BUILDINGS Podcast

Anyone who’s been involved in a construction or major renovation project recently knows that timelines aren’t particularly stable—but new ways of working can help improve the process, as well as increase efficiency and collaboration. Douglas Lacy, senior vice president for WSP, joins the Buildings Podcast to walk us through the new construction models.

Reevaluating your parking strategy could be the strategic growth lever your property needs. It’s a valuable amenity that can increase your cash flow if you leverage it correctly.

Building owners and developers frequently run into the same types of challenges on their projects—and better software choices can help ease that friction. Adam Stark, founder of Jet.Build, offers advice on how to centralize workflows and action steps for managing projects better.

Could a financial services branch be the tenant you’ve been waiting for? Discover the advantages of hosting on-site banks or credit unions and learn how they can set your property apart.

ASHRAE Guideline 36, covering high-performance HVAC, and Standard 55, governing thermal comfort in buildings, are transforming the way we operate buildings. Tyler Haak, VP of Sustainability and Service for Schneider Electric, discusses major requirements and what facility professionals can do today to fine-tune operations.

Missed out on IFMA’s World Workplace 2025—or just want to revisit what you learned? Check out the top five things we took away from the show!

Two new initiatives from the DesignLights Consortium (DLC) are poised to help building owners, managers, and other building stakeholders specify lighting that will stand the test of time. Stuart Berjansky, DLC’s technical director, joins the Buildings Podcast to walk us through these initiatives.

Simple fluorescent-to-LED upgrades can make life easier for facilities managers at colleges and universities—especially as more states ban the sale of fluorescent lamps.

Why should you invest in better indoor air quality or thermal comfort? Dr. Whitney Austin Gray, senior VP of research for the International WELL Building Institute, shares what building owners and facility managers need to know about investing in occupant wellness—plus takeaways from a new report.

LEED v5’s new requirements have important implications for all stakeholders in the building process, including building owners and facilities managers. Here’s what you need to know.