Maureen Roskoski, Vice President at FEA discusses facilities resilience in this interview for FacilitiesNet.
Maureen discusses how sustainability is morphing into resilience, because to be considered resilient, we have to maintain our planet and not do any harm to the environment.
Resilience is the ability to withstand threats and be able to recover from them.
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In a recent interview with FacilitiesNet, Maureen delves into her journey, tracing it back to her college experience in Environmental Earth Science. Her career began in environmental consulting, focusing on aspects such as asbestos, lead, and groundwater contamination in real estate transactions. This early exposure helped her to evolve into her current role at FEA, where she transitioned to focus on resilience and sustainability and energy management in buildings.
Reflecting on her career at FEA, Maureen attributes her progression to managing substantial facility condition assessment projects and implementing a business continuity program. This initiative not only led to ISO certification but also positioned her as a leader within the organization.
When questioned about her vision of sustainable and resilient facilities, Maureen emphasizes the importance of the triple bottom line, where financial, social, and environmental factors are integrated into operational strategies. She sees sustainability evolving into resilience, emphasizing the need for organizations to not only minimize environmental impact but also withstand and recover from threats.
Looking ahead, in addition to focusing on facilities resilience, Maureen is passionate on workforce development in facilities management. With a focus on addressing the challenge of an aging workforce, she advocates for cultivating a pipeline of well-trained professionals equipped to handle the increasing technological complexity of modern buildings.
In essence, Maureen’s journey exemplifies the transformative nature of facilities management, where a commitment to sustainability, resilience, and workforce development paves the way for a dynamic future in the industry.
