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Facility RockstarsA Holiday Message of Gratitude: Reflecting on the Facility Rockstars Community, Events, and MissionIn this special holiday episode, Jay Culbert offers a message of gratitude, reflecting on the past year and sharing exciting news about the future of Facility Rockstars. The episode begins by thanking the entire community, from weekly listeners to long-time and new members. Jay emphasizes that the show's growth and vitality are a "real testament" to the engagement, feedback, and shared knowledge within the community. He reinforces the core mission of Facility Rock Stars: "honoring the unsung heroes of our everyday lives," facility professionals, and consistently bringing like-minded people together who are actively willing to share and help one...
2025-12-2309 min
Facility RockstarsAvalon Bay Live: Insights From the Facility Rockstars Community (Part 2)Part two of our special live compilation from the Avalon Bay North Station Sky Lounge dives deeper into the operational and cultural heart of facility management. A major theme in this instalment is the critical importance of cohesive teams and mentorship. Guests shared powerful personal stories: Dr Ashraf Omran highlighted the successful, collaborative effort to build a $2 million Operational Controls Lab at Mass Maritime, which is now inspiring high schools to build their own labs. Paul Donhauser, whose facilities remit spans 173 countries, detailed the intense challenge and incredible return of integrating siloed global teams into a single, high-performing unit...
2025-11-2627 min
LeaderVoices with Sadhna BokhiriaEpisode 25: The Human Office: Designing for People with Adi HodEpisode Summary In this episode, Dr. Sadhna Bokhiria is joined by Adi Hod, a Facilities and Real Estate Professional, to explore how our work environments shape the way we live, collaborate, and thrive. Adi's path—from sports management internships and real estate services to leading workplace experience for a cutting-edge biotech company—reveals how intentional design and operations can transform an office from a place people go, to a place people want to be. Together, Adi and Sadhna unpack the lessons of the post-COVID workplace, the power of culture-driven design, and why the future of work requires lead...
2025-09-3040 min
Facility RockstarsTrust, But Verify: A Facility Management Deep Dive with Matt DeehanHow do you ensure excellence and build lasting success in the multifaceted world of facility management?Join host Jay Culbert with guest Matt Deehan, VP of Facility Management Services at UG2 and VP of Education for IFMA Boston, as he shares vital industry insights. Matt’s biggest lesson from 25 years of experience is to "trust, but verify," emphasizing the need to dig into details for proof. He discusses the benefits of outsourcing facility services, primarily the access to broader expertise, and advocates for a mindset of continuous improvement, always aiming for perfection. Matt also ex...
2025-05-2947 min
FMForward: Dedicated to the Rapidly Changing Landscape of Facility ManagementJanitronics - Conversations with our Vendor PartnersIn this episode Kate speaks with Tim Cullinan, Senior Vice President, Janitronics Building Services, one of IFMA Boston's vendor partners. Janitronics is a family-owned business that was established over a hundred years ago by the Brecher family. The family grew the business through a series of accounts and a reputation built on service. Ultimately, they landed the iconic Prudential Tower, which was the catalyst for the Janitronics of today, which now has close to 1,700 employees. Many of today's employees have been with the company for 20 or more years and Tim shares their background stories, their succ...
2025-04-0224 min
FMForward: Dedicated to the Rapidly Changing Landscape of Facility ManagementBelfor Property Restoration-Conversations with Our Vendor PartnersIn this episode Kate speaks with Matt Post of Belfor Property Restoration, one of IFMA Boston's vendor partners. Belfor is the largest wholly-owned property restoration companies in the world with over 300 offices throughout the U.S. Belfor specializes in mold remediation, water, fire, flood and document restoration. Anything related to property management can be mitigated and rebuilt. Matt and Kate discuss the variety of clients and the challenges each situation brings to the table as well and how to prepare a disaster recovery plan. Matt and Kate agree that preparedness is the name of the game as it w...
