Log in
Register
Log in
Register
Back to Episodes

The Future Beneath Your Feet: Flooring Sensors & Proptech

Episode Summary

Joe Scanlin of Scanalytics joins the podcast to discuss how "instrumenting" floor surfaces allows facility managers to capture precise data for energy management and space optimization. This conversation explores the shift toward buildings that can predict future needs and act as intelligent partners to the people who run them.

Episode Notes

In this episode, Edward Wagoner sits down with Joe Scanlin to explore the foundational role of flooring sensors in the rapidly evolving world of Proptech. Scanlin explains how his background in neuroscience led to the creation of building "brains" that use surface-level data to solve complex challenges like HVAC modulation and unauthorized "tailgating" at security points. The discussion highlights the immediate return on investment found in energy reduction and the long-term value of post-occupancy data for creating neurodiverse and highly utilized workspaces. Listeners will learn how this Department of Energy-backed technology maintains strict data privacy while providing the high-resolution insights necessary to manage modern facilities as dynamic, responsive environments.

This episode is sponsored by TMA Systems! Discover more at https://www.tmasystems.com/IFMA-podcast

Time Stamps:

  • 00:00 Introduction
  • 01:58 - Defining Proptech Beyond the Buzzwords
  • 03:12 - Top Challenges for Modern Facility Leaders
  • 03:34 - ROI Through Energy Management and Occupant Comfort
  • 04:46 - The Building Knows: Space Utilization Optimization
  • 05:37 - The Science of Floor Sensors: Neuroscience to Smart Surfaces
  • 06:55 - Beyond Movement: Detecting Leaks and Structural Issues
  • 07:58 - Real World Application: HVAC Control and Energy Efficiency
  • 09:23 - Streamlining Maintenance with Smart Data 09:59 - Case Study
  • 11:13 - Augmenting the Facility Manager’s Role
  • 12:56 - Safety, Senior Living, and Neurodiversity in Design
  • 14:10 - Implementation Hurdles: Network Coordination and Integration
  • 15:55 - Data Privacy: Preservation and Encryption Standards
  • 17:11 - Future Outlook: The Next Decade of Smart Buildings

Connect with Us:

Show Contributors

  • Edward Wagoner
  • Joe Scanlin
  • Elizabeth Shelton

Related Episodes