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First-Time Attendees Guide to World Workplace
Attending IFMA's World Workplace for the first time can be an exciting opportunity to immerse yourself in the world of...
How to Protect Buildings and Occupants from Wildfires and WUI Threats
With the growing frequency and severity of wildfires in recent years, facility managers are facing emerging challenges...
Now Live: Your Guide to the World Workplace 2025 Agenda
It’s official IFMA’s World Workplace® 2025 is coming to Minneapolis, September 17–19! This year’s event is packed with...
From Crime Labs to Retirement Homes: How Facility Managers Keep Our World Running
Facility management might not be something the average person thinks about daily, but its influence is felt in every...
How to Convince Your Boss to Send You to World Workplace
Ready to attend World Workplace but need to convince your boss? We’re here to help you make the case. Join us September...
7 Core Competencies Every Facility Manager Needs to Master
Facility management is a complex and evolving field that requires a diverse skill set. As businesses and organizations...
3 Red Flags to Watch out for When Choosing a Facility Management Training Provider
In the fast-paced world of facility management, obtaining proper credentials is a key step toward career advancement....
Why 'One Size Fits All' Doesn’t Work for Office Design
One size fits all—it’s a funny concept, really. How often does it work anyway? In clothing? How about as a solution to...
11 Facility Management Challenges
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AI in Facility Management: A 3-Layer Strategy to Drive Real Impact
Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly transforming industries worldwide, and facility management is no exception. As...
Building Safety: Does Sound Masking Cause an Adverse Health Reaction?
Sound masking is the strategic introduction of continuous, engineered background sound—often resembling gentle...
What Makes Great Facility Managers? Personality Insights for Building Stronger, More Effective Teams
Facility management isn’t just about keeping the lights on and the HVAC running—it’s about leadership, teamwork and...
6 Steps to Enhance Cybersecurity in Your Building Management System
In today's digital age, building management systems are increasingly connected and automated. While this brings...
Creating an Ergonomic Workspace for Employee Well-Being
The Importance of Ergonomics Ergonomics is the science of designing and arranging workspaces, tools, and equipment to...
IoT Facility Management: How It's Transforming the Industry
Over the last 10 years, IoT technology has emerged as a disruptive force, transforming the world of facility management...
7 Deadline Management Mistakes to Avoid In Your Facilities
Why is managing deadlines important? Imagine your facility projects aren’t progressing at the pace you want and you’re...
5 Ways You Can Celebrate World FM Day
Facility managers are the cornerstone of the built environment, yet their contributions often go unnoticed. From...
AI in Facilities Management: Unlocking the Future
AI is transforming tasks in real estate and facilities management. Organizations are using traditional AI for...
ESG Operations: Understanding the 7 Steps Model
There has been a growing emphasis on environmental, social, and governance (ESG) considerations across industries;...
Mastering Facilities Management and Sustainability: Key Tips
Editor's Note: The following article is adapted from a transcript of the webinar, "Mastering Sustainability: Essential...
Which Facility Management Career Path is Right for You? Take the Quiz to Find Out!
Starting a career in facility management is full of possibilities, but like any industry, it comes with its challenges....
8 Unexpected Skills Facility Managers Need in 2025
Editor’s Note: Some comments from this post have been edited for clarity or brevity. Thank you to our amazing online...
5 Things You Need to Know about ISO 50001 Energy Management
Introducing IFMA’s podcast Connected FM! We are excited to share the latest insights and ideas in facility management...
Why Educating Cleaning Associates is Essential for Promoting Building Health
Maintaining a clean, healthy environment requires more than just surface-level cleaning – it demands empowered,...
5 Key Benefits of Having a Mentor or Mentee as a Facility Manager
The facility management industry is always evolving, making collaboration and adaptability essential for success....
Sustainable Building Designs: How Climate Change Impacts Our Buildings
The sky over New York City was a surreal, foggy orange. Though it sounds like the start of a sci-fi movie, it’s not. It...
4-Step Formula to Earning Your CFM Credential
Are you interested in IFMA's most prestigious credential? We are walking you step-by-step through the process of...
How Office Design Can Support Mental Health in the Workplace
Post pandemic, companies and organizations are increasingly challenged to address mental health in the workplace. It’s...
5 Reasons Facility Managers Can’t Miss IFMA’s Facility Fusion Conference
Facility managers may know us for our biggest conference of the year: World Workplace. But for those in the built...
Wildfire Crisis Toolkit: Essential Free Resources for Facility Managers
As wildfires continue to ravage parts of Southern California, the impact on the community, businesses and facilities is...
3 Steps Facility Managers Can Take to Prevent Cyber Attacks on OT Systems
It’s 7am Monday morning. Coffee in hand, you’ve settled into your daily routine and just sat down at your desk to...