2025-03-0518 min
FMForward: Dedicated to the Rapidly Changing Landscape of Facility ManagementInovis Energy - Conversations with our Vendor PartnersIn this episode Kate speaks with Gabriel Andreson, Certified Coach, Speaker, Co-Founder and President at Inovis Energy, one of IFMA Boston's vendor partners. Inovis provides innovative energy efficiency solutions to help clients reduce their energy spend and carbon footprint. Listen in as Gabriel discusses their work with clients across a range of industries (including the cannabis industry) and talks about the solutions they offer ranging from energy efficient lighting, HVAC upgrades, Controls, and EV Charging stations to on-site generation and storage. Kate and Gabriel touch on the ever-changing technology and requirements of today's world and Gabriel even quotes IFMA Bos...
2025-01-2316 min
Facility RockstarsMentorship, Trust, and Growth - Andrew DelPrete - Facility Rockstars - Episode # 044In this week’s episode of Facility Rockstars, host Jay Culbert interviews Andrew DelPrete, an experienced senior facility manager at Liberty Mutual Insurance and the new president of the Boston chapter of IFMA. Andrew shares insights from his nearly two-decade career in leadership, facilities engineering, and project management, emphasizing the importance of mentorship, hard work, and learning from failures. He highlights the value of maintaining good professional relationships and trust and delves into his background at Massachusetts Maritime Academy. Andrew discusses the significance of stay conversations to enhance team rete...
2025-01-0937 min
FMForward: Dedicated to the Rapidly Changing Landscape of Facility ManagementIt's Not Your Imagination - The FM Talent Gap: UpskillingIn our first episode we confirmed that we do, indeed, have a talent gap problem in FM. In episode 2 we looked at what Higher Ed had to offer us in terms of solutions and found that the number of students in FM was dwindling. In Episode 3 we looked at ways to drive more high school students into the trades and into Facilities Management certificate and degree programs, and in Episode 4 we looked at other sources of talent. Sometimes our future talent is right in our own organizations. They may not be ready to take the reins today but...
2024-12-2737 min
Facility RockstarsAn Evening with Facility Rockstars: Event Highlights (Part 2) - Episode #040The week's episode is a continuation of our short-form interviews from our latest Facility Rockstar event. This episode features people from various professionals in the facility management and life sciences industries. They discuss their roles, challenges, favorite aspects of their jobs, and the importance of communication, listening, and relationship-building. The interview also touches on the Facility Rockstars community and its significance in networking and knowledge sharing. Additionally, participants reflect on their career experiences and highlight some important facility/Navy SEAL organizations such as IFMA Boston and Swim With A Mission (SWAM). Takeaways:Prioritize Listening: E...
2024-12-1226 min
FMForward: Dedicated to the Rapidly Changing Landscape of Facility ManagementLandscape America - Conversations with Our Vendor PartnersIn this episode Kate speaks with Doug Jasset, Commerical Business Development for Landscape America and discusses how Landscape America can help not only with snow plowing and landscape maintenance but also by adding value to the landscape engineering/planning process. Doug and Kate also touch on the value of open communication between vendor partners and FMs and how much it improves the relationship. Kate approaches these vendor conversations from an FM perspective to fully understand the value of partnering with a company like Landscape America. Contact Info:Doug Jasset: Doug Jasset | LinkedIn...
2024-10-2920 min
FMForward: Dedicated to the Rapidly Changing Landscape of Facility ManagementIt's Not Your Imagination - The FM Talent Gap: Other Sources of TalentIn our first episode we confirmed that we do, indeed, have a talent gap problem in Facility Management. In episode 2 we looked at what Higher Ed had to offer us in terms of solutions and found that the number of students in FM was dwindling. And in Episode 3 we looked at ways to drive more high school students into the trades and into Facilities Management certificate and degree programs. Now, in episode 4, Kate interviews Athene Sirivallop and Emily Wadman about other sources of talent. Tune in to hear these industry experts share their sources of talent from ou...
2024-10-1636 min
FMForward: Dedicated to the Rapidly Changing Landscape of Facility ManagementExisting Conditions - Conversations with our Vendor PartnersIn this episode Kate speaks with Kurt Yeghian, Founder & CEO of Existing Conditions Surveys, Inc., (now a GPRS company), one of IFMA Boston's vendor partners. Started 27 years ago, Existing Conditions' legacy is deeply rooted in Boston and New York, both cities rich with older buildings, but Existing Conditions has worked on the most high-profile projects across the country in 29 states. As a previous junior architect, Kurt realized early on that every project from design to construction needs accurate drawings and plans. Existing Conditions focuses on one service: measuring buildings and creating existing drawings for architects, building owners, facility managers and...
