Buildings Podcast

The restroom is the one part of your facility that nearly everyone will see. It plays an outsized role in how people perceive your building. Darin Squires, GP Pro’s general sales manager for commercial real state, and director of segment insights Abhijeet Jadhav discuss common restroom pain points, transformation tips and what to expect from the restroom of the future. *This podcast was created in partnership with GP Pro. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/buildings-podcast/support

Straight from the IFMA World Workplace floor in Phoenix, Janelle Penny speaks with Roger King, international rep in business development for NECA [National Electrical Contractors Association] and IBEW [International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers]. Roger talks about how they partner up facility managers and building owners with electrical contractors, labor to get your electrical jobs completed, safety training and more. *This podcast is created in partnership with NECA and IBEW. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/buildings-podcast/support

Live from the IFMA World Workplace convention in Phoenix, Janelle Penny speaks with Alyssa Chapman from Gordian about their solutions for the full building life cycle; JOC, their intuitive software platform; as well as other innovative services they provide. *This express listen podcast was created in partnership with Gordian. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/buildings-podcast/support

In this episode, Janelle Penny talks about our shared spaces features as well as some tangible ways you can showcase how you're elevating your building if you choose to enter your facility for consideration for a TOBY Award. Here's a sneak peek: Share the impact you have on your local community, your emergency preparation plans and how you conserve energy. (This is a previously recorded podcast.) --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/buildings-podcast/support

You don't have to live in a large city or be in the middle of summer to experience the heat island effect. Janelle Penny, editor-in-chief of Buildings, shares what this is and what you can do to lower the impact it has on your facility. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/buildings-podcast/support

Generation Z—people born after 1996—is entering the workforce, and with it comes a major shift in the way offices operate. This generation prizes flexibility, amenities and a premium experience. Darin Squires, general sales manager of the commercial real estate vertical for Georgia Pacific Professional, and Justin Silver, associate category manager for GP Pro’s tissue and wiper category, dive into Generation Z’s impact on commercial office space. *Podcast was created in partnership with GP Pro. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/buildings-podcast/support

Solar panels look much like they always have, but their consistent appearance belies big improvements in efficiency and affordability. Editor-in-chief Janelle Penny discusses the next frontier of solar power with Brian Lynch, director of solar and energy storage systems sales for LG Electronics USA, on the eve of Solar Power International 2019. *Podcast was created in partnership with LG Electronics USA. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/buildings-podcast/support

The elevator industry is going through some exciting innovations, including fitting more elevators into fewer shafts that operate independently from each other. Janelle Penny talks about advancements like these and more trends we're seeing. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/buildings-podcast/support

Experts who work with security issues all day, every day, Alan Butler of HSS and Sean Ahrens of Affiliated Engineers Inc., share their insights with Janelle Penny, editor-in-chief of BUILDINGS, who shares them with you during this FM Friday episode. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/buildings-podcast/support

What are your amenities saying about your business? Suzanne Maynard and Darin Squires of GP Pro explore what tenants and employees are looking for in the 21st Century workplace, including how to keep your expenses under control while still providing up-to-date amenities. *This podcast was created in partnership with GP Pro. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/buildings-podcast/support

Slips, trips and falls are three things any facility manager wants to avoid within their building. New Pig Corporation created the world’s first proven adhesive-backed mat—the Grippy Mat—which can lower slip, trip and fall claims by up to 90 percent. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/buildings-podcast/support

Searching for ways to upgrade your facilities knowledge on a low- to no-funded budget? Janelle Penny shares these free or low-cost educational resources that help you keep up with the latest industry trends while maintaining your bottom line. You can also read the transcript here. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/buildings-podcast/support

Smart building technology continues to evolve, but it’s not a thing of the future. Chances are you’re already using it in your facility. There are ways to leverage what you already have to drive improvements in operation, improvements in the business, as well as the client and employee experience. Find out the possibilities for connecting the technology in your smart buildings. *This podcast was created in partnership with Acuity Brands. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/buildings-podcast/support

You don’t always need a bucket of adhesives to attach a single-ply roof. In the third installment of the Carlisle Roofing Series, we explore two alternative methods - RapidLock hook and loop attachment and VacuSeal wind-vented attachment. Carlisle’s Chad Buhrman, insulation product manager, and Alex Drescher, VacuSeal product manager, walk editor-in-chief Janelle Penny through the options. *This podcast was created in partnership with Carlisle SynTec Systems. Missed the first two? Listen here: #1: Resilient Roofing Strategies #2: Roof Gardens --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/buildings-podcast/support

Is your building connected? If not, Trevor Palmer from Acuity Brands talks with Janelle Penny about what happens when it is. He sheds light on the evolution of the connected building, growing from just energy savings and comfort to the occupant journey and experience in your facility. He shares three steps you can take to move forward. *This podcast was created in partnership with Acuity Brands. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/buildings-podcast/support

BUILDINGS staff writer Sarah Kloepple chats with Bill Gagnon, vice president of sales and marketing with Excel Dryers, about all things hand dryers—including maintenance, ADA compliance, misconceptions and new innovations in recent years. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/buildings-podcast/support

Move from a respond-and-react to a predict-and-prevent type of scenario using artificial intelligence to notice trends and stay ahead of the issues that might occur at your building site. I met with Brian Wilson and Lindsay King from Allied Universal about their new product featured at BOMA 2019. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/buildings-podcast/support

Architectural and interior design and strategic planning firm Oculus recently worked on renovating the St. Louis Arc Office and Community Center. Ron Reim, executive vice president and co-founder of Oculus talks about the limitations and challenges nonprofits face when renovating their spaces. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/buildings-podcast/support

How clean is your building? Deb Mazzuca, an expert from Essity, explains why tenants are more aware of hygiene in public spaces—and how you can improve cleanliness in your facility. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/buildings-podcast/support

Manage your water irrigation system from your phone using weather data to more accurately determine how much water to use. Some property managers have cut costs by about 35%. Christoph Trappe talks with Jake Bryan from Smart Rain about the many benefits of their water consumption solution. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/buildings-podcast/support