BUILDINGS Podcast

Micro-units—apartments 441 square feet or smaller—are gaining popularity, but developers and building owners are finding that they also come with challenges, including providing amenities for residents. The most impactful amenity isn’t a gym—it’s on-site storage. Here’s why.

Large companies are ordering workers back to the office—but despite the mandates, average office attendance has barely increased. Learn why—and what facilities teams can do about it—in this episode of the Buildings Podcast featuring Osama Aduib of ISS.

Surge protection can make or break your facility’s electrical reliability—and voltage surges can come from unexpected places. This episode of the Buildings Podcast unpacks the five biggest misunderstandings and what you need to do to protect your operations.

Why are some people more excited to adopt AI tools than others—and how do you figure out where and how to implement AI tools at work? ABM’s Bob Clarke and Kayla Oliver join the Buildings Podcast to walk us through how to capitalize on the value of these tools.

Facilities management is changing fast, and 2026 is poised to become a year of big change. This episode breaks down the top takeaways from JLL’s 2025 Global State of Facilities Management Report that facility leaders need to know.

What are the commercial real estate market conditions like today—and what kind of outlook are we looking at for different sectors next year? Rich Traub, partner at Smith, Gambrell & Russell, joins the Buildings Podcast to offer reasons for optimism as we head into 2026.

The demand for green leases is growing fast—and not just because it’s good PR. Cities across the country are tightening energy codes and requiring emissions tracking. Here’s how to stay on top of these requirements as a property professional.

Behind the scenes in your facility, poor power quality may be quietly degrading your equipment, inflating your energy costs, and creating future headaches for you—and you may not see it coming until there’s a breakdown or safety risk. Denis Kouroussis, electrical engineer and power system innovator, joins the Buildings Podcast to explore how dirty power affects systems—and what you can do about it.

We know what happens when indoor air quality is poor—but how can we overcome this challenge in existing buildings? Check out these five ideas for better IAQ performance.

Facility management is facing major challenges—and opportunities—as 2025 winds down. IFMA President and CEO Michael V. Geary, who took the reins at IFMA earlier this year, joins us to discuss his first year at the organization, plus tips on carving out FM career paths and predictions for the industry.

Are your tenants and their employees prepared for emergencies? Integrated systems, clear communication, and strong leadership will ensure the answer is yes.

Anyone who’s been involved in a construction or major renovation project recently knows that timelines aren’t particularly stable—but new ways of working can help improve the process, as well as increase efficiency and collaboration. Douglas Lacy, senior vice president for WSP, joins the Buildings Podcast to walk us through the new construction models.

Reevaluating your parking strategy could be the strategic growth lever your property needs. It’s a valuable amenity that can increase your cash flow if you leverage it correctly.

Building owners and developers frequently run into the same types of challenges on their projects—and better software choices can help ease that friction. Adam Stark, founder of Jet.Build, offers advice on how to centralize workflows and action steps for managing projects better.

Could a financial services branch be the tenant you’ve been waiting for? Discover the advantages of hosting on-site banks or credit unions and learn how they can set your property apart.

ASHRAE Guideline 36, covering high-performance HVAC, and Standard 55, governing thermal comfort in buildings, are transforming the way we operate buildings. Tyler Haak, VP of Sustainability and Service for Schneider Electric, discusses major requirements and what facility professionals can do today to fine-tune operations.

Missed out on IFMA’s World Workplace 2025—or just want to revisit what you learned? Check out the top five things we took away from the show!

Two new initiatives from the DesignLights Consortium (DLC) are poised to help building owners, managers, and other building stakeholders specify lighting that will stand the test of time. Stuart Berjansky, DLC’s technical director, joins the Buildings Podcast to walk us through these initiatives.