2024-10-0717 min
FMForward: Dedicated to the Rapidly Changing Landscape of Facility ManagementIt's Not Your Imagination - The FM Talent Gap: FM Isn't SexyIn this episode, host Kate Thibeault speaks with Carolyn McGary, the National Director of the FM Pipeline team, Mary Mills, Associate Director of Operations at RTX, Kofi Williams, Senior Project Manager at Hughes Marino and Jackie Allen, rising Junior at Assabet Valley Regional Technical High School and winner of the 2024 Massachusetts Facilithon about what it takes to get high school students interested in the field of Facilities Management. Listen to learn about this key demographic in our FM talent pipeline!Carolyn McGary - Carolyn McGary | LinkedIndirector@fmpipeline.or...
2024-08-0624 min
Asset Champion Podcast | Physical Asset Management | Facility Management | Facilities Maintenance and OperationsEp. 134: "Your Core and Foundation" – Facility Management Education and Prioritizing Our People with Alana Dunoff, ProFM, FMP, IFMA Fellow of Temple UniversityAlana Dunoff, ProFM, FMP, IFMA Fellow is a Consultant, FM Educator and Adjunct Professor at Temple University in Philadelphia where she is passionate about sharing her unique understanding of industry best practices and real world experiences with our emerging leaders. Mike Petrusky asks Alana about their time together in Boston for IFMA's Facility Fusion and they explore the evolution of the facility management profession. Alana highlights the importance of merging technology and human interaction and believes FMs have a great opportunity to impact how and where people work. Mike and Alana promote upskilling and continuing education as professionals grow...
2024-07-2622 min
FMForward: Dedicated to the Rapidly Changing Landscape of Facility ManagementMovePlan - Conversations with our Vendor PartnersIn this episode Kate speaks with Chris Colón, MBA, CCP and Workplace Project Director at MovePlan, one of IFMA Boston's vendor partners. MovePlan is one of the only specialist move and change management organizations that operates on a global scale. MovePlan focuses on the employee experience during the move and change process to ensure that all stakeholders are heard and are brought along for the journey. Listen to learn more about their approach to enhanced move and change management. CONTACT INFO: Chris Colón, CCP Workplace Project Director T: +1 269 207 9496chris.colon@moveplangroup.com
2024-07-2414 min
FMForward: Dedicated to the Rapidly Changing Landscape of Facility ManagementIt's Not Your Imagination - The FM Talent Gap: Focus on EducationIn episode two of the FM Talent Gap series, Kate speaks with the deans of two local universities about their Facility Management Programs and the courses they offer to their various students. They speak to the challenge of bringing high school students into the field of facility management and how to market to those students. From there they delve into the graduate level offerings and potential workforce development initiatives. The panel also discusses how this is juxtaposed by the high demand in the field. Panel Introductions:Dr. John Cribbs - John...
2024-07-0235 min
Asset Champion Podcast | Physical Asset Management | Facility Management | Facilities Maintenance and OperationsEp. 130: "Find What Works" – Adoption, Enablement and Practical Use Cases for Generative AI in Facility Management with James Waddell of Cognitive CorpJames Waddell is President and Chief Revenue Officer at Cognitive Corp where he is passionate about transforming the built environment through AI. Recorded live at IFMA's Facility Fusion in Boston, Mike Petrusky asks James how organizations can adopt AI in FM and enable "AI Champions" who are given free rein to experiment to find what works. James believes that AI can be a tool for optimization in facility management by analyzing large sets of data from various sources and providing practical advice. He shares how AI can be used to offload mundane tasks, giving individuals more time to focus...
