In this episode, Maureen Roskoski and Judie Cooper continue their conversation on workforce development, sharing success stories and lessons from the Smithsonian Institution’s Facilities Management Academy. Discover how starting small and creating opportunities for growth can lead to meaningful change.

In this episode of My Facility Podcast, Maureen Roskoski sits down with Judie Cooper of the Smithsonian Institution, to share the remarkable story of how she built a Facilities Management Academy.

In this episode of My Facility Podcast, Michelle McCann, Michael Albeck, and Angie Marchany-Rivera discuss how organizations can use My Facility Plan to turn facility data into a compelling funding story that supports smarter capital planning and investment decisions.

In this episode of the My Facility Podcast, Senior Engineer Matt Kutzler joins Elias Hoya, President of Virginia Waterproofing & Masonry, to discuss the most common building repair and restoration challenges facing condominium properties across the Washington, DC region. They explore proactive maintenance strategies, phased repair planning, and the importance of collaboration between engineers, contractors, and property managers to help prevent costly long-term issues.

In this episode of the My Facility Podcast, Mohammed Arafat and Daniel Besmer share what it’s really like conducting facility condition assessments in the field.

Laurie Gilmer and Bill Conley discuss the importance of sustainability and the power of people in this episode of My Facility Podcast.

A wide-ranging conversation with Mike Petrusky and Maureen Roskoski about facilities management, technology, and how buildings impact people’s comfort, safety, and productivity.

Maureen Roskoski of FEA and Adam Blackmore from the City of Louisville discuss balancing park maintenance with long-term planning using metrics, community engagement, and asset management strategies.

Facility managers as “living architects” connecting people, technology, and data to create smarter operations using CMMS tools and a balanced scorecard approach.

Maureen Roskoski and Angela Ochipinti discuss how education and training help facility managers build effective systems, prioritize work, and lead teams to deliver results.