How PCM Ceilings Boost Thermal Comfort and Cut Energy Use | Connected FM Podcast

Host Bryant Hughes sits down with Mick Dunn, Technical Support Specialist at Armstrong Ceilings and Ian Gumbert, Facility Manager at Armstrong’s Lancaster headquarters, to explore how PCM (phase change material) ceilings are changing the way buildings manage thermal comfort. They break down the science behind phase change materials, explain how PCM ceilings can mimic the thermal mass of concrete at a lower weight and cost, and share real-world examples of how the technology has reduced temperature-related occupant complaints while lowering energy use and limiting manual HVAC adjustments. Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction 02:58 Thermal Mass and PCM Basics 08:07 Comfort Wins and Complaints 10:15 Where PCM Works Best 12:05 HVAC Scheduling and Controls 14:03 Sponsor Break 14:56 Testing and Demand Savings 17:34 Energy Modeling Tools 18:59 Retrofit and Installation 22:14 Tax Credits and Payback 23:41 Misconceptions 25:25 Conclusion TAKE YOUR FM CAREER TO THE NEXT LEVEL 🔥 ⚡️💻 Facility Management Professional (FMP): https://www.ifma.org/credentials/faci... ⚡️💻 Certified Facility Manager (CFM): https://www.ifma.org/credentials/cert... ⚡️💻 Sustainable Facility Professional (SFP): https://www.ifma.org/credentials/sust... ◽️◽️◽️◽️◽️◽️ ⬇️ More stuff you should check out ⬇️ ** JOIN THE IFMA MEMBERSHIP ** https://www.ifma.org/membership/membe... ** CHECK OUT THE LATEST EVENTS ** https://www.ifma.org/community/events... ** CONNECTEDFM PODCAST ** https://connected-fm.simplecast.com/ ** CONNECTEDFM A BLOG BY IFMA ** https://blog.ifma.org/ ◽️◽️◽️◽️◽️◽️ CONNECT WITH US ON SOCIAL: Website: https://www.ifma.org Instagram:   / ifma_hq   LinkedIn:   / ifma   Facebook:   / internationalfacilitymanagementassociation   X (formerly Twitter):   / ifma