Global FM Launches Awards Program

George IFMA — Wed, 17 Mar 2010 14:49:47 +0000

The Global FM Awards for Excellence in Facilities Management 2010 will recognize efforts by individuals and groups in the facility management industry who have made a positive contribution to the knowledge, practical application and communication of strategies to improve the built environment.

by George IFMA

The IFMA Energy Challenge: ENERGY STAR

HeidiTFM — Tue, 16 Mar 2010 14:15:31 +0000

IFMA has created a master account within the EPA’s ENERGY STAR Portfolio Manager and asks facility professionals to create their own accounts, add information about their facilities, and share that information with IFMA.

by HeidiTFM

Kimberly-Clark Named ENERGY STAR Partner of the Year

Andrea IFMA — Thu, 04 Mar 2010 22:46:26 +0000

For the second consecutive year, K-C will be recognized for its energy management practices and commitment to sustainable operations, resulting in significant energy and financial savings.

by Andrea IFMA

EuroFM releases FM Futures Report

George IFMA — Thu, 18 Feb 2010 20:40:26 +0000

EuroFM recently released its FM Futures Report, sponsored by IFMA. The document was created through multiple industry workshops throughout Europe, in locations including Helsinki, Finland; Manchester, England; and Zurich, Switzerland. Panels of European academics and FM practitioners gathered with the goal of developing a vision for the future of facility management.

by George IFMA

New IFMA Community for Casino/Gaming Facility Managers

HeidiTFM — Wed, 17 Feb 2010 16:05:33 +0000

The new community will provide a network for gaming facility professionals to connect with one another and share resources through webinars, roundtables, benchmarking studies, and other continuing education opportunities.

by HeidiTFM

Philadelphia Hosts IFMA’s New Facility Fusion Conference

Laurie IFMA — Thu, 04 Feb 2010 21:22:24 +0000

IFMA has combined its 2010 spring events into one conference, offering facility professionals a fusion of new ideas, best practices, and leadership and management training.

by Laurie IFMA

IFMA Releases 2010 FM Resource Guide

George IFMA — Thu, 28 Jan 2010 20:38:22 +0000

The International Facility Management Association has released its sixth annual FM Resource Guide, a comprehensive, easy-to-use listing of hundreds of facility-related companies, products and services organized by region and category.

by George IFMA

IFMA Foundation Releases Higher Education Guide

HeidiTFM — Thu, 21 Jan 2010 15:36:21 +0000

The new guide provides a listing of all known facility management programs in North America.

by HeidiTFM

The Top 10 Green Building Trends to Look for in 2010

Andrea IFMA — Wed, 13 Jan 2010 15:19:21 +0000

While much of the last decade had all of us focused on shiny new green buildings as the silver bullet for the many environmental challenges in the built environment, the virtual collapse of new development has helped the industry to refocus on the real solution: greening existing buildings.

by Andrea IFMA

City & Country Clubs Council of IFMA Partners with Club Managers Association of America

Laurie IFMA — Tue, 29 Dec 2009 20:14:35 +0000

The City & Country Clubs Council of IFMA is pleased to announce its partnership with the Club Managers Association of America, a professional association of nearly 7,000 managers of city, country, golf, yacht and athletic clubs.

by Laurie IFMA

New Survey Reveals School Districts Cutting Spending Due to Rising Energy Costs

Andrea IFMA — Mon, 21 Dec 2009 19:46:37 +0000

Two-thirds of school districts responding to a new “School Energy and Environment Survey” from Honeywell and Education Week Research have made spending cuts or modifications as a direct result of rising energy bills.

by Andrea IFMA

Google FMs from Around the Globe Join IFMA

George IFMA — Thu, 17 Dec 2009 20:21:05 +0000

IFMA recently secured a group membership agreement with search engine giant Google that has led to 27 of the company’s facility managers joining the association.

by George IFMA

Call for Presentations: World Workplace 2010

HeidiTFM — Wed, 16 Dec 2009 22:27:08 +0000

IFMA invites members of the facility management profession to submit a proposal to be considered as a presenter for IFMA’s World Workplace 2010 Conference & Expo. Proposals will be accepted until 1/8/10.

