John Powers, Founder and CEO of Extensible Energy, is this weeks guest. John is an industry expert with over three decades of experience working in utilities and energy management. He's authored over 100 papers and reports on energy efficiency, demand response, resource planning, load forecasting, renewable energy, and more. If you're interested in decrypting the code behind your utilities bill, John is the expert to listen to.On this episode, we discuss:Occupancy behaviors ...

Martha Weidmann, Co-Founder and CEO of NINE dot ARTS, joins the show as this weeks guest. Martha and her team are art consultants and curators, creating art experiences around the world for the hospitality industry, mixed-use developments, municipalities, multi-family residential developments, and healthcare environments. NINE dot ARTS uses the power of original art to transform spaces into experiences, bridging the gap between arts and business.On this episode, Martha speaks to t...

Oyvind Birkenes, CEO of Airthings, is this weeks guest. Prior to Airthings, Oyvind was a General Manager at Texas Intruments, with a focus on wireless connectivity. On this episode, we discuss the importance of technology in buildings, specifically in terms of moving to a proactive, data-backed operational strategy. How do you implement IoT technology?What data points should you be measuring? What steps can you take with this data?What benefits can this have on your bot...

This weeks guest is Phoebe Beierle. Phoebe is currently working as a Sr. Manager at the U.S. Green Building Council, and was previously the Sustainability Manager at Boston Public Schools. On this episode, Phoebe and I dive into the world of sustainability in K-12, and identify steps a Facilities Manager can take to create a safe environment for students and faculty members. Here are some additional resources for topics discussed on this episode:Center for Green SchoolsFeder...

Jeff Schrantz, VP of Global Sales & Marketing for Avidbots, is this weeks guest. Avidbots robot, Neo, is a fully autonomous floor-scrubbing robot used in facilities across the globe. On this episode, Jeff gives a crash course on Autonomous Mobile Robots (AMRs):What is an AMR and how are FMs using this technology?How does an AMR operate?What data can you collected from using AMRs?How can you deploy an automated cleaning strategy across your facilities? Enjoy! Interest...

Make sure you check out our LinkedIn page to see Cindy's LIVE interview with Griffin Hamilton at Facility Fusion 2022! For a trip down memory lane, check out the original interview that we're spotlighting this week. Cindy Hermsen, CEO for Global Alliance of Facility Management Innovators, joins the show from Barcelona! The Global Alliance of FM Innovators is a membership-based platform that facilitates connections between facility managers and technology startups focuse...

This weeks guest is Chuck Miccolis, Managing Director of Commercial Lines at The Insurance Institute for Business & Home Safety. IBHS is an independent, nonprofit 501 (C), scientific research and communications organization, whose building safety research helps create more resilient communities. Climate change is leading to more severe storms and a more frequent rate. On this episode, Chuck talks about the importance of being proactive when it comes to preparing for sever...

Dean Stanberry, 2nd Vice-Chair on IFMA's Global Board of Directors, is this weeks guest. Dean has more than 20 years of broad-based experience in facility management and information systems implementation. On this episode, Dean brings together his software background and FM expertise to discuss best practices for buying and implementing software for facilities organizations. This includes:Defining intent for usageThe importance of implementation planning and data qualityData ...

Giselle Holder, Director of Facilities Management for Acuitas Caribbean, joins the podcast. Giselle has her Masters in Facilities Management, holds several certifications including IFMA's CFM and FMP, and was awarded IFMA's Forty Under 40 award in 2020. She was also one of the first Trinidad and Tobago based IFMA instructors in the IFMA FM Educational Programs - FMP and Essentials of FM.On this episode, we discuss two topics that Giselle is passionate about: Facility Condition Ass...

Angela Spangler from the International WELL Building Institute joins the show. As a Senior Director of Global Market Development, Angela leads IWBI’s global market development strategy across emerging sectors, helping organizations understand that human health has a profound impact on all performance indicators: productivity, engagement, resilience. On this episode, Angela and I discuss:The impact healthy buildings have on productivity The evolution of the WELL certification a...