IFMA's Lauren Krueger sits down with Jean Pierre Segers, IFMA Instructor and professor at Riga Technical University, who provides valuable insights into the changing landscape of facility management in Europe. The conversation centers around the impact of new technologies such as AI and the Metaverse on facility management and how these advancements are influencing data collection for sustainable practices and efficient facility management. 

Jean Pierre emphasizes the need for up-skilling and lifelong learning in facility management due to the shorter technology life cycles. He also highlights the importance of shared value as a corporate social responsibility in facilities management, which includes societal value and sustainability. The podcast episode concludes with Jean Pierre's thoughts on the future of facility management and its growing importance as a core business with a multidisciplinary approach that is essential for sustainability in the built environment. Anyone interested in learning more about facility management trends and changes in Europe should definitely give this episode a listen.

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