Professional Development
Commercial building and facilities management resources for corporate facility executives, building operators and facility managers in all industry and service sectors. Professional Development articles below.
IFMA Foundation Announces FY2021-22 Board of Trustees
A separate entity from IFMA, the non-profit focuses on promoting education for facility management profession and highlighting FM as a career of choice.
ASHRAE Announces 2021-22 President, Officers, Directors
Mick Schwedler, new ASHRAE President, announced theme for his term is “Personal Growth. Global Impact. Feed the Roots.”
World FM Day 2021 Celebrates The Work Of Facility Management
This year's theme, Celebrating FM: Standing Tall Beyond The Pandemic, recognizes the challenges and achievements of facilities professionals over the past 12 months.
IFMA Foundation 2021 Scholarship Applications Open
This annual program provides financial aid to aspiring and practicing facility managers enrolled in FM or FM-related higher-education programs.
IFMA Foundation Announces 2020 Scholarship Recipients
IFMA Fellow Eric Teicholz and the IFMA Foundation have awarded the Eric Teicholz Sustainability Facility Professional® (SFP®) Scholarship, open to young facility management professionals.
IFMA Foundation Announces FY2020-21 Board of Trustees
The IFMA Foundation, a nonprofit dedicated to making facility management a career of choice, has announced appointments to its board of trustees.
IFMA Foundation Introduces Facility Management Scholarship For Sustainability
The Eric Teicholz Sustainability Facility Professional Scholarship is open to young facility management professionals. Applications are due by June 30, 2020.
BOMI International Opens Applications For J. Bradley Kennedy Scholarship
Applicants should be currently entering, pursuing, or engaged in a career in the property or facility management industries. Deadline is April 8, 2020.
IFMA Names 2019 Awards Of Excellence
On October 18, IFMA presented its annual awards that honor stand-out achievements of association members, chapters, councils, and communities.
How Does Your Landscape Look?
The summer season is here, and facility landscapes are front and center. Attend Facility Executive Live! this fall and learn how to showcase your site year-round.
IFMA, AFE, ASHRAE, ISSA To Collaborate On FM Training Framework
The framework features professional development options from a group of associations and will provide resources for the entire operational life cycle of the built environment.
Food and Beverage Training
Diversey has launched its cloud-based Hygiene Academy e-learning program for food and beverage professionals to address the skills gap.
In Europe, IFMA Chapters Now Total 12
The International Facility Management Association expands its global community, while also enhancing the scope and service to existing component groups.
CREW Network Elects 2019 Board Of Directors
The business networking organization dedicated to transforming the commercial real estate industry by advancing women held the election at its 2018 annual convention held in San Diego, CA.
At World Workplace, IFMA Names Four Fellows And Chair Citation
This year's IFMA Fellows announced in Charlotte, NC reflect the global reach of the facility management profession.
Improving Strategy For Capital Allocation In Higher Education
For higher education facility leaders, aligning projects with institutional goals may help to boost funding for capital projects on campus.
IFMA 2018-19 Executive Committee, Board Of Directors
The International Facility Management Association has announced member-elected executive committee and new appointees of its global board of directors for the 2018-19 fiscal year.
IFMA, RICS Release First Edition Of Strategic FM Framework
Released this week at a joint event in Dubai, the document sets out a holistic approach to FM by providing strategic best practice for managers and practitioners around the world.
8 Tips For Onboarding Employees
The days and weeks after employees join your facility management department represent a time of unique opportunity.
History Of New York Real Estate Preserved With REBNY Donation
The Real Estate Board of New York has donated papers and other historical items about the city's real estate industry to LaGuardia Community College and Wagner Archives.
Engineering The Workplace Culture For Employees
Observations and lessons learned are shared by a female, millennial engineer who's worked in three industries, most recently building consulting.
Preparing For A Blockchain Ecosystem In FM
Blockchain technology has the potential to create foundational change in facility management and real estate, from work orders to asset management life cycle.
This Week, World FM Day Shines Light On Global Reach
Facility management professionals take part in events this week that highlight the profession as well as the impact of FM on building occupants and organizations throughout the world.
BOMA 360 Peformance Program New Designees
This program evaluates commercial properties in six areas, including operations and management; life safety/security/risk management; and training and education.
Facilities Management: 2016 Hiring And Talent Outlook
As a retained executive search firm specializing in the facilities management market, Helbling & Associates shares insights for 2016 and beyond.
