Best Buildings.com Podcasts (2025)

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Smarter Software Strategies with Jet.Build’s Adam Stark 6:19

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7h ago6:19

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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.By Endeavor Business Media

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On-Site Banking Best Practices: ICYMI 4:44

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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.By Endeavor Business Media

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How Evolving ASHRAE Guidance Is Changing Operations with Schneider Electric’s Tyler Haak 17:22

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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.…

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5 Top Takeaways from IFMA 2025: ICYMI 7:00

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Future-Proof Energy Savings with the DesignLights Consortium’s Stuart Berjansky 14:05

28d ago14:05

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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.By Endeavor Business Media

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LED Retrofit Tips: ICYMI 6:09

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Simple fluorescent-to-LED upgrades can make life easier for facilities managers at colleges and universities—especially as more states ban the sale of fluorescent lamps.By Endeavor Business Media

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Improving Buildings’ Health Impact with IWBI’s Dr. Whitney Austin Gray 23:56

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Why should you invest in better indoor air quality or thermal comfort? Dr. Whitney Austin Gray, senior VP of research for the International WELL Building Institute, shares what building owners and facility managers need to know about investing in occupant wellness—plus takeaways from a new report.By Endeavor Business Media

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What’s Changing in LEED v5: ICYMI 7:40

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LEED v5’s new requirements have important implications for all stakeholders in the building process, including building owners and facilities managers. Here’s what you need to know.By Endeavor Business Media

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Financing Building Upgrades with Bayport Funding’s Marcia Kaufman 10:05

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What is bridge financing and how can it help fund upgrades to your building? Bayport Funding CEO Marcia Kaufman joins the Buildings Podcast to walk us through your funding options.By Endeavor Business Media

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Integrated Pest Management Strategies: ICYMI 7:24

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The stakes are too high for a reactive approach to pest control in your building. Here's how integrated pest management (IPM) can make a difference in preventing pest issues and saving time, money, and headaches.By Endeavor Business Media

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Emergency Management for Property Professionals with Cushman & Wakefield’s Matt Faupel 28:18

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Emergencies aren’t always headline-grabbing events—they could be a power outage, a leaking pipe, or a deer loose in your parking garage. Cushman & Wakefield’s Matt Faupel offers tips and resources on emergency preparedness.By Endeavor Business Media

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How Demand Response Increases Resilience: ICYMI 7:25

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Heat waves are causing more than just high utility bills—they’re stressing the grid and challenging the system our buildings depend on. Here’s how automated demand response can help.By Endeavor Business Media

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How Data Enables Smarter Hybrid Work with Accruent’s Noah Reding 9:19

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Hybrid work models have been around for a while, but they exploded in use when COVID-19 came on the scene—and some organizations are still struggling. Noah Reding, vice president and general manager of workplaces for Accruent, shares how data can help workplaces adjust to hybrid work.By Endeavor Business Media

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Improve Operations with Universal Design: ICYMI 8:24

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Disability affects everyone. Buildings that are accessible to people with disabilities help everyone participate safely in public life. Learn how improving accessibility helps attract tenants and increase building value.By Endeavor Business Media

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LEED v5 and Electrification with HLW’s Jonce Walker 16:51

3M ago16:51

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When LEED was introduced, it changed the way we think about sustainable buildings. The new version is pushing strategies that directly cut emissions. Here’s what you need to know about LEED v5 and its emphasis on electrification.By Endeavor Business Media

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5 Ways to Maximize Net Operating Income (NOI): ICYMI 9:29

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There’s always room for growth, whether your vacancy rates are high or low. But growth can’t always come from rent increases. Explore these 5 ways to attract new tenants and get more use out of existing spaces.By Endeavor Business Media

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Tech Trends Changing Property Services with Lessen’s Carson Berish 14:08

4M ago14:08

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What are the biggest technology trends impacting facilities today—and where is tech going in the next decade? Lessen’s Carson Berish joins the Buildings Podcast to offer technology takeaways and practical ways to use AI in operations.By Endeavor Business Media

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Smarter Waste Management Strategies: ICYMI 7:51

4M ago7:51

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Does your waste disposal and diversion program need to improve? Better practices around waste, recycling, and composting can help you operate your facility more sustainably.By Endeavor Business Media

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Leadership Tips and the Future of CRE with Link Logistics’ Luci Smith, BOMA International’s 2025-2026 Chair 8:23

