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The TOBY Awards: American Nevada Company’s Recipe for Success

BUILDINGS PodcastMay 15, 2023

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The TOBY Awards: American Nevada Company’s Recipe for Success

The TOBY Awards: American Nevada Company’s Recipe for Success

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.

May 15, 202306:24
ICYMI: Decarbonization Strategies to Reach Your Goals

ICYMI: Decarbonization Strategies to Reach Your Goals

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.

May 01, 202307:29
Zombie Offices: Is There a Solution?

Zombie Offices: Is There a Solution?

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.

Apr 17, 202331:50
Spring Storm Impact: How to Prepare Your Property

Spring Storm Impact: How to Prepare Your Property

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 that will empower you to prepare your properties before severe weather strikes.

Mar 15, 202314:05
Conquer Your IAQ Issues

Conquer Your IAQ Issues

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.

Mar 03, 202313:11
Sustainability Part 3: Higher Education Targets Net Zero

Sustainability Part 3: Higher Education Targets Net Zero

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.

Feb 22, 202335:55
Sustainability Part 2: Demystifying Design Tools & Third-Party Certifications

Sustainability Part 2: Demystifying Design Tools & Third-Party Certifications

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 in the battle against climate change.

Feb 06, 202341:05
AHR Preview: HVAC Trends and Tech Update

AHR Preview: HVAC Trends and Tech Update

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.

Jan 26, 202312:52
Cleaning for Health with ISSA
Jan 20, 202322:01
Sustainability Part 1: The New Climate Reality

Sustainability Part 1: The New Climate Reality

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 sustainability and wellness at HLW, for a lively conversation in which they shared their passion for and perspectives on how to design for the new climate reality.

Jan 05, 202330:01
New Opportunities for Improving the Parking Experience

New Opportunities for Improving the Parking Experience

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.

Dec 02, 202215:29
What’s on the Horizon for Healthcare Facilities

What’s on the Horizon for Healthcare Facilities

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.

Nov 14, 202215:33
The Inflation Reduction Act and You

The Inflation Reduction Act and You

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.

Nov 01, 202212:57
New Energy Efficiency Funding: What You Need to Know

New Energy Efficiency Funding: What You Need to Know

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 critical developments mean for building owners and managers? Join editor in chief Janelle Penny and Nikki Mehta, director of energy and sustainability for Honeywell Building Technologies, to learn more.

Sep 22, 202216:19
The Great Disruption, Resiliency and the Workplace of the Future: A Look into Gensler’s 2022 Design Forecast

The Great Disruption, Resiliency and the Workplace of the Future: A Look into Gensler’s 2022 Design Forecast

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 Great Disruption" has impacted the way architects and designers are looking at space now and in what ways will it impact the office. They also answer questions about how we design for sustainability and health now, and how do we ensure the built environment is flexible enough to deal with the kind of ongoing change we’re seeing?

Mar 14, 202240:07
How to Specify Cable Railings

How to Specify Cable Railings

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 partnership with Ultra-tec.

Feb 22, 202206:58
What is GBAC STAR?

What is GBAC STAR?

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. 

Feb 11, 202202:27
Today’s Top Trends in HVAC Technology

Today’s Top Trends in HVAC Technology

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.

Feb 02, 202204:56
How the HFC Refrigerant Phasedown Affects You

How the HFC Refrigerant Phasedown Affects You

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 Honeywell, joins editor in chief Janelle Penny to discuss how the phasedown impacts existing equipment and what alternatives are on the market.

Dec 28, 202107:54
What You Need to Know About Outdoor Air Ventilation
Dec 09, 202115:13
How to Rev Up Your Recycling Program

How to Rev Up Your Recycling Program

Businesses and consumers are increasingly prizing sustainability, and that demand for eco-friendly properties requires building owners to invest time in improving recycling programs. Learn how to create a robust recycling program with Jeff Roney, vice president of operations for RWS Facility Services, and BUILDINGS editor-in-chief Janelle Penny.

Dec 07, 202108:54
EV Chargers: A Hot Tenant Amenity
Oct 25, 202113:41
Secure a Smooth Transition from Cooling to Heating

Secure a Smooth Transition from Cooling to Heating

Fall is upon us, and with the change in seasons comes a transition from cooling equipment to heating equipment. Mark Orlovsky, the service, warranty and quality manager for Modine HVAC, joins editor in chief Janelle Penny to discuss the HVAC maintenance you need to do this fall and how to know your HVAC system isn’t performing as efficiently as it could.

Oct 04, 202108:33
What to Know About Buildings and IAQ

What to Know About Buildings and IAQ

What factors have the biggest impacts on indoor air quality in commercial buildings, and what can facilities managers do about them? BUILDINGS tackles this question and more with guest Dr. Jordan Peccia, who walks us through what causes poor IAQ, the biggest misconceptions people have about indoor air quality and red flags to watch for in commercial buildings.

Aug 30, 202111:15
Benefiting Benefield: How 3form is Helping Transform a Community

Benefiting Benefield: How 3form is Helping Transform a Community

BUILDINGS and i+s have partnered with global design firm HKS and nonprofit Boaz + Ruth on a new community-based project in Richmond, Virginia—the Benefield Building

This community center will feature retail, makers’ studios, co-living units and important connections to the surrounding area and transit.

