In this episode Kate showcases IFMA Boston vendor partner, Tecta America with Anthony Moura, Regional Sales Manager.  Kate approaches the conversation from an FM perspective to fully understand the value of partnering with a roofing company such as Tecta America.

Jackie Falla, long time host of the FMForward Podcast introduces Kate Thibeault, CFM as the new host.  We would like to thank our partners who have underwritten today's episode.Swipedon | louise@swipedon.comTo learn more about IFMA Boston visit www.ifmaboston.org

Welcome to the FMForward podcast and a mini series called FM Stories. The journey into the facilities management profession is rarely direct and incredibly varied. But we recently sat down to talk with four of our experienced members to understand how they found themselves in their current positions, what have they learned, what they would changed, and what advice they have for those that are coming up in the ranks. Each interview is heartfelt and incredibly authentic and we are so happy to share their stories with you. But first, let’s hear from one of our supporters.This week we sat down with Phil Donahue, Senior Manager of Corporate Support Services at Staples Incorporated. Phil came to facilities by way of the manufacturing floor at Polaroid. He built his career on maximizing the opportunities that were available within Polaroid with internal job postings and never being afraid of trying something new and being willing to do the work that others didn't want to do.To learn more about the Facilities Management profession and how to get more support in your own FM career, visit: http://www.ifmaboston.orgWe would like to thank the partner that has underwritten today's episode.Tecta America | amoura@tectaamerica.com

Welcome to the FMForward podcast and a mini series called FM Stories. The journey into the facilities management profession is rarely direct and incredibly varied. But we recently sat down to talk with four of our experienced members to understand how they found themselves in their current positions, what have they learned, what they would changed, and what advice they have for those that are coming up in the ranks. Each interview is heartfelt and incredibly authentic and we are so happy to share their stories with you. But first, let’s hear from one of our supporters.This week we had the pleasure of talking with Joanne Trask, CFM Manager of Workplace Services at Mass General Brigham. Joanne started her journey through administration and got her first position by noticing what needed to be done and creating a position for herself. She shares with us the struggles she had as a single mom working her way through her career, and what she wants young girls to know as they join the workforce. To learn more about the Facilities Management profession and how to get more support in your own FM career, visit: http://www.ifmaboston.orgWe would like to thank the partner that has underwritten today's episode.Tecta America | amoura@tectaamerica.com

Welcome to the FMForward podcast and a mini series called FM Stories. The journey into the facilities management profession is rarely direct and incredibly varied. But we recently sat down to talk with four of our experienced members to understand how they found themselves in their current positions, what have they learned, what they would changed, and what advice they have for those that are coming up in the ranks. Each interview is heartfelt and incredibly authentic and we are so happy to share their stories with you. But first, let’s hear from one of our supporters.This week's episode is a deep dive with John Boucher, director of Facilities Planning and Management at the Harvard Art Museums. John followed his passion for all things electrical and came into FM by way of the electrical trades. After serving in the military, John shares how he leveraged educational opportunities throughout his career to help him advance within the profession. To learn more about the Facilities Management profession and how to get more support in your own FM career, visit: http://www.ifmaboston.orgWe would like to thank the partner that has underwritten today's episode.Tecta America | amoura@tectaamerica.com

Welcome to the FMForward podcast and a mini series called FM Stories. The journey into the facilities management profession is rarely direct and incredibly varied. But we recently sat down to talk with four of our experienced members to understand how they found themselves in their current positions, what have they learned, what they would changed, and what advice they have for those that are coming up in the ranks. Each interview is heartfelt and incredibly authentic and we are so happy to share their stories with you. But first, let’s hear from one of our supporters.In this week’s episode we sit down with Kofi Williams, Senior Project Manager in Project & Development Services at Cushman & Wakefield.Kofi’s origin story starts in Ghana Africa and entered FM by way of architecture. Kofi imparts the impact mentorship had on him and his journey, his success and how it is a model of how he plans to pay it forward.To learn more about the Facilities Management profession and how to get more support in your own FM career, visit: http://www.ifmaboston.orgWe would like to thank the partner that has underwritten today's episode.Tecta America | amoura@tectaamerica.com

