Explorez tous les épisodes du podcast Let's Talk Facilities
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| HVAC Maintenance Explained for Facility Managers | Juan Castro on Let's Talk Facilities | 21 Jul 2026 | 00:44:39 | |
No one thinks about HVAC until something breaks down. By then, the bill can run into the millions.In this episode, Aaron and Ben sit down with Juan Castro from Beaver Williams to unpack why mechanical services, despite making up 20 to 25 percent of a building's total cost, remain one of the most overlooked systems in facilities management.-----------#LetsTalkFacilities is a podcast from the team at Premrest, Australia's go-to for commercial floor care. Cleaning and Installing commercial flooring. https://letstalkfacilities.com/ | |||
| Rob Broadhead: Almost Anyone Can Call Themselves a Fire Expert | Let's Talk Facilities | 14 Jul 2026 | 00:54:09 | |
A fire door only works if it's closed. Leave it open, and you've turned a safety system into nothing at all. In this episode, Aaron and Ben sit down with Rob Broadhead, Director of 2020 Fire Protection, to unpack what fire compliance actually means for Australian facility managers. Rob breaks down the fundamentals of compartmentalisation and walks through real disasters in Australia. He also exposes a confronting truth about the fire protection industry: with almost zero barriers to entry, some FMs may be trusting their building's safety to someone who is not certified or licensed to do the job. ------------------ #LetsTalkFacilities is a podcast from the team at Premrest, Australia's go-to for commercial floor care. Cleaning and Installing commercial flooring. https://letstalkfacilities.com/ | |||
| Is Your Building's Air Quality Making Staff Sick? | Lidia Morawska on Let's Talk Facilities | 07 Jul 2026 | 00:57:58 | |
Most facility managers can tell you the temperature and humidity in their building right now. Almost none can tell you the CO2 levels because in Australia, there's currently no mandated indoor air quality monitoring at all. In this episode, Aaron and Nick sit down with Doctor Lidia Morawska, one of the scientists who helped establish the case for airborne COVID-19 transmission, a shift that changed the World Health Organization's global guidance. Lidia demonstrates a live low-cost sensor reading in the studio and shares an inside look at QUT's P-block, the first building in the world working toward meeting a new indoor air quality standard. ------------------ #LetsTalkFacilities is a podcast from the team at Premrest, Australia's go-to for commercial floor care. Cleaning and Installing commercial flooring. https://letstalkfacilities.com/ | |||
| Wissam Salama on Let's Talk Facilities: Your Building Maintenance Could Be Costing You More | 30 Jun 2026 | 00:43:28 | |
Most commercial buildings are being maintained on a schedule and nobody questions it because that's how it's always been done.In this episode, Aaron and Ben sit down with Wissam Salama, Managing Director of Guardian Mechanical Services, to talk about what building optimisation actually looks like in practice. Wissam brings 20 years of HVAC and fire industry experience to the conversation, covering everything from the actionable tips that cost nothing to implement, to BMS integration and IoT sensors. -----------#LetsTalkFacilities is a podcast from the team at Premrest, Australia's go-to for commercial floor care. Cleaning and Installing commercial flooring. https://letstalkfacilities.com/ | |||
| Responding to Emergency: How to Prepare for an Evacuation | David Gilmore on Let's Talk Facilities | 23 Jun 2026 | 00:45:33 | |
Having a plan on paper is not the same as being ready. Most buildings find that out the hard way.Aaron and Nick sit down with David Gilmore from Evac Services to talk about what genuine emergency planning looks like in practice, how to run drills that actually prepare people and why life safety is everyone's responsibility not just the warden's.-----------#LetsTalkFacilities is a podcast from the team at Premrest, Australia's go-to for commercial floor care. Cleaning and Installing commercial flooring. https://letstalkfacilities.com/ | |||
| The FM and Contractor Relationship Done Right | Jimmy House & Jake Bray | 16 Jun 2026 | 00:47:33 | |