One of the generous sponsors helping make this project a reality is 3form. Karli Slocum, vice president of marketing for 3form, joined BUILDINGS to talk about the company’s involvement in the Benefield project and how 3form’s new product line, Flek, embodies 3form’s commitment to sustainability.

Aug 26, 202114:10
Top Tips for Better Stormwater Management
Jul 20, 202112:09
Announcing the Inaugural Purpose Awards from BUILDINGS and i+s

Announcing the Inaugural Purpose Awards from BUILDINGS and i+s

In this episode, VP of Media Steven Sloan joins Chief Content Director Robert Nieminen to announce a brand new awards program: The Purpose Awards. Find out why we're launching this new program to celebrate and elevate the products, projects, designs, and spaces that contribute most to the Triple Bottom Line—People, Planet, Profit. The products and projects that not only do no harm, but best support the health and wellness of humans and the planet.

Jul 15, 202110:20
Why Are Building Codes So Important?

Why Are Building Codes So Important?

The recent building collapse in Surfside, Florida, underscores the importance of strong building codes that require resilient building. Dr. Anne Cope of the Insurance Institute for Business & Home Safety joins BUILDINGS Editor in Chief Janelle Penny to explain how strong codes reduce damage from natural disasters and what building owners in less resilient states should know.

Jun 29, 202107:49
How to Take Advantage of VRF Control Solutions for Mid- to Large-Sized Commercial Buildings
May 26, 202112:13
Are You Recycling Your Thermostats?
May 04, 202109:16
What Building Owners Need to Know About COVID-19 Vaccines

What Building Owners Need to Know About COVID-19 Vaccines

As more people receive the COVID-19 vaccine, employees are asking about returning to work—and whether a vaccine will be required to do so. Learn what building owners need to know about COVID-19 vaccination policies with employment attorney Brian Weinthal and editor-in-chief Janelle Penny.

Apr 29, 202117:52
Biophilic Design in the Post-COVID Office

Biophilic Design in the Post-COVID Office

With COVID-19 vaccines rolling out, companies are looking at the ways in which the post-COVID workplace needs to embrace health and wellness. Bob Wislow, chairman and CEO of Parkside Realty, Inc., joins editor-in-chief Janelle Penny to discuss how biophilic design can support health and wellness.

Apr 20, 202119:50
Joining Forces to Revitalize a Local Community, Sustainably

Joining Forces to Revitalize a Local Community, Sustainably

Nick Cooper, AIA, Citizen HKS, and Megan Rollins, president/CEO, Boaz & Ruth, talk about their collaboration on Benefield, a community based project that revitalizes the Highland Park corridor in Richmond, Virginia, that will become a place that anchors and supports the community’s youth, serving as a catalyst for change and hope.

Apr 13, 202131:49
Meet Our Advisory Board: Colin Rohlfing

Meet Our Advisory Board: Colin Rohlfing

Get to know Colin Rohlfing, director of sustainable development for HDR and a new member of the BUILDINGS advisory board.

Feb 22, 202113:33
Meet Our Advisory Board: Sean Ahrens

Meet Our Advisory Board: Sean Ahrens

Get to know Sean Ahrens, security market group leader for Affiliated Engineers and a member of the BUILDINGS advisory board.

Feb 09, 202106:40
What Does 2021 Hold for the Roofing Industry?

What Does 2021 Hold for the Roofing Industry?

Jennifer Ford-Smith, incoming chair of the EPDM Roofing Association, joins BUILDINGS editor-in-chief Janelle Penny to discuss what the roofing industry will look like in 2021 and beyond.

Feb 03, 202108:42
Inside WELL's New Health-Safety Rating

Inside WELL's New Health-Safety Rating

What is the new WELL Health-Safety Rating and why are organizations like the New York Yankees earning it? 

Rachel Gutter, president of the International WELL Building Institute (IWBI), joins BUILDINGS editor-in-chief Janelle Penny to explore why the new rating resonates with facilities professionals in the age of COVID-19.

Oct 16, 202015:05
SYLVANIA Natural Series with TruWave Technology from LEDVANCE: Product Innovations 2020

SYLVANIA Natural Series with TruWave Technology from LEDVANCE: Product Innovations 2020

Learn how you can easily deliver the benefits of natural light all while saving energy with the Natural Series of LED lighting products with innovative TruWave Technology from LEDVANCE LLC.

Sep 18, 202008:18
Smart City by Mohawk Group: Product Innovations 2020

Smart City by Mohawk Group: Product Innovations 2020

Mohawk Group’s Smart City carpet collection reinterprets transit maps into soft surfaces. Contributing editor Sarah Kloepple explores this sustainably created flooring system with Mark Page, Mohawk’s senior director, creative design and development.

Sep 18, 202010:38
Transira Window Solutions by Winco Window Company: Product Innovations 2020

Transira Window Solutions by Winco Window Company: Product Innovations 2020

Transira Window Solutions embeds a shade between panes of glass so that dust and germs can't stick to the shade. Editor in chief Janelle Penny explores the details with Gantt Miller IV, Winco’s sales representative for Northern California, and product specialist John Iffland.

