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A podcast connecting you to the latest insights, tools and resources to help you succeed in facility management. Join IFMA, as we explore new ideas and topics in facility management to help you make sense of the changes and challenges facing the profession while equipping you with the knowledge needed to grow your career. 15 to 30-minute episodes, delivered semi-weekly.

  1. hace 3 días

    How AI and Data Are Transforming Smart Buildings in APAC

    Artificial intelligence is changing the way facilities operate, but successful adoption starts long before implementing new technology. Recorded live at World Workplace Asia-Pacific in Hong Kong, Dr. Matt Tucker, IFMA's Director of Knowledge and Research, sits down with Serena Pau, Chief Commercial Officer at Neuron Digital, to discuss digital transformation across the region, the importance of breaking down data silos and why curiosity may be one of the most valuable skills facility managers can develop. They also explore how AI can improve reporting, energy management and decision-making while keeping people at the center of the workplace.  Timestamps: 0:00 - AI should enhance, not replace, people 0:24 - Introduction to Serena Pau and Neuron Digital 2:18 - Digital maturity across Asia-Pacific 4:08 - Balancing AI with the human side of facility management 6:11 - Why change management matters more than technology 7:00 - World Workplace 2026 7:35 - Where AI can make the biggest impact today 8:46 - Turning AI insights into actionable recommendations 9:02 - Why curiosity is the most important AI skill 10:21 - The rise of the FM analyst 11:02 - Using AI to improve reporting and tell better data stories 12:18 - Building a future-ready digital strategy 13:17 - Mindset before technology 13:43 - Closing remarks Connect with Us: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ifmaFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/InternationalFacilityManagementAssociation/Twitter: https://twitter.com/IFMAInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/ifma_hq/YouTube: https://youtube.com/ifmaglobalVisit us at https://ifma.org

  2. 11 ago

    How Facility Managers Can Earn a Seat at the Decision-Making Table

    Host Wayne Whitzell, Senior VP Strategic Accounts, SOLID Surface Care and First Vice Chair on IFMA's Global Executive Board welcomes Grant Sommerfeld, president of IFMA's FM Consultants Council and founder of Executive FM, for a conversation about the challenges facing facility managers today. Drawing on his experience leading FM transformations across healthcare, municipal government and higher education, Grant shares why many organizations remain trapped in reactive operating models and what leaders can do to break the cycle. The discussion explores the importance of data driven decision making, the communication gap between FM teams and executive leadership, and why facility managers need a stronger voice before major organizational decisions are made. Grant also explains how consultants can help organizations build internal capabilities, improve stakeholder communication and create more sustainable operating models that don't rely on individual heroics to succeed. Resources: Connet with Grant on LinkedIn Connect with Us: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ifmaFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/InternationalFacilityManagementAssociation/Twitter: https://twitter.com/IFMAInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/ifma_hq/YouTube: https://youtube.com/ifmaglobalVisit us at https://ifma.org

  3. 4 ago

    Why AI Alone Won't Prepare Your Workforce for the Future

    Artificial intelligence is transforming the workplace, but successful organizations know that technology alone isn't enough. Recorded live at World Workplace Europe, Dr. Matt Tucker sits down with Jessica Schmidt, Future of Work Strategy Lead at EY, to discuss how leaders can prepare their workforce for the future of work. Together, they explore evolving talent expectations, AI leadership, workplace strategy and why organizations must balance technology, physical workplaces and human behavior to create lasting business value. They also discuss the skills leaders need, why only a small percentage of organizations are realizing measurable returns from AI investments and what facility managers can do to prepare for the future.  Timestamps: 0:00 - Why only 28% of companies see business value from AI 1:18 - Introduction to Jessica Schmidt and the future of work 3:35 - The biggest forces reshaping today's workplace 5:42 - Why generational stereotypes miss the bigger picture 6:28 - Changing talent expectations and workplace sustainability 8:18 - Bricks, bytes and behaviors explained 10:06 - Why people matter more than technology 12:34 - Leading AI transformation in facility management 14:15 - World Workplace 2026 15:00 - What an AI-enabled organization really looks like 16:10 - The leadership framework: Tool set, skill set and mindset 17:12 - Building AI skills across your workforce 18:03 - Why mindset is the biggest leadership challenge 19:20 - Helping employees embrace AI instead of fearing it 20:18 - Why most AI investments fail to deliver value 21:10 - From AI assistants to AI agents 22:22 - Preparing the next generation of FM professionals 23:48 - The Great Resignation and evolving employee expectations 25:00 - Why learning is becoming a competitive advantage 26:15 - How organizations can attract and retain top talent 26:52 - Closing remarks Connect with Us: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ifmaFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/InternationalFacilityManagementAssociation/Twitter: https://twitter.com/IFMAInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/ifma_hq/YouTube: https://youtube.com/ifmaglobalVisit us at https://ifma.org