Every FM wants to sleep at night knowing the building is in good hands. Getting there starts with who you put on the job. Aaron Kelly and Ben Young sit down with Jimmy House and and Jake Bray from Prime Maintenance Projects to talk about what a great service provider relationship looks like and why selecting the right specialist matters more than most FMs realise. -----------#LetsTalkFacilities is a podcast from the team at Premrest, Australia's go-to for commercial floor care. Cleaning and Installing commercial flooring. https://letstalkfacilities.com/ | |||
| Inside One of Australia's Most Unique FM Portfolios | Let's Talk Facilities with Janene Hansford | 10 Jun 2026 | 01:02:56 | |
Every FM job has something unique in it.Aaron and Ben sit down with Janene Hansford to talk through what FM looks like beyond the corporate building, what change management has taught her about people, and why curiosity is the most underrated skill in the industry. ----------- #LetsTalkFacilities is a podcast from the team at Premrest, Australia's go-to for commercial floor care. Cleaning and Installing commercial flooring. https://letstalkfacilities.com/ | |||
| Drone Inspections Are Giving FMs 100% Coverage for the First Time | Jamie Green | 02 Jun 2026 | 00:42:39 | |
Most annual inspections only cover the areas a person can safely reach yet facility managers are forced to sign off a building as "safe." In this latest episode of #LetsTalkFacilities, Aaron and Nick sat down with Jamie Green from Green Sky Group to talk about what drone technology is revealing about the buildings we thought we knew. From roofs that inspection reports declared problem-free to solar systems quietly failing in plain sight, Jamie unpacks what 100% asset coverage actually looks like and why it is changing the way FMs manage risk. ----------- #LetsTalkFacilities is a podcast from the team at Premrest, Australia's go-to for commercial floor care. Cleaning and Installing commercial flooring. https://letstalkfacilities.com/ | |||
| Why Mentorship Is Not Enough to Move Your Career Forward in Facility Management | Jodi Whelan | 26 May 2026 | 00:54:18 | |
Most people in the industry have a mentor. Far fewer have a sponsor. In this episode of #LetsTalkFacilities, Aaron and Ben sit down with Jodi Whelan to talk about this distinction and what it takes to build a career in facility management. Jodi unpacks the difference between mentorship and sponsorship, what career scaffolding looks like in practice, and how the industry can do better at putting the right people in the right rooms. ----------- #LetsTalkFacilities is a podcast from the team at Premrest, Australia's go-to for commercial floor care. Cleaning and Installing commercial flooring. https://letstalkfacilities.com/ | |||
| Can an FM Be Held Personally Liable? The Answer Is Yes, But... | Let's Talk Facilities w/ Kristy Keech | 19 May 2026 | 00:43:47 | |
It starts with something small. A door handle that sticks. A defect that sat on a report for two weeks because it did not seem urgent. Kristy Keech has spent 22 years in risk and compliance watching those small things become the biggest problems an FM will ever face. In this episode of #LetsTalkFacilities, Aaron and Nick sit down with Kristy Keech to talk about one of the most confronting realities in facility management: personal liability. She unpacks what it actually means to be responsible for a site and what you can do differently to protect yourself and the people in your building. -----------#LetsTalkFacilities is a podcast from the team at Premrest, Australia's go-to for commercial floor care. Cleaning and Installing commercial flooring. https://letstalkfacilities.com/ | |||
| The IoT Sensor That Saved Hundreds of Thousands of Litres | Bob Sharon on Let's Talk Facilities | 12 May 2026 | 00:57:10 | |
Most facility managers are either drowning in data they cannot interpret or flying completely blind with none at all. Bob Sharon, Founder and CEO of Blue IoT says IoT sensors are the simplest way out of both. Aaron and Ben sit down with Bob Sharon to talk about what IoT sensors are actually doing inside buildings right now. From detecting water leaks to monitoring CO2 levels, the conversation covers the full picture of what smart sensor technology looks like in practice. ----------- #LetsTalkFacilities is a podcast from the team at Premrest, Australia's go-to for commercial floor care. Cleaning and Installing commercial flooring. https://letstalkfacilities.com/ | |||
| Your Building Management System Is More Than Just HVAC | Adrian Michaels | 07 May 2026 | 00:38:49 | |
