BUILDINGS Podcast

5 Codes and Standards You Need to Know for Fire Systems: ICYMI

Will your fire detection, alarm, and suppression systems work when you need them to? These five NFPA standards are important for facility professionals to know.

Specifying HVLS Fans with LED Lighting Supply’s Cory Peterson

What is an HVLS fan and where do you need one? Cory Peterson of LED Lighting Supply explains how high-volume, low-speed fans work and what you need to know about specifying them.

7 Data Center Lighting Best Practices: ICYMI

Lighting makes up a small fraction of the energy used by a data center, but it has an important impact on efficiency, safety, and sustainability. Optimize data center lighting with these seven tips.

Journeys in Commercial Real Estate with Transwestern’s Kate Deady-Havekost

What can emerging professionals in CRE expect from the field? BOMA International’s March 2025 Emerging Professional of the Month, Kate Deady-Havekost, walks us through her property management challenges and successes.

Occupational Health and Safety Training Must-Knows: ICYMI

Reduce workplace accidents, improve safety awareness, and comply with regulations by providing training to your staff. These five tips lay out the basics you need to know to keep workers safe.

Energy Rate Hikes and Procurement with Dispatch Energy’s Richard Dovere

Commercial real estate owners are experiencing a moment of truth with energy procurement. Energy rate hikes are in the double digits in some areas. Learn what’s causing this—and what we can do about the problem.

Dumpster Rental 101: ICYMI

Need to pick a roll-off dumpster for your next construction or renovation project? Make sure you’re reserving the right one with these tips.

Get Started with Smart Controls with Wesco’s Sean Grasby and Greg Hermanowycz

Some buildings already have smart lighting controls installed, but others are at the beginning of their control journey. Sean Grasby and Greg Hermanowycz of Wesco discuss action steps you can do today to get ready for smart controls—or get your money’s worth out of the ones you already have.

Tips for Facility Condition Assessments: ICYMI

How long has it been since your facilities were last inspected? If it’s been a while, you might be due for a facility condition assessment to look at the conditions of all your building systems. Here’s what to expect.

Microgrid Action Steps with SolMicroGrid’s Kirk Edelman

What do facility managers need to know about microgrids, and what can they start doing today to prepare? Kirk Edelman of SolMicroGrid joins us to discuss potential pitfalls and how microgrids increase resilience.