Sep 17, 202009:16
Illinois' New Biometrics Law: What It Means for Facilities

Illinois' New Biometrics Law: What It Means for Facilities

Illinois' Biometric Information Privacy Act (BIPA) imposes new requirements on companies that collect biometric information. BUILDINGS editor-in-chief Janelle Penny and attorney Brian Weinthal break down what you need to know.

Jun 25, 202017:40
COVID-19: Have You Kept Up with Pest Control?

COVID-19: Have You Kept Up with Pest Control?

Buildings that have sat unoccupied or under-occupied while occupants worked from home are at risk for pest infestations. If you didn't continue your regular pest control service while people were out of the office, it might be time to look into extra mitigation measures. Dr. Brittany Campbell, staff entomologist and research scientist for the National Pest Management Association (NPMA), discusses the risks with editor-in-chief Janelle Penny.

Jun 05, 202009:59
How Hospitality Spaces Become Healthcare Facilities

How Hospitality Spaces Become Healthcare Facilities

Meeting venues like the Javits Center have been pulled into service as field hospitals and other spaces for healthcare delivery during the COVID-19 pandemic. Jim Henry, healthcare sector leader at CallisonRTKL, walks us through what it takes to transform hospitality and meeting spaces into sophisticated healthcare facilities.

May 29, 202024:51
What Will Hotels and Conferences Look Like Post COVID-19?
Apr 21, 202021:54
COVID-19: What Happens to Piping in Unused Buildings?

COVID-19: What Happens to Piping in Unused Buildings?

When closed buildings reopen, occupants may face contaminated drinking water. That's because piping is at risk for corrosion, as well as the growth of microorganisms that can happen when chlorine dissipates in stagnant water and becomes less effective. Erica Walker, director of environmental policy and programs for 120Water, chats with editor-in-chief Janelle Penny about the steps facilities professionals can take now and when facilities are ready to reopen.

Apr 17, 202009:24
COVID-19 and Roofing

COVID-19 and Roofing

Roofing is open for business, and roof projects can continue safely. That's the message roofing associations are emphasizing in these uncertain times. Ellen Thorp, associate executive director of the EPDM Roofing Association, joins BUILDINGS editor-in-chief Janelle Penny to discuss what facilities professionals should know if they need a roof repair or replacement during the COVID-19 pandemic. We also touch on the industry's letter to the White House asking President Trump to protect roofing as an essential industry.

Apr 03, 202011:42
How to Design for Acoustic Sensitivity

How to Design for Acoustic Sensitivity

Does a one-size-fits-all approach to acoustic comfort work for every occupant? What about people who are more sensitive to noise than others?  Guests Reetika Vijay and Grzegory Kosmal from IA Interior Architects join writer Robert Nieminen to discuss acoustics and how to tailor it to occupant comfort.

Mar 31, 202018:21
Are Privacy Pods the Answer to the Problem of Noisy Offices?

Are Privacy Pods the Answer to the Problem of Noisy Offices?

Privacy pods have been popping up all across open offices to help solve the problem of unwanted noise and lack of space for focus work. Join writer Robert Nieminen as he talks to Jim Abraham, Steelcase director for Orangebox Americas Business, and Adrian Welch, global key account manager with Orangebox, about this trend and whether it's just a bandage or a viable solution for workplace design.

Mar 25, 202018:25
Money-Saving Editors’ Choice: Danfoss’s Interlaced Microchannel Heat Exchanger
Mar 20, 202007:01
How Healthcare Facilities Can Prepare for Influx of Patients

How Healthcare Facilities Can Prepare for Influx of Patients

What can hospitals do to prepare for current and future contagious disease outbreaks?

For this FM Friday episode, Jenny Han, director of healthcare design for Skender, joins editor Janelle Penny to explain what healthcare facilities can do to prepare for a rapid influx of people and discusses modular “pod” exam rooms for existing hospitals.

Mar 20, 202020:15
Money-Saving Editors’ Choice: Singlewire’s InformaCast Fusion
Mar 20, 202007:57
Money-Saving Editor’s Choice: Ceilume’s Thermoformed Drop-Out Ceilings
Mar 18, 202009:32
Pro Tips for Workplace Hygiene
Mar 13, 202013:03
Looming and Potential Financial Risks with Commercial Building Systems

Looming and Potential Financial Risks with Commercial Building Systems

The conversation around vertical transportation and uninterruptible power supplies often centers around efficiency and resilience, but there’s much more at stake with both of those systems—namely, the risk of major loss. 

Bruce Peterson, the manager for the Pacific Northwest region in Mitsubishi Electric’s elevator/escalator division, and Aaron Schott, Mitsubishi Electric’s product manager for UPS solutions, join BUILDINGS editor-in-chief Janelle Penny to talk about the risks for commercial buildings.

*This is a sponsored podcast, created in partnership with Mitsubishi Electric.

