| 2008 Corporate Sponsors |
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Collaborative Architecture
Barton Malow
Bruttell Roofing
Chet's Cleaning
Continental Canteen
Flooring Services Inc.
| Guardian Plumbing & Heating |
Haworth
Steelcase
Spectrum Strategies
NSA
Interface
| Navigating Business Space |
| Wiss, Janney, Elstner Associates |
Herman Miller
| Nichols |
Continental
| Computerized Facility Integration |
| Construction Resource Management Services |
OFS Acquisition Inc.
RD Weis Companies
SunGlo Services
Stathakis
Our Motto: "Having Fun While Getting it Done"
(IFMA) is the premier professional association for
facility management. Representing the largest
community of FM professionals on the planet, IFMA
membership comprises more than 18,700 facility
professionals throughout 67 countries. Our members
have a voice in 130 chapters and 13 councils.
IFMA was established in 1980 as a not-for-profit,
incorporated association dedicated to promoting
excellence in the management of facilities. Globally,
IFMA spots trends, conducts research, provides
educational programs, and assists corporate and
organizational facility managers in developing
strategies to manage human, facility and real estate
resources.
IFMA exists for those who practice, service or
outsource facility management by:
the facility management profession.
IFMA's goals are the basis for the Association's
strategies, tactics and daily activities:
facility management. Representing the largest
community of FM professionals on the planet, IFMA
membership comprises more than 18,700 facility
professionals throughout 67 countries. Our members
have a voice in 130 chapters and 13 councils.
IFMA was established in 1980 as a not-for-profit,
incorporated association dedicated to promoting
excellence in the management of facilities. Globally,
IFMA spots trends, conducts research, provides
educational programs, and assists corporate and
organizational facility managers in developing
strategies to manage human, facility and real estate
resources.
IFMA exists for those who practice, service or
outsource facility management by:
- Universally representing,
- Leading and sustaining progress of,
- Strengthening and advancing the
the facility management profession.
IFMA's goals are the basis for the Association's
strategies, tactics and daily activities:
- Forecast and direct the course of
- Provide superior facility-related
- Create greater awareness and
recognition for facility management - Guide the growth of the facility
About IFMA
Facility management is the practice of coordinating
the physical workplace with the people and work of
the organization; it integrates principles of business
administration, architecture, the behavioral and
engineering sciences.
the physical workplace with the people and work of
the organization; it integrates principles of business
administration, architecture, the behavioral and
engineering sciences.
* To provide professional development for our
members.
* To advance the philosophy and practice of facility
management.
* To affirmatively promote the positive effect of facility
management on company and corporate assets.
members.
* To advance the philosophy and practice of facility
management.
* To affirmatively promote the positive effect of facility
management on company and corporate assets.
Our Mission
What is Facility Management?
Certification Program
In an effort to increase respect for this growing
field, IFMA has instituted a certification program for
facility managers. The Certified Facility Manager
(CFM) program assesses the knowledge and
experience of facility managers through a
comprehensive exam focusing on primary
competency areas. After becoming a CFM,
individuals must take part in continuing education
and professional development activities to
maintain their certification and ensure they stay
up-to-date with the latest technologies and
strategies.
field, IFMA has instituted a certification program for
facility managers. The Certified Facility Manager
(CFM) program assesses the knowledge and
experience of facility managers through a
comprehensive exam focusing on primary
competency areas. After becoming a CFM,
individuals must take part in continuing education
and professional development activities to
maintain their certification and ensure they stay
up-to-date with the latest technologies and
strategies.
In principle and practice, IFMA values and seeks a diverse membership. There are no barriers to full
participation in the organization on the basis of gender, race, creed, age, sexual orientation, national origin, or
disability. Moreover, IFMA encourages equal opportunity practices among its membership.
participation in the organization on the basis of gender, race, creed, age, sexual orientation, national origin, or
disability. Moreover, IFMA encourages equal opportunity practices among its membership.
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IFMA formed councils to meet the industry-specific
networking and information needs of its members.
Councils provide opportunities for interaction that transcend
chapter and regional boundaries, enabling members to
meet other professionals who share an interest in a
specific FM practice or who work in the same business
sector.
Sharing information is a necessity in today’s global
business community.
Truly global in nature, councils are not limited by geographic
boundaries. You are able to communicate with colleagues
worldwide about issues, concerns and best practices
specific to your area of facility management.
networking and information needs of its members.
Councils provide opportunities for interaction that transcend
chapter and regional boundaries, enabling members to
meet other professionals who share an interest in a
specific FM practice or who work in the same business
sector.
Sharing information is a necessity in today’s global
business community.
Truly global in nature, councils are not limited by geographic
boundaries. You are able to communicate with colleagues
worldwide about issues, concerns and best practices
specific to your area of facility management.
Council benefits may include:
Newsletters: Covering current council news and articles by
members on “hot topics.”
Directories: Membership rosters are available to all council
members.
Listservs: An e-mail network providing instant access to the
entire council membership.
Teleconference meetings: A venue for discussing
benchmarking and best practices.
Web sites: Updated frequently to keep council members up
to date on discussions and activities.
Seminars and conferences: At a minimum, each council
meets at IFMA’s annual conference and expo, World
Workplace. Many councils host spring meetings as well.
Newsletters: Covering current council news and articles by
members on “hot topics.”
Directories: Membership rosters are available to all council
members.
Listservs: An e-mail network providing instant access to the
entire council membership.
Teleconference meetings: A venue for discussing
benchmarking and best practices.
Web sites: Updated frequently to keep council members up
to date on discussions and activities.
Seminars and conferences: At a minimum, each council
meets at IFMA’s annual conference and expo, World
Workplace. Many councils host spring meetings as well.
Bloom Roofing
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