The Modern Facilities Management Podcast Griffin Hamilton
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This is the show where facilities management professionals discuss new trends, strategies, and insights in the industry. From hospitality, to commercial real estate, we'll learn what it takes to be successful in facilities management!
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#116 Clinton Fairbanks: FM Futurist
Clinton Fairbanks, founder and managing director of Soji REFM Advisory, discusses the future of Facilities Management and the impact of technology. TakeawaysBeing a Futurist in facilities management means continuously looking for ways to improve and innovate.The four pillars of technology in FM are software, hardware, AI automation, and innovation.Technology platforms in facilities management will rapidly improve in the next few years, with AI playing a significant role.Robotics can fill...
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#115 Dr. Jake Smithwick: AI in Facilities Management
This weeks guest is Dr. Jake Smithwick, a professor at the University of North Carolina in Charlotte. Jake and his team have assisted hundreds of owners improve performance outcomes across thousands of projects ($15+ Billion of procured services in construction, IT, auxiliary services, design, healthcare, insurance, and more). His industry experience also includes field inspection of nearly 2,000 roofing systems (74 million square feet) across the United States, and six years in the US Air Fo...
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#114 Kevin Bee: Creating a Culture of Growth and Mentorship
Kevin Bee, the District's Operations Manager at Naperville 203, joins the show to share his journey in facilities management, and the importance of creating a culture that embraces change. Kevin started as a custodian and worked his way up, gaining experience in employee relations and eventually becoming a leader. He discusses the challenges of laying the foundation for a culture that embraces change, including the need for consistency and effective communication. Kevin also highlights t...
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#113 Annmarie Bhola: Enhanced Building Solutions
Annmarie Bhola, Founder of Enhanced Building Solutions, joins the show as this weeks guest.Annmarie is a former plant operator with extensive knowledge in new construction and existing buildings. She focused primarily on MEP commissioning and energy efficient operations and brings 20+ years of industry experience to clients. On this episode, Griffin and Annmarie discuss the importance of standardizing training, and leveraging video content to document tribal knowledge.TakeawaysTraining a...
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#112 Alex Cummings & Doug Donovan: The Intersection of Training and Data
This episode features Alex Cummings, CEO of FlowPath, and Doug Donovan, CEO of Interplay Learning.Interplay Learning has developed cutting edge training technology for the essential skilled trades. Users are able to train and practice hands-on learning from any device or even in VR. The FlowPath team has created an industry leading CMMS, focused on simplicity and the user experience for Technicians in the field. Alex and Doug discuss the importance of using FM technology, like...
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#111 Lisa Keys: Building Condition Assessments
Lisa Keys, Founder of COS Consulting, joins the show to discuss Building Condition Assessments (BCAs) and their importance in facilities management. Lisa has 20 years of experience leading operational and facilities management teams within a diverse range of building portfolios in both the non-profit and public sector. On this episode, Lisa highlights the core concepts and components of a BCA, how an organization can leverage a BCA, and where one should begin with a BCA.TakeawaysBuilding...