  4. 28 jul

    The Never Normal: Rethinking Facility Management in the AI Era

    Artificial intelligence is accelerating change across every industry, but simply adding AI to existing processes won't deliver lasting results. Recorded live at World Workplace Europe, Erik Jaspers is joined by Peter Hinssen and Mikis Waschl to explore how AI is reshaping facility management, why digital transformation was only the beginning, and what organizations must do to build stronger data foundations, embrace digital twins and rethink how value is delivered. They also discuss the economics of AI, Europe's role in the future of technology and why today's leaders must prepare for a world that is never normal.  This episode is sponsored by SiteMap®, powered by GPRS. Learn more at sitemap.com/ifma Timestamps 00:00 Introduction 01:45 Meet The Guests 03:39 Digital Was Just Start 05:36 AI Goes Geopolitical 07:52 FM Outcomes And Twins 11:02 Data Foundations Matter 12:15 CarPlay For Buildings 16:12 Construction Productivity Gap 17:39 AI Economics And Pricing 22:26 Stop Pilot Snacking 23:49 Europe Digital Autonomy 26:07 Wrap Up And Outro Connect with Us: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ifmaFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/InternationalFacilityManagementAssociation/Twitter: https://twitter.com/IFMAInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/ifma_hq/YouTube: https://youtube.com/ifmaglobalVisit us at https://ifma.org

    The Never Normal: Rethinking Facility Management in the AI Era

  5. 21 jul

    Mastering Energy Management in a Disrupted Market

    In this episode of Connected FM, host Dean Stanberry, former Chair on IFMA's Global Board of Directors, welcomes Gabe Phillips, CEO of Catalyst Power, for a practical conversation about energy management in an increasingly disrupted market. Gabe explains how facility managers can move beyond treating energy as a fixed operating expense and instead take a more strategic approach to procurement, efficiency and resilience planning. The discussion covers energy contracts, market volatility, demand management, on-site generation and how organizations can evaluate opportunities such as solar, combined heat and power and battery storage. The conversation also highlights the importance of understanding energy baselines, gathering operational data and conducting energy audits before making major investments. Gabe shares why facility managers should focus on building a strong data foundation, leveraging expert advice and carefully evaluating the financial realities behind emerging energy technologies. This episode is sponsored by SiteMap®, powered by GPRS. Learn more at sitemap.com/ifma Timestamps: 0:00 Introduction 3:01 Meet Gabe Phillips and Catalyst Power 5:17 The Biggest Sources of Avoidable Energy Costs 7:23 Why Energy Procurement Strategy Matters 9:00 Resilience Planning and Backup Power Decisions 11:20 What Drives Energy Investments: Cost, Stability or Sustainability? 12:25 Sponsor Message: SiteMap by GPRS 13:03 Evaluating Solar, CHP and Other Energy Technologies 15:26 Why Energy Baselines and Audits Come First 18:00 New Energy Technologies Facility Managers Should Watch 18:42 The Reality of Demand Response Programs 19:53 How Better Data Is Transforming Energy Management 21:27 Are Battery Storage Systems Worth It? 22:36 Why Data Is the Foundation of Energy Strategy 24:02 Closing Thoughts and Outro Connect with Us: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ifmaFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/InternationalFacilityManagementAssociation/Twitter: https://twitter.com/IFMAInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/ifma_hq/YouTube: https://youtube.com/ifmaglobalVisit us at https://ifma.org