2024-05-2420 min
FMForward: Dedicated to the Rapidly Changing Landscape of Facility ManagementIt's Not Your Imagination - The FM Talent Gap: The ProblemIn this episode Kate launches the new podcast season which is dedicated to the FM Talent Gap by defining the problem and discussing it with a panel of experts. If you have had trouble finding skilled talent lately, you are not alone! Stay tuned to hear from industry experts about labor shortages in the industry - why they exist and what some organizations are doing about it.Panel Introductions:Jake Smithwick - (1) Jake Smithwick | LinkedInjake.smithwick@charlotte.edu As...
2024-05-2235 min
FMForward: Dedicated to the Rapidly Changing Landscape of Facility ManagementTecta America Roofing - Conversations with our Vendor PartnersIn this episode Kate showcases IFMA Boston vendor partner, Tecta America with Anthony Moura, Regional Sales Manager. Kate approaches the conversation from an FM perspective to fully understand the value of partnering with a roofing company such as Tecta America. Anthony MouraRegional Sales ManagerTecta America New Englandamoura@tectaamerica.comC: 508-649-4715O: 781-982-5684North Billerica, MA - Commercial Roofing - Tecta America New England
2024-04-1917 min
Facility RockstarsA People-First Organization - Michael Zechello - Facility Rockstars - Episode # 007Our special guest today is Michael Zechello, the Manager of Facilities Engineering at MathWorks. With nearly three decades in facility management, Zechello shares his journey from a construction superintendent to a key player in maintaining the infrastructure of critical facilities. He emphasizes the importance of hiring the right staff and creating a supportive team environment. Zechello discusses MathWorks' comprehensive hiring process, the value of a 'buddy system' for new hires, and the company's unique offerings, including free meals and state-of-the-art gym facilities, which contribute to a positive work culture. Challenges like finding qualified HVAC t...
2024-04-1134 min
FMForward: Dedicated to the Rapidly Changing Landscape of Facility ManagementA New Perspective - Introducing Host Kate Thibeault, CFM, MCR, MBA, ABCPJackie Falla, long time host of the FMForward Podcast introduces Kate Thibeault, CFM as the new host. We would like to thank our partners who have underwritten today's episode.Swipedon | louise@swipedon.comTecta America Roofing | amoura@tectaamerica.comTo learn more about IFMA Boston visit www.ifmaboston.org
2024-03-1834 min
FMForward: Dedicated to the Rapidly Changing Landscape of Facility ManagementFM Stories: Phil Donahue of Staples, Inc.Welcome to the FMForward podcast and a mini series called FM Stories. The journey into the facilities management profession is rarely direct and incredibly varied. But we recently sat down to talk with four of our experienced members to understand how they found themselves in their current positions, what have they learned, what they would changed, and what advice they have for those that are coming up in the ranks. Each interview is heartfelt and incredibly authentic and we are so happy to share their stories with you. But first, let’s hear from one of our supporters....
2023-04-1836 min
FMForward: Dedicated to the Rapidly Changing Landscape of Facility ManagementFM Stories: Joanne Trask, CFM of Mass General BrighamWelcome to the FMForward podcast and a mini series called FM Stories. The journey into the facilities management profession is rarely direct and incredibly varied. But we recently sat down to talk with four of our experienced members to understand how they found themselves in their current positions, what have they learned, what they would changed, and what advice they have for those that are coming up in the ranks. Each interview is heartfelt and incredibly authentic and we are so happy to share their stories with you. But first, let’s hear from one of our supporters....
2023-04-0328 min
FMForward: Dedicated to the Rapidly Changing Landscape of Facility ManagementFM Stories: John Boucher of Harvard UniversityWelcome to the FMForward podcast and a mini series called FM Stories. The journey into the facilities management profession is rarely direct and incredibly varied. But we recently sat down to talk with four of our experienced members to understand how they found themselves in their current positions, what have they learned, what they would changed, and what advice they have for those that are coming up in the ranks. Each interview is heartfelt and incredibly authentic and we are so happy to share their stories with you. But first, let’s hear from one of our supporters.
