Cooperatively Speaking

The Digitization of Facilities and the Blurring Lines Between IT and Facilities, Part 1

August 14, 2024 E&I Cooperative Services Season 4 Episode 2

E&I Host:
David Manz, Business Partnerships Manager, Facilities & Interiors

Guest: 
Keaton Henry, Category Sales Specialist – Connected & IAQ, Ferguson

In part one of this series, David welcomes Keaton Henry, an industry expert at Ferguson, for an insightful discussion about industrial smart devices from an HVAC standpoint, and leak detection devices from a plumbing standpoint. Keaton covers diagnosing mechanical issues using proactive rather than reactive methods. He highlights the importance of 24/7 monitoring, receiving real-time notifications, inexpensive and risk-free ways to monitor and measure air and water quality, best practices for education, and more.

Relevant Links:
E&I Ferguson Contract
Ferguson Website
Ferguson Indoor Air Quality Solutions Web Page
Ferguson Mechanical Solutions Web Page

Cooperatively Speaking is hosted by E&I Cooperative Services, the only member-owned, non-profit procurement cooperative exclusively focused on serving the needs of education. Visit our website at www.eandi.org/podcast.

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