Is net zero energy in buildings achievable by 2030? What is BOMA's position on stringent climate-related government regulations? Why is it so challenging for buildings to address climate change? I had the pleasure of discussing these issues with Stephen Shepard - Executive Vice President of BOMA Colorado - on my podcast "The Future of Buildings with Joe Havey.”

Stephen has been with BOMA - the leading trade association for commercial real estate professionals - for ten years.

He served on the Climate Action Task Force and Energize Denver Task Force and was appointed by the Mayor of Denver to Co-Chair the Building and Homes Committee under the Sustainability Advisory Council.

Stephen is an expert in Education and Workforce Development. In the past, he generated over $5 million in annual revenue by implementing new training programs.

Listen to the podcast on your favorite podcast app to hear Stephen's insights.

In this episode:

Introduction (1:00)

Entering the BOMA world (2:15)

Solving the skilled labor shortage (3:20)

Growing future Chief Engineers in buildings (8:00)

BOMA's position on government regulations (9:45)

Addressing climate change (12:22)

Green roofs & energy tax (14:41)

Climate action taskforce (16:19)

Diversity & inclusion in buildings (18:33)

Energize Denver taskforce (19:35)

Is net zero achievable? (21:30)

What can building owners do to achieve net zero? (24:35)

Regulations that are just on the horizon (27:00)

Final thoughts (30:15)

Connect with Joe:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/joe-havey-cem-leed-ap/

Connect with Stephen:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephenshepardcae/

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Is it possible to transform a former military base into a University? What is the future of university campuses? How will we design research buildings to keep up with the constant evolution of research? I had the pleasure to have Niraj Dangoria - an Associate Dean for Facilities Planning and Management at the Stanford University School of Medicine - on my podcast “The Future of Buildings with Joe Havey.” In his current role, Niraj is responsible for the development and sustainable operations of the Stanford University School of Medicine’s facilities. Niraj has worked in Higher Education for over 30 years. Niraj has vast experience transitioning campuses. He is currently developing scenarios for university staff to reflect a hybrid workspace. Listen to this episode on your favorite podcast app - it's truly a gem! In this episode: Introduction (1:25)30+ year professional journey starting at the bottom (2:42) People who shaped Niraj's career (3:51) Transitioning a former military base to a University (5:42) Each project is a gem (9:30) Hybrid workforce: the past, the present, and the future (13:10) Designing research buildings (19:15) The future of campuses (20:38) Final thoughts (25:04) Connect with Joe: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joe-havey-cem-leed-ap/ Connect with Niraj: https://www.linkedin.com/in/niraj-dangoria/ Feel free to subscribe to the podcast in your favorite app. If you enjoyed the podcast, please leave a review of "The Future of Buildings with Joe Havey" on Apple and Spotify!

How do we facilitate an effective hybrid work environment for tenants? What are the challenges Property Managers face in making existing buildings greener? How can we make Diversity, Equity & Inclusion more actionable in buildings? Penfield Belton, Property Manager with Everwest Real Estate Investors, discusses these and many other questions on the podcast. Penfield was previously with Brookfield for over 20 years. She won local and regional Outstanding Building of The Year awards and received her Real Property Administrator designation last year. Listen to the podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your favorite podcast app. In this episode: Introduction (1:08) From Communications Degree to Property Management (2:35) The impact other's made on Penfield over the years (6:05)Gathering and implementing tenant feedback (10:10) Facilitating a hybrid work environment (12:30) Challenges building owners encounter in making buildings greener (17:10)Improving Diversity, Equity & Inclusion in buildings (19:36) Final thoughts (25:35) Connect with Joe: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joe-havey-cem-leed-ap/ Connect with Penfield: https://www.linkedin.com/in/penfield-belton-92028511/ Feel free to subscribe to the podcast in your favorite app. If you enjoyed the podcast, please leave a review of "The Future of Buildings with Joe Havey" on Apple and Spotify!

