The BUILDINGS Podcast presents the latest developments and practices in facility management from energy management, lowering operating costs, maintenance of commercial buildings, life and safety, sustainability, green issues, project management, security, building performance and much more. Find more facility management news at www.buildings.com Send any comments or questions to buildingspodcast@gmail.com Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/buildings-podcast/support
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The built environment has an undeniable social impact. How can we make sure our buildings contribute positively?By Endeavor Business Media
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Public Spaces and Accessibility: Smart Strategies for Inclusion
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Adaptability and inclusivity are often a struggle for public spaces, especially those built years ago. Check out these accessibility strategies you can use today—and what it means to create a space that’s inclusive for everyone.By Endeavor Business Media
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Specifying Anti-Static Flooring for Healthcare Facilities
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Electrostatic discharge flooring (ESD)—also known as static control flooring—cuts down on static that can damage sensitive medical equipment. Here’s what to know about buying it.By Endeavor Business Media
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Meet Manny Moreno, BOMA International’s 2024-2025 Chair
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Manuel Moreno, president of PJMB Commercial, Inc., will soon take the reins as BOMA International’s 2024-2025 chair. Hear his career advice for commercial real estate professionals, plus what you can expect from the 2024 BOMA International Conference & Expo.By Endeavor Business Media
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Boston’s Building Emissions Reduction and Disclosure Ordinance, or BERDO, requires building owners to report and reduce carbon emissions. Here’s what building owners and managers need to know about it—even if they’re not in Boston.By Endeavor Business Media
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Create Great Spaces with Controlled Daylight
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We all know daylighting is beneficial to building occupants, but it can also come with glare, hot spots and poor thermal performance. What can we do? Dr. Doug Milburn, founder and chairman of Advanced Glazings Ltd, explains how to create access to quality natural light while controlling solar heat gain.…
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How does the fan experience affect the way Ervin Architecture approaches venue design? Learn the keys to creating large venues like the Maine Savings Amphitheater.By Endeavor Business Media
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What You Need to Know About Energy Systems and Electrification
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Energy demands are growing with the push toward electrification. What are the barriers to addressing these demands, and how can building owners and managers overcome them? Justin Carron, Eaton’s director of buildings and campuses, joins BUILDINGS editor-in-chief Janelle Penny to discuss trends shaping the future of building energy systems and the s…
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Henry H. Chamberlain, the president and COO of BOMA International and BOMI, is retiring at the end of 2024 after 39 years as a staff member of BOMA International—including nearly 23 years leading the organization. He’ll be succeeded by Mary Lue Peck, currently BOMA International and BOMI’s senior vice president. Henry and Mary Lue join BUILDINGS ed…
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Water Damage: What To Do Before and After
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Water can do incredible damage—and quickly. Here’s what you can do to mitigate weather-related damage, plus tips on working with remediation professionals after the fact. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/buildings-podcast/supportBy Endeavor Business Media
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It’s time for spring thunderstorms. What can you do to shore up your properties? Join Chuck Miccolis of the Insurance Institute for Building & Home Safety on the Buildings Podcast for resilience tips. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/buildings-podcast/supportBy Endeavor Business Media
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Are you getting your needs met with the vendors you partner with? Check out these tips for better vendor relationships. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/buildings-podcast/supportBy Endeavor Business Media
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Women in Fenestration: Tips for Succeeding in Green Building
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Learn how Women in Fenestration—a network launched by the National Fenestration Rating Council—is helping the building industry cultivate a more inclusive culture and a stronger future. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/buildings-podcast/supportBy Endeavor Business Media
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Adaptive Reuse: A Catalyst for Change in Chicago: ICYMI
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Woodlawn Friend Health Center is a beacon for wellness in Chicago’s Woodlawn neighborhood—but it started its lifecycle as a beauty wholesaler and supply store. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/buildings-podcast/supportBy Endeavor Business Media
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About 61 million Americans live with a disability of some kind, including 20.6 million with ambulatory disabilities. Is your building accessible to them? --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/buildings-podcast/supportBy Endeavor Business Media
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ICYMI: 3 Easy Ways to Provide Free Menstrual Products
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Is your facility still relying on the old period product dispensers that charge a quarter? That could be a problem in a growing number of locations. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/buildings-podcast/supportBy Endeavor Business Media
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Is the culture at your company healthy? Learn how to nurture a strong culture at your organization. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/buildings-podcast/supportBy Endeavor Business Media
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ICYMI: Visit America’s First Solar-Powered Town
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Babcock Ranch, Florida, is a cutting-edge, sustainable town that makes extensive use of solar power, battery storage and integrated technology. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/buildings-podcast/supportBy Endeavor Business Media
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Structural round timber utilizes trees in their natural form for structural applications like columns, beams and trusses. Amelia Swan Baxter of WholeTrees Structures explains how you can use it in projects. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/buildings-podcast/supportBy Endeavor Business Media
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ICYMI: Two Smart Strategies for Modern Student Housing
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Many legacy student housing facilities don’t match the realities of today’s students—or their needs. Here's how Aurora University and Fisk University both created on-campus housing for diverse student bodies with strategies to create a sense of belonging. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/buildings-podcast/support…
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Electric Vehicle Risks: What Do Building Owners Need to Know?