2023-03-2323 min
FMForward: Dedicated to the Rapidly Changing Landscape of Facility ManagementFM Stories: Kofi Williams of Cushman & WakefieldWelcome to the FMForward podcast and a mini series called FM Stories. The journey into the facilities management profession is rarely direct and incredibly varied. But we recently sat down to talk with four of our experienced members to understand how they found themselves in their current positions, what have they learned, what they would changed, and what advice they have for those that are coming up in the ranks. Each interview is heartfelt and incredibly authentic and we are so happy to share their stories with you. But first, let’s hear from one of our supporters....
2023-03-0928 min
Connected FMBoston Scientific Takes it to the Next Level with ISO 50001In today’s episode, Graziella Sicilliano from the US Department of Energy sits down with Greg Lamson from Boston Scientific to talk about energy management and the ISO 50001 global standard.Greg Lamson, Principal Facilities Engineer at Boston Scientific shares what's driving energy and carbon management at Boston Scientific, and how using the ISO 50001 energy management system framework is helping streamline efforts across the company saving energy, carbon, time and money. "Resources MentionedDOE 50001 Energy Footprint Guidehttps://www.energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2017/11/f39/EnergyFootprintGuide.pdfDOE 50001 Ready Program Resourceshttps://www.energy.go...
2022-11-1513 min
FMForward: Dedicated to the Rapidly Changing Landscape of Facility ManagementDecode Cost, Comfort and Carbon ReductionIn the second half of our 4th season, Jackie digs deep into climate, how to plan for change, reduce greenhouse gas, and work on bringing our facilities in line with governmental mandates. In this episode, Jackie talks with John Powers, Founder of Extensible Energy and Elizabeth Larsen, Sustainability Engineer at Bala Consulting Engineers where they get down to the brass tacks of energy...what it costs, why we need and how can we reduce our carbon usage.We would like to thank our partners who have underwritten today's episode.Tecta America | amoura@tectaamerica.comMovePlan...
2022-11-011h 03
FMForward: Dedicated to the Rapidly Changing Landscape of Facility ManagementLiberty Mutual’s Reduction Commitment Starts with a Shift in CultureIn the second half of our 4th season, Jackie digs deep into climate, how to plan for change, reduce greenhouse gas, and work on bringing our facilities in line with governmental mandates. In this episode, Jackie talks with Andy Wu, Senior Corporate Sustainability Consultant from Liberty Mutual. With over 800 locations across 20 countries, Liberty Mutual it took a very coordinated group effort to arrive at their energy reduction goals. Andy talks about what it took and the impact that it has had on the organization.We would like to thank our partners who have underwritten today's episode....
2022-10-1844 min
FMForward: Dedicated to the Rapidly Changing Landscape of Facility ManagementClimate Action Planning: Bentley University and Greener U Chart a Path for ActionIn the second half of our 4th season, Jackie digs deep into climate, how to plan for change, reduce greenhouse gas, and work on bringing our facilities in line with governmental mandates. In this episode, we are joined by individuals from Bentley University and Greener U. They worked together to create a comprehensive climate action plan for the university that helped them in achieving its 2020 goal of reducing their carbon footprint by 70% (from a 2008 baseline) one year early. Greener U helps their partners navigate the steps to climate neutrality. It is like assembling a 7,500-piece puzzle...with...
2022-10-051h 01
FMForward: Dedicated to the Rapidly Changing Landscape of Facility ManagementIn The Know: A Specialty PerspectiveIn our fourth series students explore what they’ll need to stand out, stand-up to the pressure of working in fast-paced competitive environments, and receive a standing ovation from their boss once they’ve landed their first job in the profession. They put on their investigative journalist hats and asked seasoned professionals what they wished they had known when they started out, what’s changed, what’s remained the same, and much more. And our professionals each week share what they with they had known when they entered the FM profession. Join us to find out...
2022-04-2547 min
FMForward: Dedicated to the Rapidly Changing Landscape of Facility ManagementIn The Know: A BioTech PerspectiveIn our fourth series students explore what they’ll need to stand out, stand-up to the pressure of working in fast-paced competitive environments, and receive a standing ovation from their boss once they’ve landed their first job in the profession. They put on their investigative journalist hats and asked seasoned professionals what they wished they had known when they started out, what’s changed, what’s remained the same, and much more. And our professionals each week share what they with they had known when they entered the FM profession. Join us to find out...