Mar 03, 202018:54
Secrets to Savings: Inside Atlanta's Better Buildings Challenge Success

Secrets to Savings: Inside Atlanta's Better Buildings Challenge Success

One of the first cities to sign on to the Better Buildings Challenge, Atlanta recently met its 20% energy savings goal two years ahead of schedule. AJ Robinson, president of Central Atlanta Progress, discusses the challenges Atlanta faced and the public-private partnership that helped deliver results in more than 450 buildings representing over 115 million square feet.

Feb 28, 202028:42
Flu Season and Facilities Managers

Flu Season and Facilities Managers

The flu, norovirus and other contagious illnesses cost businesses roughly $10.4 billion in sick days and lost productivity each year. This flu season also saw the arrival of another contagious illness – COVID-19, a severe respiratory illness caused by a new coronavirus. Christiny Betsch, marketing manager for Cintas Corporation, joins editor-in-chief Janelle Penny to discuss how facilities managers can reduce the health risks in their buildings.

Feb 14, 202016:48
Cool Roofing Dialogue at IRE 2020 with ARMA

Cool Roofing Dialogue at IRE 2020 with ARMA

Reed Hitchcock, executive vice president of the Asphalt Roofing Manufacturers Association (ARMA) chats with BUILDINGS editor-in-chief Janelle Penny about cool roofing, California initiatives and the dialogue being had across the country about what’s happening in the industry.

*This podcast was created in partnership with the Asphalt Roofing Manufacturers Association.

Feb 10, 202008:05
What's Trending in Today's Commercial Retail Spaces

What's Trending in Today's Commercial Retail Spaces

BUILDINGS associate editor Sarah Kloepple chats with Dana Reeves, commercial practice leader for national architecture, engineering and planning firm Bergmann, about the trends that are shaping today's brick-and-mortar commercial retail spaces, as online shopping steadily increases.

Feb 07, 202008:13
How Johnson Controls Aims to Help FMs Drive Efficiency (AHR 2020)

How Johnson Controls Aims to Help FMs Drive Efficiency (AHR 2020)

Live from the AHR Expo 2020, associate editor Sarah Kloepple sits down with Mike Ellis, chief customer and digital officer at Johnson Controls. Ellis discusses how Johnson Controls focuses on customer experience and implements digital tech into not only HVAC products, but security and fire protection as well.

Feb 04, 202006:17
Creating a Building Ecosystem with LG Electronics, and a Look at Its Exciting New Hotel Project in Texas
Feb 04, 202006:28
New York's Bird-Friendly Glass Policy is a Game-Changer for Buildings Description

New York's Bird-Friendly Glass Policy is a Game-Changer for Buildings Description

BUILDINGS staff writer Adrian Thompson and design director Fatih Ergun of Marin Architects discuss how New York's new legislation requiring bird-friendly glass to be included on any new construction and major renovations will affect the future of construction.

Jan 31, 202014:28
Why Don’t More Companies Have Efficiency Targets?

Why Don’t More Companies Have Efficiency Targets?

Energy efficiency is good for the environment, your company’s brand and its bottom line, but few companies have set specific energy efficiency targets. BUILDINGS editor-in-chief Janelle Penny explores how facilities managers can turn the tide.

Jan 24, 202007:27
Australia Bushfires and How You Can Battle the Climate Crisis
Jan 09, 202004:58
An Open Office Debate

An Open Office Debate

Editors Valerie Dennis Craven and Janelle Penny discuss the evolution of open offices, including solutions, considerations and what the future holds.

Dec 30, 201926:32
Products That Save You Money

Products That Save You Money

Janelle Penny discusses products that affect the bottom line by reducing the use of resources and cut down on time and labor investment. She chats about the annual Money-Saving Products program results from last year, a new toilet that is supposed to promote productivity and health, and more.

Dec 23, 201906:26
Editors Chat About the 2020 Colors of the Year

Editors Chat About the 2020 Colors of the Year

Editors Valerie Dennis Craven and Sarah Kloepple talk about color of the year announcements, how they expect to see the colors used, and what the colors mean for design and occupants in a space.

Dec 12, 201915:05
BUILDINGS Editors on the Top Stories of 2019

BUILDINGS Editors on the Top Stories of 2019

Editor-in-chief Janelle Penny and associate editor Sarah Kloepple dive deep into the stories that resonated most with readers this year, from VRF HVAC further assimilating into the North American market to interior design trends to gender-neutral restrooms. Listen now.

Dec 06, 201919:29
Solving the Power Flexibility Puzzle in Office Design

Solving the Power Flexibility Puzzle in Office Design

Helping people thrive is the key to achieving maximum productivity and ROI, but too many spaces aren’t flexible enough to do that. Learn how raceways help facilities managers reconfigure spaces to support users’ work needs.

*Podcast was created in partnership with Connectrac.

Nov 25, 201909:28
Acoustics Considerations for Shared Spaces

Acoustics Considerations for Shared Spaces

Sound can inspire or detract from a space, and shared spaces such as restaurants or open rooms can be difficult to control. Anthony Poon of Poon Design Inc. provides considerations and solutions for a positive experience in shared spaces.