The building management system runs everything — fire, lifts, security, HVAC. So why is it buried in the mechanical contract? In this episode of #LetsTalkFacilities, Aaron and Tim sit down with Adrian Michaels to talk about why building automation deserves to be treated as its own separate package and where the technology is heading over the next decade.--------------------------#LetsTalkFacilities is a podcast from the team at Premrest, Australia's go-to for commercial floor care. Cleaning and Installing commercial flooring. https://www.premrest.com.au/lets-talk-facilities | |||
| Inside University of Melbourne: Facility Tour with Andrew Moore | 30 Apr 2026 | 01:01:40 | |
Most buildings are designed with an exit strategy. At the University of Melbourne, there isn't one. In this episode, they walk through what it actually looks like to manage a portfolio you can never walk away from — retrofitting buildings never designed for modern expectations, keeping 1950s spaces alive, and making decisions that have to last a generation. -------------------------- #LetsTalkFacilities is a podcast from the team at Premrest, Australia's go-to for commercial floor care. Cleaning and Installing commercial flooring.https://www.premrest.com.au/lets-talk-facilities | |||
| If Sydney Opera House Can Get a Green Rating, Yours Can Too | Davina Rooney on Let's Talk Facilities | 21 Apr 2026 | 00:46:24 | |
In this episode, Aaron and Tim sit down with Davina Rooney, CEO of the Green Building Council of Australia, to talk about why existing buildings are now the most important frontier in sustainability, what's coming legislatively for FM teams, and why facility managers are the most powerful (and most underrecognised) force in the built environment. | |||
| Your Solar Panels Are Probably Off Right Now and You Don't Know It | Daniel Lazarus | 14 Apr 2026 | 00:47:18 | |
In this episode of #LetsTalkFacilities, Aaron and Tim sit down with Daniel Lazarus, CEO of Industrias Services Group to talk about solar maintainance.Daniel shared that there's $1.5 billion worth of underperformance sitting in unmaintained solar systems across Australia right now and the majority of facility managers have no idea. They also break down why commercial solar is the most overlooked asset in FM, what the real risks are when it goes unchecked. -------------------------- #LetsTalkFacilities is a podcast from the team at Premrest, Australia's go-to for commercial floor care. Cleaning and Installing commercial flooring.https://www.premrest.com.au/lets-talk-facilities | |||
| Leadership Isn't Just the Team You Hire | Kristy Megaw | 07 Apr 2026 | 00:47:39 | |
In this episode Aaron and Ben sit down with Kristy Megaw, Senior Director of Client Partnerships at Cushman & Wakefield. Kristy has spent her career leading large-scale FM accounts across APAC — and she's got a lot to say about leadership, women in facilities, and why FM is a far more exciting career than the industry gives it credit for.------------------#LetsTalkFacilities is a podcast from the team at Premrest, Australia's go-to for commercial floor care. Cleaning and Installing commercial flooring.https://www.premrest.com.au/lets-talk-facilities | |||
| How a Flooring Company Became FM Advocate of the Year | 31 Mar 2026 | 00:12:04 | |
We’re kicking things off by looking back at a milestone we didn’t expect.In this premiere episode, we reflect on winning FMA Industry Advocate of the Year and how a flooring company ended up building a platform that supports facility managers across the industry. What started as a way to share knowledge internally quickly grew into something bigger. A space to learn, connect, and solve real problems faced on the ground.If you’ve been part of the journey, this is a look back at how it all started. If you’re new here, this is the perfect place to jump in.-----------------#LetsTalkFacilities is a podcast from the team at Premrest, Australia's go-to for commercial floor care. Cleaning and Installing commercial flooring.https://www.premrest.com.au/lets-talk-facilities | |||
| Drawing the Line between Facility and Asset Management with Ujwal Lakra | 12 Dec 2025 | 00:37:43 | |
Facility managers and asset managers often get placed in the same bucket, but the work they do, the pressures they face, and the goals they chase are very different. In this episode of Let’s Talk Facilities, Aaron Kelly and Nick Grace sit down with Ujwal Lakra to clear the confusion and talk through what each role is really built for. | |||
| Growing in FM with Arbab Shah | 01 Dec 2025 | 00:33:40 | |