In the second half of our 4th season, Jackie digs deep into climate, how to plan for change, reduce greenhouse gas, and work on bringing our facilities in line with governmental mandates. In this episode, Jackie talks with John Powers, Founder of Extensible Energy and Elizabeth Larsen, Sustainability Engineer at Bala Consulting Engineers where they get down to the brass tacks of energy...what it costs, why we need and how can we reduce our carbon usage.We would like to thank our partners who have underwritten today's episode.Tecta America | amoura@tectaamerica.comMovePlan Group | suki.reilly@moveplangroup.comTo learn more about IFMA Boston visit www.ifmaboston.org

In the second half of our 4th season, Jackie digs deep into climate, how to plan for change, reduce greenhouse gas, and work on bringing our facilities in line with governmental mandates. In this episode, Jackie talks with Andy Wu, Senior Corporate Sustainability Consultant from Liberty Mutual. With over 800 locations across 20 countries, Liberty Mutual it took a very coordinated group effort to arrive at their energy reduction goals. Andy talks about what it took and the impact that it has had on the organization.We would like to thank our partners who have underwritten today's episode.Tecta America | amoura@tectaamerica.comMovePlan Group | suki.reilly@moveplangroup.comTo learn more about IFMA Boston visit www.ifmaboston.org

In the second half of our 4th season, Jackie digs deep into climate, how to plan for change, reduce greenhouse gas, and work on bringing our facilities in line with governmental mandates. In this episode, we are joined by individuals from Bentley University and Greener U. They worked together to create a comprehensive climate action plan for the university that helped them in achieving its 2020 goal of reducing their carbon footprint by 70% (from a 2008 baseline) one year early. Greener U helps their partners navigate the steps to climate neutrality. It is like assembling a 7,500-piece puzzle...with no edge pieces. From big-picture planning and programming to detail-driven project orientation, GreenerU helps institutions navigate the organizational, operational, and infrastructure changes required to reach climate neutrality.We were happy to welcome:Sophie Rodgers, Senior Manager of Sustainability, Bentley UniversityCrystal Johnson, Project Director and Senior Environmental Planner, Greener UWe would like to thank our partners who have underwritten today's episode.MovePlan Group | suki.reilly@moveplangroup.comTecta America | amoura@tectaamerica.com To learn more about IFMA Boston visit www.ifmaboston.org

In our fourth series students explore what they’ll need to stand out, stand-up to the pressure of working in fast-paced competitive environments, and receive a standing ovation from their boss once they’ve landed their first job in the profession.  They put on their investigative journalist hats and asked seasoned professionals what they wished they had known when they started out, what’s changed, what’s remained the same, and much more.  And our professionals each week share what they with they had known when they entered the FM profession. Join us to find out what they learned and improve your chances of securing and succeeding in the world of facilities management.This week's guests, interviewed by host Jackie Falla of Elaine Construction, are:Andrew McElman . Massachusetts Maritime Academy . BS Candidate, Facilities EngineeringSteve Ballard . The Country Club . Director of Facilities

In our fourth series students explore what they’ll need to stand out, stand-up to the pressure of working in fast-paced competitive environments, and receive a standing ovation from their boss once they’ve landed their first job in the profession.  They put on their investigative journalist hats and asked seasoned professionals what they wished they had known when they started out, what’s changed, what’s remained the same, and much more.  And our professionals each week share what they with they had known when they entered the FM profession. Join us to find out what they learned and improve your chances of securing and succeeding in the world of facilities management.This week's guests, interviewed by host Jackie Falla of Elaine Construction, are:Addie Stifter . Wentworth Student . CM Candidate with a concentration in FM and a minor in Business ManagementAlicia Dernier . Novartis . Executive Director, Real Estate and Facilities Services

