ISSA Launches New Standardized Training For Cleaning Professionals
The Cleaning Industry Training Standard (CITS) has been designed specifically to help address the need for training, improved professionalism, and increased pride across all segments of the cleaning industry.
Accruent Acquires VFA, Inc.
Two major players in the facilities management field have combined forces with the goal of offering customers a unified enterprise solution.
On January 1, TFM Will Become Facility Executive
This change reflects the evolution of the facility management professional, recognizing the increasingly prominent role in their organization's success.
Green Building Market Study Shows 250% Growth In Alternative Rating Systems
Recent Turner study shows significant growth in interest in Green Globes® and other systems.
IFMA Names Aaron Clark Vice President Of Corporate Services
Clark has more than 16 years of business expertise in the areas of operations, IT, strategy, and finance.
Tuveson Recognized By IFMA
Kit Tuveson of Visual Mobile Technologies has been honored with the prestigious IFMA Chairman's Citation Award.
EU FM Coalition For FM Public Policy Advocacy Launched In Europe
As the number and influence of facility management professionals continue to grow throughout Europe, the EU FM Coalition is poised to become the preeminent public advocacy body for facility management within the Union.
Green Globes Included In New DOE Energy Rule
Green Globes uses the services of independent assessors and uses the ANSI national consensus process for developing its Green Globes tools for new construction and major renovations, the subjects of the U.S. DOE rule.
As Facility Management Positions Increase, Training Opportunities Increase As Well
The facilities management associate's degree program, established in April 2013, prepares students for careers in the field of facility management.
Johnson Controls | Selling Facilities Management Outsourcing Division
Johnson Controls announces its intention to divest its Global Workplace Solutions business.
IFMA Honors 2014 Awards Of Excellence Recipients
Winners were announced in 18 categories, with judging panels comprised of industry experts evaluating nominees individually and scoring them in a number of specific areas.
IFMA Names John Perry, MBA, Chief Operating Officer
Prior to joining IFMA, Perry served as chief innovation/quality officer with Houston, TX-based NACE International, where he leveraged a background in information technology and change management to improve member value and bolster productivity.
Construction Industry Employment Hits Five-Year High
Sector adds 20,000 jobs in August; unemployment rate declines to 7.7%.
IFMA’s Executive Committee And Board Of Directors
As a truly international association for facility management professionals, the International Facility Management Association's (IFMA) executive committee and board of directors includes industry leaders from around the world.
Emergency Preparedness Planning Essentials
The following article relays 10 things that any emergency preparedness/business continuity plan should include.
Facility Management In Space!
The Facility Ops Challenge, developed by the National Institute of Building Sciences (NIBS), Total Learning Research Institute (TLRI), and the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), empowers students to perform as facility managers responsible for maintaining a virtual base on Mars while learning about building systems and the importance of teamwork.
New High-Performance Sustainable Building Principles Course Now Available
There are no prerequisites for the HP Principles course—industry professionals of all levels are invited to participate.
EH&E, Brigham And Women’s Hospital Win IFMA Excellence Award
The award honors a new approach—commissioned by BWH and designed by EH&E—that "sets a new benchmark" and establishes a "model of best practices" for the improvement of fire and life safety compliance during and after construction of healthcare facilities.
The Gordian Group Acquires RSMeans, Combines Two Industry Leaders
The RSMeans acquisition reflects The Gordian Group’s commitment to assembling best-in-class solutions for the facility owners, contractors, and other stakeholders in the construction industry.
JLL Acquires CLEO Construction Management
Acquisition of project management company will help to meet the needs of healthcare facilities with expanded, specialized services.