In this episode of Let’s Talk Facilities, Aaron Kelly and Nick Grace sit down with Arbab Shah for an honest look at what it really takes to grow in the FM industry. Arbab shares the early challenges that shaped him, the pressures new facility managers often face, and the turning points that helped him build confidence on the job. Whether you’re starting out or guiding a team, this episode offers relatable insights on becoming a stronger facility manager. | |||
| Facilities with Purpose | A Conversation with Paul Sor | 11 Nov 2025 | 00:53:20 | |
In this episode of Let’s Talk Facilities, Aaron Kelly and Sammy Gilham sit down with Paul Sor, Head of Property and Asset Management at RSL LifeCare, for a conversation on empathy, ethics, and people-first leadership in facility management. | |||
| Special: A Better Way to Build with Dave Moolman | 05 Nov 2025 | 00:25:11 | |
Sustainability is more than a corporate goal, it’s personal. In this Let’s Talk Facilities sustainability special, Tim Bradbury sit down with Dave Moolman from Shaw Contract to explore how the drive for a better future often begins with personal experiences that shape our values. Dave shares how Shaw Contract’s approach to manufacturing looks beyond production efficiency to focus on long-term environmental responsibility, circular design, and products that stand the test of time. ------------- Let's Talk Facilities is a podcast from the team at Premrest, Australia's go-to for floor care. Cleaning and installing commercial flooring. https://www.premrest.com.au/lets-talk-facilities | |||
| Sustainability That Pays Off | Lauren Hamilton | 22 Oct 2025 | 00:46:52 | |
In this episode of Let’s Talk Facilities, Aaron Kelly and Nicholas Grace talk with Lauren Hamilton from Smart Commercial Solar about the growing need for clean energy and carbon accountability. Lauren explains how expanding emissions reporting and rising energy costs are driving organisations to rethink their approach to sustainability. She shares why solar energy could be a smart strategy for cutting costs, building resilience, and staying competitive in a low-carbon economy. If you’re looking to future-proof your facilities and manage energy more efficiently, this conversation is for you. | |||
| Designing Workplace Strategy with Dr Agustin Chevez | 07 Oct 2025 | 00:54:44 | |
In this episode of Let’s Talk Facilities, Aaron Kelly and Sammy Gilham are joined by Agustin Chevez, architect and workplace strategist, for a deep dive into the evolving role of facility managers in workplace design and how workplaces can adapt to the changing rhythms of work. If you’re passionate about creating spaces that balance performance, purpose, and people, this episode offers insights you won’t want to miss! ------------- Let's Talk Facilities is a podcast from the team at Premrest, Australia's go-to for floor care. Cleaning and installing commercial flooring. https://www.premrest.com.au/lets-talk-facilities | |||
| Special: Building a Circular Future with Paul Rosenberg Vella | 30 Sep 2025 | 00:39:09 | |
In this special episode of Let’s Talk Facilities, Ben Young and Tim Bradbury sit down with Paul Rosenberg Vella from Revert Group to explore the role of the circular economy in construction and fit-outs. Paul shares how facility managers can support circular solutions and what it takes to reduce waste while improving project outcomes. Whether you manage assets or are simply passionate about sustainability in the built environment, this conversation offers practical insights on building a more resource-conscious future. ------------- Let's Talk Facilities is a podcast from the team at Premrest, Australia's go-to for floor care. Cleaning and installing commercial flooring. https://www.premrest.com.au/lets-talk-facilities | |||
| Why Emergency Management Matters for Facility Managers | Gaurav Bhalla | 16 Sep 2025 | 00:38:25 | |
Emergencies unfold in seconds—and the first five minutes are the most critical. In this episode of Let’s Talk Facilities, Aaron Kelly and Nicholas Grace sit down with Gaurav Bhalla, CEO of First Five Minutes, to unpack the realities of emergency management for facility managers. They discuss the unique challenges of evacuating shopping centres compared to commercial towers, as well as best practices for training, drills, and tenant engagement during emergencies. Whether you manage an office, shopping centre, or healthcare facility, this conversation delivers practical insights to help you prepare, plan, and protect people when it matters most. ------------- Let's Talk Facilities is a podcast from the team at Premrest, Australia's go-to for floor care. Cleaning and installing commercial flooring. https://www.premrest.com.au/lets-talk-facilities | |||