    Mastering Energy Management in a Disrupted Market

  6. 14 jul

    From Data to Decisions: Building Better FM Partnerships

    In this episode of Connected FM, host Wayne Whitzell, Senior VP Strategic Accounts, SOLID Surface Care and Second Vice Chair on IFMA's Global Executive Board, welcomes Justin Hitt, Sr. Manager - Corporate Advisory & Solutions at Lincoln Property Company, for a wide-ranging conversation on facility management strategy, service delivery and the future of work. Justin discusses his experience leading IFMA’s Museums and Cultural Institutions Council, the relationship between operations and sales, the importance of transparency in outsourcing partnerships, and how data can help facility managers communicate more effectively with leadership. Wayne and Justin also examine the growing role of AI, productivity tools and digital workflows in helping FM teams work more efficiently while maintaining a people-first approach to service delivery. This episode is sponsored by SiteMap®, powered by GPRS. Learn more at sitemap.com/ifma Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction 02:28 Museum Council Roadshow 06:53 Assessing Clients And Culture Fit 12:50 Dashboards that Speak to the CFO 17:00 AI As Productivity Clones 20:26 How Providers Really Profit 26:33 Sales Ops Alignment Handoff 29:52 Wrap Up Connect with Us: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ifmaFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/InternationalFacilityManagementAssociation/Twitter: https://twitter.com/IFMAInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/ifma_hq/YouTube: https://youtube.com/ifmaglobalVisit us at https://ifma.org

    From Data to Decisions: Building Better FM Partnerships

  7. 7 jul

    Cómo influye la movilidad urbana en las estrategias de oficinas en América Latina

    En el episodio de hoy, Esteban Martínez, cofundador y director de operaciones de Green Loop, y Cibele Verasto, directora sénior de espacios de trabajo en Databricks, analizan el panorama cambiante de la gestión de instalaciones en América Latina, centrándose en la sostenibilidad, el bienestar de los empleados y las estrategias innovadoras para adaptarse a los retos de la movilidad urbana y a los modelos de trabajo híbridos. Este episodio está patrocinado por SiteMap®, con tecnología de GPRS. Para más información, visita sitemap.com/ifma Connect with Us: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ifmaFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/InternationalFacilityManagementAssociation/Twitter: https://twitter.com/IFMAInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/ifma_hq/YouTube: https://youtube.com/ifmaglobalVisit us at https://ifma.org

    Cómo influye la movilidad urbana en las estrategias de oficinas en América Latina

  8. 30 jun

    Understanding Equipment Failures Before They Happen

    In this episode of Connected FM, host Howie Barber sits down with Denis Kouroussis to explore how continuous electrical monitoring and intelligent analytics are helping facility teams move beyond reactive maintenance. They discuss the limitations of traditional preventative maintenance methods, the value of high-resolution waveform monitoring and how predictive insights can uncover hidden electrical and mechanical issues before equipment failures occur. Denis also shares a real-world case study involving a 750-ton hydraulic press where advanced monitoring identified the root cause of repeated motor failures, helping reduce downtime and avoid costly disruptions.  This episode is sponsored by SiteMap®, powered by GPRS. Learn more at sitemap.com/ifma Timestamps: 0:00 Introduction 1:03 Why Most Facilities Still Run Equipment to Failure 2:48 How Continuous Waveform Monitoring Detects Early Issues 4:10 Understanding Upstream vs. Downstream Electrical Problems 5:07 Why Traditional Maintenance Methods Fall Short 7:20 The Difference Between Preventative and Predictive Maintenance 7:43 World Workplace 2026 Sponsor Message 8:10 Case Study: The 750-Ton Hydraulic Press Failure 11:34 How Early Can Equipment Degradation Be Detected? 13:01 Transitioning From Scheduled to Predictive Maintenance 13:39 Why Facility Managers Should Monitor Before Replacing Equipment 14:10 Common Mistakes in Electrical Troubleshooting 14:43 Closing Thoughts Connect with Us: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ifmaFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/InternationalFacilityManagementAssociation/Twitter: https://twitter.com/IFMAInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/ifma_hq/YouTube: https://youtube.com/ifmaglobalVisit us at https://ifma.org

    Understanding Equipment Failures Before They Happen
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A podcast connecting you to the latest insights, tools and resources to help you succeed in facility management. Join IFMA, as we explore new ideas and topics in facility management to help you make sense of the changes and challenges facing the profession while equipping you with the knowledge needed to grow your career. 15 to 30-minute episodes, delivered semi-weekly.

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    IFMA
  • Años de actividad
    2022 - 2026
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