Asset Champion Podcast | Physical Asset Management | Facility Management | Facilities Maintenance and Operations

Brittanie Campbell-Turner is CEO and Co-Founder of Builderchain and Manager of Workplace Innovation and Construction at American Family Insurance. She is a passionate Built Environment Blockchain & Lean Integrator who is fully committed to achieving the highest possible standards of service in the industry. Mike Petrusky asks Brittanie how Blockchain and other technologies are intersecting with the built environment, facility management and construction projects. They discuss their involvement with industry professional organizations like IFMA and the Lean Construction Institute where respect for people is a primary first tenant for success in the workplace. Mike and Brittanie have a long history together and share stories about podcasting, family and music as they offer inspiration that will encourage you on your journey to be an Asset Champion! Connect with Brittanie on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brittaniect/ Explore the Constructrr website: https://www.constructrr.com/ Learn more about Eptura™: https://eptura.com/ Discover free resources and explore past interviews at: https://assetchampion.iofficecorp.com/ Connect with Mike on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikepetrusky/  

Paul Doherty, AIA, CDT, CSI, IFMA Fellow, DFC Senior Fellow is President and CEO at The Digit Group, Inc. (TDG), a U.S. Smart City real estate development and investment company, where he is passionate about the design, planning, construction and operations of Smart Cities around the world. Mike Petrusky asks Paul about the origins of his AEC career and how he found himself involved with some of the significant moments at the intersection of technology with the built environment. They explore the opportunities we have to design, build and manufacture holistic Smart Cities while using technology solutions as the basis of our designs. Check out this fascinating conversation as Mike asks Paul to share stories and inspiration that will encourage you on your journey to be an Asset Champion! Connect with Paul on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/paul-doherty-aia/ Explore the TDG website: https://www.thedigitgroupinc.com/ Learn more about Eptura™: https://eptura.com/ Discover free resources and explore past interviews at: https://assetchampion.iofficecorp.com/ Connect with Mike on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikepetrusky/  

Amanda Broomes is Account Manager at Shaw Contract where she is passionate about connecting with people to protect, preserve and beautify substrates in the built environment while being committed to building stronger & more inclusive communities. Mike Petrusky asks Amanda about her experiences working with facility management professionals to help organizations prepare workplaces using a holistic approach to materials, specifications and strategies that meet the needs of the people using these spaces. Mike and Amanda share some inspiration and music that will encourage you on your journey to be an Asset Champion in your organization! Connect with Amanda on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amanda-elizabeth-broomes-431033127/ Explore the Shaw Contract website: https://www.shawcontract.com/en-us Learn more about Eptura™: https://eptura.com/ Discover free resources and explore past interviews at: https://assetchampion.iofficecorp.com/ Connect with Mike on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikepetrusky/  

Susan Lubell, P.Eng, MBA, MMP, CAMA is Principal Consultant at Steppe Consulting, Lucas Marino, D.Eng., PMP is CEO of EAST Partnership and Paul Daoust is Founder & Managing Director of Scio Asset Management. To celebrate Episode 100 of The Asset Champion Podcast, Mike Petrusky assembled this panel of past guests for a live broadcast where they could explore “The Asset Management Trends That Got Us Here”. They offer inspiration and perspectives while reviewing lessons learned on the show and sharing insights into what’s ahead for facility and maintenance managers in 2023. Mike and his guests discuss the trends, trials, and tech that are set to shape the future of asset management. Check out these audio highlights from the broadcast and then watch the full hour-plus video including audience Q&A! Connect with Susan on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/susanlubell/ Connect with Lucas on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lucas-marino-deng/ Connect with Paul on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/paul-daoust-12554b11/ Watch the full hour-long video with Mike, Susan, Paul and Lucas: https://lp.asset.iofficecorp.com/live-webinar-episode-100-live-the-asset-management-trends-that-got-us-here Learn more about Eptura™: https://eptura.com/ Discover free resources and explore past interviews at: https://assetchampion.iofficecorp.com/ Connect with Mike on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikepetrusky/  

Andy Burg is Vice President of Construction Technology and Innovation at Messer Construction and Nick Stefanidakis is Senior Vice President of Strategic Alliances & Channel at Eptura™. In December 2022, Mike Petrusky hosted a live webinar called “Experts Discuss: Must-Know BIM to FM Considerations” where Nick and Andy explored the process for understanding the value of a digital handoff from building design and construction to operations. Mike asks these experts to share the six important steps necessary to leverage building information to improve facility management. They emphasized understanding the value of data, helping customers understand what they have and what they need, and the importance of being specific with what you want because data costs money. Check out these audio highlights from the broadcast and then listen to the previous conversations in our “BIM to FM” series! Connect with Andy on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andy-burg-2991706/ Connect with Nick on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nickstefanidakis/ Listen to past podcasts in this BIM to FM series: https://assetchampion.iofficecorp.com/podcast/leveraging-bim-to-unlock-facility-asset-data and https://assetchampion.iofficecorp.com/podcast/bridging-the-building-lifecycle-gap-how-technology-is-connecting-aec-and-operations Learn more about Eptura™: https://eptura.com/ Discover free resources and explore past interviews at: https://assetchampion.iofficecorp.com/ Connect with Mike on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikepetrusky/  