| Values-Driven Facilities Management with Mark O’Connell | 03 Sep 2025 | 00:45:22 | |
In this episode of Let’s Talk Facilities, we sit down with Mark O’Connell, Head of Property at St Vincent de Paul, to explore how facilities management goes beyond buildings to truly change lives. Mark shares how a values-driven approach creates lasting impact across the spaces his team manages—and why facilities management is mission-critical in every sector. ------------- Let's Talk Facilities is a podcast from the team at Premrest, Australia's go-to for floor care. Cleaning and installing commercial flooring. | |||
| Special: Sustainability with Aidan Mullan | 25 Aug 2025 | 00:42:47 | |
In this special episode of Let’s Talk Facilities, Ben Young and Tim Bradbury sit down with Aidan Mullan from Interface to explore what real sustainability looks like in the built environment. Aidan shares about moving beyond offsets to focus on emissions reduction, circular economy models, and material innovation. ------------- Let's Talk Facilities is a podcast from the team at Premrest, Australia's go-to for floor care. Cleaning and installing commercial flooring. | |||
| Mentorship, Diversity, and the Future of FM | with Leah Ong | 20 Aug 2025 | 00:35:10 | |
In this episode of Let’s Talk Facilities, Aaron Kelly and Nick Grace sit down with Leah Ong to explore mentorship, diversity, ESG, and the evolving role of technology in facilities management. Leah shares her perspective on how relationships help managers build influence, why inclusivity strengthens FM teams, and the growing importance of leadership in shaping the future of the profession. She also offers practical ways for FMs to move beyond operations and step into strategic leadership. If you want to take your FM career forward, this conversation is packed with lessons you can apply right away. ------------- Let's Talk Facilities is a podcast from the team at Premrest, Australia's go-to for floor care. Cleaning and installing commercial flooring. | |||
| Facility Management is Changing | Duncan Waddell | 05 Aug 2025 | 01:04:27 | |
In this episode of Let’s Talk Facilities, Aaron Kelly and Ben Young sit down with Duncan Waddell, an esteemed global leader in facility management, to unpack the evolving world of facility management. They explore the real role of FMs today: part concierge, part strategist, part problem-solver. From hidden heroes to frontline professionals, Duncan breaks down how the profession is gaining recognition and where it's heading. The conversation also dives deep into ISO 41001, the global facilities management standard: ✔ What it means for FM teams ✔ How it drives operational excellence ✔ How to start implementing it without blowing your budget Whether you're new to FM or leading a large portfolio, this episode is packed with insight into how the best facilities run and where the industry is headed next. ------------- Let's Talk Facilities is a podcast from the team at Premrest, Australia's go-to for floor care. Cleaning and installing commercial flooring. | |||
| Clean Air: Shining a Light on Indoor Air Quality with Zac Gilder | 22 Jul 2025 | 00:56:49 | |
In this enlightening episode, Zac Gilder from Steril-Aire joins hosts Ben Young and Aaron Kelly for an in-depth discussion on indoor air quality (IAQ). The trio explores the transformative role of UVC lights in Air Handling Units (AHUs), sharing best practices for ensuring healthy, clean air in the built environment. From split systems to large-scale HVAC AHUs, they uncover practical solutions to enhance air quality and protect occupant health. This must-listen episode is packed with insights for anyone passionate about creating safer, healthier indoor spaces. ------------- Let's Talk Facilities is a podcast from the team at Premrest, Australia's go-to for floor care. Cleaning and installing commercial flooring. | |||
| Leading with Impact: People and Expectations in Facility Management | 08 Jul 2025 | 00:52:49 | |
Join hosts Aaron Kelly and Sammy Gilham as they chat with Jennifer Longstaff, a dynamic leader in facility management. In this episode, they explore the intricacies of running a successful facilities business, and discuss Jenny's experience as a woman-owned business. From managing diverse teams to meeting high customer expectations, Jenny shares her strategies for fostering a thriving workplace culture and driving operational excellence. ------------- Let's Talk Facilities is a podcast from the team at Premrest, Australia's go-to for floor care. Cleaning and installing commercial flooring. | |||
