Connected FM

What Human-Centered Leadership Looks Like in the Workplace with OpenAI’s Tracy Hawkins

Great facility management isn't just about managing square footage; it's about building spaces where people can do their best work. In this conversation, Tracy Hawkins, V

What Happens When Disaster Planning Becomes Daily Operations?

Disaster planning is no longer reserved for rare emergencies. It's becoming a core part of facility management. In this episode, IFMA's Director of Knowledge and Insight

The Trillion Dollar Threat: Why Cybersecurity is an FM Emergency

As smart buildings become more connected, they also become more exposed to cyber threats. In this episode, host Dr. Matt Tucker, IFMA's Director of Knowledge and Insights

Global Strategy, Local Impact: Inside IFMA's Workplace Evolutionaries

Facility management is no longer just about tactical maintenance. It is about driving business performance, shaping company culture, and creating strategic value at the C

Why Procurement Holds the Key to Circular FM

What if waste wasn't just a sustainability issue but one of your organization's biggest business opportunities? In this episode, IFMA's Director of Knowledge and Insight

How Facility Managers Can Lead Urban Renewal

What does it take to transform aging buildings into resilient, high-performing spaces? Recorded at IFMA's World Workplace Asia-Pacific, this panel brings together Samuel

Why Great FM Strategies Fail During Execution

Strong strategies don't fail because they're poorly written. They fail because they weren't designed with operational reality in mind. In this episode, Wayne Whitzell, S

How AI and Data Are Transforming Smart Buildings in APAC

Artificial intelligence is changing the way facilities operate, but successful adoption starts long before implementing new technology. Recorded live at World Workplace A

How Facility Managers Can Earn a Seat at the Decision-Making Table

Host Wayne Whitzell, Senior VP Strategic Accounts, SOLID Surface Care and First Vice Chair on IFMA's Global Executive Board welcomes Grant Sommerfeld, president of IFMA's

Why AI Alone Won't Prepare Your Workforce for the Future

Artificial intelligence is transforming the workplace, but successful organizations know that technology alone isn't enough. Recorded live at World Workplace Europe, Dr.

The Never Normal: Rethinking Facility Management in the AI Era

Artificial intelligence is accelerating change across every industry, but simply adding AI to existing processes won't deliver lasting results. Recorded live at World Wor

Mastering Energy Management in a Disrupted Market

In this episode of Connected FM, host Dean Stanberry, former Chair on IFMA's Global Board of Directors, welcomes Gabe Phillips, CEO of Catalyst Power, for a practical con

From Data to Decisions: Building Better FM Partnerships

In this episode of Connected FM, host Wayne Whitzell, Senior VP Strategic Accounts, SOLID Surface Care and Second Vice Chair on IFMA's Global Executive Board, welcomes Ju

Cómo influye la movilidad urbana en las estrategias de oficinas en América Latina

En el episodio de hoy, Esteban Martínez, cofundador y director de operaciones de Green Loop, y Cibele Verasto, directora sénior de espacios de trabajo en Databricks, anal

Understanding Equipment Failures Before They Happen

In this episode of Connected FM, host Howie Barber sits down with Denis Kouroussis to explore how continuous electrical monitoring and intelligent analytics are helping f

The Hidden Menu: Creating Return on Experience in the Workplace

Host Osama Aduib from ISS Facility Services sits down with his colleagues Paul Ratkovic and Amelia Ekus to discuss the “hidden menu” of facility management. The conversa

From FM to PropTech: Lessons From the Field with Billy Holder

What happens when a longtime facility manager steps beyond the built environment to help reshape it through technology? In this episode of Connected FM, host Brent Ward

How CMMS Adds Real Value in Facility Management

In this episode of Connected FM, host Dean Stanberry sits down with Melissa Kaan, Founder & CEO of NOVA IFM, to explore how facility teams can use CMMS platforms to drive

How to Build Resilient Teams through Psychological Safety and Mentorship

What does strong leadership really look like in facility management? In this episode of Connected FM, host Wayne Whitzell welcomes Kathryn Lopez for a candid conversatio

How PCM Ceilings Boost Thermal Comfort and Cut Energy Use

Host Bryant Hughes sits down with Mick Dunn, Technical Support Specialist at Armstrong Ceilings and Ian Gumbert, Facility Manager at Armstrong’s Lancaster headquarters, t