Nov 22, 201915:12
How Building Materials Turn Toxic During a Fire

How Building Materials Turn Toxic During a Fire

As wildfire season continues in California, it's important to be aware of the less-obvious hazards of wildfires (and building fires in general). Buildings that end up being destroyed and burned can emit hazardous toxins from different kinds of materials when they burn, including insulation, carpeting and piping. 

This can create serious health concerns for occupants, first responders and even the surrounding community. Kathleen Hetrick, a senior sustainability engineer with BuroHappold, discusses her research into this topic, how to tell whether or not a material is toxic and the importance of lifecycle assessments. Listen now.

Nov 22, 201914:12
Productivity and ROI Drivers in Open Offices

Productivity and ROI Drivers in Open Offices

Every open office design is different, but they all have one thing in common: the need to drive productivity and ROI. Angie Lee, vice president of buildings and global workplace sector leader for Stantec, explains how to create open office spaces where people can thrive, using Stantec's new Portland, OR, office as an example.

Oct 28, 201942:58
Restroom’s Role in Today’s Office: GP Pro Series #3

Restroom’s Role in Today’s Office: GP Pro Series #3

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.

Oct 22, 201925:09
Electrical Needs? IBEW and NECA Equals Problem Solved at IFMA

Electrical Needs? IBEW and NECA Equals Problem Solved at IFMA

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.

Oct 17, 201903:58
Solutions for Your Building’s Life Cycle from Gordian at IFMA

Solutions for Your Building’s Life Cycle from Gordian at IFMA

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.

Oct 17, 201904:28
Get Your Building Ready to Enter the TOBY Awards
Oct 02, 201906:06
Tips to Combat Heat Island Effect Around Your Building

Tips to Combat Heat Island Effect Around Your Building

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.

Sep 30, 201911:24
Generation Z and the Office of the Future: GP Pro Series #2

Generation Z and the Office of the Future: GP Pro Series #2

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.

Sep 26, 201927:49
The Future of Solar Power
Sep 23, 201909:57
Upward Elevator Trends Taking Over the Industry

Upward Elevator Trends Taking Over the Industry

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.

Sep 10, 201908:55
Security Red Flags in Existing Healthcare Facilities

Security Red Flags in Existing Healthcare Facilities

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.

Sep 03, 201912:04
Upgrading Amenities and the Impact on Your Business: GP Pro Series #1

Upgrading Amenities and the Impact on Your Business: GP Pro Series #1

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.

Aug 23, 201922:11
Eliminate Fall Claims By 90 Percent with this Adhesive-Backed Mat
Aug 06, 201905:26
8 Facility Management Certification Resources on a Tiny Budget
Aug 06, 201913:37
Connect With Your Smart Building Technology
Jul 22, 201908:59
Carlisle Roofing Series #3: Alternative Attachment Methods

Carlisle Roofing Series #3: Alternative Attachment Methods

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
Jul 16, 201928:33
How a Smart Building Evolved into a Strategic Asset

How a Smart Building Evolved into a Strategic Asset

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.

Jul 03, 201911:57
Hand Dryers: What You Need to Know About Maintenance, New Tech

Hand Dryers: What You Need to Know About Maintenance, New Tech

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.

Jul 03, 201912:48
Predict and Prevent Issues With Artificial Intelligence: BOMA 2019
Jun 25, 201903:48
Renovating a Nonprofit Organization on a Budget

Renovating a Nonprofit Organization on a Budget

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. 

Jun 24, 201923:44
Tenants Are Aware of Your Building’s Hygiene: BOMA 2019

Tenants Are Aware of Your Building’s Hygiene: BOMA 2019

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.

Jun 24, 201907:47
Smart Irrigation Controller: BOMA 2019
Jun 24, 201904:10
Tips for Water Conservation and Efficiency

Tips for Water Conservation and Efficiency

Water efficiency expert Mike Orlando from T&S Brass shares tips on how to be green and efficient with water use. He shares some eye-opening stats about water usage and what each building can do to help sustain this crucial-to-life natural resource.

Jun 19, 201915:17
Relaxing Floors: These Carpet Patterns Reduce Stress

Relaxing Floors: These Carpet Patterns Reduce Stress

Showcased at NeoCon 2019, Relaxing Floors collection from Mohawk is a kind of experiment between art, science and human-centered design based on these fractal patterns they uncovered in nature that have been identified to draw in the human eye. It has a significant impact on stress reduction. 

Jun 19, 201906:00
Color Trends from Scandinavian Spaces

Color Trends from Scandinavian Spaces

Christoph Trappe chats with Scandinavian Spaces about how they use color to inspire productivity at NeoCon 2019. Plus, check out the 360 degree VR video of their showroom. 

Jun 18, 201905:49
Open Plan Overhaul: Bending Rail Desk

Open Plan Overhaul: Bending Rail Desk

Straight from the NeoCon 2019 showroom, Christoph Trappe chats with Cia Mooney from Watson about their open office floor plan overhaul, which birthed the idea of the bending rail desk system. Make your furniture choices be flexible to support your company growth.

