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Posted: August 2, 2024
IFMA Boston Chapter FMForward Podcast
Have you checked out IFMA Boston’s FMForward Podcast yet? Season 6 has dropped, and we have a new host, Kate Thibeault, CFM. FMForward focuses on the rapidly changing landscape of Facility Management and how to remain on top of the FM game. In the sixth season we are exploring the FM Talent Gap, if it really exists and if so, what to do about it! Episodes include:
It’s Not Your Imagination – The FM Talent Gap: The Problem
It’s Not Your Imagination – The FM Talent Gap: Focus on Education
And dropping soon:
It’s Not Your Imagination – The FM Talent Gap: FM isn’t Sexy
It’s Not Your Imagination – The FM Talent Gap: Other Sources of FM Talent
We’re also introducing you to our valued IFMA Boston partners through a series called Conversations with our Vendor Partners. Listen as Kate learns more about the value each partner provides to the FM community. So far, we’ve shown the spotlight on Tecta America Roofing as well as MovePlan. New episodes of both series will continue to drop over the coming weeks and months. You can listen to the episodes on our website IFMA Boston - FMForward Podcast or wherever you listen to your favorite podcasts.
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IREM President’s Message: Fostering community connections during the holiday season
The holidays are again taking center stage, and with them comes an opportunity for multifamily communities to connect with the businesses and organizations in their cities and towns, fostering a sense of unity and generosity during this giving season
Recently passed legislation creates opportunities to meet CT’s changing energy needs - by Klein and Feinn
For decades, New England has had a summer-peaking power system, where the greatest energy use occurs on the hottest and most humid days, due to widespread use of air conditioning. But by the mid-2030s, electrification of the heating sector likely will result in a winter peak that’s higher than the summer peak.
Selecting the right façade installation firm - by Steven Powell
As the owner of a major new property being developed, or an existing large building preparing for major renovation, you want your design and construction team to have the right experience, capabilities, and expertise to match the project demands. A critical member of this team will be the façade installation specialty firm, since the quality of this installation will impact
