Building Connections
Building Connections is a podcast series on topics that are of interest to the world of Real Estate and Facility Management. In an informal conversation, Planon’s Erik Jaspers and a guest explore exciting developments, share knowledge, and address challenges along the way.
Episodes
Friday Jun 17, 2022
Building Connections
Friday Jun 17, 2022
Friday Jun 17, 2022
In this pilot episode, Erik Jaspers sits down to speak with Peter Ankerstjerne, Chair of the Board at IFMA and Chief Strategy Officer at Planon. Peter shares his views on the evolving role of the Facility and Workplace Manager, focusing on building connections and balancing challenges in the post-pandemic world.
Tuesday Jul 19, 2022
Digital Twins in Social Housing
Tuesday Jul 19, 2022
Tuesday Jul 19, 2022
Bola Abisogun OBE FRICS MCIOB, founder and chairman of DiverseCity Surveyors, shares valuable insights on the UK National Digital Twin Programme, a quest for an ‘end-to-end’ green solution that addresses fundamental legislative obligations from an asset management perspective, infused with a 'local' social economic purpose.
Wednesday Aug 17, 2022
The Use of BIM in Building Operations
Wednesday Aug 17, 2022
Wednesday Aug 17, 2022
Paul Smeets is Chief Technology Officer at Cadac Group. In this episode, Paul an Erik have a lively discussion on what is driving the adoption of BIM in design, construction and operations, and what architects, constructors and building operators can learn from other disciplines such as mechanical engineering.
Wednesday Sep 14, 2022
The Evolution of Work and the Workplace Experience
Wednesday Sep 14, 2022
Wednesday Sep 14, 2022
Kate North, EVP, Client Experience at Savills North America and Global Chair of IFMA's Workplace Evolutionaries community, and Erik talk about how this is the time of the hybrid pilot, in which we rethink how we work, and what that means for our workplaces, buildings and the workplace experience.
Wednesday Oct 12, 2022
Insights in Global Trends around the Built Environment
Wednesday Oct 12, 2022
Wednesday Oct 12, 2022
As CEO at Nordic Foresight and IFMA Director of Research, Jeffrey Saunders is the perfect conversation partner for Erik to discuss how research into global trends around FM and the built environment can help building users, owners and occupiers navigate global challenges.
Wednesday Nov 16, 2022
Increasing Innovation and Value of the Business Relationship in FM Outsourcing
Wednesday Nov 16, 2022
Wednesday Nov 16, 2022
Magnus Kuchler, EY Markets Leader, Nordics Country Managing Partner EY Sweden, shares with Erik his thoughts on and experiences with Vested - a new, award-winning method, business model and mindset to create real win-win partnerships.
Wednesday Dec 14, 2022
How to Deliver the Energy and Climate Transition from the Building Perspective
Wednesday Dec 14, 2022
Wednesday Dec 14, 2022
Looking at the built portfolio from different angles, Esther Finidori, VP Environment at Schneider Electric, discusses from the inside out how buildings can play a manifold role towards a net-zero future.
Wednesday Mar 29, 2023
The Adoption of Technology Trends in Facility Management
Wednesday Mar 29, 2023
Wednesday Mar 29, 2023
Digitisation of buildings is increasing fast, but do we have an eye on the risks, big or small? Ted Ritter, IFMA Fellow, Principal at LMI360, Global Co-Chair, Technology Community of IFMA and Past Chair, IFMA Americas Advisory Board advocates for more security awareness and involving all relevant stakeholders to ensure appropriate reliance.
Wednesday May 03, 2023
What Data Reveals around the Workplace
Wednesday May 03, 2023
Wednesday May 03, 2023
The buzz around hybrid work is everywhere, as are a lot of assumptions around its effect on productivity, culture, innovation, and engagement. Kate Lister, President of Global Workplace Analytics shares some highly interesting research insights on workplace trends and talks about the importance of collecting and interpreting workplace data in the right way.
Tuesday Jul 04, 2023
Crossing the Bridge to a Regenerative System
Tuesday Jul 04, 2023
Tuesday Jul 04, 2023
In the ever-changing global real estate industry, embracing sustainability and regenerative practices is crucial. The concept of regeneration as Horizon 3, as presented in the Three Horizons framework, provides an inspiring vision for the industry's future.
Conversations with FM, RE and technology leaders
Follow our discussions on developments in and around Smart Building Management. New episodes of the Building Connections podcast will be released on a monthly basis. You can listen and subscribe to the podcast through the regular channels, including Apple Podcasts, Spotify Podcasts and Google Podcasts.