Ep. 130: “Find What Works” – Adoption, Enablement and Practical Use Cases for Generative AI in Facility Management with James Waddell of Cognitive Corp
Release Date: 05/24/2024
Ep. 150: “Understand What Could Be” – Facilities Management Innovation and Optimization with Darrell Rounds FMA, C.E.M. of Stellantis
Asset Champion Podcast | Physical Asset Management | Facility Management | Facilities Maintenance and Operations
Darrell Rounds FMA, C.E.M. is Director of Facilities Management for North America Manufacturing Operations at Stellantis where he is passionate about leveraging global cross functional collaboration, lean implementation, project management, problem solving, and data analysis. Mike Petrusky asks Darrell to share about his current role and perspectives on the state of the facilities management industry as they catch up on their recent discussions, offering inspiration for FM leaders in all organizations. Darrell emphasizes the importance of taking care of people in any enterprise to ensure...
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Ep. 149: “Start Somewhere” – Enhancing Data Management across the Facility Asset Lifecycle with Susan Clarke of Autodesk & Erik Zink of Eptura
Asset Champion Podcast | Physical Asset Management | Facility Management | Facilities Maintenance and Operations
Susan Clarke is Senior Manager of Building Operations Strategy at Autodesk and Erik Zink is VP of Worktech Consultancy & Corporate Development at Eptura where they work to serve the marketplace with a strong alliance between the two companies. Mike Petrusky asks Susan and Erik to share the latest trends and challenges in asset management, the opportunity for collaboration between different teams, and what it takes to be a facility management leader today. They discuss the importance of data quality, the role of AI in improving workflows, and the need for a holistic approach that considers...
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Ep. 148: “Rationalize the Data” – Digital Transformation Initiatives in Asset Management with Kelly Kinghorn of ReVisionz, Inc.
Asset Champion Podcast | Physical Asset Management | Facility Management | Facilities Maintenance and Operations
Kelly Kinghorn is Senior Partner and Digital Technology Practice Lead at ReVisionz, Inc. where he is passionate about guiding clients through their journey with expertise in digital transformation of physical assets. Mike Petrusky asks Kelly about his perspectives on asset management, the challenges of managing data and the role of new technologies in overcoming them. They explore why organizational change management (OCM) is a key part of this journey and how early involvement of operations and maintenance teams during a project is essential for setting data standards and requirements. Kelly...
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Ep. 147: “Consequential Questions” – AI Agents and the Promise of a Better Built Environment with Paul Doherty, IFMA Fellow, DFC Senior Fellow of The Digit Group, Inc.
Asset Champion Podcast | Physical Asset Management | Facility Management | Facilities Maintenance and Operations
Paul Doherty, IFMA Fellow, DFC Senior Fellow is an Award-winning Architect and President and CEO at The Digit Group, Inc. (TDG), a leading Smart Cities design, build, operate and solutions company, headquartered in Memphis, Tennessee. Mike Petrusky asks Paul to explain the practical applications and implications of AI in facilities and asset management. They explore the evolution of software, the importance of asking consequential questions, and the role of technology in making the built environment more efficient and transparent. Paul believes that AI agents will be used to manage buildings...
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Ep. 146: “Put Yourself First” – FM Leadership, Personal Growth and Inspiration for 2025 with David Suter of CBSI
Asset Champion Podcast | Physical Asset Management | Facility Management | Facilities Maintenance and Operations
David Suter, CCM, CFM is President at CBSI in San Diego where he is a servant leader in construction, facilities, and move management. Mike Petrusky asks David about his journey in the world of facilities and construction management, his leadership philosophy and the value of his connections in the IFMA community. David believes in emphasizing the importance of personal growth and shares that people often overlook investing in a mentor or coach to become a better human being. He offers some practical advice for improving your mindset to thrive in today’s fast-paced world. Mike and David also...