by HeidiTFM

FEA, IFMA Foundation Release EPA ENERGY STAR Portfolio Manager Guide

George IFMA — Thu, 03 Dec 2009 15:26:10 +0000

Facility Engineering Associates (FEA), in partnership with the IFMA Foundation, has released a new publication detailing how to utilize EPA’s ENERGY STAR Portfolio Manager, the second publication in the IFMA Foundation’s sustainability guide series.

by George IFMA

IFMA Names Tony Keane President and CEO

George IFMA — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 20:14:14 +0000

IFMA has appointed Anthony “Tony” J. Keane, CAE, as the association’s new president and CEO. Keane’s first day will be January 18, 2010.

by George IFMA

Your Company May Not Be Recession Proof Yet Your Attitude Is

Andrea IFMA — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 14:22:45 +0000

Across the country, financial experts are debating when the global economic recession will end. While business leaders continue to navigate through these challenging times, it is critical to remember there is one thing that is recession proof—your attitude.

by Andrea IFMA

IFMA President and CEO Honored by FMA Australia

George IFMA — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 15:14:23 +0000

David J. Brady, president and CEO of the International Facility Management Association and IFMA Foundation trustee, has been awarded Honorary Membership in the Facility Management Association of Australia.

by George IFMA

IFMA Names 2009 Awards of Excellence Winners

HeidiTFM — Mon, 12 Oct 2009 15:55:16 +0000

IFMA has announced the winners of its Awards of Excellence, which recognize groups and individuals who have made significant contributions to the facility management profession and the association.

by HeidiTFM

IFMA Names 2009 Class of Fellows

HeidiTFM — Tue, 06 Oct 2009 14:24:49 +0000

Established to recognize members dedicated to IFMA and the facility management profession, the fellowship program creates an elite core of respected leaders who act as advisers to—and ambassadors of—the association.

by HeidiTFM

IFMA Foundation to Award $66,000 in Scholarships at World Workplace 2009

Laurie IFMA — Thu, 01 Oct 2009 20:44:56 +0000

The IFMA Foundation will present $66,000 in scholarships to 27 facility management students during the World Workplace 2009 Conference & Expo, held Oct. 7-9 in Orlando, FL.

by Laurie IFMA

Facility Managers and Workplace Violence Prevention

George IFMA — Thu, 24 Sep 2009 20:26:41 +0000

The recent death of Yale graduate student Annie Le and the subsequent arrest of lab technician Raymond J. Clark III — who is alleged to have murdered her — has thrust the topic of workplace violence back into the national headlines.

by George IFMA

IFMA Awards Highest Honor to OSCRE CEO

HeidiTFM — Tue, 22 Sep 2009 13:38:10 +0000

In late August 2009, OSCRE announced that IFMA had awarded OSCRE CEO Andy Fuhrman the Association’s highest honor and designation of IFMA Fellow.

by HeidiTFM

New Student Center Incorporates Sustainability and Technology

Andrea IFMA — Thu, 17 Sep 2009 20:11:23 +0000

The University of San Diego’s new Student Life Pavilion is designed to set a new standard.

by Andrea IFMA

Provide Your Facility Management Answers and Insight in a Brief Online Survey

Laurie IFMA — Mon, 14 Sep 2009 17:15:00 +0000

On Friday, Aug. 28, organizations throughout the world celebrated World FM Day by holding public events on five different continents to bring attention to the important role facility management plays in the business world and in promoting sustainability.

by Laurie IFMA

Catherine Pavick Appointed IFMA VP Of Education

HeidiTFM — Tue, 08 Sep 2009 14:21:07 +0000

Pavick will now sit on IFMA’s senior strategy team (SST) with IFMA President and CEO David J. Brady; Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer R. Alan Thomas, CAE; Vice President of Administration Linda Beverly, CAE; and Vice President of Communications Donald Young, APR.

by HeidiTFM