International Facility Management Association (IFMA)

International Facility Management Association (IFMA) The world's largest and most widely recognized international association for facility management.

IFMA is the world's largest and most widely recognized international association for facility management professionals, supporting more than 24,000 members in more than 100 countries. The association's members, represented in 130 chapters and 17 councils worldwide, manage more than 37 billion square feet of property and annually purchase more than US$100 billion in products and services. Formed in 1980, IFMA certifies professionals in facility management, conducts research, provides educational programs and produces World Workplace, the world's largest facility management conference and exposition. For more information, visit the IFMA press room or www.ifma.org.

10/14/2026

Anaheim, here we come! ☀️🎉

We can’t wait to see the FM community together at World Workplace, 18–20 November.

Grab your tickets today: https://worldworkplace.ifma.org/

10/12/2026

Two different days, one common goal: getting things done.

According to IFMA's 2026 Global Salary and Compensation Report, 76% of facility management professionals reported they r...
10/09/2026

According to IFMA's 2026 Global Salary and Compensation Report, 76% of facility management professionals reported they received a pay increase in 2025.

As demand for skilled FM professionals grows, compensation trends offer a closer look at how the profession is changing and where opportunities may be emerging.

Download the full report, brought to you by IFMA in partnership with HRCI, to explore the latest data and insights: https://my.ifma.org/areas/bookstore/ifmabookstoreproduct?ProdId=84

Have you checked out the education sessions at World Workplace 2026? 👀From emerging trends to practical strategies you c...
10/08/2026

Have you checked out the education sessions at World Workplace 2026? 👀

From emerging trends to practical strategies you can put to work, there’s plenty to add to your agenda.

Here are a few sessions you won't want to miss👇

See the full lineup and start planning your experience: https://worldworkplace.ifma.org/educationprogram

AI readiness isn’t just about the technology. It’s about how people learn to work with it.As AI becomes part of building...
10/07/2026

AI readiness isn’t just about the technology. It’s about how people learn to work with it.

As AI becomes part of building operations, predictive maintenance, occupancy analytics and everyday decision-making, facility managers still bring something technology can’t replace: context, experience and professional judgment.

The real opportunity? Building a better feedback loop between people and intelligent systems.

Read the latest Connected FM blog to explore how organizations can prepare people, not just technology, for an AI-enabled workplace: https://blog.ifma.org/how-humans-and-ai-can-work-better-together-in-facility-management

10/06/2026

What happens when disaster planning becomes a part of daily operations?

In this episode of the Connected FM podcast, IFMA's Director of Knowledge and Insights, Dr. Matt Tucker is joined by Holley Henderson and Dr. Mark Wilson of Chemical Insights to discuss how extreme weather, wildfires and cascading disasters are changing the role of facility managers. Together, they explore exposure science, building resilience, chemical hazards after disasters and why today's facility managers are making critical decisions with limited information.

Listen now: https://connected-fm.simplecast.com/episodes/what-happens-when-disaster-planning-becomes-daily-operations

People notice when a space is clean, welcoming and visibly cared for. That perception can influence how they treat the s...
10/05/2026

People notice when a space is clean, welcoming and visibly cared for. That perception can influence how they treat the space in return.

For FMs, creating environments that communicate care can help shape better experiences and encourage greater respect for shared spaces.

Read more: https://fmj.ifma.org/creating-spaces-people-respect-2026

10/04/2026

What does it really take to manage, maintain and protect a unique facility? 🏢

Go behind the scenes at World Workplace and see how the facility managers who run these spaces keep them operating at their best.

From day-to-day operations to occupant experience and well-being, get an inside look at the decisions, challenges and strategies that keep these facilities running.

Reserve your spot: https://worldworkplace.ifma.org/facility-tours

Should you get the FMP or CFM? 🤔 We're breaking it down for you.This quick guide covers the key differences to help you ...
10/02/2026

Should you get the FMP or CFM? 🤔 We're breaking it down for you.

This quick guide covers the key differences to help you determine which path aligns with your experience and goals.

Learn more: https://blog.ifma.org/fmp-or-cfm-a-quick-guide

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