How FMs Can Cut Costs, Boost Performance & Deliver Value with the SFP®

Today’s facility professionals face a tall order: reduce costs, improve performance and ensure resilience all while navigating increasingly complex building systems. At the same time, organizations expect facility teams to deliver measurable improvements across portfolios, often with fewer resources and tighter budgets. 

So the question is: how can facility management professionals meet these rising expectations and demands while still driving long-term value? 

One proven approach is the SFP® Credential. 

Why Facility Managers are Earning the SFP 

Facility management today isn’t just about keeping operations running. It’s about aligning with enterprise goals, maximizing asset value and enabling strategic outcomes. IFMA’s SFP Credential provides facility managers with a performance-driven framework designed to optimize resources, strengthen operational efficiency and reduce costs without compromising reliability. 

Here are a few ways the SFP can make a measurable difference: 

1. Optimize Resources Without Sacrificing Performance 
   Learn how to strategically align facility operations with organizational goals, cut utility spend and extend the lifecycle of assets through smarter planning. 
   
2. Advance Operational Excellence 
   Gain methods that reduce waste, streamline processes and support continuous improvement — key drivers of uptime, reliability and resilience. 
3. Improve Performance with Proven Tools 
   Access strategies that leverage smart building technologies, enhance energy performance and guide data-informed decision-making for long-term ROI. 

Real Results from Facility Management Professionals 

Whether you manage a single site, a campus or a global portfolio, facility leaders who complete the program consistently report measurable gains, including: 

• Utility cost savings through energy and water efficiency 
• Reduced operational risks with strategic asset lifecycle planning
• Extended equipment life and optimized performance through data-backed insights 
• Improved alignment with enterprise goals around efficiency, resilience, and sustainability 

As Travis Dodson, MBA, CFM, CIPM, FMP, SFP, ProFM, shares: 

“The SFP taught me how to develop plans and quantify projects to ensure we approach them strategically.” 

And for Ronald Brent Ward, FMP, SFP, CPSI, the credential has reshaped the way facility management is seen within his organization: 

“The SFP creates value and changes the perception that FM is just a cost center.” 

These voices highlight what many facility professionals discover: the SFP is not just about knowledge, it’s about delivering measurable impact and reframing the role of facility management in driving organizational success. 

Making the Business Case for the SFP 

In today’s business environment, facility management is no longer just about keeping the lights on, it’s about enabling organizational success. Executives increasingly view facility teams as strategic partners, driving ROI and competitive advantage. 

With the SFP, facility leaders are equipped to: 

• Lower operating costs without compromising quality 

• Improve uptime and building performance 

• Support enterprise-wide goals with foresight and data 

• Future-proof facilities with innovative, sustainable technologies 

Flexible, Practical and Built for Today’s FMs  

The SFP credential is delivered online and on your schedule, with interactive content and real-world scenarios that allow you to immediately apply what you learn. The SFP is trusted by organizations across industries, including corporate headquarters, higher education, healthcare and government facilities. 

The Bottom Line 

Facility professionals today are being asked to do more with less, while also planning for the future. The SFP credential offers a practical framework to meet those demands by cutting costs, improving performance and demonstrating measurable business value.