Facility Focus Forum

In a year of many transitions and inability for many of us to travel, distance learning & training in any capacity are really helpful. Rob sits down with Interplay Learning CEO & Founder, Doug Donovan, to discuss their cutting-edge technology when it comes to providing virtual reality training for HVAC Technicians, Electricians, and other tradesmen, in addition to on-the-scene video capacity for surveying and reviewing site information, equipment, and in-depth information. Doug will open your eyes to new ways to both train staff and also to educate your facility team on your sites and their assets.

In a year of many transitions and inability for many of us to travel, distance learning & training in any capacity are really helpful. Rob sits down with Interplay Learning CEO & Founder, Doug Donovan, to discuss their cutting-edge technology when it comes to providing virtual reality training for HVAC Technicians, Electricians, and other tradesmen, in addition to on-the-scene video capacity for surveying and reviewing site information, equipment, and in-depth information. Doug will open your eyes to new ways to both train staff and also to educate your facility team on your sites and their assets.

The Facility Focus Forum welcomes facility manager specialist Kadeem Peters, a guest who brings many years of Retail facility maintenance knowledge and tremendous interaction with many vendors while supporting a diverse set of big and small businesses during his tenure. Kadeem admirably opens up about the challenges of being furloughed during the COVID-19 difficulties of 2020, along with the importance of keeping a really positive attitude. With a big heart and New York City mentality and upbringing, this his mindset and attitude are tremendous.

The Facility Focus Forum welcomes facility manager specialist Kadeem Peters, a guest who brings many years of Retail facility maintenance knowledge and tremendous interaction with many vendors while supporting a diverse set of big and small businesses during his tenure. Kadeem admirably opens up about the challenges of being furloughed during the COVID-19 difficulties of 2020, along with the importance of keeping a really positive attitude. With a big heart and New York City mentality and upbringing, this his mindset and attitude are tremendous.

Rob sits down with Connex CEO, Bill Yanek, to discuss the 2020 transitions of the facility maintenance industry and take an in-depth look at Connex (formerly PRSM) as they celebrate their 25th anniversary. Bill discusses the importance of continuing to connect industry peers, despite the challenges of the pandemic, along with a sneak peak at the 2021 Connex Trade Show in Washington, DC.

Rob sits down with Connex CEO, Bill Yanek, to discuss the 2020 transitions of the facility maintenance industry and take an in-depth look at Connex (formerly PRSM) as they celebrate their 25th anniversary. Bill discusses the importance of continuing to connect industry peers, despite the challenges of the pandemic, along with a sneak peak at the 2021 Connex Trade Show in Washington, DC.

We welcome Simon Roofing co-owner Anthony Vross to the Facility Focus Forum Podcast. Anthony brings more than 40 years of facility maintenance experience and the roofing guru goes in-depth, as he and discusses inexpensive commercial roofing options for long-term solutions, roofing warranties, the importance of asset management, and how to detect roof leaks. Anthony & Rob also discuss the benefits of utilizing a national roofing partner versus a local provider.

We welcome Simon Roofing co-owner Anthony Vross to the Facility Focus Forum Podcast. Anthony brings more than 40 years of facility maintenance experience and the roofing guru goes in-depth, as he and discusses inexpensive commercial roofing options for long-term solutions, roofing warranties, the importance of asset management, and how to detect roof leaks. Anthony & Rob also discuss the benefits of utilizing a national roofing partner versus a local provider.

We welcome Scott Goldman from Eaton Hall Exhibitions and the Bank Facilities Forum, who brings more than 30 years of trade show and event experience. Scott & Rob break down the everchanging tradeshow landscape in 2020, what makes the Facilities industry and trade shows unique, and what lies ahead as Trade Shows are delayed amidst the Coronavirus Pandemic. Scott shares some fun stories in connecting people, unique to the Facility Maintenance Industry.

We welcome Scott Goldman from Eaton Hall Exhibitions and the Bank Facilities Forum, who brings more than 30 years of trade show and event experience. Scott & Rob break down the everchanging tradeshow landscape in 2020, what makes the Facilities industry and trade shows unique, and what lies ahead as Trade Shows are delayed amidst the Coronavirus Pandemic. Scott shares some fun stories in connecting people, unique to the Facility Maintenance Industry.