In our fourth series students explore what they’ll need to stand out, stand-up to the pressure of working in fast-paced competitive environments, and receive a standing ovation from their boss once they’ve landed their first job in the profession.  They put on their investigative journalist hats and asked seasoned professionals what they wished they had known when they started out, what’s changed, what’s remained the same, and much more.  And our professionals each week share what they with they had known when they entered the FM profession. Join us to find out what they learned and improve your chances of securing and succeeding in the world of facilities management.This week's guests, interviewed by host Jackie Falla of Elaine Construction, are:Adam O’Rourke . Wentworth Student . CM Candidate with a concentration in FMErin McCabe . Lesley University . Director of Facilities and Operations

In our fourth series students will explore what they’ll need to stand out, stand-up to the pressure of working in fast-paced competitive environments, and receive a standing ovation from their boss once they’ve landed their first job in the profession.  They put on their investigative journalist hats and asked seasoned professionals what they wished they had known when they started out, what’s changed, what’s remained the same, and much more.  And our professionals each week will share what they with they had known when they entered the FM profession. Join us to find out what they learned and improve your chances of securing and succeeding in the world of facilities management.Our first guests in this series, interviewed by host Jackie Falla of Elaine Construction, are:Meredith Borden . Wentworth Student . CM Candidate with a concentration in FMAndrew DelPrete . Liberty Mutual . Sr. Facility Manager

Over the past season of the FMForward Podcast, hosted by Jackie Falla, we've dug into the technology core competency with some amazing guests. For our last episode of the season, we brought back our technology heavy hitters for a very passionate and heated discussion to talk about all of the top technology trends that are impacting facilities management. This episode was recorded in front of a live Zoom audience!James Scott . Lead Researcher at MIT Real Estate Innovation Lab where design and innovation are linked to financial performance in the built environment.Luke Lucas . Sr. Manager of Engineering Business Development at T-Mobile.Amy Marks . Head of Industrialized Construction Strategy & Evangelism at Autodesk, andErik Graham, Founder and CEO at CrowdComfort

This week Jackie speaks with Eric Graham, Founder and CEO of CrowdComfort. CrowdComfort is revolutionizing organizational communication with employees and customers by leveraging mobile technology & cloud analytics. Facility and HR managers access aggregated data to improve employee productivity, optimize building performance and lower operational costs. CrowdComfort's technology leverages the Human Sensor Network to bring new levels of reach and engagement to business operations and the built environment. Get ready to geek out!

Have you ever wondered why the fundamental ways in which we build have remained unchanged for over a century?Hear from subject matter expert Amy Marks on the evolution of construction, digital twins, sustainability, the mechanization, automation, and robotic revolution that is transforming our built environment.  This change places FM’s at the table from the very start, and empowers them with smart data for the operation of their facilities.  An episode you won’t want to miss.Amy Marks is the Head of Industrialized Construction Strategy and Evangelism at Autodesk.

This week Jackie speaks with Luke Lucas, the Senior Manager of Engineering Business Development for T-Mobile on all of the ins and outs of 5G and the impact it is making on corporate real estate and facilities as part of our Technology Core Competency focus.

This week Jackie talks all things Real Estate technology related with Steve Weikal, Head of Industry Relations, CRE Tech Lead, MiT REILab at the MiT Center for Real Estate as part of our deep dive into the Technology core competency.

This week Jackie speaks with LEAN experts and advocates Melissa McEwan, Haley & Aldrich, Practice Leader and Phil Memmott, Harvard Business School, Senior Director of Capital Programs. They discuss the "language of LEAN", how they became so passionate about it and how our Facilities Managers can utilize the principles for a higher performing workplace. Resources for the discussion can be found at www.ifmaboston.org/podcast

Last season(s) we covered risk and COVID and with the start of what we are calling our third season, we are covering each of IFMA's 11 Core Competencies. In this first episode, Jackie is joined by three female power houses from Colliers International Kristin Blount, EVP, Partner, Lauren Vecchione, SVP, and Beth Halvorsen, Executive Managing Director. The four roll up their sleeves and get candid about the tenant's leverage and role within the current marketplace and what do keep in mind as you look for more or new space as part of our Real Estate Competency.