Connected FM

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  How AI and Data Are Transforming Smart Buildings in APAC 18.08.2026 13min

  Artificial intelligence is reshaping facility management, but technology alone isn't enough. Dr. Matt Tucker and Serena Pau, Chief Commercial Officer at Neuron Digital, explore how facility managers can prepare for AI by improving digital maturity, breaking down data silos and embracing curiosity as a critical professional skill.
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  How Facility Managers Can Earn a Seat at the Decision-Making Table 11.08.2026 36min

  Facility management teams are often expected to solve problems they didn't create while operating with limited influence over key decisions. In this episode, Wayne Whitzell sits down with consultant and FM Consultants Council President Grant Sommerfeld to discuss why FM leaders must move beyond reactive operations, use data more effectively and communicate differently with executive leadership.
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  Why AI Alone Won't Prepare Your Workforce for the Future 04.08.2026 27min

  Artificial intelligence is changing the workplace, but technology is only part of the equation. Matt Tucker and Jessica Schmidt explore how leaders can prepare their organizations for the future of work by balancing AI adoption, workforce expectations and employee development.
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  The Never Normal: Rethinking Facility Management in the AI Era 28.07.2026 26min

  AI is changing more than technology. Peter Hinssen and Mikis Waschl discuss why facility management leaders must rethink business models, digital strategies and the way value is delivered to thrive in an increasingly unpredictable future.
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  Mastering Energy Management in a Disrupted Market 21.07.2026 24min

  Host Dean Stanberry sits down with Gabe Phillips to discuss how facility managers can navigate today's increasingly complex energy landscape. They explore energy procurement, market volatility, resilience planning, efficiency strategies and emerging technologies that can help organizations reduce costs and make more informed energy decisions.
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  From Data to Decisions: Building Better FM Partnerships 14.07.2026 31min

  Wayne Whitzell talks with Justin Hitt about facilities management, data-driven decision making, and innovative approaches to outsourcing and community engagement. Discover practical tips, strategic insights and future trends in FM and organizational success.
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  Cómo influye la movilidad urbana en las estrategias de oficinas en América Latina 07.07.2026 31min

  En esta interesante entrevista, Esteban Martínez y Cibele Verasto analizan el panorama cambiante de la gestión de instalaciones en América Latina, centrándose en la sostenibilidad, el bienestar de los empleados y las estrategias innovadoras para adaptarse a los retos de la movilidad urbana y a los modelos de trabajo híbridos.
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  Understanding Equipment Failures Before They Happen 30.06.2026 15min

  Howie Barber speaks with Denis Kouroussis about how continuous electrical monitoring and predictive analytics can help facility teams identify equipment issues before failures happen. They discuss waveform monitoring, predictive maintenance strategies and how data-driven insights can reduce downtime and improve operational reliability.
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  The Hidden Menu: Creating Return on Experience in the Workplace 23.06.2026 30min

  Discover the “hidden menu” of facility management in this episode of Connected FM. Host Osama Aduib sits down with fellow ISS colleagues Paul Ratkovic and Amelia Ekus to explore how engineering, data-driven innovation and hospitality come together to create seamless, empathetic and proactive workplace experiences.
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  From FM to PropTech: Lessons From the Field with Billy Holder 16.06.2026 32min

  Billy Holder, a seasoned facilities manager turned prop tech innovator, shares insights on navigating change, leveraging technology and fostering human connections in facilities management. Discover how strategic tech adoption can enhance FM roles, improve occupant experience and drive industry evolution.
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  How CMMS Adds Real Value in Facility Management 09.06.2026 18min

  Dean Stanberry speaks with Melissa Kaan about how CMMS platforms can move beyond recordkeeping to become strategic decision-making tools for facility teams. They discuss data quality, preventative maintenance, capital planning and how people, processes and technology must work together to unlock real value from CMMS systems.
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  How to Build Resilient Teams through Psychological Safety and Mentorship 02.06.2026 30min

  Host Wayne Whitzell sits down with Kathryn Lopez to discuss empathetic leadership, psychological safety and what it takes to lead high-performing facility management teams through pressure, change and complexity.
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  How PCM Ceilings Boost Thermal Comfort and Cut Energy Use 26.05.2026 25min

  Explore how innovative ceiling solutions with phase change material (PCM) are transforming building energy efficiency and occupant comfort, from high-rise offices to schools, in this insightful discussion with Armstrong experts.
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  How to Start and Thrive in Your Facility Management Career 19.05.2026 17min

  Whether you chose facility management intentionally or found it by accident, success in this industry is built on a foundation of service and professional community. Brent Ward and Bobby LaRon discuss their unique "origin stories" and the critical role IFMA plays in transforming a job into a world-class career.
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  The Surprising Power of People in Facilities Management 12.05.2026 45min

  Host Edward Wagoner interviews IFMA Global Influencer Kati Barklund about shifting the facility management focus from physical assets to human potential. They explore how the "power of people" serves as a strategic tool for organizational success and why facility managers must learn to speak the language of the C-suite to demonstrate their true value.
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  How Young Professionals Define Workplace Wellness 05.05.2026 19min

  Dr. Matt Tucker hosts a panel of young facility management professionals from Belgium, Kenya, and the Netherlands to discuss what well-being truly means in the modern workplace. The group explores how physical environments, inclusivity and emerging technologies like AI influence their productivity and career development.
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  The AI Edge: Boosting Your Impact as a Facility Manager 28.04.2026 18min

  Industry experts Brian Haines and Edward Wagoner discuss why facility managers should view AI as a powerful new "staff member" rather than a threat. They explore practical ways to use AI tools to automate complex tasks and "fast-forward" to critical data-driven answers.
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  How to Think Like an FM Analyst 21.04.2026 24min

  Facility management is becoming increasingly data-driven, but the “FM analyst” isn’t a role, it’s a mindset. In this episode, we explore how curiosity, storytelling and data confidence are reshaping the future of FM.
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  The Skills Gap Solution: Why Training is the New Retention Strategy 14.04.2026 16min

  This episode explores the shifting landscape of the labor market and the urgent need for companies to invest in training to retain top talent. Experts from Aerotek discuss practical strategies for bridging the skills gap, from apprenticeship programs to leveraging emerging building technologies.
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  The Hidden Language of Buildings: Non-verbal Cues in Facility Management 07.04.2026 35min

  In this insightful interview, Prince Botwe from Ghana explores the critical role of communication, especially non-verbal cues, in facility management. Discover how buildings communicate, the impact of non-verbal signals on safety and confidence, and strategies to elevate the profession globally.