IFMA's FMJ

01/06/2025

Preserving institutional knowledge is crucial to ensuring that veteran expertise stays within your organization. In this article, explore 5 actionable steps to help safeguard and maximize the value of experienced employees' knowledge. Learn more:

Address the impending facility management crisis as experienced managers retire. Discover essential technologies and strategies to maintain operational excellence.

12/30/2024

Discover protocols that help prevent and remove graffiti on college campus buildings:

12/19/2024

Discover how well-being can bring value back to in-office work:

12/16/2024

The pandemic reshaped education across the globe, leaving schools students and communities grappling with its lasting effects. One of the biggest challenges is the significant increase in school absenteeism. Discover key measures to prevent this:

Shaping the Future

12/12/2024

Rework resulting from poor workmanship, will result in impacts to facilities and increased costs up to and possibly exceeding 20% of project contract values. Discover what is missing from most contractor's QCPS:

Shaping the Future

12/09/2024

Athené Sirivallop, Director of the David Rubenstein Treehouse at Harvard University, details the unique challenges managing a building that is still under construction, their daily responsibilities, and much more.

Read the full interview:

Shaping the Future

12/05/2024

One key aspect of building sustainable cities is implementing sustainable value chains, which play a critical role in ensuring that resources are used efficiently and responsibly throughout the entire production and consumption process.

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Shaping the Future

11/28/2024

With digital NFC wallets now widely available on major platforms like iPhone, Apple Watch, and Android, connected access has become more relevant than ever. Learn the top mistakes to avoid and best practices for seamless integration:

Shaping the Future

11/25/2024

Recent shifts in insurance coverage terms, including replacement value calculations and deductibles, raise questions about the role of insurance in roof risk management. Can insurance still be a significant part of your risk management plan?

Shaping the Future

11/21/2024

Failure isn’t a setback—it’s an opportunity. can turn these moments into drivers of innovation, boosting operational effectiveness. Learn how data and analysis can pinpoint ESG program challenges and highlight areas for growth:

Shaping the Future

11/18/2024

With the wave of retirements and ongoing skilled labor shortage, it's crucial for to stay prepared. Discover five actionable steps and innovative tech solutions to keep your operations running smoothly and buildings well-maintained:

Shaping the Future

11/14/2024

In today's commercial building landscape, facility managers are responsible for continuous and seamless operation, sometimes across multiple buildings within a portfolio. Discover how you can improve business continuity with alarm management: http://fmj.ifma.org/may-june-2024?m=30261&i=829750&p=126&ver=html5

11/11/2024

Modern buildings are typically equipped with a range of devices that will control HVAC, energy management, lighting, security and other systems. So, in theory, a building with a building management system should be able to dim the lights when the sun is shining through the windows, and be able to set back mechanical systems automatically, such as chillers, boilers and air handlers. But can it?

Learn more: http://fmj.ifma.org/may-june-2024?m=30261&i=829750&p=120&ver=html5

11/07/2024

FMs can take several practical steps to promote employee well-being within their organizations. Learn more: http://fmj.ifma.org/may-june-2024?m=30261&i=829750&p=114&ver=html5

11/04/2024

Safety training is an essential part of every job, yet it is an aspect that can often fall short of expectations. Nearly a third of employees who are dissatisfied with their training are considering leaving their job as a result. To retain these workers, employers need to take proactive measures to improve the delivery and content of their training.

Here are a few ways employers can enhance their training programs: http://fmj.ifma.org/may-june-2024?m=30261&i=829750&p=102&ver=html5

10/30/2024

One universal truth is that everyone needs to use the restroom, but the experience isn't always pleasant or easy for all. New research shows nearly one in three Americans face barriers to proper handwashing in public restrooms. For many, inadequate hand hygiene can lead to discomfort, anxiety, and shame.

Learn more about inclusive hygiene in public restrooms: http://fmj.ifma.org/may-june-2024?m=30261&i=829750&p=96&ver=html5

10/24/2024

The role of facility managers has evolved to prioritize sustainability. Beyond daily operations and occupant needs, they now tackle the challenges of ensuring building health, efficiency, comfort, and achieving net-zero carbon goals. By adopting smart building systems and creating an integrated framework, FMs can drive sustainability while meeting operational and financial targets.

Learn more in the article "Smart Building Control Systems: The Foundation for a Grid-Interactive Building": http://fmj.ifma.org/may-june-2024?m=30261&i=829750&p=92&ver=html5

10/21/2024

Facility management demands quick responses to work orders, constant asset maintenance, and real-time labor reallocation, all while controlling costs and ensuring occupant safety and comfort. That’s why a CMMS is one of the most essential tools for FM leaders.

Learn how a CMMS can make or break an FM organization’s success: http://fmj.ifma.org/may-june-2024?m=30261&i=829750&p=86&ver=html5