2022-04-1146 min
FMForward: Dedicated to the Rapidly Changing Landscape of Facility ManagementIn The Know: An Academic PerspectiveIn our fourth series students explore what they’ll need to stand out, stand-up to the pressure of working in fast-paced competitive environments, and receive a standing ovation from their boss once they’ve landed their first job in the profession. They put on their investigative journalist hats and asked seasoned professionals what they wished they had known when they started out, what’s changed, what’s remained the same, and much more. And our professionals each week share what they with they had known when they entered the FM profession. Join us to find out...
2022-03-2843 min
FMForward: Dedicated to the Rapidly Changing Landscape of Facility ManagementIn The Know: A Corporate PerspectiveIn our fourth series students will explore what they’ll need to stand out, stand-up to the pressure of working in fast-paced competitive environments, and receive a standing ovation from their boss once they’ve landed their first job in the profession. They put on their investigative journalist hats and asked seasoned professionals what they wished they had known when they started out, what’s changed, what’s remained the same, and much more. And our professionals each week will share what they with they had known when they entered the FM profession. Join us to...
2022-03-1445 min
FMForward: Dedicated to the Rapidly Changing Landscape of Facility ManagementTech Titans Talk Top Trends Impacting FacilitiesOver the past season of the FMForward Podcast, hosted by Jackie Falla, we've dug into the technology core competency with some amazing guests. For our last episode of the season, we brought back our technology heavy hitters for a very passionate and heated discussion to talk about all of the top technology trends that are impacting facilities management. This episode was recorded in front of a live Zoom audience!James Scott . Lead Researcher at MIT Real Estate Innovation Lab where design and innovation are linked to financial performance in the built environment....
2021-06-2559 min
FMForward: Dedicated to the Rapidly Changing Landscape of Facility ManagementHigh Touch Facilities Customer Service Made EasyThis week Jackie speaks with Eric Graham, Founder and CEO of CrowdComfort. CrowdComfort is revolutionizing organizational communication with employees and customers by leveraging mobile technology & cloud analytics. Facility and HR managers access aggregated data to improve employee productivity, optimize building performance and lower operational costs. CrowdComfort's technology leverages the Human Sensor Network to bring new levels of reach and engagement to business operations and the built environment. Get ready to geek out!
2021-06-1741 min
Wentworth CM Club Podcast#Replay CM Club Podcast Ep 20-03: Interview with Ashley White of Babson CollegeToday we talk with Ashley White, Campus and Facilities Planner at Babson College. She graduated from Wentworth in 2012 with her Bachelor of Science in Facility Management. At Wentworth she had three co-ops, was a member of SAFM (Student Association of Facilities Managers), and an active member in the IFMA Boston Chapter. Thank you so much Ashley for coming on the show! The CM Club is always looking for guests to have on the show. If you are interested in coming on the show, please email us cmclub@wit.edu If yo...
2021-05-2432 min
FMForward: Dedicated to the Rapidly Changing Landscape of Facility ManagementThe Buzz on Industrialized Construction from the Queen of PrefabHave you ever wondered why the fundamental ways in which we build have remained unchanged for over a century?Hear from subject matter expert Amy Marks on the evolution of construction, digital twins, sustainability, the mechanization, automation, and robotic revolution that is transforming our built environment. This change places FM’s at the table from the very start, and empowers them with smart data for the operation of their facilities. An episode you won’t want to miss.Amy Marks is the Head of Industrialized Construction Strategy and Evangelism at Autodesk.
2021-04-2959 min
FMForward: Dedicated to the Rapidly Changing Landscape of Facility Management5G: The 5th UtilityThis week Jackie speaks with Luke Lucas, the Senior Manager of Engineering Business Development for T-Mobile on all of the ins and outs of 5G and the impact it is making on corporate real estate and facilities as part of our Technology Core Competency focus.
2021-04-1456 min
FMForward: Dedicated to the Rapidly Changing Landscape of Facility ManagementTuning Into the Tech Impacting CREThis week Jackie talks all things Real Estate technology related with Steve Weikal, Head of Industry Relations, CRE Tech Lead, MiT REILab at the MiT Center for Real Estate as part of our deep dive into the Technology core competency.
