Top 5 Facilities Management Podcasts

Looking to increase your understanding and stay informed on a topic or sector? Podcasts have you covered. So, with the evolving facilities management (FM) industry, it’s an excellent way to learn about new technologies, insights and stay up to date on the latest practices.

We’ve rounded up five fantastic facilities management podcasts to help beginners and seasoned professionals deepen their FM knowledge.

The Modern Facilities Management Podcast

Hosted by Griffin Hamilton, this weekly podcast has a more international focus with expertise covering the globe.

Episodes rarely run longer than 30 minutes, so perfect for some bite-size FM insights on a lunch break. Typically, the conversations with thought leaders, service providers, and tech innovators cover topics ranging from AI and IoT, to talent acquisition and retention.

Their insights and advice appeal to both experienced and new to Facilities management, so you can be sure to find episodes that fit your moment:

https://open.spotify.com/show/6Yw6ewCzGTXQDkYWmGmHCH

The BUILDINGS Podcast

Hosted by the same team at Building.com, this podcast is a fantastic educational source for those looking to round out their FM knowledge.

Covering the latest developments and practices in facilities management, each episode is only as long as it needs to be, with some topics running only 8 minutes.

Ranging from sustainability and building performance to lowering operating costs and improving maintenance quality. This podcast can often serve more as a reference, but because the topics and insights are so strong, you might find specific episodes becoming part of your regular listening:

https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/buildings-podcast

Workplace Innovator Podcast

Although not 100% FM-focused, the Workplace Innovator often helps developing facilities managers improve their soft skills and quickly spot areas for improvement within their workplaces.

With hundreds of episodes from leaders discussing the innovations they’ve brought to their workplaces; this podcast is great for those looking to maximise their facilities and create top tier experiences for their employees:

https://open.spotify.com/show/1ZFw7OskRWuErzpeGngJB4

Connected FM

Hosted by the International Facility Management Association (IFMA), ‘Connected FM’ regularly discusses the latest tools, insights and resources to help professionals succeed in the sector.

If watching is your thing, they also host every episode on Youtube, where their roundtables and wide discussion topics shine when you put a face to the voice.

Although a comprehensive podcast, its insights and ideas still appeal to beginners as well as seasoned facilities managers, with many episodes covering career and emerging technology.

https://open.spotify.com/show/4aNEnp2PBzYoD0D6ZpwmL0

https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLMJu8oMyTkW6IV-vw7arOf4uK8gll67GE

The IWFM Podcast – Wellbeing series

A special podcast series hosted by the Institute of Workplace and Facilities Management (IWFM) and in partnership with Sodexo explores workplace wellbeing and the changes enacted since the pandemic.

This targeted series is perfect for facilities managers who must work with large hybrid teams and are keen to understand the effects of home working on mental well-being and the tools needed to monitor it.

https://www.iwfm.org.uk/insight/podcasts.html

A Special Mention - GSC Executives Podcast

Caitlin Tye interviews leaders from across the built environment, discuss their journeys to the c-suite.

These in-depth discussions not only reveal their paths to leadership but also what they see for the future of their industry and the advice they have for any mapping their career to the top.

Whether you're in construction, engineering, or facilities management, there's something to learn here, and each episode provides a mix of personal experiences and future aspirations:

https://bit.ly/gscexecpodcast

We hope this list of engaging facilities management podcasts helps you stay up to date, expand your industry knowledge, and further your career. We hope you enjoy these podcasts and that they help you stay informed on the latest trends and news!