From 'Oh My' to AI: The Future of School Facilities Management
45 min
From 'Oh My' to AI: The Future of School Facilities Management
Speakers
Josh Peach
Moderator, OperationsHERO
Dr. Brandon Payne
Education & Facilities Expert
Leo Brehm
Digital Transformation Specialist
Anne Birky
Facilities Leader
Scott Carpenter
President & Co-Founder, OperationsHERO
About This Webinar
Managing school facilities has never been simple, but today's challenges—shrinking budgets, aging buildings, and a skilled labor shortage—are pushing schools to rethink how they operate. Fortunately, modern technology is making it easier to stay ahead.
In this panel discussion, industry experts discuss how artificial intelligence (AI), automation, and smarter workflows are transforming the way schools maintain their buildings. If you're a facility director wondering how to keep up with these changes while keeping costs under control, this conversation is for you.
Topics Covered
- Evolution of facilities management — how far the industry has come in the last decade, from paper forms to QR codes and AI-powered tracking
- Customer service expectations — why communication, transparency, and responsiveness now matter as much as making repairs
- AI applications — automated asset tracking, predictive maintenance, and task automation that eliminate tedious admin work
- Bridging the skilled labor gap — mentorship programs, high school internships, and leveraging younger workers' tech skills
- CMMS selection criteria — must-have features like mobile access, seamless integration, and strong reporting, plus red flags to watch for
- Making work fun again — staff engagement, recognition, and creating clear career paths to retain talent
