The RICS Podcast The Role of a Facilities Manager in Sustainable Building with Robin Leow FRICS & Greg Davison MRICS #194
Jun 9, 2025
30:26
The role of Facilities Managers has shifted in today’s market, which values people, planet and purpose in the provision of sustainable buildings.
In this compelling episode of the RICS podcast, Greg Davison MRICS and Robin Leow FRICS dive into the critical role of Facilities Management (FM) in driving sustainable building practices, drawing upon global experiences.
They’ll explore how to navigate sustainability challenges, leverage smart technologies, and align with regulatory frameworks like Singapore's green building initiatives.
This episode of The RICS Podcast covers:
- The evolving role of facilities management, from traditional maintenance to strategic sustainability enablers
- Sustainable FM strategies to reduce carbon footprint through smart technologies, energy optimization, and collaborative approaches across the real estate ecosystem
- Insights into Singapore's green building regulations, including the 80-80-80 vision and GO25 initiative
- How AI, IoT, digital twins, and smart building systems are revolutionising facility management and enabling data-driven decision-making
- The importance of engaging key stakeholders to create holistic, values-driven sustainability solutions in the built environment
Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors:
Robin Leow FRICS
https://www.linkedin.com/in/robinleow/
Greg Davison MRICS