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Attend The TFM Forum: Energy and Sustainability and you could win an iPad

Bill MacRae — Wed, 02 Mar 2011 16:17:22 +0000

Attend The TFM Forum: Energy and Sustainability and you could win an iPad!

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Now there’s one more reason why you can’t miss The TFM Forum: Energy and Sustainability: One lucky delegate who attends the event will win a 16GB iPad with Wi-Fi + 3G. This one-day event’s concise and comprehensive format will help you learn about product and service solutions that are best for your organization, while the first-class conference program will cover IAQ strategies, solar energy initiatives, and the EPA’s ENERGY STAR program. You’ll enjoy breakfast and lunch with

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Boston Hosts Facility Fusion Conference & Expo

Heidi Schwartz — Tue, 11 Jan 2011 16:03:51 +0000

Facility Fusion Conference & Expo will help facility, design, and real estate professionals recharge their careers through instructor led educational courses, an expo showcasing the latest workplace products and services, facility tours, and other professional development and networking opportunities.

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ASHRAE Applauds Federal Training Law Signing

Heidi Schwartz — Wed, 29 Dec 2010 13:48:09 +0000

Federal legislation recently signed into law will provide training for federal building personnel in the areas of building operations and maintenance, energy management, safety, and design functions.

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The TFM Forum: Energy & Sustainability Comes To Chicago

Heidi Schwartz — Thu, 16 Dec 2010 16:50:52 +0000

A powerful community of facility managers, industry leading suppliers, and world class speakers will gather at The Palmer House in Chicago on April 13, 2011 during The TFM Forum: Energy and Sustainability.

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Cross-Border Facility Management Delivery Highlights Exchange

Heidi Schwartz — Wed, 15 Dec 2010 19:19:28 +0000

Global FM held its 10th International Workshop in Atlanta, GA. Entitled “Managing FM Across Borders,” the event took place one day prior to IFMA's World Workplace in Atlanta, GA.

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BOMI International Waives Fees Until January 1, 2011

Heidi Schwartz — Thu, 09 Dec 2010 18:43:56 +0000

On Monday, November 15, BOMI International announced it would waive all enrollment fees through the end of 2010.

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IFMA Names New Director of Finance and Administration

Heidi Schwartz — Tue, 30 Nov 2010 16:00:57 +0000

Christeen Seymour has been hired as the association’s director of finance and administration.

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Global FM Appoints New Chairperson And Board

Heidi Schwartz — Tue, 23 Nov 2010 15:44:26 +0000

Teena G. Shouse, CFM, IFMA Fellow, is now the new chairperson of Global FM. She and the new board will unite efforts to accomplish the objectives and activities planned for 2011, making sure Global FM continues to grow and to live up to its mission: to promote the strategic value and progress of facilities management.

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IFMA Names 2010 Awards of Excellence Winners

Heidi Schwartz — Wed, 17 Nov 2010 16:28:59 +0000

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

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Stadium Outage Underscores Importance of Facilities Personnel

Heidi Schwartz — Tue, 16 Nov 2010 16:00:36 +0000

The importance of facilities management was underscored on Sunday when nearly 81,000 people sat in total darkness for a few seconds at the New Meadowlands Stadium in East Rutherford, NJ. The power outage brought Sunday's game between the Dallas Cowboys and New York Giants to a halt.

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Facility Management Solutions Coming Next Month

Heidi Schwartz — Tue, 02 Nov 2010 16:01:36 +0000

Today's Facility Manager is launching a new concept with its year end issue. For the first time, the magazine will devote a significant portion of its editorial content to exploring products and services that specifically address the challenges faced by facility management (FM) professionals.

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2010 IFMA Fellows Announced

Heidi Schwartz — Tue, 26 Oct 2010 14:58:49 +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. Being named an IFMA Fellow is the highest honor the association can bestow on a member.

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National Clearinghouse For Educational Facilities Funding Cut By DOE

Heidi Schwartz — Wed, 06 Oct 2010 15:22:00 +0000

The Department of Education recently awarded its federal fiscal year 2011-2014 grant monies for maintaining the Clearinghouse to another entity.

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ASHE, IFMA Release Healthcare Benchmarking Report

Heidi Schwartz — Tue, 05 Oct 2010 15:25:06 +0000

The report provides relevant data that professionals can use to compare their operations to those of similar institutions and make the case to the boardroom for capital investment and resource allocation.

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IFMA Foundation Names 2010-2011 Board of Trustees

Heidi Schwartz — Tue, 21 Sep 2010 14:34:34 +0000

The board will be chaired by Stephen Ballesty, the first person outside of North America to serve in that position for the foundation.

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IFMA People In The News: Steve Lockwood & Norman Polsky

Heidi Schwartz — Tue, 14 Sep 2010 14:58:47 +0000

The IFMA Foundation is pleased to announce the appointment of Steven A. Lockwood as the foundation’s new director of academic affairs; it also regrets to announce the passing of longtime foundation supporter Norman Polsky.

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Excellence in Facilities Management Announced by Global FM

Heidi Schwartz — Wed, 08 Sep 2010 13:18:06 +0000

The Awards recognize efforts by individuals or teams within the FM industry — from researchers to facilities operators — who have made a positive contribution to the knowledge, practical application and communication of strategies to improve the workplace environment.

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Submissions for IFMA’s Facility Fusion Due 9/8/10

Heidi Schwartz — Mon, 30 Aug 2010 13:56:34 +0000

All abstract submissions must be new and never before presented prior to Facility Fusion.

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BIFM And FMA Sign Memorandum of Understanding

Heidi Schwartz — Thu, 19 Aug 2010 13:54:27 +0000

The goal of the MoU is to help both organizations to provide enhanced services to their members and raise the profile of facilities management through cooperation and collaboration.

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World Workplace: First Look at 2011 Products and Services

Andrea Sanchez — Tue, 17 Aug 2010 14:54:16 +0000

IFMA’s World Workplace 2010 Conference & Expo is a multi-national, multi-disciplined discussion on workplace trends, challenges, and best practices.

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World Workplace 2010: Trends and Innovations Come to Atlanta

Heidi Schwartz — Wed, 11 Aug 2010 15:16:30 +0000

Now in its 31st year, IFMA's conference will feature more than 75 educational sessions and new product demonstrations by manufacturers from around the globe.

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Facility Training vs. Unemployment Checks

Heidi Schwartz — Tue, 10 Aug 2010 15:25:47 +0000

As unemployment throughout the country remains at record levels approaching 10%, AFE officials urged state employment agencies to provide unemployed workers with training in facilities-related professions where there is a growing shortage of skilled workers.

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FM Sustainable Landscaping Guide Released

Heidi Schwartz — Thu, 05 Aug 2010 15:56:55 +0000

The Groundskeeper and the IFMA Foundation are pleased to announce the release of Sustainable Landscaping, a practical, real world guide on how to introduce and advance sustainable practices in landscaping.

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World FM Day Recap

Heidi Schwartz — Tue, 13 Jul 2010 14:24:59 +0000

Facilities management (FM) associations and professionals on five different continents celebrated the contributions FM makes to international business and the global built environment last month during the second annual World FM Day, held on June 24, 2010.

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Facility Managers Get Noticed!

Heidi Schwartz — Wed, 07 Jul 2010 16:18:29 +0000

Nominations are now being accepted for the facility management profession's most prestigious award, The TFM Facility Executive Of The Year. Submissions will be accepted until 10/1/10.

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