{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/652e6e3b2681ee0012ea47f0/6901e7604013c81f9ae01491?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"The Human Side of Smart Buildings","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/652e6e3b2681ee0012ea47f0/1761751892180-08c90f0a-1691-4dba-99ad-f12b0a430f1e.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>The smartest buildings don’t just run on data — they run on people.</p><p><br></p><p>From intern to Operations Manager, <strong>Reed Powell</strong> has spent his career helping MacDonald-Miller Facility Solutions evolve from a regional mechanical contractor into a leader in smart building service and energy innovation.</p><p><br></p><p>In this episode of <em>The Climate GAP: Quick Cuts</em>, Reed shares how the company balances cutting-edge technology with the craft, mentorship, and trust that define lasting performance.</p><p><br></p><p>We discuss:</p><p><br></p><ul><li>How sustainability became the foundation for a modern mechanical business</li><li>What it takes to lead through innovation on the <em>bleeding edge</em></li><li>Building a learning culture where interns become leaders</li><li>The intersection of operations, finance, and technical excellence</li><li>How service companies can drive the next wave of smart building adoption</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>About Reed Powell:</strong></p><p>Reed is an Operations Manager at MacDonald-Miller Facility Solutions, where he leads teams delivering mechanical and smart building projects across the Pacific Northwest. His work bridges sustainability, engineering, and human leadership.</p><p><br></p><p>Subscribe for weekly conversations at the intersection of <strong>technology and the built environment.</strong></p>","author_name":"Powered by Element Six"}