Susan Clarke is Senior Manager of Building Operations Strategy at Autodesk where she is focused on supporting her team’s expansion into operations including the recently formed strategic alliance between Autodesk and Eptura. Recorded live in London, Mike Petrusky asks Susan about the “mega-trends” and technologies impacting the built environment as they explore opportunities for asset management leaders and make predictions for the industry in 2023. Susan sees the rise of IoT tools and data-driven insights, an increased volume of renovations in existing facilities and prioritization of energy management to achieve corporate ESG goals. Mike and Susan offer inspiration, music and stories about life in London as they encourage you on your journey to be an Asset Champion in the New Year! Connect with Susan on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/susan-clarke-79b3a225/ Explore the Autodesk website: https://www.autodesk.com/ Learn more about Eptura™: https://eptura.com/ Discover free resources and explore past interviews at: https://assetchampion.iofficecorp.com/ Connect with Mike on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikepetrusky/  

Judy Leyshon, CFM is Director of Facilities Management for the Americas at AECOM where she is passionate about improving operational performance, maintenance priorities and team development. AECOM is the world’s trusted infrastructure consulting firm, delivering professional services throughout the project lifecycle – from planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. Mike Petrusky asks Judy about strategies for prioritizing asset management, building lifecycles and utilization. They explore the challenges and technologies impacting the built environment and share stories about their career development and community connections at IFMA. Mike and Judy offer inspiration, music and a few laughs to encourage you on your journey to be an Asset Champion in the New Year! Connect with Judy on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/judy-leyshon-cfm-08423115/ Explore the AECOM website: https://aecom.com/ Learn more about Eptura™: https://eptura.com/ Discover free resources and explore past interviews at: https://assetchampion.iofficecorp.com/ Connect with Mike on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikepetrusky/  

Michel Theriault, IFMA Fellow is a Facility Management Consultant, Speaker, Trainer and Principal Consultant at FM Insight Consulting. In November 2022, Mike Petrusky hosted a live webinar called “RCM: Tailor-Made Facility Management Maintenance” where Michel explained how reliability-centered maintenance strategies can be applied to FM and the built environment. Mike asked Michel about how facility managers can logically prioritize maintenance work, carefully balance predictive and preventive maintenance, and find spots where your best bet is doing nothing at all. Check out these audio highlights from the broadcast and then download the full video with audience Q&A for inspiration to be an asset champion in your organization! Connect with Michel on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/micheltheriault/ Learn more about FM Insight Consulting: http://www.fminsight.com/ Watch the full video with Mike and Michel: https://lp.asset.iofficecorp.com/webinar-rcm-tailor-made-fm-maintenance Learn more about Eptura™: https://eptura.com/ Discover free resources and explore past interviews at: https://assetchampion.iofficecorp.com/ Connect with Mike on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikepetrusky/  

Deana Haynes, LEED AP BD+C, is Director of Commercial Real Estate at ChargePoint where she is passionate about the development of new technology solutions and business models that allow organizations to capitalize on the growing need for EV charging at their properties. In October 2022, Mike Petrusky hosted a live webinar called “Leading the Charge: How EV Charging Drives Workplace Experience and Sustainability” where he and Deana discussed the keys to successfully implementing EV charging stations. Mike asked Deana how facility management leaders can predict and meet employee and visitor demand and how they can choose the right infrastructure and software to have an impact on their organization’s overall ESG goals. Check out these audio highlights from the broadcast and then download the full video with audience Q&A! Connect with Deana on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/deanahaynes/ Learn more about ChargePoint: https://www.chargepoint.com/ Watch the full video with Mike and Deana: https://lp.asset.iofficecorp.com/webinar-managerplus-leading-the-charge Learn more about Eptura™: https://eptura.com/ Discover free resources and explore past interviews at: https://assetchampion.iofficecorp.com/ Connect with Mike on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikepetrusky/  

Corey MacKnight is Facilities Maintenance & Parking Division Manager for the City of Winchester, Virginia where he is passionate about how the facility management profession provides him an opportunity to work on many projects, tackle some tough issues and get his hands dirty on a daily basis. Mike Petrusky asks Corey about his career journey in FM and the challenges he faces in his dual role as the Director of the Winchester Parking Authority and Facilities Director for this historic city. They explore the current trends in the world of asset management today and Corey shares about the value and importance of building relationships, communication and the ability to improvise, overcome and adapt to situations. Mike and Corey have connections and shared experiences through IFMA, music, and raising their families which leads to some fun and inspiring stories that will help you be an asset champion in your organization! Connect with Corey on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/corey-macknight-9bb94492/ Visit Winchester, VA: https://visitwinchesterva.com/ Learn more about Eptura™: https://eptura.com/ Discover free resources and explore past interviews at: https://assetchampion.iofficecorp.com/ Connect with Mike on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikepetrusky/