BUILDINGS Podcast
The BUILDINGS Podcast presents the latest developments and practices in facility management from energy management, lowering operating costs, maintenance of commercial buildings, life and safety, sustainability, green issues, project management, security, building performance and much more. Find more facility management news at www.buildings.com Send any comments or questions to buildingspodcast@gmail.com Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/buildings-podcast/support
Episodes

Mar 15, 2023
Mar 15, 2023
14 min
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.
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Mar 3, 2023
Mar 3, 2023
13 min
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.
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Feb 22, 2023
Feb 22, 2023
35 min
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.
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Feb 6, 2023
Feb 6, 2023
41 min
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.
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Jan 26, 2023
Jan 26, 2023
12 min
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.
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Jan 20, 2023
Jan 20, 2023
22 min
How do you know if your staff is truly cleaning for health? Learn how good cleaning practices can help mitigate disease risks and gain tips on demonstrating the business value of cleaning for health. Joining editor in chief Janelle Penny is Dr. Gavin Macgregor-Skinner, director of the Global Biorisk Advisory Council (GBAC), a division of ISSA. This podcast was produced in partnership with ISSA. Learn more from Rethink Clean.
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Jan 5, 2023
Jan 5, 2023
30 min
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.
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Dec 2, 2022
Dec 2, 2022
15 min
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.
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Nov 14, 2022
Nov 14, 2022
15 min
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.
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Nov 1, 2022
Nov 1, 2022
12 min
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.
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