Pause, Reflect, Recharge: Announcing IFMA’s End of Year Staff Recharge Week
As the year comes to a close, we are excited to announce IFMA’s Staff Recharge Week from December 24, 2024, to January...
How Veterans Are Shaping the Future of Facility Management
Veterans bring leadership and technical skills that are highly transferable to facilities management, which helps...
10 Practical Ways Facility Managers Can Embrace the Circular Economy
This article was written by IFMA’s Director of Research, Dr. Matt Tucker, Ph.D. As of Jan. 1, 2024, Dr. Tucker works...
Your Guide to the World Workplace App
You’ve secured your ticket for World Workplace, booked your travel, and now it's time to enhance your event experience...
How Facility Managers Can Defend Operational Technology in Commercial Buildings
Recent cyber incidents have starkly highlighted the vulnerabilities in our digital infrastructure, disrupting the lives...
Bridging FM and HR for Enhanced Organizational Efficiency
Are you feeling the strain of labor shortages and searching for ways to enhance your organization's efficiency? In this...
Navigating Local Networking with IFMA: 5 Steps to Maximize Success
Image Source: IFMA South Florida Chapter Understanding facility management is just the start; it's equally important to...
How Flooring Impacts Workplace Safety
In honor of National Safety Month, can we role-play for a minute? You’re an employee, running into an office building....
An FM's Guide to Attending an IFMA Conference
First time attending an IFMA conference? Make the most of your conference with these essential tips: 1. Plan Your...
Facility Manager's Guide to Networking
Today, host Lindsay Young, a strategic marketing consultant at Nu Marketing, and Tim Pile, the Western Regional Sales...
Integrating Circular Economy in Facility Management for Sustainability
Facility management has long been focused on ensuring the efficient operation and maintenance of buildings and...
World FM Day: Innovations Making an Impact in 2024
Happy World FM Day to those who keep our facilities healthy, safe and productive. As we celebrate the unsung heroes of...
Embracing the Circular Economy for a Brighter Future
It seems like you can’t go a day, or even several hours, without hearing or seeing something about the climate,...
11 Tips for First-Time Attendees at Facility Fusion
1. Check out the city and conference area for fun things to do Take advantage of your time away from home. Facility...
World FM Day 2024: Finding Inspiration in Facility Management
As we gear up to celebrate World FM Day, we are inspired by the facility managers who have grown their careers with...
8 Tips to Ensure Your Team Thrives in Facility Management Group Training
Group training is an awesome investment in not only your organization but your team’s professional development. When...
9 Common Misconceptions About Facility Management
Facility managers juggle a complex web of responsibilities to keep buildings running smoothly and their occupants safe....
Celebrating World FM Day: Inspire, Integrate and Innovate
World FM Day is the opportunity to celebrate the behind-the-scenes heroes of the built environment. We recently talked...
Addressing Acoustic Comfort for Increased Productivity and Comfort
Acoustic comfort: the rhythmic clacks of a keyboard, birds chirping peacefully, a faintly humming white noise machine....
Energy Efficiency in Facilities Management: Implementing Globally Relevant Green Initiatives
Energy-efficient facility management is crucial in shaping a greener and more energy-efficient future. According to the...
3 Ways Facilities Managers Can Support Neurodiverse Talent
The best workplaces bring together individuals with diverse backgrounds and talents to collaborate and inspire one...
6 Critical Benefits of Facility Management Training
We’ve all seen how the facility management community benefits from practitioners reaching out and seeking advice from...
Best of 2023: Answering Your Top Facility Management Training Questions
IFMA's professional development team has been working all year to answer your most burning questions about facility...
IFMA's Best of the Best: Our Top 12 Resources from 2023
It's been a busy year and an even busier year for facility management as a profession. To show our continued commitment...
Accelerating the Journey to Net-Zero Buildings: 6 Resources for Facility Managers
Facility managers today face many challenges, including: • Managing multiple systems and deploying IoT technology to...
KPI in Facility Management: Top Metrics Every Manager Should Be Tracking
Every facility manager who wants to improve job performance knows the key is tracking KPIs or Key Performance...
Smart Facility Management: Optimization for Multinational Workspaces
Technology and communication advancements have resulted in organizations increasingly embracing multinational...
Unleashing the Power of Workplace Tech Investments: Lessons Learned
In our ever-evolving world, where the workplace is no longer confined to an office desk, we find ourselves in a...
How to Overcome Labor Shortages in Facility Management
The labor struggles we’ve experienced over the last several years is likely to continue well into the future. Many...
Navigating Global Norms for Diverse Work Environments
As organizations expand their reach across continents, the challenge of navigating diverse work environments with...