2021-02-1958 min
FMForward: Dedicated to the Rapidly Changing Landscape of Facility ManagementLEANing into PerformanceThis week Jackie speaks with LEAN experts and advocates Melissa McEwan, Haley & Aldrich, Practice Leader and Phil Memmott, Harvard Business School, Senior Director of Capital Programs. They discuss the "language of LEAN", how they became so passionate about it and how our Facilities Managers can utilize the principles for a higher performing workplace. Resources for the discussion can be found at www.ifmaboston.org/podcast
2021-02-0358 min
FMForward: Dedicated to the Rapidly Changing Landscape of Facility ManagementTenant in the Market: What to know when you are shopping for new spaceLast season(s) we covered risk and COVID and with the start of what we are calling our third season, we are covering each of IFMA's 11 Core Competencies. In this first episode, Jackie is joined by three female power houses from Colliers International Kristin Blount, EVP, Partner, Lauren Vecchione, SVP, and Beth Halvorsen, Executive Managing Director. The four roll up their sleeves and get candid about the tenant's leverage and role within the current marketplace and what do keep in mind as you look for more or new space as part of our Real Estate Competency.
2021-01-2056 minWentworth CM Club PodcastCM Club Podcast Ep 20-03: Interview with Ashley White of Babson CollegeToday we talk with Ashley White, Campus and Facilities Planner at Babson College. She graduated from Wentworth in 2012 with her Bachelor of Science in Facility Management. At Wentworth she had three co-ops, was a member of SAFM (Student Association of Facilities Managers), and an active member in the IFMA Boston Chapter. Thank you so much Ashley for coming on the show!Listen wherever you get your podcasts- anchor.fm/witcmclub (link in bio)The CM Club is always looking for guests to have on the show. If you are...
2020-10-0732 min
FMForward: Dedicated to the Rapidly Changing Landscape of Facility ManagementWhat the FM Needs to Know About HVAC for a Return to the Workplace in a PandemicReadying one's workplace for the return of employees amidst the pandemic is a complex process that takes into consideration screening, physical distancing, security, cleaning, and all of the systems within the space. The most prevelant is the HVAC and how it will function to reduce the likliness of a spread of the virus. This week Jackie speaks with Athene Sirivallop, SFP, Director, Hub & Workplace Operations of Massachusetts Biotechnology Council and Anthony Petone, P.E., Principa at BR+A Consulting Engineers on what FMs need to know.
2020-08-2053 min
FMForward: Dedicated to the Rapidly Changing Landscape of Facility ManagementManaging with a Coach Approach ContinuedIn this episode Jackie catches up with Joe Hirsch, Managing Director of Semaca Partners, educator, TEDTalk speaker, and this year's FMForward keynote speaker. He got rave reviews within the conference and brought a ton of energy to our virtual setting, so we wanted to bring him back to continue the conversation on his views around partnership within the workplace and approaching management as a coach, not as a boss. We hope you enjoy!
2020-07-151h 07
FMForward: Dedicated to the Rapidly Changing Landscape of Facility ManagementThe Impact of COVID-19 on Sustainability in the WorkplaceJackie speaks with Chuck Carberry, Director of Sustainability/Landscape Architecture for Fidelity Investments and Jim Stanislaski, Architect at Gensler on what they are seeing the impact has been of the pandemic on sustainability in the workplace and our lives. Listen in!
2020-06-1745 min
FMForward: Dedicated to the Rapidly Changing Landscape of Facility ManagementThe Academic Perspective on COVID-19 and the Return to Work (Berklee School of Music)In this episode, Jackie speaks with Maureen Hickey, Vice President for Real Estate at Berklee College of Music where they discuss the impacts of COVID-19 from an academic perspective and the unique perils institutions have in returning to the workplace. You don't want to miss this one! For more information on FMForward the podcast, visit www.ifmaboston.org/podcast.