Jun 18, 201904:49
NCARB Updates On Architectural Licensing Requirements

NCARB Updates On Architectural Licensing Requirements

Christoph Trappe sat down with NCARB CEO Michael Armstrong at AIA in Las Vegas 2019 and got an update on what’s happening in the industry, the history of architectural codes and education as well as who the key players are and what actually goes into licensing architects.

Jun 13, 201904:56
Look and Feel of Real Wood with the Benefits of Laminate

Look and Feel of Real Wood with the Benefits of Laminate

Everyone loves the look and feel of real wood. But wood is not without its issues. Christoph Trappe speaks with Lisa Thornton from Egger Wood Products at the AIA Conference about the many benefits of using laminate materials for items like desks and doors, including cost-effectiveness, lighter weight and more. 

Jun 13, 201905:26
Security in Parking Garages, Retail and Schools
Jun 07, 201909:31
AIA 2019: BIM Perpetual License - Your Projects Are Yours

AIA 2019: BIM Perpetual License - Your Projects Are Yours

SaaS subscriptions tend to be month-to-month and if it lapses, designers and architects lose access to their projects. Go from concept to completion all in one BIM software with Vectorworks and keep what’s yours.

Christoph Trappe speaks with industry expert Sarah Barrett about their perpetual license that allows users to keep the software permanently.

Jun 07, 201904:43
Reasons to Have a Skylight in Your Building

Reasons to Have a Skylight in Your Building

Christoph Trappe spoke with Mark Brink from VELUX about their skylight products. During this conversation, they chat about the multi-level benefits for including or retrofitting a skylight in your facility.

Jun 07, 201904:56
AIA 2019: Acoustics that Enable Architectural Design

AIA 2019: Acoustics that Enable Architectural Design

CertainTeed created an acoustical solution that enables architects to create aesthetically pleasing, functional designs that can be tailored to suit colors, shapes, and other customized elements needed for schools, hospitals and more.

Christoph Trappe chats with Chris Bourque on the AIA Conference floor.

Jun 06, 201905:20
AIA 2019: Commercial AC Unit Marries Function with Design
Jun 06, 201904:07
FM Friday: Innovative Products

FM Friday: Innovative Products

Janelle Penny chats about trending smart building innovative products, such as wayfinding apps, occupant-centered technology, sensors, access control and more.

May 28, 201910:53
Unique Multi-Use Security Sensors Go Where Cameras Can’t

Unique Multi-Use Security Sensors Go Where Cameras Can’t

In this podcast, Christoph Trappe chats with David Antar, president at IPVideo, about how the company’s product—Halo Smart Sensors—helps with building security.

It uses sensors to catch: vapes, fires, aggression, glass breaking and gunshots. They discuss the security impact and dive into what it means to privacy.

May 23, 201915:34
LIGHTFAIR 2019: Lighting’s Ability to Disinfect a Space

LIGHTFAIR 2019: Lighting’s Ability to Disinfect a Space

At LIGHTFAIR International 2019 in Philadelphia, PA, Sarah Kloepple spoke with David Korow, senior lighting specialist with Current by GE about the evolution of the technology behind lighting’s ability to disinfect spaces.

He also touches on the installation process and what facilities managers need to know.

May 22, 201904:08
Prescriptive Maintenance: The Next Generation Solution

Prescriptive Maintenance: The Next Generation Solution

Preventative maintenance is a crucial component to your facilities systems. Taking this one step further is prescriptive maintenance—or RxM.

Joel Wheatley from C&W Services speaks with Janelle Penny about how this next generation option builds upon current maintenance strategies to provide an innovative solution before the equipment fails.

*Podcast was created in partnership with C&W Services.

May 10, 201932:39
Carlisle Roofing Series #2: Roof Gardens
May 07, 201920:51
Carlisle Roofing Series #1: Resilient Roofing Strategies

Carlisle Roofing Series #1: Resilient Roofing Strategies

Resilience starts with a roof you can trust to protect your building.

Ron Goodman, EPDM product manager for Carlisle SynTec Systems, and BUILDINGS editor-in-chief Janelle Penny discuss EPDM’s resistance against weathering, heat damage and hail.

Don't miss the next episodes of this roofing series:

#2: Roof Gardens #3: Alternative Attachment Methods

*This podcast was created in partnership with Carlisle SynTec Systems.

May 07, 201907:38
The Changing Relationship Between People and Data Centers

The Changing Relationship Between People and Data Centers

Valerie Dennis Craven speaks with Gabe Clark, principal for data centers with Corgan. They discuss the changing relationship between people and data centers, looking at edge data centers and those in an urban footprint.

Apr 29, 201918:26
How to Reduce Noise in Your Building

How to Reduce Noise in Your Building

Christoph Trappe usually likes it quiet in his work space. One day a meeting was interrupted by loud external noise and he thought: What a great starting point to learn about noise reductions in commercial buildings.

In this episode, Christoph chats with three professionals about the topic: Stan Gatland,  John Hauenstein and  Alex Morales.

Apr 23, 201945:47
Rebates, Tax Incentives and Financing for Building Upgrades
Apr 15, 201922:19
NRCA at the White House and the Challenges of Recruiting

NRCA at the White House and the Challenges of Recruiting

Janelle Penny, editor-in-chief of BUILDINGS, talks about the National Roofing Contractors Association’s (NRCA) meeting with the White House chief of staff to discuss the shortage of qualified roofers. This was the first time the roofing industry has had a presence in the West Wing.

