BUILDINGS Podcast

HVAC ductwork needs to be cleaned every three to five years—and many building owners don’t understand what goes into this dirty job. Tommy Hoopsick of DUCTZ joins the Buildings Podcast to explain why duct cleaning is essential and what you need to know about it.

District energy systems—where generating assets are centralized and provide cooling, heating, or electricity to multiple buildings—can make sense for campuses and large facilities. This episode of the Buildings Podcast reviews how district energy systems work and which applications stand to benefit most.

The skilled trades have long-standing issues with recruiting and retaining employees. Could certifications and training help employers keep good workers? Holly Burgess of NFPA joins the Buildings Podcast to explore how professional development can be highly attractive to prospective and current employees.

Alternative sources of water, such as rainwater and HVAC condensate, have historically been treated as optional sustainability features—but they need to be considered core building systems, especially for buildings with high demand. Here’s why.

Electricity is getting more expensive, and we need more of it to power our devices and appliances. At the same time, many organizations are looking to decarbonize. Dan Diehl, CEO of Thrive Buildings, joins the Buildings Podcast to discuss how to balance these competing factors.

The communication gap between facilities and finance departments is real—and it has organizational consequences. This episode of the Buildings Podcast explores how FM and finance can work together for better results.

How resilient is your supply chain? Third-party vendors perform vital services for building owners and managers, but they can also introduce a level of cyber risk. Bridget Choi, SVP and Executive Director, Cyber for Gallagher, joins the Buildings Podcast to walk us through how to create a layered approach to risk management.

This ICYMI episode takes you inside the Light + Building 2026 show in Frankfurt, Germany, where we found exciting lighting innovations that are poised to impact building owners and facilities managers.

Anyone who manages a building knows about building systems and structural coverage—but do you have insurance that covers your building’s contents? Stefan Figley, president of 1-800-Packouts, explains what contents coverage actually covers and how to make sure you have what you need.

Micro markets—self-service food and beverage spaces—are not only a great perk for employees, they’re a smart operational decision. This episode of the Buildings Podcast unpacks why that is—and what you need to know about installing a micro market.