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S4E5 Communication Has an Essential Role in Emergency Drills
When you’re responsible for a facility that welcomes thousands of people, safety can’t be an afterthought—it has to be built into everything you do. In this episode of Facilities in Focus, Mackenna…
S4E4 What Facility Managers Must Know About Fire Protection
Building fires are one of the most serious threats facility managers face, but preparation, maintenance and knowledge can make all the difference. In this episode of Facilities in Focus, Mackenna…
S4E3 A Lawsuit That Could Change Building Security Forever
What if your building’s current security measures aren’t enough—and you don’t find out until a lawsuit forces the issue? Facility managers are facing growing pressure to rethink building. In this…
S4E2 One-Size-Fits-All PPE Is a Safety Myth
One of the main responsibilities of a facility manager is keeping people safe. But what if the PPE meant to protect workers are actually putting them in harm’s way? In this episode of Facilities in…
S4E1 Lockdown Drills Every Facility Manager Should Understand
What happens when locks don’t lock, communication systems fail, or no one knows who’s responsible for security? Emergency preparedness can feel overwhelming, especially when it comes to lockdowns. In…
Leo Bobadilla Explains All at NFMT Remix
Welcome back to a special bonus episode of Facilities in Focus that was recorded live at NFMT Remix. Host Mackenna Moralez is joined by former Facility Champion and Building Operating…
How We Build the Next Facilities Management Workforce
Facility managers are feeling the talent shortage—but where should recruitment really begin? In this bonus episode of Facilities in Focus, host Mackenna Moralez talks with Caroline Horton on why she…
S3E6 Facilities Management Needs the Next Generation – How Can Schools Help
What if your first job could set the stage for a long-lasting career? As the facilities industry faces a significant labor shortage, one school district is preparing the next generation to take over…
S3E5 How Houston ISD Protects Students Inside and Out
What does it really mean to keep students safe in schools? In this candid conversation, host Mackenna Moralez talks with Alishia Jolivette, chief of facilities and maintenance operations for Houston…
S3E4 Retrofitting College Buildings for Accessibility
Accessibility on college campuses goes far beyond code compliance, it’s about dignity, independence and creating a true sense of belonging. In this episode of Facilities in Focus, host Mackenna…
S3E3 Deferred Maintenance Challenges and Solutions for School Facilities
Deferred maintenance is a reality for every facility manager, but what happens when the stakes are thousands of students’ health and safety? In this episode of Facilities in Focus, host Mackenna…
S3E2 What’s Behind the Construction Tape in Higher Education Facilities?
What does campus construction have to do with student success? In this episode of Facilities in Focus, host Mackenna Moralez speaks with Gretchen Catlin, chief facilities and general services officer…
S3E1 How Chicago Public Schools Raised the Bar for Healthy Schools
How does one of the largest school districts in the country transform its facilities operations to meet the highest standards of health and sustainability? In this episode of Facilities in Focus,…
The Craziest Things Found in Education Facilities
Facilities in Focus is back with an exciting previous of season three! Mackenna Moralez kicks things off solo this week, with a sneak peak of the upcoming season covering education facilities. While…
Leveling Up Your Facilities Management Game with John Rimer
Welcome back to a special bonus episode of Facilities in Focus! Mackenna Moralez sits down with the king of NFMT himself, John Rimer of FM360, to talk all things NFMT Remix. With nearly 30 years in…
S2E2 The Double-Edged Sword of IoT
Welcome to the season finale of the second season of Facilities in Focus! If you’re still thinking that IoT is just a buzzword, Greg Christensen, host of the CMMSRadio podcast is sure to change your…
Over 1,000 Guns Confiscated - A Wake-Up Call for Hospital Safety
There has been a rise in workplace violence incidents within the healthcare industry since the pandemic first began in 2020. Duke University Health recently installed weapon detection systems at all…
S2E4 Will Updated Technology Get Employees Back in the Office?
Five years have passed since the COVID-19 pandemic first sent people packing their desks to work from home. In recent weeks, more companies – and even the federal government – have mandated that…
S2E3 The Robotic Evolution in Groundskeeping
Robots are no longer a thing of the future. They vacuum our floors, help pick and package our goods and now they are mowing lawns. It almost seems too good to be true. In this episode of Facilities…
S2E2 A Gen Z Take on Technology and Trades
Mackenna Moralez is joined by Gavin Ventresca, project management specialist for Boeing. Backed with a bachelors degree in architecture and facilities management, Ventresca’s entry into the industry…
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Facilities in Focus has published 30 episodes since January 2025, covering topics in Business.
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