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PFAS in the Built Environment

Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are durable, stain-resistant chemicals used in building products. To reduce exposure, practitioners should avoid specifying PFAS-containing products, […]

Circular Economy of Gridd Research Paper

The Circular Economy is a take-make-use-reuse model, focusing on ensuring there is no “end of life” for any product. Circularity is most […]

Ep. 12: Thanksgiving and Collaboration in the FM Community | Mike Petrusky

Mike Petrusky shares inspiration from one of his favorite marketing writers, Seth Godin, that can be applied to the important work that […]

Ep. 84: Things I Have Learned About FM and the Workplace (Part 1)

Mike Petrusky launched this podcast in the fall of 2016 with little understanding of where the show might go & who would […]

Ep. 13: Automation and Technologies | Tom Buiocchi - CEO of ServiceChannel

FM industry-leader Tom Buiocchi of Service Channel discusses workplace trends, business process automation, and how technology will impact the future of the […]

Ep. 28: "The Power of Place" | Kay Sargent - Director of WorkPlace at HOK

Kay Sargent is a senior principal and director of HOK’s WorkPlace practice and Mike Petrusky recently asked Kay to discuss strategies for […]

Ep. 16: Inspirational Facility Management Leadership | Thomas L. Mitchell, Jr., CFM, CFMJ, IFMA Fellow - FM3IS Associates

Thomas L. Mitchell, Jr., CFM, CFMJ, IFMA Fellow is Senior Vice President and Chief Operating Officer at FM3IS Associates in San Antonio, […]

Ep. 27: Sustainability and Innovation in FM | Kathy Loftus - Whole Foods Market

Whole Foods Market is "America’s Healthiest Grocery Store" and known for its mission-driven approach with both sustainable agriculture and facilities. Mike Petrusky […]

Ep. 42: Healthcare Facility Management | Robert Graham, CHFM

Managing the healthcare built environment brings a variety of special challenges, and Robert Graham, CHFM, has experienced much of this in his […]

Ep. 46: Energy, IoT, and FM Tech | Mike Bruce and Eric Oliver - InScope Innovation

InScope Innovation is working with big data and the Internet of Things to gain insights from the interconnection of devices and systems […]