Tag: International Facility Management Association

IFMA’s World Workplace Conference Celebrates FM Industry Milestones and Leaders

By Joe Bebon, Editor Sep 22, 2025 Human Resources

Updated: Sep 22, 2025

On Sept. 17-19, thousands of industry professionals converged on Minneapolis for the International Facility Management Association’s (IFMA) 2025 World Workplace Conference and Expo. Marking the organization’s 45th anniversary and the annual event’s 30th year, the show offered educational sessions, networking opportunities, and more. IFMA kicked off the event with a celebratory program reflecting on the association’s […]

FM Industry Welcomes the 2025 Class of IFMA Fellows

By Joe Bebon, Editor Sep 2, 2025 Human Resources

Updated: Sep 2, 2025

The International Facility Management Association (IFMA), the world’s largest FM organization, has announced the 2025 Class of IFMA Fellows. Bestowed with the association’s highest honor, Laurie Gilmer, Benjamin Goudy, and Frank Ngoh join an elite group of leaders who serve as IFMA advisors and ambassadors, furthering the interests and influence of the association and the […]

IFMA Welcomes 2025-26 Global Board of Directors

By Joe Bebon, Editor Jul 8, 2025 Human Resources

Updated: Jul 8, 2025

The International Facility Management Association (IFMA) has announced the member-elected executive committee and appointees to the global board of directors for the 2025-26 fiscal year. Effective July 1, Christa Dodoo, CFM, FMP, CIWFM, CMQ-OE, begins her term as board chair. She is joined by First Vice Chair Luis R. Viña and Second Vice Chair Wayne […]

Faces of Facilities: Katie Norton on the Benefits and Challenges of Municipal FM

By Joe Bebon, Editor May 6, 2025 Faces of Facilities

Updated: Jun 12, 2025

Every sector, whether public or private, has facilities that need professional oversight. However, Katie Norton suggests municipal facilities management presents some unique benefits and challenges worth noting. Norton works for the City of Battle Creek, a municipal government in southwest Michigan with approximately 51,000 residents. After serving the city for more than 13 years, including […]

IFMA Co-founds Building Lifecycle Management Initiative

By Joe Bebon, Editor Mar 27, 2025 Building Controls

Updated: Mar 27, 2025

The International Facility Management Association (IFMA) has teamed up with software company Autodesk to launch the Building Lifecycle Management Initiative (BLMI). With a global focus spanning North America, EMEA, Asia-Pacific, and LATAM, the new initiative is a technology-agnostic, standards-aligned endeavor that aspires to unify commercial real estate stakeholders—from owners and facilities managers (FMs) to architecture, […]

IFMA Celebrates Major Milestone for FMP Credential Program

By Joe Bebon, Editor Jan 28, 2025 Human Resources

Updated: Jan 28, 2025

The International Facility Management Association (IFMA) announced that its Facility Management Professional (FMP) credential program has surpassed the 20,000 mark for certifications issued globally. According to IFMA, this represents a significant milestone in the association’s mission to advance the FM industry and empower facility professionals to perform at the highest level. IFMA introduced the FMP […]

IFMA Names New President and CEO

By Joe Bebon, Editor Jan 22, 2025 Human Resources

Updated: Jan 22, 2025

The International Facility Management Association (IFMA), the world’s largest FM organization, has appointed Michael V. Geary, CAE, its new president and CEO, effective Feb. 10. The announcement comes after Don Gilpin revealed plans to step down from the role last year. Geary has over 30 years of distinguished leadership in the association and nonprofit sectors. Most […]

Facilities Managers Share Their New Year’s Resolutions – Part 2

By Joe Bebon, Editor Jan 6, 2025 Faces of Facilities

Updated: Jan 6, 2025

Congratulations! You rocked 2024 by working hard and honing your skills. With a new year upon us, do you plan to become an even better facilities manager in 2025? In Part 1 of this series, a handful of past “Faces of Facilities” guests shared their New Year’s resolutions. If you haven’t yet picked a goal […]

Facilities Managers Share Their New Year’s Resolutions – Part 1

By Joe Bebon, Editor Jan 2, 2025 Faces of Facilities

Updated: Jan 6, 2025

Covering everything from maintenance and security to technology and construction, 2025 predictions abound in the facilities management industry. But what do facilities managers, themselves, hope to accomplish in the new year? The start of every year represents an opportunity for new beginnings or ambitious goals. Given how demanding and all-encompassing facilities management can be, even […]

Trump Wins: Security, Construction, and Clean Energy Groups React

By Joe Bebon, Editor Nov 7, 2024 Access Control

Updated: Nov 7, 2024

The 2024 presidential election is over, with Donald Trump emerging as the clear winner and heading back to the White House next year. But what does a new Trump presidency mean for facilities management (FM) and related industries that impact FM, including the security, construction, and clean energy sectors? Only time will tell. Meanwhile, leaders […]