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Connected FM

IFMA
Facility Management
Sustainability
Artificial Intelligence
IFMA
Circular Economy
Cybersecurity
Facilities Management
Technology Adoption
Networking
Mentorship
Waste Management
Operational Efficiency
Digital Transformation
Energy Management
Ghana
Smart Buildings
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Hybrid Work
Professional Development
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A podcast connecting you to the latest insights, tools and resources to help you succeed in facility management. Join IFMA, as we explore new ideas and topics in facility management to help you make sense of the changes and challenges facing the profession while equipping you with the knowledge needed to grow your career. 15 to 30-minute episodes, delivered semi-weekly.

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What does it take to transform aging buildings into resilient, high-performing spaces?

Recorded at IFMA's World Workplace Asia-Pacific, this panel brings together Samuel Ma, Head of Account Management at JLL, Andrew Macpherson, Executive Director, H... more

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Strong strategies don't fail because they're poorly written. They fail because they weren't designed with operational reality in mind.

In this episode, Wayne Whitzell, Senior VP Strategic Accounts, SOLID Surface Care and First Vice Chair on IFMA's G... more

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Artificial intelligence is changing the way facilities operate, but successful adoption starts long before implementing new technology. Recorded live at World Workplace Asia-Pacific in Hong Kong, Dr. Matt Tucker, IFMA's Director of Knowledge and Rese... more

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Host Wayne Whitzell, Senior VP Strategic Accounts, SOLID Surface Care and First Vice Chair on IFMA's Global Executive Board welcomes Grant Sommerfeld, president of IFMA's FM Consultants Council and founder of Executive FM, for a conversation about th... more

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Recent Guests

Serena Pau
Chief Commercial Officer at Neuron Digital
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Episode: How AI and Data Are Transforming Smart Buildings in APAC
Grant Sommerfeld
President of IFMA's FM Consultants Council; FM consultant
Executive FM; IFMA FM Consultants Council
Episode: How Facility Managers Can Earn a Seat at the Decision-Making Table
Jessica Schmidt
Associate Director at EY
EY
Episode: Why AI Alone Won't Prepare Your Workforce for the Future
Peter Hinssen
Technology entrepreneur, author, and speaker
Unders Group (as per intro)
Episode: The Never Normal: Rethinking Facility Management in the AI Era
Mikis Waschl
Entrepreneur, Chief Digital Officer of Unders Group
Unders Group
Episode: The Never Normal: Rethinking Facility Management in the AI Era
Gabe Phillips
Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Catalyst Power
Catalyst Power Holdings
Episode: Mastering Energy Management in a Disrupted Market
Justin Hitt
Senior Manager of Corporate Advisory and Solutions
Lincoln Property Company
Episode: From Data to Decisions: Building Better FM Partnerships
Esteban Martínez
Director de Operaciones y cofundador de Green Loop
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Cibele Verasto
Senior Workplace Leader
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Wayne Whitzell
Host of Connected FM; Senior VP Strategic Accounts, Solid Surface Care; second Vice Chair on IFMA's Global Board of Directors.

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How AI and Data Are Transforming Smart Buildings in APAC
Q: Tell me what your perspectives are on the digital maturity of the Asia-Pacific region, and what you see as the biggest gaps that need to be addressed.
Hong Kong is leading, but many Southeast Asian markets fall 10–15 years behind in building technology readiness; the gap is largely due to data availability and insufficient system integrator resources, which makes it hard to connect baseline BMS data and drive energy savings.
The Never Normal: Rethinking Facility Management in the AI Era
Q: What is the core strategic shift you see for facility management in the AI era?
The core shift is moving from delivering outputs or services to delivering outcomes and business impact, which requires changing the operating model, building strong data foundations, and integrating AI in a way that changes how value is created in buildings.
How CMMS Adds Real Value in Facility Management
Q: What are early wins in the first 90 days of deploying a CMMS?
Early wins come from importing existing data, establishing a solid CMMS infrastructure, and starting to measure KPIs like first-time completion, ticket closure times, and wrench time to demonstrate ROI quickly.
How CMMS Adds Real Value in Facility Management
Q: Which data fields should be structured from day one and why?
Key fields include build information, make and model, serial numbers, unit information, PM program scheduling, dates, and warranty details because they provide the essential context to understand asset aging, maintenance needs, and how the system will inform decisions.
How CMMS Adds Real Value in Facility Management
Q: What is the minimum viable data to put in a CMMS system to make reliable insights?
The minimum viable data set includes the assets, preventive maintenance tasks, parts, failure codes, dates, and warranty information, sufficient to describe the building and its current state without overcomplicating the initial setup.

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What is Connected FM about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This show consistently centers on facilities management as a strategic function, exploring how data, AI, energy, and workplace strategy reshape how buildings perform and how FM teams operate. Episodes frequently feature C-suite or senior FM leaders discussing governance, metrics, and the business case for modernization—covering topics from AI-driven decision making and data storytelling to energy procurement, predictive maintenance, and employee experience. A standout thread is the emphasis on people, culture, and cross-functional collaboration alongside technology, with practical, step-by-step guidance for implementing CMMS, energy baselines, and hybrid-work strategies across global contexts. The format tends to blend real-world case studi... more

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