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The popularity of electric vehicles is accelerating rapidly, but there are some risks associated with having EVs and charging infrastructure on your property. Bobby Levin, president and chairman of Globe Midwest Adjusters International, discusses what building owners and facilities teams need to know about these risks. --- Support this podcast: htt…
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ICYMI: Step Inside This Next-Generation Tech Lab
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The Extended Reality Lab, or XR Lab, is a space where students can learn on a VR headset, watch a guest lecture on a video wall or broadcast their motion capture in real time. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/buildings-podcast/supportBy Endeavor Business Media
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IAQ and Schools: Problems and Potential Solutions
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Poor indoor air quality can affect students’ ability to learn and pay attention in school. What are the key drivers of poor IAQ in schools—and what can school facilities teams do about them? --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/buildings-podcast/supportBy Endeavor Business Media
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Commercial facilities are an appealing target for cyberattacks, and every building system connected to the internet is at risk of being hacked. Learn about the precautions you can implement in our latest ICYMI podcast. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/buildings-podcast/support…
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What Can Facilities Managers Do About HVAC Oil Fouling?
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Oil fouling is a normal phenomenon that can reduce the energy efficiency of your HVAC system and cause it to work harder to deliver conditioned air. Learn what you can do to treat oil buildup. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/buildings-podcast/supportBy Endeavor Business Media
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ICYMI: Break Down the Walls Between Departments
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FM, IT and security have been siloed from each other historically. Dive into our latest ICYMI podcast to discover how to work together more effectively. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/buildings-podcast/supportBy Endeavor Business Media
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Adaptive Reuse: A Solution for Interiors?
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Adaptive reuse has been a hallmark of sustainable design for a long time, but often, only the core and shell are reused—the rest is gutted. Learn more about the cycle of reuse and what’s making it possible to extend the lifespan of interiors. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/buildings-podcast/support…
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ICYMI: The Built Environment and Mental Health
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Buildings have an outsized impact on our mental health. What does that mean for owners and managers? Learn more in our ICYMI podcast. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/buildings-podcast/supportBy Endeavor Business Media
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The Biden Administration announced a proposal that would speed up the transition to electric vehicles dramatically by imposing new pollution standards for cars and trucks. What are the implications for drivers, and what are the implications for people who own and manage commercial buildings? --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/…
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The new release of ASHRAE 90.1 is here, and with it comes a host of changes to the landmark energy efficiency standard. Learn about the updates your jurisdiction may soon adopt in our ICYMI podcast. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/buildings-podcast/supportBy Endeavor Business Media
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The TOBY Awards: American Nevada Company’s Recipe for Success
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American Nevada Company recently won its fifth consecutive local TOBY Award. Natalie Allred, vice president of property management, joins editor-in-chief Janelle Penny to talk about what it takes to win a TOBY and how listeners can position their own buildings for TOBY success. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/build…
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ICYMI: Decarbonization Strategies to Reach Your Goals
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Decarbonization is the logical next step for operating buildings sustainably. In our new In Case You Missed It (ICYMI) podcast feature, check out tips to help you start your journey. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/buildings-podcast/supportBy Endeavor Business Media
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COVID has exacerbated the phenomenon of “zombie offices”—underutilized office buildings that are sitting nearly empty. One potential solution is turning these structures into multifamily housing via adaptive reuse. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/buildings-podcast/support…
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Spring Storm Impact: How to Prepare Your Property
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Spring storms are striking earlier this year due to the La Niña conditions. That means you need to prepare now to reduce the impact on your buildings. Join editor in chief Janelle Penny and Chuck Miccolis, managing director of commercial lines for the Insurance Institute for Business & Home Safety (IBHS), for research-backed preparedness guidance t…
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Building occupants are concerned about the air they’re breathing, but how do you know what’s in the air? Learn about your solutions for correcting issues, from ventilation and filtration to air purifiers and more, with Sissi Liu, cofounder and CEO of Metalmark. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/buildings-podcast/supp…
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Sustainability Part 3: Higher Education Targets Net Zero
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In this third and final episode in our three-part series on sustainable design, we hone in on the higher education market to learn how colleges and universities are meeting aggressive sustainability targets. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/buildings-podcast/supportBy Endeavor Business Media