In this webinar-format Podcast, we take an in-depth look at the fast-growing technology of installing ultraviolet lighting in HVAC systems to kill Coronavirus, protect coils, and eliminate harmful bacteria and increase HVAC efficiency. This technology—around for several years—is gaining quick momentum with the Facility Maintenance focus on air quality, virus protection, and proactive measures to assure Coronavirus avoidance. We interview Mike Gersper from Air Control Products and take a strong look into this unique technology.

In this webinar-format Podcast, we take an in-depth look at the fast-growing technology of installing ultraviolet lighting in HVAC systems to kill Coronavirus, protect coils, and eliminate harmful bacteria and increase HVAC efficiency. This technology—around for several years—is gaining quick momentum with the Facility Maintenance focus on air quality, virus protection, and proactive measures to assure Coronavirus avoidance. We interview Mike Gersper from Air Control Products and take a strong look into this unique technology.

We go in-depth with the “Rebate King”, Leendert Enthoven of BriteSwitch. Rob & Leendert take a look at States where Rebates are the strongest in the USA right now, where rebates are weaker, and how to truly get the most rebate money possible. We'll look back at the ever-changing history of rebates in addition to why COVID-19 may actually help rebates to increase as a result of the pandemic. We'll also walk through how to best approach a multi-facility LED Retrofit Project in order to maximize savings and capture rebates.

We go in-depth with the “Rebate King”, Leendert Enthoven of BriteSwitch. Rob & Leendert take a look at States where Rebates are the strongest in the USA right now, where rebates are weaker, and how to truly get the most rebate money possible. We’ll look back at the ever-changing history of rebates in addition to why COVID-19 may actually help rebates to increase as a result of the pandemic. We’ll also walk through how to best approach a multi-facility LED Retrofit Project in order to maximize savings and capture rebates.

We welcome industry veteran Frank Bacchetta who is the President & CEO of Total Comfort Group. Based in the New Jersey & New York City markets, Frank provides us with tremendous insight on how HVAC technicians are best prepared to safely enter facilities and work & communicate safely, amidst the challenges of sites reopening nationwide during COVID-19. We discuss what your on-site personnel can do to be best prepared to reopen facilities. Frank digs into what HVAC technicians are doing to assure functionality of HVAC Assets and make sure proper safety guidelines are being followed. We also go in-depth on the impact of the Facility Maintenance industry, lack of travel, and how much we miss face-to-face interaction with our clients & peers.

We welcome industry veteran Frank Bacchetta who is the President & CEO of Total Comfort Group. Based in the New Jersey & New York City markets, Frank provides us with tremendous insight on how HVAC technicians are best prepared to safely enter facilities and work & communicate safely, amidst the challenges of sites reopening nationwide during COVID-19. We discuss what your on-site personnel can do to be best prepared to reopen facilities. Frank digs into what HVAC technicians are doing to assure functionality of HVAC Assets and make sure proper safety guidelines are being followed. We also go in-depth on the impact of the Facility Maintenance industry, lack of travel, and how much we miss face-to-face interaction with our clients & peers.

We take an in-depth look at why selecting reputable LED products is so important, as our industry is pressured to reduce costs and keep price in mind when doing LED Projects. We welcome guest Joe Miezin from Hawkins Sales—With many years (he won't tell us so as to not give his age away) of industry experience, Joe brings elite product and LED knowledge to the table. We'll discuss the importance of earning strong warranties, eliminating ballasts, and maximizing energy savings.

We take an in-depth look at why selecting reputable LED products is so important, as our industry is pressured to reduce costs and keep price in mind when doing LED Projects. We welcome guest Joe Miezin from Hawkins Sales—With many years (he won’t tell us so as to not give his age away) of industry experience, Joe brings elite product and LED knowledge to the table. We’ll discuss the importance of earning strong warranties, eliminating ballasts, and maximizing energy savings.

This Podcast gives an overview of the Facility Focus Forum Podcast and our goal of connecting Facility Maintenance Personnel nationwide. We will also give insight into the guest that will be joining us.

This Podcast gives an overview of the Facility Focus Forum Podcast and our goal of connecting Facility Maintenance Personnel nationwide. We will also give insight into the guest that will be joining us.