Can mentorship make or break someone's career? Is there room for creativity in designing and building Healthcare facilities? How will we achieve net-zero building initiatives for hospitals and commercial facilities? Meredith Wardwell, Enterprise Director of Construction at Centura Health, shares her valuable insights on these and many other questions. Meredith graduated with a Master's degree in Civil Engineering from the University of Colorado, and has built a successful career in the healthcare industry.  In this episode: Introduction (1:00) Getting a Master's degree in Civil Engineering (1:37)Mentors who supported Meredith throughout her career (2:47) Can mentorship make or break someone's career? (5:30) Creativity vs. standardization in healthcare design (8:20) Achieving net-zero building initiatives (10:30) Doing more with less in construction (13:32) Challenges and benefits for women in the industry (15:55) Final thoughts (21:42) Connect with Joe Havey: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joe-havey-cem-leed-ap/ Connect with Meredith: https://www.linkedin.com/in/meredith-wardwell/ Feel free to subscribe to the podcast in your favorite app. If you enjoyed the podcast, please leave a review of "The Future of Buildings with Joe Havey" on Apple and Spotify!

What would it be like to live in a world where buildings are a harmonious part of the ecosystem? What can we do to help mitigate the effects of climate change? How do we help others care about this issue? 

Aaron Johnson, Property Manager at Denver Place in downtown Denver, shared his perspective on the "Future of Buildings with Joe Havey" podcast. 

Aaron is a young real estate professional, but he is way ahead of his time. He is the co-founder and chair of the Environmental, Social, and Corporate Governance Committee within LBA Realty's national portfolio. He aspires to be Colorado's go-to green manager. Listen to the podcast to learn more. 

In this episode:

Introduction (1:21)

From Minnesota to Colorado (2:10)

Inspired by the strength, resilience, and humility of his Mother (3:36)

Aaron's passion for the environment (7:30)

Leading change by inspiring others to reduce carbon footprint (8:50)

Educating the public on this issue (13:50)

Buildings as a harmonious part of the ecosystem (18:35)

Future of technology in highly-efficient buildings (21:30)

Final thoughts (24:40)

Connect with Joe Havey:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/joe-havey-cem-leed-ap/

Connect with Aaron:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/aaron-johnson-leed-green-associate-7a242642/

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Daniel has 15 years of experience in commercial property management, overseeing day-to-day operations, maintenance, and Capital Improvement projects. As an Asset Manager at VanWest Partners, Daniel is responsible for Asset Management company-wide for over 40 real estate projects across the U.S. 

In this episode:

Introduction (1:30)

Evolution from an entry-level maintenance coordinator to an asset manager (2:30)

From maintenance coordinator to an asset manager (2:30)

Creating mutually beneficial relationships with vendors (6:30)

Managing through uncertainty with a focus on tenants (9:30)

Working in a challenging but rewarding environment (14:15)

Advice to young professionals entering the field (15:30)

Final thoughts (17:07)

Connect with Joe Havey:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/joe-havey-cem-leed-ap/

Connect with Daniel:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/pnunezdaniel/

Feel free to subscribe to the podcast in your favorite app. If you enjoyed the podcast, please leave a review of "The Future of Buildings with Joe Havey" on Apple and Spotify!

How do women navigate in male-dominated industries like Construction? Why do things need to change? What challenges do we face from the lack of diversity in buildings? What is the impact of women in Construction? Catherine Tojaga shared her unique insights on "The Future of Buildings with Joe Havey."

Catherine is the Owner of CT Mechanical, a Mechanical Contractor servicing the Chicagoland area, and the Founder of "She Builds," an organization dedicated to connecting women in Construction.

Catherine grew up on welfare on the Southside of Chicago and was the first person in her family to graduate high school. She has a degree in Mechanical Engineering from IIT. She started her own Mechanical contracting company in February 2008 and grew it to over $20M per year. You can listen to the podcast episode with Catherine on Apple, Spotify, or your favorite podcast app.

