Melissa Kahler

From our October 14, 2026 Cappuccino Hour, Key Ingredients to Be a Successful FM, CAFAE brought together industry professionals to explore the skills, habits and qualities that contribute to success in facility management, beyond technical knowledge alone. Moderator Marcia O'Connor was joined by Janet Cooper, Strategic Initiatives / CapEx Project Manager, with written contributions from Ian Rogers, Director, National Facilities. Participants brought perspectives from a variety of sectors,...

What Facility Professionals Are Actually Saying About AI From our March 11, 2026 session AI continues to dominate conversations across the built environment, promising efficiency, automation, and better decision-making. But in practice, many facility professionals are still working to understand where it truly fits within their day-to-day operations. CAFAE brought together professionals from across the industry to explore what AI actually looks like in facilities today, moving beyond the...