot Infrared Inspections, shares her expertise on these crucial topics in the latest episode of "The Future of Buildings with Joe Havey."  Kim has over 35 year...

What's on the horizon of healthcare facility design? What strategies are healthcare providers employing to address financial challenges? How is prefabrication reshaping the healthcare construction scene?  Deb Sheehan – Healthcare Strategy Leader at DPR – answered these and many other important questions about the future of buildings.  Deb is an accomplished professional with a three-decade career...

How can businesses balance short-term financial concerns with long-term sustainable development goals? How does empathy play a role in creating a positive construction team culture? Why did the Bioterra Life Sciences project in San Diego decide to go all-electric? David Heilbrunn – Project Executive for Longfellow Real Estate Partners – addressed these issues, and many others, about the future of...

Why is the adoption of new technology in buildings so challenging? How can facilities managers effectively manage the integration of new technologies in buildings? Why is implementing a long-term and sustainable change in building operations so difficult? Dean Stanberry answered these and many other questions on the recent podcast episode of The Future of Buildings. Dean is the Chairman of the Glo...

What was it like graduating from IIT during the 2008 financial crisis? What was it like leading a $100 million redevelopment of the Delnor Hospital campus? How do you engage with the local community in the hospital development process?  Charlie Cloutier ,  Director of Planning & Construction at Northwestern Memorial HealthCare, answered these and many other questions on the recent episode of my po...

What is the key to advancing from the ground-up, in the construction industry? What role does relationship building play when it comes to managing construction projects? How can someone build relationships with vendors, manufacturers, designers, and contractors? I had the pleasure of having Jennie Fedrizzi, Senior Construction Manager at LBA Realty, on my podcast, where she answered these question...

What can building owners do to meet ESG standards? Can we solve the labor shortage in commercial real estate by investing more in workforce development? How did the role of office buildings change in recent years? Henry Chamberlain, the President and COO of BOMA International and the President of BOMI International, answers these and other questions on my podcast.  Henry is a member of The Real Es...

What is the key to integrated project delivery (IPD)? What are the specifics of managing construction projects in healthcare? How do we improve diversity in the construction industry? Michelle Robinette – Vice President of GE Johnson – answered these and other important questions on my podcast. Michelle is an expert in integrated project delivery. Her primary focus is healthcare projects ranging f...

Can you design your life just like you design a building? Paul Woolford, Design Principal with HOK in San Francisco, was already thinking this way at a very young age. He grew up in a small town in Missouri, went to Cornell University, traveled the world for a year, and worked with well-known architect Sir Terry Farrell in London. I was pleased to interview Paul on my podcast, where he shared his...

What is the key to designing sustainable buildings for diverse communities? How did the approach to building design change in recent years? What will it take to create welcoming environments in our cities? I had the pleasure of having Jennifer Devlin Herbert, CEO of EHDD in San Francisco, on my podcast to discuss these issues. Jennifer joined EHDD in 1994. Since then, she's become the firm's first...

Is net zero energy in buildings achievable by 2030? What is BOMA's position on stringent climate-related government regulations? Why is it so challenging for buildings to address climate change? I had the pleasure of discussing these issues with Stephen Shepard - Executive Vice President of BOMA Colorado - on my podcast "The Future of Buildings with Joe Havey." Stephen has been with BOMA - the lea...

Is it possible to transform a former military base into a University? What is the future of university campuses? How will we design research buildings to keep up with the constant evolution of research? I had the pleasure to have Niraj Dangoria - an Associate Dean for Facilities Planning and Management at the Stanford University School of Medicine - on my podcast "The Future of Buildings with Joe...

How do we facilitate an effective hybrid work environment for tenants? What are the challenges Property Managers face in making existing buildings greener? How can we make Diversity, Equity & Inclusion more actionable in buildings? Penfield Belton, Property Manager with Everwest Real Estate Investors, discusses these and many other questions on the podcast. Penfield was previously with Brookfield...

Can mentorship make or break someone's career? Is there room for creativity in designing and building Healthcare facilities? How will we achieve net-zero building initiatives for hospitals and commercial facilities? Meredith  Wardwell, Enterprise Director of Construction at Centura Health, shares her valuable insights on these and many other questions. Meredith graduated with a Master's degree in...

What would it be like to live in a world where buildings are a harmonious part of the ecosystem? What can we do to help mitigate the effects of climate change? How do we help others care about this issue?  Aaron Johnson, Property Manager at Denver Place in downtown Denver, shared his perspective on the "Future of Buildings with Joe Havey" podcast.  Aaron is a young real estate professional, but he...

What's it like managing buildings through uncertain times? How do we find and build relationships with the best vendors? What is the key to professional growth as a building operator? Daniel Nunez, Asset Manager at VanWest Partners, shared his unique perspective on these questions on the "Future of Buildings with Joe Havey" podcast.  Daniel has 15 years of experience in commercial property managem...

How do women navigate in male-dominated industries like Construction? Why do things need to change? What challenges do we face from the lack of diversity in buildings? What is the impact of women in Construction? Catherine Tojaga shared her unique insights on "The Future of Buildings with Joe Havey." Catherine is the Owner of CT Mechanical, a Mechanical Contractor servicing the Chicagoland area, a...

What do Generation Z young professionals think about the skilled trades? How does someone progress from groundskeeper to a building engineer? How do younger people use technology to study and learn? Armando Diaz de Leon answers these and other questions on "The Future of Buildings with Joe Havey." Armando is an Engineer III at the Gaylord Rockies. He has already been nominated for the Colorado Hot...

How can we turn buildings into training labs for building operators and other skilled trades? What can we do to meet clean energy initiatives while experiencing an industry-wide skilled labor shortage? How can we incentivize building owners and stakeholders to make capital improvements? Tauris McBride, CEO of Tauris Tech, answers these and other questions on "The Future of Buildings with Joe Havey...

What is Lean Construction? How does lean manufacturing eliminate waste? What are the challenges of prefabrication and lean construction? How does prefabrication help address the skilled labor shortage? Joe Hanlin - Project Executive with Haselden Construction, answers these and other questions on "The Future of Buildings with Joe Havey." Joe has built millions of square feet ranging from Zoos to H...

How do you stay authentic in business development? What makes a successful project? How did end-users' needs change before and during the pandemic? Katy Corrigan - Senior Project Manager at JE Dunn Construction, answers these and other questions on "The Future of Buildings with Joe Havey." Katy graduated from Colorado State University with a degree in Construction Management and has over 15 years...

What makes a well-rounded Building Operations/Maintenance Chief Engineer? Why is there a shortage of Chief Engineers, and how do we resolve it? What happens when there are emergencies (fire, flood, frozen pipes) in buildings? John McDonagh - Director of Engineering Operations for CBRE Property Management in Chicago, answers these and other questions on "The Future of Buildings with Joe Havey." Lis...

How can buildings balance the many challenges of the present and future – energy efficiency, resilience, and now with the pandemic, human health? What happens when we staff building operations with new diverse talent? What is pandemic and climate issue fatigue? Mara Baum, an esteemed architect and partner with DIALOG's San Francisco studio, answers these and other questions on "The Future of Build...

The hospitality industry is facing many challenges from the pandemic and skilled labor shortage. What is the future of buildings related to hospitality? What type of leadership does hospitality need? How do we resolve the skilled labor shortage before it sabotages building automation efforts? Robert Bahl - Global Vice President Engineering & Facilities for Marriott International, has been with Mar...