Richard Gunpat, Mechanical Engineer at the Airports Authority of Trinidad and Tobago joins Facility Voices host, David Trask, for an inspiring discussion of sustainability in Facilities Management.
The conversation highlights Richard's extensive 20-year career in facilities management, and his dedication to giving back to the industry through his involvement with IFMA, ASHRAE, and his recent recognition with the IFMA Emerging Professional Award. With extensive experience in energy consulting, aviation, and achieving certifications like FMP and CFM, Richard emphasizes the importance of collaboration, sustainability, and staying updated on industry trends.
Richard also shares some of his impactful initiatives, such as winning the Sustainability Facilities Professional Scholarship and actively contributing to the scholarship committee. He discusses the challenges and rewards of implementing sustainability measures, emphasizing the role of technology, including Building Management Systems (BMS) and Facility Condition Assessments (FCA).
The podcast concludes with a look into Richard's future goals, aspiring to become a global FM consultant to support companies in achieving their FM and sustainability targets. You won't want to miss out on Richard’s inspiring story and his insights into the future of FM sustainability.
Richard Gunpat is a highly experienced executive leader and consultant with over twenty (20) years of experience locally and regionally in facility management, engineering, project management, energy management, and aviation. As a creative and forward thinker, he is highly able to inspire others and drive strategic action. He currently provides strategic and technical oversight inclusive of LEED consulting for airport-related buildings and mechanical systems at the Airports Authority of Trinidad and Tobago.
Richard, a Mechanical Engineer by profession also holds various prestigious credentials from leading global organizations to include the CFM, PMP, LEED AP BD+C and ASHRAE BCxP. He volunteers with IFMA, GBCI and ASHRAE in several leadership roles and holds true to being a valued servant leader. He continues to lead the way and gives back, having won the IFMA Emerging Professional Award 2023 and selected as an exam subcommittee member for the new ASHRAE Certified Decarbonization Professional (CDP) Program to be launched in 2024.
Richard Gunpat
Mechanical Engineer
Airports Authority of Trinidad and Tobago
Richard Gunpat is a seasoned executive leader and consultant with over 20 years of experience in facility management, engineering, project management, energy management, and aviation. He provides strategic and technical oversight, including LEED consulting, for airport buildings and systems at the Airports Authority of Trinidad and Tobago. A Mechanical Engineer, Richard holds CFM, PMP, LEED AP BD+C, and ASHRAE BCxP credentials. He volunteers with IFMA, GBCI, and ASHRAE in leadership roles and was awarded the IFMA Emerging Professional Award in 2023. He is also an exam subcommittee member for the upcoming ASHRAE Certified Decarbonization Professional Program.
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