4M ago8:23

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As the 2025 BOMA International Conference & Expo draws near, BUILDINGS sat down with incoming chair Luci Smith to discuss what leadership looks like, the best advice she’s ever received in commercial real estate, and what’s next for the industry.By Endeavor Business Media

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Workplace Character is the Ultimate Perk: ICYMI 6:03

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Company culture isn’t created by accident. Offices that embrace workplace character and create a cohesive experience will increase belonging, performance, and trust.By Endeavor Business Media

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Why Zoom Rooms Are an Acoustic Nightmare with Modwall’s Dan Sullivan 17:48

5M ago17:48

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Struggling with acoustics issues? Pods may not be the right solution. Here’s why—and what you can do about it, featuring tips from Modwall founder Dan Sullivan.By Endeavor Business Media

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5 Codes and Standards You Need to Know for Fire Systems: ICYMI 10:13

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Will your fire detection, alarm, and suppression systems work when you need them to? These five NFPA standards are important for facility professionals to know.By Endeavor Business Media

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Specifying HVLS Fans with LED Lighting Supply’s Cory Peterson 8:41

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What is an HVLS fan and where do you need one? Cory Peterson of LED Lighting Supply explains how high-volume, low-speed fans work and what you need to know about specifying them.By Endeavor Business Media

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7 Data Center Lighting Best Practices: ICYMI 7:52

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Lighting makes up a small fraction of the energy used by a data center, but it has an important impact on efficiency, safety, and sustainability. Optimize data center lighting with these seven tips.By Endeavor Business Media

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Journeys in Commercial Real Estate with Transwestern’s Kate Deady-Havekost 8:24

6M ago8:24

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What can emerging professionals in CRE expect from the field? BOMA International’s March 2025 Emerging Professional of the Month, Kate Deady-Havekost, walks us through her property management challenges and successes.By Endeavor Business Media

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Occupational Health and Safety Training Must-Knows: ICYMI 6:58

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Reduce workplace accidents, improve safety awareness, and comply with regulations by providing training to your staff. These five tips lay out the basics you need to know to keep workers safe.By Endeavor Business Media

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Energy Rate Hikes and Procurement with Dispatch Energy’s Richard Dovere 13:15

6M ago13:15

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Commercial real estate owners are experiencing a moment of truth with energy procurement. Energy rate hikes are in the double digits in some areas. Learn what’s causing this—and what we can do about the problem.By Endeavor Business Media

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Dumpster Rental 101: ICYMI 6:21

6M ago6:21

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Need to pick a roll-off dumpster for your next construction or renovation project? Make sure you’re reserving the right one with these tips.By Endeavor Business Media

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Get Started with Smart Controls with Wesco’s Sean Grasby and Greg Hermanowycz 16:08

7M ago16:08

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Some buildings already have smart lighting controls installed, but others are at the beginning of their control journey. Sean Grasby and Greg Hermanowycz of Wesco discuss action steps you can do today to get ready for smart controls—or get your money’s worth out of the ones you already have.By Endeavor Business Media

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Tips for Facility Condition Assessments: ICYMI 6:18

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How long has it been since your facilities were last inspected? If it’s been a while, you might be due for a facility condition assessment to look at the conditions of all your building systems. Here’s what to expect.By Endeavor Business Media

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Microgrid Action Steps with SolMicroGrid’s Kirk Edelman 6:15

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What do facility managers need to know about microgrids, and what can they start doing today to prepare? Kirk Edelman of SolMicroGrid joins us to discuss potential pitfalls and how microgrids increase resilience.By Endeavor Business Media

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5 Ways to Reduce Cyber Threats: ICYMI 7:13

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Cybercriminals may be lurking in your HVAC system or elevator controls, looking to exploit vulnerabilities in your building systems. Here’s what you can do about it.By Endeavor Business Media

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Smart Building Trends in North America with WiredScore’s John Meko 18:50

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How does North America compare when it comes to building connectivity, mobile performance, and other productivity-enabling building features? John Meko of WiredScore discusses the findings of WiredScore’s new report.By Endeavor Business Media

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Lawn Grub Solutions for Spring: ICYMI 6:11

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Dealing with a grub infestation? There are a few options out there. Learn what you can do about lawn grubs in this ICYMI episode of the Buildings Podcast.By Endeavor Business Media

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Building Management Systems Today and Tomorrow with Atrius’ Eugene Mazo 10:08