| Charles Hammersla on Facility Management, Integrity, and Community Impact | 24 Jun 2025 | 00:37:24 | |
Join Aaron Kelly as he has a conversation with Charles Hammersla, a seasoned facility management leader, for an inspiring episode. They explore practical advice for aspiring facility managers, the importance of following through on commitments, and how the role has evolved to meet rising customer expectations. Charles also shares his passion for giving back through not-for-profit work and community involvement, offering listeners valuable insights on leadership and impact. ------------- Let's Talk Facilities is a podcast from the team at Premrest, Australia's go-to for commercial floor care. Cleaning and installing commercial flooring. | |||
| Accurate Data, Smarter Decisions: Leanne Cluley Unpacks Asset Auditing | 10 Jun 2025 | 00:41:04 | |
Join hosts Aaron Kelly and Sammy Gilham as they sit down with Leanne Cluley, Founder & CEO of Reduxo, to dive into the world of physical asset auditing. Leanne shares her expertise on why accurate data is the backbone of effective decision-making and lifecycle management across industries. From creating reliable asset registers to enabling predictive maintenance and lifecycle costing, this episode explores how Reduxo’s tailored audit solutions help organizations save time, reduce risks, and plan for the future. Listen for practical insights and inspiring stories from Leanne’s decades of experience in asset management! ------------- Let's Talk Facilities is a podcast from the team at Premrest, Australia's go-to for commercial floor care. Cleaning and installing commercial flooring. | |||
| Building Digital Estates: Jade Germantis on Data-Driven Facilities | 27 May 2025 | 00:48:34 | |
In this episode, hosts Ben Young and Aaron Kelly sit down with Jade Germantis, Program Director of Digital Estate at The University of Melbourne, to explore the world of digital estates. Discover what digital estates are, how to begin capturing data, and the journey from simple Excel spreadsheets to sophisticated data lake platforms. Jade shares valuable insights and practical advice for facility professionals looking to harness data for smarter decision-making. ------------- Let's Talk Facilities is a podcast from the team at Premrest, Australia's go-to for commercial floor care. | |||
| Simplifying Workplace Safety: With Sue Bottrell | 13 May 2025 | 00:44:14 | |
In this episode, hosts Aaron Kelly and Sammy Gilham sit down with Sue Bottrell from ContractorSAFE to tackle the critical topic of workplace safety. They explore who’s responsible for what when it comes to keeping workers safe, diving into the complexities of Safe Work Method Statements (SWMS) and Job Safety Analysis (JSA) documentation. Sue highlights how these documents are often overly complicated, leaving workers confused and disconnected from their core purpose: clearly communicating risks and ensuring safety. Listen for a candid discussion on streamlining safety processes to better protect workers and facilities alike. ------------- Let's Talk Facilities is a podcast from the team at Premrest, Australia's go-to for commercial floor care. https://www.premrest.com.au/lets-talk-facilities | |||
| Rising in Facilities: Louise Rowe on Recruitment and Career Growth | 29 Apr 2025 | 00:43:53 | |
In this episode of Let's Talk Facilities, hosts Aaron Kelly and Ben Young from Premrest sit down with Louise Rowe from Pinpoint Property Recruitment. Louise dives into the world of recruitment for facility managers, sharing strategies for upskilling, advancing your career, and standing out in the competitive FM space. Whether you’re looking to climb the ladder or sharpen your expertise, this episode is has actionable insights to help you thrive in facility management. ------------- Let's Talk Facilities is a podcast from the team at Premrest, Australia's go-to for commercial floor care. https://www.premrest.com.au/lets-talk-facilities | |||
| Unlocking the Future of Facility Management with Nicholas Burt | 15 Apr 2025 | 00:45:52 | |