2020-05-1944 min
FMForward: Dedicated to the Rapidly Changing Landscape of Facility ManagementWhere Do We Begin the Process of Getting Back to WorkIn this episode, Jackie speaks with Frank Rhodes, II, CFM, Area Director, Engineering and Facilities for Marriott where they discuss all of the aspects that our FMs are facing right now on the return to the workplace from phased reentries, to testing protocols, to building recommissioning and everything in between. You don't want to miss this one! For more information on FMForward the podcast, visit www.ifmaboston.org/podcast.
2020-04-3043 min
FMForward: Dedicated to the Rapidly Changing Landscape of Facility ManagementConstruction Risk: Renovating in Place a Duel PerspectiveWith the cost of real estate at a premium, swing space is a rare commodity. Listen as Jackie speaks with Kevin Ruby, AIA, Director of Annual Capital Projects, Boston College and Daniel Chadwick, Vice President of Project Delivery, Fidelity Real Estate Company about the risks associated with renovating in place from both the academic and corporate perspectives. Join us to hear the in’s and out’s of risk associated with your construction projects. This deep dive goes way beyond issues of safety, so grab your pen and prepare to take notes. Visit www.ifmaboston.org/podcast for more inform...
2020-04-2350 min
FMForward: Dedicated to the Rapidly Changing Landscape of Facility ManagementReturning to the Workplace Amidst COVID-19As we are in week 5 of social distancing due to COVID-19 it's hard to imagine a time when we can get back to "business as usual". Jackie spoke with Ashley Goosman, Business Continuity & Crisis Management Specialist for Liberty Mutual for a follow up conversation about her views of how and when we will begin to return to the workplace and what do FMs need to do to prepare. Visit www.ifmaboston.org/podcast to download all of the resources Ashley mentions in the podcast.
2020-04-1626 min
FMForward: Dedicated to the Rapidly Changing Landscape of Facility ManagementFacilities Risk: Business ContinuityDo you ever get so caught up in the day to day needs of your building or office, and its functional requirements, that you forget to plan for when nothing functions? Maybe you’re thinking to yourself, I’ve already got a business continuity plan in place – is this episode really for me? Or perhaps you’re wondering if you’ve covered all of your bases? Today we are going to discuss what goes into a business continuity planning, how to develop one if you don’t already have one, and talk with Ashley Goosman, Business Continuity & Crisis Managem...
2020-04-0823 min
FMForward: Dedicated to the Rapidly Changing Landscape of Facility ManagementEmployee Risk: Engaging Remote Workers in the Time of COVID-19Due to COVID-19, like it or not, all non essential employees have been sent to home offices to work remotely. What impact has that had on our Facility Managers? What risk are our companies experiencing as a result? And how can we engage our employees virtually in the meantime. Join Debbie Benjamin, Cystic Fibrosis Foundation and Mary Pattison, Monster Worldwide as they walk through their best practices.
2020-04-0135 min
FMForward: Dedicated to the Rapidly Changing Landscape of Facility ManagementSecurity Risk: Active Assailant PreparednessToday we are going to tackle a tough topic – active assailant training, more commonly referred to as active shooter training. This is the first segment in our four part series on risk management, and a serious one at that: 70% of all active shooter incidents take place within businesses or educational settings96% are carried out by men40% result in suicide25% of companies are unprepared for these eventsWe will be speaking with David Trout, Enterprise Preparedness at Raytheon Company and Ryan DeStefano, VP Global Assistance Services at On-Call International – both involv...
2020-03-0452 min
The Facility Management Innovator PodcastEp. 64: Collaboration Strategies for the Digital Workplace & the Future of Work | Kati Barklund - MicrosoftKati Barklund is Senior Solution Specialist for Modern Workplace at Microsoft Sweden where she is empowering people, teams and organizations to reach their full potential by focusing on a holistic view of the workplace. Mike Petrusky asks Kati about the need for collaboration both internally and externally in our organizations, creating environments that lead to spontaneous connections, and the tools we can use to improve productivity. They discuss IFMA's Workplace Evolutionaries (WE) Community and Kati says it is "now or never" for the facility management industry to elevate the profession and take a leadership role, so FM can climb...
2017-11-2120 min