The Modern Facilities Management Podcast Griffin Hamilton

SummaryJoey Klein, EVP at JLL and host of TechTalk, discusses the impact of urban development on facilities management and the importance of authenticity in building spaces. He also talks about the changing dynamics of the tech industry and the role of AI in real estate leasing. TakeawaysUrban development has transformed cities like Atlanta, leading to the repurposing of old buildings and the need for authentic spaces.Companies evaluating new properties should start the process at least ...

On this episode, Griffin Hamilton interviews John Lose, a facilities engineering manager at FMC Corporation, about sustainability and net zero emissions. John has over 14 years of commercial R&D lab and office facility management experience with responsibilities ranging from management of MEP design firms, capital project execution, strategic planning, energy and energy efficiency as well as sustainability. TakeawaysEnergy efficiency is a crucial first step towards achieving ne...

SummaryIn this episode, Joe Sharp of Meadowbrook Facility Services shares his journey from being a facility manager of QSRs to creating Meadowbrook Solutions, a company that handles its own repairs and services. He emphasizes the importance of providing quality service, building trust, and adding value to the operators he works with. Joe also discusses his approach to creating content and networking on social media.TakeawaysOrganic growth can be achieved by providing quality service and build...

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...

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...

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...