Facilities Management Podcasts
Striving For Predictive Patient Care While Maintaining 9 Hospitals & 5000 Beds at Serco Health
Facilities Management Podcast
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Greg Markham, Estates & Assets Director at Serco Health, explains how the reality of working on the frontline can open your eyes to appreciating the work of FM teams and how predictive technology is being readied to improve patient care in healthcare facilities.
Managing the Upkeep of Teaching Environments & Boarding Accommodation On a 40-Acre Site
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Tim Peacock, the Director of Estates and Facilities at Sherborne Girls School, explains how working with the pathology and history of older buildings is key to managing and maintaining the upkeep of a 40-acre site with both educational buildings and boarding accommodation.
10 Years in Hospitality FM From Grade I Listed Hotels to Richard Branson's Moskito Island
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Charlie Wilson, the Head of Property and Estates at Gaucho and M Restaurants, talks us through the post-pandemic challenges in the hospitality industry, the risks associated with FM in Grade I listed buildings, and why you should never ignore your LinkedIn messages.
The Role of FM in Supply Chain Management & Meeting ESG Goals
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Karl Haynes, the Site Facilities Manager at GXO Logistics, explores the importance of customer service in supply chain management and setting ESG goals in innovative digital warehouses.
The Journey to Building the World’s Smartest Campuses at Edgbaston and Dubai
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Trevor Payne, the Director of Estates at University of Birmingham, talks about leading the project to provide the World's first smart campuses in the UK and Dubai while providing a first-hand perspective on FM carbon management and sustainability in higher education.
Embracing Rapid Tech Evolutions to Enhance Estates Management in Schools
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Rachel Green, the Director of Estates and Facilities at the Girls Learning Trust, explains the importance of adaptability and resilience in the FM environment to help embrace the advancements in AI in schools.
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Laura Wright, Head of Workplace Solutions at Abri, talks about how successful people management strategies help to improve employee well-being in the office in a post-COVID world that has seen a shift in the way employees work from office-based to hybrid and remote working.
Battling Budgets & Ageing Estates for Smart FM Tech In the NHS
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Experienced NHS FT Director of Estates and Facilities David Jones talks about the ongoing challenges of managing facilities, budgets, and staff in an environment still coping with the COVID-19 pandemic as well as touching on budgeting battles when introducing connected FM technologies into ageing healthcare environments.
4 Pillars of Communication & Delivering FM Services to the Crown Estate
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Tarniah Thompson, Head of FM and Sustainability at SHW, reveals the four key pillars of communication used to help build FM culture during her time at Co-op, SHW, and when delivering FM services to the Crown Estate.
Driving Appreciation for FMs Who Strive Towards Global Solutions
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Chris Jeffers, Projects Director at Mott MacDonald, explains how business can and need to drive appreciation for facility managers who play pivotal roles in global solutions such as climate change.
Working with EAs & PAs to Coordinate FM Tasks for VIP Visits
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Oliver Boote, UK Facilities Manager for the Colt portfolio at Mace, talks about the importance of liaising with employees in preparation for big events and how his team uses Workplace to drive FM appreciation.
The Ins & Outs of Planning & Managing Dark Kitchens at Honest Burgers
Facilities Management Podcast
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Thomas Maynard, Head Of Maintenance & Facilities at Honest Burgers, explains the importance of communication between all stakeholders when planning a second dark kitchen build in Canary Wharf.
How to Build a Positive FM Environment With MCFM Global Founder
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Maxcene Crowe, facilities industry expert and founder at MCFM Global, explores the importance of openness, transparency, and improving an engineer's communication skills when it comes to building a positive FM environment.
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Christopher Ali shares his views on to-do lists, calendars, and daily building walkarounds as he explains how to "put your ego aside" when it comes to sustainably-led decision-making in his role as Facilities Manager at Greenpeace UK.
Managing NML's 21 Heritage Buildings & 4 Million Museum Collections
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Edward Taylor-Robinson, Head of Estates for National Museums Liverpool, shares his experience of ensuring compliance and health and safety for 21 heritage buildings that support over 4 million collections as well as the detailed processes involved when hosting exhibitions.
Ensuring Compliance of Victorian-Era Buildings for the NHS Through FM
Facilities Management Podcast
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Warren Duffy, Head of Estates at Manchester University NHS Trust, explains the challenges associated with maintaining buildings of varying ages while detailing how playing amateur rugby has helped to build a happy and trustworthy on-site culture.
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Trevor Bundas shares his expert insight on the challenges of facility management in one of the harshest climates on the planet, as well as touching on the future of CAFM technology and why data collection is the most valuable part of an FM's job.
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Louis Atkins shares expert tips and advice from his time at Manchester City Football Club, The Ivy, and his current role as Facilities Manager at Red Engine Team - the team behind Flight Club Darts & Electric Shuffle.
Maintenance Expertise at Rolls-Royce, TIMET & Doncasters Group
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Kamran R. Zamir provides expertise in best facility maintenance management practices from experiences at Rolls-Royce, TIMET, and his current role at Doncasters Group.
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Bhavin Patel talks about the importance of FM culture, plans, and maintenance activities at Mace Operate when working on the flagship London Cable Car project.
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Marc Fletcher & Steven Downie combine their 35 years of experience in facilities management to talk about their roles as Senior & Regional Facilities Managers at Just Eat Takeaway.com.