Green Minds by FCLT-E
Turning sustainability goals into actionable plans, this podcast bridges the gap between corporate vision and daily cleaning operations. Join us as we explore innovative ideas, industry insights, and practical solutions from thought leaders in Facilities Management (FM), Hospitality, Healthcare and beyond. Together, we can make a measurable difference for the environment where we work and live. Ready to transform your FM practices? Start Listening Today!
Green Minds by FCLT-E
CUTTING ENERGY WASTE WITH AI-DRIVEN MAINTENANCE | GREEN MINDS | FADI ALSHAKHSHIR | EP 13
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In this episode, Walewein Lichtenauer, founder of FCLT-E, speaks with Fadi Alshakhshir, one of the region’s leading voices in facilities management and energy strategy. He’s the author of the “AI-Driven Energy Centered Maintenance” book, and a lecturer shaping the next generation of engineers.
Fadi breaks down how AI, machine learning, and IoT are changing the way buildings are managed—from routine maintenance to long-term sustainability goals. How predictive maintenance works, what it takes to build energy-efficient systems, and how facilities teams can move beyond compliance to real innovation.
If you're in FM, real estate, engineering, or sustainability, this is an episode you shouldn’t miss.
Chapters include:
What is energy-centred maintenance?
Why predictive maintenance matters
AI, IoT, and smarter operations
Lessons from implementing across the UAE
What the world can learn from the Middle East
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🎙 Hosted by Walewein Lichtenauer, founder of FCLT-E.