Guide for Facility Managers: How to Navigate the Digital Revolution
EDITOR'S NOTE: The following article is a transcript of episode "Digitize Your Operations" from IFMA's Connected FM...
Digital Transformation in FM: Tools and Techniques for Effective Implementation
The evolution of technology isn't limited to the flashy new gadgets that fit in our pockets. It's also deeply...
Navigate Facility Management with a Free Student Membership
Find your next step with FREE Student Membership IFMA has the resources and connections to help students succeed – and...
Networking 101: Councils and Communities at World Workplace
Facility managers need to know how to maintain and improve all aspects of buildings - and figure out how to deal with...
Creating Patient-Centric Environments: The Role of FM in Optimizing Remote Healthcare Services
In today’s world, remote healthcare services have become a game-changer, allowing patients to receive medical care...
15 Facility Management Best Practices from Seasoned Experts
Editor’s Note: Some comments from this post have been edited for clarity or brevity. Thank you to our amazing online...
The Future of Workplace Technology Trends
Editor's Note: The following blog is a transcription of "Future of Work Tech Trends" episode 15 of IFMA's Connected FM...
4 Signs You Need to Outsource Recruiting for Facilities Maintenance Positions
When your company is ready to expand its workforce, promoting the positions to potential talent will eventually be a...
How Facility Managers Support Mental Health in the Workplace
Where you work matters. Research from the International WELL Building Institute shows a link between productivity and a...
The Future is Flexible: Navigating Flex Workplaces
For facility managers, office jargon has an important buzzword lately: flexible. Flexible offices provide on-site...
Top 5 Questions to Ask Before Choosing Your FM Training Provider
Investing in your professional development can be overwhelming when you’re surrounded by choices. Here are five...
6 Ways to Celebrate World FM Day 2023
Join us in celebrating the behind-the-scenes heroes of the built environment and share well-deserved thanks for keeping...
How to Master Networking in the FM Community: Academics & Business
With 22,000+ members around the world, finding connections within IFMA’s global community can seem daunting. IFMA has...
Strengthen Connectivity and Cultivate Comfort Through Workplace Design
Despite the unmovable work-from-home trend sparked by the pandemic, the need for in-person workplaces remains here to...
5-Step Formula to Earning Your FMP Credential
Are you interested in IFMA's most popular credential? We are walking you step-by-step through the process of earning...
Critical Cybersecurity Considerations for Safer Workplaces
There are many opportunities to improve processes, policies and collaboration when protecting our built environments...
Does the Office Have a Future?
As the world has emerged from the once-in-a-century experience of a global pandemic, we find that a new social contract...
Women in FM: Trends in the Workplace
To celebrate International Women’s Day, IFMA and our research partner Simplar hosted a panel webinar to discuss the...
Create, Lead and Implement Transformation with IFMA’s Workplace Evolutionaries
Now, more than ever is a great time to connect, grow and innovate - and IFMA’s global community can empower you to...
Technology implementation: Q&A with IFMA Scholar, Mahnaz Ensafi
The following is a transcript of IFMA's Podcast Connected FM episode 7: "Procon Consulting - An Interview with Mahnaz...
What's Next for FM? 5 Emerging Topics You Need To Know
IFMA's First Vice Chair, Dean Stanberry recently joined the Connected FM Podcast to discuss IFMA's new Emerging Topic...
Awards of Excellence Winners Drive Innovation in Facility Management
"We recognize those who are breaking new ground for our industry. We recognize the individuals and teams who are...
How to Retain Talent and Empower Front-line Facilities Teams
FMs have a lot on their plates. Already feeling stretched thin and shorthanded, they have little time to invest in...
Leadership in FM: Q&A with Facility Fusion Power Speaker Scott Lesnick
Join Facility Fusion Power Speaker Scott Lesnick on a remarkable journey where he shares how he devised a daring plan...
4 Steps to Culture Development in Facility Management
Note: The following article is in partnership with the Northwest Energy Efficiency Council (NEEC). NEEC is a business...
5 Reasons FMs Should Use IFMA's Relaunched Knowledge Library
Stay on top of industry trends and best practices with hundreds of articles, reports, case studies and research in...
Crush Your Goals in 2023: New Resources at IFMA
We are excited to start 2023 with new programs and materials to help you meet your goals. New blogs, podcasts, videos...
Certified Facility Manager (CFM) or FMP? A Quick Guide
Deciding between two of IFMA's most popular credentials? Let's take a look at the differences. 1. The CFM requires 3 to...
Dogfooding and Digital Transformation: 5 Insights from Google's FMs
IFMA met with Lynn Baez, Google's director of facilities, and asked her to share insights into digital transformation...
6 Things You Should Know About the New SFP Update
What does an epic chili cook-off have to do with facility management learning? We are so glad you asked. In our recent...