Professional Development
Resource pages for "Professional Development"-related posts for facility managers (FMs), building operations professionals and decision-makers in all industry sectors.
IFMA Foundation Opens 2022 Scholarship Applications
Eric Teicholz SFP Scholarship supports young FM professionals interested in attaining a specialty credential in sustainability.
Feeling Uncertain About Capital Planning? Start With An FCA
With a facility condition assessment (FCA), your organization can bridge the confidence gap, enter the planning processes on surer footing, and make smart long-term decisions.
Manufacturing Productivity: Lack Of Digital Maturity Remains A Roadblock
A new iBASEt survey reveals U.S., U.K. manufacturers lag in modernization despite a surge of pandemic-driven investments.
CEFMA Names Facility Manager Of The Year
Loyola University Chicago’s Wesley Nader has been named the Collegiate Event and Facility Management Association (CEFMA) Facility Manager of the Year.
Dr. Deborah Birx Will Keynote Inaugural GBAC Symposium
Dr. Deborah Birx will be the keynote speaker at the GBAC Symposium on Air Considerations, to be held August 16-17 in Chicago.
Defining “Digital Twin” For A New Generation
Digital twins exist on a spectrum: They can be whatever you need them to be and include whatever information brings value to you.
Return To The Office: Creating A Uniform Experience For All Employees
Working remotely may be convenient for employees, but it's a challenge for employers who need everyone to feel like they’re on the same team.
Did You Miss Our Facilities Management In The Post-Pandemic Era Webinar?
In this free video webinar, Michael A. Beauregard of IBM, Steve Weikal of the MIT Real Estate Technology Initiative, and Suri Suriyakumar of ARC Facilities explore the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on facilities management.
Achieving Sustainable IAQ In Facilities
The Clean First framework includes four steps facility management teams can follow to achieve Sustainable IAQ.
IFMA Foundation Scholarship Program Adds Supply Chain Component
This expands the scope of the Eric Teicholz Sustainability Facility Professional® (SFP®) Scholarship Program from IFMA Foundation.
The Supply Chain Crisis And FM Strategies
As long-held practices are challenged, there is an opportunity for facility management to digitize its acquisition of parts and supplies.
Is Your Office Ready To Help Protect Employees?
As an employer or facilities manager, here's what you can do to help get employees back to work safely.
Healthier Indoor Air Through Operations & Maintenance
Industry sources discuss operations and maintenance practices that can support your journey toward healthier indoor air in your facility.
Facility Executive: April 2022 Issue
The April 2022 issue focuses on the supply chain crisis, indoor air quality, water conservation, and lighting. Plus, the 2022 Readers’ Choice Awards.
Organizations Need To Address These Critical Facets Of Hybrid Work
New survey shows employers must prioritize mental health, remote options, and improved technology to promote employee advocacy and better work-life balance.
Seven Buildings Win 2022 North Central Region TOBY Awards
Kemper Lakes Business Center has been named BOMA International's 2022 Regional TOBY Award winner in the Over 1 Million Square Feet Category.
Addressing Indoor Air Quality Begins With Your HVAC System
Facilities teams are rooting out hidden operations and mechanical IAQ issues with fault detection and diagnostics.
Americans Concerned For Loved Ones’ Safety In Medical Facilities
With workplace violence incidents in healthcare on the rise, a new GHX survey reveals that 88% of Americans believe hospitals and medical facilities should feel as safe as airports.
How To Make Your Building Management System Future-Ready
By making the right key investments in building management systems, facility managers can ensure their buildings are refreshed and future-ready.
15 Local Governments Join LEED For Cities Leadership Program
USGBC program brings local governments together to support LEED for Cities certification efforts with peer-to-peer networking opportunities, technical assistance, and access to educational resources.