Asset Champion Podcast | Physical Asset Management | Facility Management | Facilities Maintenance and Operations Ep. 149: “Start Somewhere” – Enhancing Data Management across the Facility Asset Lifecycle with Susan Clarke of Autodesk & Erik Zink of Eptura
Mar 28, 2025
Susan Clarke, Senior Manager at Autodesk, and Erik Zink, VP at Eptura, discuss the future of asset management and the critical role of collaboration in data management. They highlight the necessity for quality data across the asset lifecycle, emphasizing that it's a "team sport" requiring input from various departments. The duo also explores how AI can enhance workflows and provides practical advice for starting digital transformation projects. Their insights aim to empower facility managers to be effective leaders and champions of change in their organizations.
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Quality Data Is A Team Sport
- Quality data in asset management requires collaboration across multiple teams, not just facilities management.
- Data must flow seamlessly from architecture and construction into operations for the best outcomes.
Influence Early For Better Data
- Be a team player by influencing and collaborating beyond your department.
- Get involved early in design and construction to ensure data suits operational needs.
See The End-To-End Process
- Asset management spans a complicated end-to-end process cutting across many functions.
- Understanding upstream and downstream impacts is critical to improve data flow and reduce inefficiency.