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Marina Badoian-Kriticos Named IFMA’s New Director of Strategic Initiatives and Sustainability

Heidi Schwartz — Tue, 18 Jan 2011 15:20:54 +0000

In the newly created position, Badoian-Kriticos will support the implementation of a variety of strategic and tactical sustainability initiatives throughout IFMA and help define, develop, and drive sustainability concepts internally and externally.

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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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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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IFMA Supports Bill Promoting Energy And Infrastructure

Heidi Schwartz — Tue, 07 Dec 2010 15:21:06 +0000

The bill directs the GSA to identify core competencies, professional certifications, a recommended curriculum, and continuing education courses to ensure that federal buildings are operated in accordance with industry best practices and standards.

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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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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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Office Space Abounds, But Workers Not Seeing Benefits

Heidi Schwartz — Wed, 20 Oct 2010 17:10:49 +0000

Extra space around the office doesn’t necessarily mean additional workspace for staff. That is the conclusion of a new IFMA research report which provides information on current costs and best practices associated with office space, office moves, furniture acquisition, and project management.

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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 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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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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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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IFMA CEO Tony Keane Selected to Greater Houston CVB Board

George Deutsch — Fri, 30 Jul 2010 20:50:07 +0000

International Facility Management Association President and CEO Tony Keane, CAE, has been selected to join the Greater Houston Convention and Visitors Bureau board of directors.

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Survey: Healthcare Needs More Sustainability Managers

Heidi Schwartz — Tue, 20 Jul 2010 13:02:44 +0000

The survey, podcast, and seminar series are part of the IFMA Healthcare Council’s mission to keep health care professionals abreast of the most critical trends in 21st Century hospitals.

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Cutting-edge Online Campaign – ‘My Gulf Action’ – Allows Everyone to Take Direct Action to Offset Gulf Oil Spill

Andrea Sanchez — Fri, 09 Jul 2010 18:12:26 +0000

SmartPower, the nation's leading non-profit marketers of clean, renewable energy and energy efficiency, announced today the launch of My Gulf Action, an online campaign for individuals who are deeply concerned about the BP oil spill and want to help reduce our nation's collective reliance on fossil fuels.

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IFMA Announces 2010-2011 Executive Committee and Board of Directors

George Deutsch — Thu, 01 Jul 2010 20:19:20 +0000

The International Facility Management Association is pleased to announce its 2010-2011 executive committee and board of directors, which begin their terms July 1. Francis J. Kuhn, CFM, CFMJ, will serve as the new chair of the association’s board of directors, succeeding Thomas L. Mitchell Jr., CFM, CFMJ.

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IFMA Offers “Facilities Snapshot” Quarterly FM Poll

Heidi Schwartz — Thu, 24 Jun 2010 15:00:17 +0000

The new survey features input from a broad cross section of IFMA members from around the globe and highlights the latest trends and developments impacting the facility management (FM) profession.

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Celebrate World FM Day TODAY!

Andrea Sanchez — Wed, 23 Jun 2010 20:51:05 +0000

Join IFMA and facility practitioners around the world today, June 24, as we celebrate the second annual World FM Day.

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World Workplace Keynote Announced: Alexis Herman

Heidi Schwartz — Mon, 21 Jun 2010 15:01:08 +0000

Herman will deliver the conference’s keynote presentation, “The Changing Global Workforce: Ways to Understand it and Leverage It,” on Wednesday, October 27.

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Importance of Sustainable Building Practices Highlighted This Week

Heidi Schwartz — Wed, 16 Jun 2010 14:31:16 +0000

Held in Washington, DC, the week helps underscore the importance of sustainable practices to federal, state and local lawmakers, as well as the public.

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New York Tech Valley Chapter of IFMA Formation

Andrea Sanchez — Thu, 03 Jun 2010 19:01:15 +0000

The New York Tech Valley (Albany) Chapter of IFMA was approved by IFMA’s board of directors at their April meeting.

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Legal Industry Council of IFMA Releases Benchmarking Report

Heidi Schwartz — Tue, 01 Jun 2010 14:16:47 +0000

This benchmarking report is the first to provide facility professionals in the legal field with a way to compare operational costs and best practices with others in the industry.

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IFMA and Today’s Facility Manager Team Up to Create Snapshot of Staffing Trends in Facility Management

Heidi Schwartz — Tue, 18 May 2010 15:12:43 +0000

New report from IFMA and TFM estimates that there are a total of 408,000 facility professionals working in the U.S. In addition to staffing tables, the report delves into factors that drive staffing, such as industry sector, facility size/type, and outsourcing practices.

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