How the Federal Buildings Personnel Training Act (FBPTA) Enhances FM and Asset Management

Maureen Roskoski is Vice President at Facility Engineering Associates (FEA) and Patrick Dale is Management & Program Analyst at GSA/OGP Office of Federal High Performance Green Buildings. During the NFMT 2023 Conference in Baltimore, Mike Petrusky talked with Maureen and Patrick about the Federal Buildings Personnel Training Act (FBPTA) and the benefits of the program … Continue reading "How the Federal Buildings Personnel Training Act (FBPTA) Enhances FM and Asset Management"

How the Federal Buildings Personnel Training Act (FBPTA) Enhances FM and Asset Management

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Maureen Roskoski is Vice President at Facility Engineering Associates (FEA) and Patrick Dale is Management & Program Analyst at GSA/OGP Office of Federal High Performance Green Buildings. During the NFMT 2023 Conference in Baltimore, Mike Petrusky talked with Maureen and Patrick about the Federal Buildings Personnel Training Act (FBPTA) and the benefits of the program for asset management and facility management professionals. They explored the workforce challenges facing federal agencies and discussed how the FBPTA model helps fill gaps in today’s marketplace. Mike asks about the trends in facility and asset management competencies while Maureen and Patrick share the key benefits of the long-standing partnership between FEA and the GSA. Listen to find out how this workforce development program can enhance asset management and help you in your journey to be an Asset Champion!

Connect with Maureen on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/maureen-roskoski-92963b16/

Connect with Patrick on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/patrick-dale-505b807/

Learn more about the Sustainable Facilities Tool: https://sftool.gov/

Explore the GSA program website: https://www.gsa.gov/governmentwide-initiatives/federal-highperformance-green-buildings/resource-library/building-operations/fedsat

Learn more about Eptura™: https://eptura.com/

Discover free resources and explore past interviews at: https://www.assetchampion.com/

Connect with Mike on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikepetrusky/


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As Director of Podcasts at Eptura, Mike Petrusky hosts both the Workplace Innovator Podcast and the Asset Champion Podcast, sharing thought leadership with CRE, FM, and IT leaders in the digital and hybrid workplace. Mike has produced more than 500 podcast episodes listened to in over 111 countries. As an in-demand public speaker, Mike engages audiences at numerous industry events each year, including International Facility Management Association and CoreNet conferences, focusing on the human element of workplace and facility management.

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