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Ep. 145: “Serving a Purpose” – Facilities Maintenance, Restoration and Training with Lisa Lavender of Lever360
Asset Champion Podcast | Physical Asset Management | Facility Management | Facilities Maintenance and Operations
Lisa Lavender is CEO at Lever360 where she is a passionate restoration professional, educator and trainer providing industry software tools and learning for job management and operational success. Mike Petrusky asks Lisa about connecting people to the purpose of their work in the facilities and restoration industry by inspiring them to create a clean, healthy, and safe environments for people to live and work. They explore the role that Artificial Intelligence (AI) and technology can play in streamlining services and improving customer interfaces while also emphasizing the importance of the...
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Ep. 144: “Be Strategic” – A Systems Approach to Asset Management with Jonathan C. Thomas, PE, CEM, CRL of Building Maintenance Optimization Consultants, Inc.
Asset Champion Podcast | Physical Asset Management | Facility Management | Facilities Maintenance and Operations
Jonathan C. Thomas, PE, CEM, CRL is President at Building Maintenance Optimization Consultants, Inc. (BMOC) where he is passionate about supporting FM organizations that manage portfolios of buildings for their full life cycles. Mike Petrusky asks Jon how organizations can use a systems approach that leads to better data-driven decision making in the FM industry. They explore how the enhancement of CMMS content including asset, preventive and predictive maintenance, OEM, installation, and design data are essential in the future of the built environment. Tune in to hear the insights and...
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Ep. 143: “The Importance of What We Do” – Asset Management, Facilities Maintenance and IFMA Leadership with Jason E. Callis, CFM, SFP, LSSGB of Conrad Indianapolis
Asset Champion Podcast | Physical Asset Management | Facility Management | Facilities Maintenance and Operations
Jason E. Callis, CFM, SFP, LSSGB is Director of Property Operations and Facilities at Conrad Indianapolis, a Past President of the IFMA Indianapolis Chapter, and he currently serves on the IFMA Global Board of Directors as Chair of the Government Affairs Committee where he is passionate about creating environments where organizations and people thrive. Mike Petrusky asks Jason about his career experiences and they discuss investing in facilities and understanding the consequences of increasing deferred maintenance. Jason believes that A.I. can help in decision making to reach our...
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Ep. 142: “Finding Solutions” – Effective Facility Management Strategies for Reaching Sustainability Goals with Olivia Drummond of Cascade Energy
Asset Champion Podcast | Physical Asset Management | Facility Management | Facilities Maintenance and Operations
Olivia Drummond is Marketing Operations Manager at Cascade Energy where she is passionate about providing effective decarbonization solutions with an emphasis on energy efficiency and electrification in today’s facilities. Mike Petrusky asks Olivia how operational and maintenance strategies can be used to reduce energy, save costs and contribute to corporate sustainability goals. Many businesses struggle to collect, aggregate, and properly utilize data, which is crucial for setting a baseline and creating a roadmap for their decarbonization goals. Olivia says that facility managers don't...
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Ep. 141: “The Art of Strategic Change” – Preparing for the Future of Facility & Asset Management with Marc Weigum of Cumming Group
Asset Champion Podcast | Physical Asset Management | Facility Management | Facilities Maintenance and Operations
Marc Weigum is Senior Director at the Cumming Group and Founder of Unified Purpose where he is a dynamic leader focused on strategic change management, AI-driven program management and workforce strategy formulation. Mike Petrusky recently hosted Marc for a conversation around “The future of facility and change management” where they discussed how to identify vital problems that need to be solved, communication strategies that enable transparency and which technologies you can be leveraging for your facility. The challenge of maintaining company culture when teams are distributed and...
info_outlineJames Waddell is President and Chief Revenue Officer at Cognitive Corp where he is passionate about transforming the built environment through AI. Recorded live at IFMA’s Facility Fusion in Boston, Mike Petrusky asks James how organizations can adopt AI in FM and enable “AI Champions” who are given free rein to experiment to find what works. James believes that AI can be a tool for optimization in facility management by analyzing large sets of data from various sources and providing practical advice. He shares how AI can be used to offload mundane tasks, giving individuals more time to focus on strategic tasks and offers a practical use case to help in energy savings and carbon reduction by optimizing the usage of HVAC systems. Mike and James explore how we should be enhancing our emotional intelligence, which is still a human superpower, as we adapt, innovate and seek to be an Asset Champion in our organizations!
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