BUILDINGS Podcast

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Cybercriminals may be lurking in your HVAC system or elevator controls, looking to exploit vulnerabilities in your building systems. Here’s what you can do about it.

How does North America compare when it comes to building connectivity, mobile performance, and other productivity-enabling building features? John Meko of WiredScore discusses the findings of WiredScore’s new report.

Dealing with a grub infestation? There are a few options out there. Learn what you can do about lawn grubs in this ICYMI episode of the Buildings Podcast.

Changes in BMS technology, including the edge-to-cloud concept, are changing the way we manage buildings. Eugene Mazo of Atrius, part of the Intelligent Spaces Group at Acuity Brands, joins us to discuss futureproofing buildings.

Buildings can be deadly to birds---but they don’t have to be. We dispel five of the biggest myths about bird-friendly design in this ICYMI episode of the Buildings Podcast.

What can building owners and managers do today to protect their occupants and assets? Bill Sako of Telgian explains 2025’s top security threats and action steps to put into place today.

What is Passive House and how can it increase building resilience? Trey Farmer of Austin-based Forge Craft discusses key standards and tips for certification. 

We all know continued training is important for all kinds of trades and professions, but it’s hard to find the time—not to mention the funding. Dan Clapper, head of learner and business outcomes at Interplay Learning, joins the Buildings Podcast to discuss how to prioritize education in 2025.

Buildings generate a huge amount of data. What do we do with it all? Stefan Schwab, CEO of Enlighted, joins the Buildings Podcast to discuss how to tap into data streams more effectively.