In this episode:

Introduction (1:47)

Growing up on welfare on the Southside of Chicago (2:16)

Fran, the woman who gave Catherine an opportunity (5:10)

Challenges of starting a company in a male-dominated industry (9:00)

Why do we need diversity in buildings (16:00)

Women's impact on the construction industry (18:00)

Mission of She Builds (23:50)

Final thoughts (26:26)

Connect with Joe Havey:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/joe-havey-cem-leed-ap/

Connect with Catherine:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/catherine-tojaga-p-e-2697284/

Feel free to subscribe to the podcast in your favorite app. If you enjoyed the podcast, please leave a review of "The Future of Buildings with Joe Havey" on Apple and Spotify!

What do Generation Z young professionals think about the skilled trades? How does someone progress from groundskeeper to a building engineer? How do younger people use technology to study and learn? Armando Diaz de Leon answers these and other questions on "The Future of Buildings with Joe Havey." Armando is an Engineer III at the Gaylord Rockies. He has already been nominated for the Colorado Hotel Lodging Association's (CHLA) “Stars of the Industry” awards. Listen to Armando's insights on the podcast on Apple, Spotify, or your favorite podcast app. In this episode: Introduction (1:47) Growing up as a third-generation Mexican-American (3:00) From groundskeeping to engineering (4:00) Learning technical skills as a young professional (9:00)Bringing more young people into building operations (13:00) Reasons to be excited about the future of buildings (15:30) Final thoughts (18:00) Connect with Joe Havey: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joe-havey-cem-leed-ap/ Connect with Armando Diaz de Leon: https://www.linkedin.com/in/armando-diaz-de-leon/ Feel free to subscribe to the podcast in your favorite app. If you enjoyed the podcast, please leave a review of "The Future of Buildings with Joe Havey" on Apple and Spotify!

How can we turn buildings into training labs for building operators and other skilled trades? What can we do to meet clean energy initiatives while experiencing an industry-wide skilled labor shortage? How can we incentivize building owners and stakeholders to make capital improvements? Tauris McBride, CEO of Tauris Tech, answers these and other questions on "The Future of Buildings with Joe Havey." Tauris is an expert in HVAC system design and operations, employee training, and software design. He has taught Building Engineering and HVAC for 18 years, created training software for almost 18 years, and began to include real-world hands-on training 6 years ago. Listen to Tauris's insights on the podcast on Apple, Spotify, or your favorite podcast app. In this episode:

• Introduction (1:47);
• Tauris's background & upbringing (2:25);
• Getting started with training (5:37);
• Turning buildings into training labs (8:40)
• Challenges in meeting clean energy initiatives (14:00)
• Capital budgeting & capital improvements (17:30)
• Solving the skilled labor shortage by bringing training in-house (19:00)
• Final thoughts (25:40) 

Connect with Joe Havey:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/joe-havey-cem-leed-ap/

Connect with Tauris McBride:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/tauris-mcbride-913b9247/

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What is Lean Construction? How does lean manufacturing eliminate waste? What are the challenges of prefabrication and lean construction? How does prefabrication help address the skilled labor shortage? Joe Hanlin - Project Executive with Haselden Construction, answers these and other questions on “The Future of Buildings with Joe Havey.” Joe has built millions of square feet ranging from Zoos to Hospitals, and has been a guest speaker at many national conferences (AGC, LCI, AIA, BOMA, others). He is considered by many as a change agent within the industry! Listen to Joe Hanlin’s insights on the podcast on Apple, Spotify, or your favorite podcast app.

In this episode: Introduction (1:40); Joe's first mentor - his father (1:52); Juggling work and having a large family (2:40); Joe's Lean construction journey (5:00) Pushing the industry in the direction of Lean Construction (12:40) Eliminating waste by using prefabrication (22:40) Challenges in the adoption of prefabrication and lean construction (26:00) How prefabrication can help solve the skilled labor shortage (33:30) Final thoughts (40:30) Connect with Joe Havey: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joe-havey-cem-leed-ap/ Connect with Joe Hanlin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joe-hanlin-a5003422/ Feel free to subscribe to the podcast in your favorite app. If you enjoyed the podcast, please leave a review of "The Future of Buildings with Joe Havey" on Apple and Spotify!