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Sustainability Part 2: Demystifying Design Tools & Third-Party Certifications
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There is a myriad of ecolabels, third-party certification programs and green building rating systems on the market—enough to make an architect's or designer's head spin. In this episode, we sit down with a few industry experts to discuss the tools and programs that are available to help building professionals reduce their environmental footprints i…
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What’s on deck for HVAC in 2023? Join editor in chief Janelle Penny and Doug Bougher, director of applied sales for LG Electronics USA, to hear about 2023’s top commercial trends and learn which technologies will become more popular as the industry moves toward decarbonization and electrification. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotif…
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How do you know if your staff is truly cleaning for health? Learn how good cleaning practices can help mitigate disease risks and gain tips on demonstrating the business value of cleaning for health. Joining editor in chief Janelle Penny is Dr. Gavin Macgregor-Skinner, director of the Global Biorisk Advisory Council (GBAC), a division of ISSA. This…
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Sustainability Part 1: The New Climate Reality
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In this first of a three-part series on sustainability, we assess where the A&D industry is in the fight against climate change and how we can accelerate progress toward carbon neutrality. In this episode, Chief Content Director Robert Nieminen sits down with Jay Valgora, principal and founder of STUDIO V, and Jonce Walker, global director of susta…
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New Opportunities for Improving the Parking Experience
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Technology advancements and data analytics are making it possible to improve safety and efficiency in parking facilities to create a hassle-free parking experience. Josh Feinberg of ABM joins editor in chief Janelle Penny to explain how parking facility operators can find new ways to navigate parking challenges and capitalize on new opportunities. …
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What’s on the Horizon for Healthcare Facilities
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The healthcare industry is in a season of rapid change. What do healthcare facility teams need to know? Join BUILDINGS editor in chief Janelle Penny and Minta Ferguson of McMillan Pazdan Smith Architecture to explore what healthcare facilities staffs can expect in the coming years. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/b…
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The Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 contains a major incentive for commercial building owners and managers in the form of changes to the 179D deduction. Learn about the new changes to 179D with editor in chief Janelle Penny and Chris O’Neal, a senior manager with Marcum LLP. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/building…
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New Energy Efficiency Funding: What You Need to Know
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The Department of Energy recently published a notice of intent to provide $225 million for state and local governments to improve energy efficiency and resiliency in commercial buildings. At the same time, lawmakers in several major cities are enacting legislation to require more efficient buildings and lower carbon emissions. What do these critica…
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The Great Disruption, Resiliency and the Workplace of the Future: A Look into Gensler’s 2022 Design Forecast
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In this episode of the Buildings podcast, guests Janet Pogue, principal and global workplace research leader for Gensler’s DC office and Natalie Engels, principal, work sector leader and design director in the firm’s San Jose office to talk about Gensler’s 2022 Design Forecast. In this insightful conversation, Pogue and Engels explore how "The Grea…
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Need to specify a durable, corrosion-resistant solution to define perimeters, connect spaces or complement your existing design? Cable railings may be the solution for you. Join BUILDINGS editor-in-chief Janelle Penny and Ultra-tec marketing director Lindsey Fox to explore the benefits and opportunities of cable infill. This podcast was created in …
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Traveled lately? You may have seen information about hotels, convention centers or arenas pursuing GBAC STAR accreditation. Learn more about this designation and find out about an upcoming educational opportunity featuring actionable advice on keeping facilities clean. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/buildings-podc…
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What’s trending in the world of HVAC? Listen in and find out! Steve Scarbrough, senior vice president of LG Electronics USA, Air Conditioning Technologies, joins BUILDINGS editor-in-chief Janelle Penny at the AHR Expo to chat about today’s HVAC trends. * This podcast was created in partnership with LG. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.s…
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How the HFC Refrigerant Phasedown Affects You
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The manufacturing and consumption of widely used refrigerants known as hydrofluorocarbons, or HFCs, will be phased down over the next 15 years to reduce the refrigerants’ climate impact. How will that affect building owners and managers whose equipment relies on HFC refrigerants? Ken West, vice president and general manager of fluorine products for…
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What You Need to Know About Outdoor Air Ventilation
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Bringing conditioned outdoor air into a building is crucial for improving indoor air quality and helps building owners meet sustainability goals. Dedicated outdoor air handling systems, or DOAS, facilitate outdoor air ventilation by introducing fresh outside air inside. BUILDINGS editor-in-chief Janelle Penny sits down with Ed Ferrier, senior engin…
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