We were at the Real Property Institute of Canada’s Conference this week! IFMA’s Second Vice Chair of the Global Board of Directors, Nick Heibein, and Global Board Member Ted Cohen shared their perspectives on facility management and its role.
Major facility problems rarely start as major problems.
A delayed response, repeated alarm or small budget variance can be an early warning sign.
Learn how FMs can turn scattered data into early insight:
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Sunscreen? Packed.
Blazer & sneakers combo? Locked in.
Prepared to take notes during B.J. Novak's keynote? Absolutely.
Get all the pre-event tips you need to make the most of World Workplace 2026 in Anaheim: blog.ifma.org/first-time-att…
The question isn't just how quickly a building can recover from a disaster.
It's how well it can withstand disruption in the first place.
Learn how property resilience assessments can help FMs identify physical risks and strengthen assets:
fmj.ifma.org/property-resili…
What goes bump in the night? 👻
For FMs, it could be a mystery work order, an overdue inspection or an HVAC system with a mind of its own.
Explore 10 facility management nightmares that can haunt your team all year, plus how to stop them: bit.ly/4yqU8ny
A signage refresh should make a building easier to navigate, not harder.
Learn why signage is an operational system, not just a design project:
fmj.ifma.org/showing-the-way…
With major investment in AI infrastructure, a growing demand for skilled operators and new tools that amplify expertise, the opportunity for FM careers is accelerating.
See what's driving the shift:
fmj.ifma.org/the-accelerator…
Visiting Anaheim for the first time this November? Well other than learning from the best of the best industry experts at World Workplace, make time to explore this incredible city!
Learn more: worldworkplace.ifma.org/
Ready for your next job opportunity? 👀
IFMA’s Global Job Board gives FMs the tools to search smarter and take the next step in their careers, from global job listings and personalized alerts to AI-powered interview practice and salary insights.
jobboard.ifma.org/
Today's buildings are being asked to do more: improve IAQ, support sustainability and reduce operating costs.
But much of today's existing HVAC infrastructure wasn't designed for those demands.
Learn more:
fmj.ifma.org/the-new-goalpos…
Not sure which facility management credential is right for you?
From Essentials of FM and FMP® to SFP® and CFM®, each credential supports a different stage of your career and professional goals.
Explore the options and find the right fit for you: blog.ifma.org/how-to-choose-…
What makes digital transformation successful in FM?
Jim Whittaker talks with ISO TC 267 Work Group 6 members Mahnaz Ensafi and Dipin Kasana about data quality, responsible AI governance and why business outcomes should come before technology.
Listen: connected-fm.simplecast.com/…
AI could change how facility leaders spend their time. By automating routine coordination and administrative work, FMs can focus more on strategy, decision-making and business impact.
Learn more: fmj.ifma.org/automated-eleva…
Smart buildings generate plenty of data. But are facility teams turning that data into action?
Digital twins could help bridge the gap between fragmented building data and real-time, occupant-focused decision-making.
Learn more:
fmj.ifma.org/turning-data-in…
Join us for the inaugural IFMA Global Caribbean, 22–23 June 2027 in Trinidad & Tobago. Connect with FM professionals across the region for two days of learning, networking and ideas shaping the future of FM.
Learn more: globalcaribbean.ifma.org/
Growth can create a hidden problem: decision-making gets farther away from accountability.
Learn how organizations can design better decision-making at scale:
fmj.ifma.org/why-operational…
What does leadership look like in the age of AI? 🤔
Wayne Whitzell talks with Tracy Hawkins, VP of Real Estate and Workplace at OpenAI, about psychological safety, authenticity and using AI to help FM teams focus on what matters most: people.
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Anaheim, here we come! ☀️🎉
We can’t wait to see the FM community together at World Workplace, 18–20 November.
Grab your tickets today: worldworkplace.ifma.org/
What if a behavioral health facility could feel more like home while still meeting safety requirements?
The Gold Coast Secure Mental Health Rehabilitation Unit shows how biophilia, thoughtful design and safety can work together to support recovery.
fmj.ifma.org/case-study-desi…