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David Karpook
Director Business Development, Strategic Consultant
A 30-year industry veteran, Dave Karpook has been a customer, vendor, system implementer, trainer and strategist, managing workplace technology projects globally. Prior to joining Planon in 2015, he served as president and CEO of Bricsnet, and has held senior management positions at Trimble Navigation, Tririga, and Peregrine Systems. Dave speaks frequently at industry events, and is a member of IFMA’s Audit Committee, past chairman of IFMA’s Real Estate Advisory & Leadership community, and former chairman of the board of OSCRE International.
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"One size fits one" in the new workplace
September 21, 2022 | David KarpookOne size does not fit all: In this blog we highlight the importance of stimulating collaboration and teamwork.
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Sustainability and Facility Management: a Blueprint for Partnership – Part 2
March 31, 2022 | David KarpookFacility Management is a natural ally for Sustainability initiatives. Facility and Sustainability teams can use this 4-step approach to align and collaborate.
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Sustainability and Facility Management: What's in a methodology? - Part 1
March 31, 2022 | David KarpookThis blog explores a 4-step methodology for accelerating sustainability initiatives that was developed by Alan AtKisson in his book, The Sustainability Transformation.
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Don’t forget the “G” in ESG: why facilities should be involved
March 1, 2022 | David KarpookESG: environmental, social, and governance – is a hot topic for many organizations discussing sustainability. In this blog, we explore “Governance” from the lens of Facility Management and IWMS.
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Shrinking Real Estate Portfolios and the Opportunity for IWMS
May 27, 2021 | David KarpookAs space planning priorities have shifted from densification to ensuring worker health & safety, businesses need more complex views of information to ensure that workplaces support policies & regulations. This blog explores how technology, such as IWMS, can help organizations navigate these times.
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Speeding toward the future of workplace technology
September 10, 2020 | David KarpookAdvanced smart building technologies that were “nice to have” but not required are now moving closer to the category of “workplace essentials” – especially as organizations look for ways to further increase workplace health and safety.
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Keeping Our Buildings Healthy as We Recover
May 7, 2020 | David KarpookBuildings can’t catch COVID-19, but they may end up suffering from it. Neglect is a problem for buildings. They may not suffer wear and tear from humans during this time, but they remain subject to natural elements – wind, rain, freeze-thaw cycles – and to vandalism, break-ins and other malicious acts.
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Important stakeholders of the Campus of the Future
February 20, 2020 | David KarpookStudents expect that the universities they attend will provide them with networking opportunities and pathways to collaboration with other students, universities, local communities, and employers. This means, universities must focus on the right stakeholders and constituencies for their students.
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Transforming Facilities Management into Infrastructure Management to Manage a Campus of the Future
February 11, 2020 | David KarpookFacilities management on a campus of the future goes beyond the management of physical buildings and assets. There is a blend of physical and digital infrastructure management that facilities management professionals must be prepared to tackle.
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How AI changes occupant experience
February 6, 2020 | David KarpookDavid Karpook explains in this blog post that we need to be very mindful of when, where, and how to give up or retain control regarding smart equipment in the workplace.
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