This topic spills over into every industry in facilities management due to a lack of school FM degrees, and other factors. Find out what Janelle has to say.

Apr 09, 201909:48
System 4500 Doors and Windows: Editors’ Choice

System 4500 Doors and Windows: Editors’ Choice

REHAU’s System 4500 windows and doors are an affordable way to let in daylight and fresh air without the potentially costly pitfalls posed by other window materials.

REHAU was recently honored as a Money-Saving Products Editors’ Choice winner for this product.

Janelle Penny speaks with Corrie Neukirchner about how it saves facility managers and building owners money in various ways.

Apr 08, 201914:06
Retrofit Kit with Indigo-Clean Technology: Editors’ Choice
Apr 08, 201908:25
Building Analytics Solution Clockworks: Editors’ Choice
Apr 05, 201906:59
LEED Zero: New Designation for Net Zero

LEED Zero: New Designation for Net Zero

Emma Hughes, project manager for LEED, speaks with Janelle Penny about how project teams pursuing LEED certification for buildings now have a new option: LEED Zero.

Learn more about this designation, including the requirements behind it and how it can benefit your building.

Done listening? Read more about this topic here: 4 Ways to Add Net Zero to Your LEED Certification 

Apr 04, 201912:05
March Madness and How to Get the Most Out of Conferences

March Madness and How to Get the Most Out of Conferences

In this Weekly Roundup, senior writer Janelle Penny talks about March Madness brackets and high-stakes athletic facilities. Plus: a preview of our BOMA conference coverage next week. 

Mar 22, 201906:50
Weekly Roundup: Sandy Hook Redesign, Recruiting Millennials & Human-Centric Lighting

Weekly Roundup: Sandy Hook Redesign, Recruiting Millennials & Human-Centric Lighting

From an interview about the Sandy Hook redesign to recruiting millennial talent to BOMA 2019 highlights to human-centric lighting, Janelle Penny chats about the week it’s been during this new weekly roundup BUILDINGS podcast.

 

Mar 15, 201908:08
BUILDINGS: Our First Live Broadcast

BUILDINGS: Our First Live Broadcast

Senior writer Janelle Penny introduces a new BUILDINGS feature - a weekly live broadcast on social media where BUILDINGS editors review the week's top stories and offer a sneak peek into upcoming facilities management content. 

Mar 07, 201906:32
Hydronic Snow & Ice Melting Systems for Buildings

Hydronic Snow & Ice Melting Systems for Buildings

Janelle Penny speaks with Mike East from REHAU about hydronic snow and ice melting systems and how they benefit commercial buildings.

Rather read the transcript? Here you go: Important Considerations for Hydronic SIMS from REHAU  

Mar 05, 201912:21
Tenant Amenities are Trending at Industry Trade Shows

Tenant Amenities are Trending at Industry Trade Shows

Christoph Trappe and Janelle Penny discuss the tenant amenities they’ve seen at industry trade shows like BOMA International Conference & Expo.

They provide examples of what an amenity could include, explain some things you will want to consider beforehand, and how to get them started in your facility.

Read the transcript here.

Don’t miss it! Register for the BOMA International Conference & Expo 2019 now.

Feb 25, 201915:04
Specifying Money-Saving Products
Feb 19, 201909:31
IRE: Duro-Last Roofing Solutions Help Your Budget

IRE: Duro-Last Roofing Solutions Help Your Budget

From the IRE trade show floor, Jason Dark from Duro-Last discusses with Janelle Penny how their labor-saving roofing solutions benefit buildings owners and managers.

Making installation easier on contractors means less mistakes are made, which equates to lower costs and other benefits.

Rather read the transcript? You can do so here: Easier Roofing Installation Means Less Costs 

Feb 14, 201904:15
IRE: Staying Ahead with TRUFAST Roofing Fasteners

IRE: Staying Ahead with TRUFAST Roofing Fasteners

Jason Wigboldly, from TRUFAST roofing fasteners, chats with Janelle Penny at IRE 2019. Jason talks about providing fasteners to the entire building envelope for commercial roofs, side walls and below grade.

He also discusses new energy codes for insulation and how they are staying ahead of the curve.

Rather read the transcript? Here you go: TRUFAST Fasteners Address Changing Trends 

Feb 13, 201903:16
IRE: Roofing Trends Seen by EPDM Roofing Association

IRE: Roofing Trends Seen by EPDM Roofing Association

Janelle Penny speaks with Mike DuCharme, of the EDPM Roofing Association (ERA), at the IRE Expo 2019. Mike talks about the many changes he’s seen over his 35 years in the industry, as well as current trends that have popped up.