The episode kicks off with a powerful idea: facility managers don’t need to be experts in every field, but they must master the art of connection—knowing who to call and where to find the right advice to keep operations running smoothly. In Episode 6 of Let's Talk Facilities, hosts Aaron Kelly and Sammy Gilham sit down with Nicholas Burt, CEO of the Facilities Management Association (FMA). Nicholas shares insights into his role, the FMA’s mission to empower facility managers, and how they provide critical support through networks and expertise. From sustainability to the evolving landscape of facility management, discover where the industry is headed and why a great facility manager doesn’t need to know everything—just who to call. A conversation packed with practical advice and forward-thinking ideas! ------------- Let's Talk Facilities is a podcast from the team at Premrest, Australia's go-to for commercial floor care. | |||
| Proactive or Reactive? Facility Management Unpacked | 01 Apr 2025 | 00:25:39 | |
Aaron Kelly, Ben Young, and Sammy Gilham from Premrest discuss what it looks like being proactive vs. reactive in facility management. They unpack what these approaches look like for facility managers—planning ahead to avoid chaos or dealing with it as it hits. It’s practical, real-world stuff to help you level up, whether you’re strategising or troubleshooting. #FacilityManagement ------------- Let's Talk Facilities is a podcast from the team at Premrest, Australia's go-to for commercial floor care. | |||
| Natural Stone in Facilities: Maintenance with Mark Elliott | 06 Mar 2025 | 00:42:23 | |
Aaron Kelly and Colin Saddington sit down with Mark Elliott to discuss the use of natural stone in commercial facilities, particularly in lobbies and shopping centres. The conversation covers the importance of maintaining these features, the process of stone honing, and the distinction between honing and sealing. Mark shares his expertise on keeping stone surfaces in top condition. Facility managers play a key role in preserving the longevity and appearance of stone flooring, a common feature in high-traffic urban buildings. Mark emphasizes that understanding proper care techniques—like regular maintenance, choosing the right cleaning methods, and knowing when to hone or seal—is essential to prevent damage and costly repairs. This episode highlights why awareness and expertise in stone care are critical for effective facility management. ------------- Let's Talk Facilities is a podcast from the team at Premrest, Australia's go-to for commercial floor care. | |||
| Sustainable Flooring - Tim Bradbury | 19 Feb 2025 | 00:27:14 | |
In this episode, Ben Young sits down with Tim Bradbury to explore his unique career journey—from architecture to build-to-rent project management, and now into the world of commercial flooring. Tim’s experience across these industries gives him a well-rounded perspective on how sustainable design, construction, and flooring choices impact commercial spaces. ----------- A podcast from the team at Premrest, Australia's go-to for commercial floor care. | |||
| Flooring the Future: Bob Foletta’s Legacy in Commercial Flooring | 11 Feb 2025 | 00:27:11 | |
Welcome to Episode 2 of Let's Talk FacilitiesJoin Colin Saddington and Aaron Kelly from the Premrest team as they chat with Bob Foletta from Interface Australia - a seasoned expert who's about to retire after a remarkable career as Technical Field Services Manager for Asia Pacific at Interface. Interface Australia is a subsidiary of the global company "Interface", a leading manufacturer of modular flooring products like carpet tiles and resilient flooring, with a significant presence in Australia where they manufacture and sell their products locally, including a focus on sustainable practices and carbon-negative flooring options; they are known for their commitment to environmental responsibilityIn this episode, Bob shares thoughtful insights from his journey in commercial floor care, along with some lighthearted reflections on the industry he’s helped shape. ----------- A podcast from the team at Premrest, Australia's go-to for commercial floor care. | |||
| Let's Talk Facilities - Introduction | 05 Feb 2025 | 00:30:32 | |
Welcome to Episode 1 of Let's Talk Facilities!In our very first episode, hosts Colin Saddington, Aaron Kelly, and Sammy Gilham from the Premrest team pull back the curtain on what this podcast is all about. We're not just about commercial floor care—we're here to dive into a whole range of topics that matter to facility managers. From innovative cleaning solutions and commercial installations to broader challenges in facility operations, we blend smart insights with a touch of humour to make even the most complex topics engaging. ------------- Let's Talk Facilities is a podcast from the team at Premrest, Australia's go-to for commercial floor care. https://www.premrest.com.au/lets-talk-facilities | |||