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Changes in BMS technology, including the edge-to-cloud concept, are changing the way we manage buildings. Eugene Mazo of Atrius, part of the Intelligent Spaces Group at Acuity Brands, joins us to discuss futureproofing buildings.By Endeavor Business Media

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Easy Bird Collision Prevention Strategies: ICYMI 6:38

8M ago6:38

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Buildings can be deadly to birds---but they don’t have to be. We dispel five of the biggest myths about bird-friendly design in this ICYMI episode of the Buildings Podcast.By Endeavor Business Media

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Security Deep Dive with Telgian’s Bill Sako 37:12

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What can building owners and managers do today to protect their occupants and assets? Bill Sako of Telgian explains 2025’s top security threats and action steps to put into place today.By Endeavor Business Media

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Passive House Basics with Forge Craft’s Trey Farmer 8:27

9M ago8:27

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What is Passive House and how can it increase building resilience? Trey Farmer of Austin-based Forge Craft discusses key standards and tips for certification.By Endeavor Business Media

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Your New Year’s Resolutions for Staff Training with Interplay Learning's Dan Clapper 10:28

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We all know continued training is important for all kinds of trades and professions, but it’s hard to find the time—not to mention the funding. Dan Clapper, head of learner and business outcomes at Interplay Learning, joins the Buildings Podcast to discuss how to prioritize education in 2025.By Endeavor Business Media

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Put Your Data to Work with Enlighted’s Stefan Schwab 13:55

10M ago13:55

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Buildings generate a huge amount of data. What do we do with it all? Stefan Schwab, CEO of Enlighted, joins the Buildings Podcast to discuss how to tap into data streams more effectively.By Endeavor Business Media

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The Future of Energy Distribution with PAE Engineers' Karina Hershberg 10:08

11M ago10:08

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The electrical grid is seeing more demand than ever before, thanks to the growth of industries like data storage and a boom in electrification and electric vehicle adoption. Karina Hershberg of PAE Engineers joins us to explore the changing industry landscape.By Endeavor Business Media

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Tips for Women in Facilities Careers 8:24

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Facility management and the skilled trades can sometimes present obstacles for women, but they can also be lucrative careers. This episode of the Buildings Podcast offers tips for women looking to climb the ranks in facilities.By Endeavor Business Media

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Get Your C-Suite On Board with HVAC Upgrades 14:25

11M ago14:25

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You don’t have to wait until you have a major system failure to upgrade HVAC equipment. Bring decision-makers at your organization up to speed with this wide-ranging HVAC discussion.By Endeavor Business Media

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Multifamily Housing: Getting the Essentials Right 16:16

12M ago16:16

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Integrating new multifamily housing developments into an existing neighborhood takes care and thoughtful strategies. Rob Clocker, partner at Hacin, offers tips and real-world examples on this episode of the Buildings Podcast.By Endeavor Business Media

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2024 Cyber Threats: How to Stay Safe 15:55

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Cyber threats seem to multiply by the day, and the threat landscape looks different than it did a few years ago. Here’s what you need to know about keeping your facility—and its occupants—safe.By Endeavor Business Media

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HVAC Options for Decarbonization 30:50

1y ago30:50

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Reducing your building’s greenhouse gas emissions has to include your HVAC system—typically one of the biggest contributors. Here’s what you need to know about sustainable HVAC solutions.By Endeavor Business Media

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What To Do When Your Roofing Insulation Is Wet 10:40

1y ago10:40

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Wet insulation isn’t just impacting your energy consumption—it can contribute to corrosion within the roof and even affect your warranty. These are your options if your insulation gets wet.By Endeavor Business Media

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Is It Time to Put In EV Charging? 13:53

1y ago13:53

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Electric vehicle adoption is growing, and with it, demand for charging infrastructure is also increasing. Learn what’s keeping building owners from putting in EV chargers—and what to think about if you want to offer charging.By Endeavor Business Media

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Building a Sense of Place 8:04

1y ago8:04

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The built environment has an undeniable social impact. How can we make sure our buildings contribute positively?By Endeavor Business Media

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Public Spaces and Accessibility: Smart Strategies for Inclusion 12:48

1y ago12:48

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Adaptability and inclusivity are often a struggle for public spaces, especially those built years ago. Check out these accessibility strategies you can use today—and what it means to create a space that’s inclusive for everyone.By Endeavor Business Media