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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. 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 […]

Ep. 68 Workplace Experience Tools and Adopting FM Technology

Drew DePriest, CEM, LEED AP, WELL AP is an Account Executive at Comfy, a workplace experience app that helps to empower people […]

Is Your Office Stressing You Out and Making You Fat?

Investigating links between health, the built environment, and occupant behavior, this research highlights strategies for and benefits of designing, building, and managing […]