BUILDINGS Podcast

Is It Time to Put In EV Charging?

Electric vehicle adoption is growing, and with it, demand for charging infrastructure is also increasing. Learn what’s keeping building owners from putting in EV chargers—and what to think about if you want to offer charging. 

Building a Sense of Place

The built environment has an undeniable social impact. How can we make sure our buildings contribute positively?

Public Spaces and Accessibility: Smart Strategies for Inclusion

Adaptability and inclusivity are often a struggle for public spaces, especially those built years ago. Check out these accessibility strategies you can use today—and what it means to create a space that’s inclusive for everyone.

Specifying Anti-Static Flooring for Healthcare Facilities

Electrostatic discharge flooring (ESD)—also known as static control flooring—cuts down on static that can damage sensitive medical equipment. Here’s what to know about buying it.

Meet Manny Moreno, BOMA International’s 2024-2025 Chair

Manuel Moreno, president of PJMB Commercial, Inc., will soon take the reins as BOMA International’s 2024-2025 chair. Hear his career advice for commercial real estate professionals, plus what you can expect from the 2024 BOMA International Conference & Expo.

What Do Emissions Laws Require?

Boston’s Building Emissions Reduction and Disclosure Ordinance, or BERDO, requires building owners to report and reduce carbon emissions. Here’s what building owners and managers need to know about it—even if they’re not in Boston.

Create Great Spaces with Controlled Daylight

We all know daylighting is beneficial to building occupants, but it can also come with glare, hot spots and poor thermal performance. What can we do? Dr. Doug Milburn, founder and chairman of Advanced Glazings Ltd, explains how to create access to quality natural light while controlling solar heat gain.

What It Takes to Design Large Venues

How does the fan experience affect the way Ervin Architecture approaches venue design? Learn the keys to creating large venues like the Maine Savings Amphitheater.

What You Need to Know About Energy Systems and Electrification

Energy demands are growing with the push toward electrification. What are the barriers to addressing these demands, and how can building owners and managers overcome them? Justin Carron, Eaton’s director of buildings and campuses, joins BUILDINGS editor-in-chief Janelle Penny to discuss trends shaping the future of building energy systems and the skills facility management teams need to possess as more building processes electrify.
Show Notes:
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Learn more about why some building owners are choosing to electrify.

What’s Next for BOMA International?

Henry H. Chamberlain, the president and COO of BOMA International and BOMI, is retiring at the end of 2024 after 39 years as a staff member of BOMA International—including nearly 23 years leading the organization. He’ll be succeeded by Mary Lue Peck, currently BOMA International and BOMI’s senior vice president. Henry and Mary Lue join BUILDINGS editor-in-chief Janelle Penny to discuss how the commercial real estate industry has evolved—and what we can look forward to in its future.
Show Notes:
Check out these free resources:
Register for the 2024 BOMA International Conference & Expo in Philadelphia.
Learn more about the leadership transition at BOMA International and BOMI.