Rather read the transcript? Start here: Resilient Roofing, Tech and Future Trends  

Feb 12, 201906:42
Put a Lid On It: Acoustics from TURF Design
Feb 07, 201917:06
The RELi Standard and the Future of Resilient Design
Feb 04, 201921:03
Security Threats of Tailgating in Your Facility

Security Threats of Tailgating in Your Facility

Sean Ahrens, a leader in the field of security and resilience, as well as a project manager for Affiliated Engineers, Inc., shares insights with Janelle Penny into the security threats of tailgating and piggybacking in respect to the access control of your building. 

Read the transcript: Tips to Eliminate Tailgating Risks in Your Building 

 

Jan 28, 201917:36
Tips to Get Through TSA Security with Your Sanity Intact
Jan 21, 201914:13
AHR Expo: How HVAC Industry Recruits Next Generation
Jan 16, 201906:35
AHR Expo: Benefits of Using UV to Clean Coils
Jan 15, 201905:27
AHR Expo: The HFC Refrigerant Phase Out
Jan 15, 201905:60
AHR Expo: Ever-Changing Facilities Industry
Jan 14, 201909:51
Health Risks of 3D Printers

Health Risks of 3D Printers

Based off a research report conducted by Georgia Tech and UL Chemical Safety, Sarah Kloepple and Christoph Trappe chat about the rising popularity of 3D printers for businesses, schools and personal use.

They discuss topics like the health risks associated with these printers as well as some tips to keep everyone safe.

 

Jan 14, 201912:07
Express Listen: Better Plans for Emergency Evacuations
Dec 27, 201804:29
Year in Review: Staff Favorites

Year in Review: Staff Favorites

Active shooter training, tunable lighting, living walls, glass envelopes, Heat Island Effect and the next generation: writers share insight into their favorite articles of the year. Interestingly, these are also trending topics in 2019.

 

Dec 26, 201831:04
Omni Hotel - Brings Innovative Approaches to New Properties

Omni Hotel - Brings Innovative Approaches to New Properties

Privately owned Omni Hotels & Resorts places a premium on design, art and surrounding historic architectural offerings in its properties.

We sat down with Laura Trussel McKoy, Omni’s creative director and vice president of interior design, and senior VP of sales and marketing Dan Surette to get the skinny on the brand standard of the rapidly growing company.

 

Dec 04, 201836:18
The Many Considerations of Healthcare Facility Design
Nov 20, 201843:39
Active Shooter Training Eye Openers
Nov 09, 201814:13
Investigating Irma: What Today’s Hurricanes Mean for Building Design

Investigating Irma: What Today’s Hurricanes Mean for Building Design

Hurricane Irma was the costliest storm in Florida’s history and devastated the U.S. Virgin Islands. The investigative teams examining both places after the storm discovered design issues that have wide-ranging implications for building codes and design strategies.

Learn what did and didn’t stand up to the storm with structural engineer William L. Coulbourne.

Oct 19, 201819:50
Express Listen: Trendy Moxy Hotel Review
Oct 03, 201804:22
Airport Lounges: Home Away from Home

Airport Lounges: Home Away from Home

A. Razzak Memon thrives on ever-changing technology, providing a total solution for current and future needs. He also has been a frequent flyer at 300,000 miles every year. Needless to say, he spends more time in airport lounges than anywhere else.

Christoph Trappe and Adrian Thompson discuss some of his favorite lounges over the years.

Sep 27, 201823:37
Architectural Salvage: Benefits of Reusing Old Buildings

Architectural Salvage: Benefits of Reusing Old Buildings

This maker creates art from salvaged materials.

What happens to the buildings that aren’t in good enough shape to upgrade? Empty, decaying buildings are an eyesore – but demolishing them means valuable, reusable materials take up space in a local landfill.

That’s where Chris Rutherford comes in.

Architectural Salvage Warehouse

Rutherford, the executive director of the Architectural Salvage Warehouse of Detroit, rescues wood from Detroit-area buildings for use in everything from furnishings and wall treatments to guitars and speaker cabinets.

His training in interior and furnishing design led him to develop a solution for the materials coming out of Detroit’s abandoned residential, commercial and industrial buildings.

Listen to Chris talk to Christoph Trappe and Kadie Yale about the many benefits of repurposing the materials from abandoned homes and buildings in Detroit.

Aug 20, 201821:51
Express Listen: Bike Parking at Commercial Buildings

Express Listen: Bike Parking at Commercial Buildings

Wellness programs at workplaces are becoming more common, as are other ways of getting there, like on a bicycle. With this comes the need for facilities managers and building owners to provide adequate parking for these bikes. 

Christoph chats with Mike Arvidson from Duo-Gard about the bike parking trend from the expo floor at BOMA 2018.

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Jun 26, 201805:15
Express Listen: Wellness Activities for Commercial Buildings

Express Listen: Wellness Activities for Commercial Buildings

Employee wellness in commercial buildings is trending for facilities managers and building owners. Christoph Trappe is on the frontlines at the 2018 BOMA International Expo in San Antonio, Texas. He is seeing this evolution of wellness in the workplace on the expo floor and he speaks with Jeff Stirling from Fitspot Wellness.

Find out what Jeff has to say about how companies across the country are utilizing this idea of happiness and health at work. When you're done, email Christoph at christoph.trappe@stamats.com to share your workplace wellness stories.

Jun 25, 201804:15