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Click on one of these links to view the article:IFMA Foundation to award at least US$185,000 in facility management scholarships in 2013 » IFMA Foundation seeks FM scholarship sponsors » Join us in Philadelphia! Lock in early-bird rates for IFMA’s Wordl Workplace 2013 » Apply Now for IFMA Foundation’s 2013 International Student of the Year » BIM for Facility Managers: Now available in the IFMA Bookstore » |
IFMA Foundation to award at least US$185,000 in facility management scholarships in 2013HOUSTON, TEXAS – (May 6, 2013) – The International Facility Management Association (IFMA) Foundation will award US$185,000 or more in scholarships as part of the 2013 FM Student Scholarships Program. These scholarships will be awarded to highly qualified facility management (FM) students at IFMA’s World Workplace Conference & Expo, held in Philadelphia, Pa., on Oct. 3, 2013. “As facilities around the world grow more complex, it is becoming more important than ever to educate the men and women responsible for running them,” said IFMA Foundation Executive Director Jeff Tafel, CAE. “With today’s facility managers getting closer to retirement every day, there are simply not enough young people entering the FM field to meet the growing demand. The FM Student Scholarship Program is an important part of a larger effort to address this critical shortage in necessary skilled labor. The IFMA Foundation is also working to support the creation of FM degree programs at higher education institutions colleges and universities around the world.” Thanks to increasing demand for qualified facility managers around the world, the FM profession is emerging as a top vocational opportunity with strong potential for young people looking apprehensively at a changing job market. Students graduating from one of the 29 international accredited FM degree programs, for example, enter a job market where there are roughly 10 jobs for each qualified candidate with starting salaries range from US$65,000 to USD $85,000. The FM Scholarship Program supports the education of deserving FM students who demonstrate exceptional educational work and activities. Scholarships offered through the IFMA Foundation are worth a minimum of US$1,500, plus US$1,500 to allow the student to attend IFMA’s World Workplace Convention and Expo and for travel, meals, accommodations and other Foundation expenses related to the program. 2012 was a record-breaking year with the IFMA Foundation awarding an all-time high of US$167,200 to 43 FM students from around the world. In 2013, US$185,000 or more will be awarded to deserving students. Scholarship funds are made possible by donations from endowments and contributions funded by individuals, corporations, IFMA chapters and IFMA councils. Scholarships are available annually to graduate and undergraduate students pursuing degrees in facility management or related fields. More information, including previous winners can be found online at: http://www.ifmafoundation.org/grants-scholarships/. Join the IFMA Chapter, Councils and partner companies and organizations like ARAMARK, Staples and Sodexho in sponsoring a student scholarship. Contact IFMA Foundation Executive Director Jeff Tafel at jeff.tafel@ifma.org or Director of Academic Affairs Steve Lockwood at steve.lockwood@ifma.org for more information. |
IFMA Foundation seeks FM scholarship sponsors
The IFMA Foundation is soliciting sponsors to assist with its commitment to award US$185,000 or more in scholarships as part of the 2013 FM Student Scholarships Program. These scholarships, awarded to highly qualified facility management (FM) students, are made possible through the generosity of scholarship partners. The IFMA Foundation scholarship program empowers scholarship sponsors to support future FM leaders through donations exceeding $115,000. Interested parties please contact Foundation Executive Director Jeff Tafel at jeff.tafel@ifma.org or Director of Academic Affairs Steve Lockwood at steve.lockwood@ifma.org. |
Join us in Philadelphia! Lock in early-bird rates for IFMA’s World Workplace 2013!
Oct. 2 – 4, 2013 For more than 30 years, IFMA’s World Workplace has been leading groundbreaking discussions on the management of facilities, FM teams and workplace projects. Held annually, World Workplace addresses topics of the greatest relevance and concern to professionals who support the built environment. World Workplace is in step with the continued advancement of the FM profession. As more employers recognize the direct impact of efficient facility management on business profitability, we’re making sure you have what you need to Advance Business and Get Results. Leading FM: Advance Business, Get Results |
Apply Now for IFMA Foundation’s 2013 International Student of the YearUpdated Information: The IFMA Foundation is pleased to announce ISS as the Sponsor of the 2013 International Student of the Year (ISY). The student selected as the 2013 ISY will receive a USD $2,000 “award” along with reasonable travel and related expenses* to attend the IFMA World Workplace 2013 Conference to be held in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania October 2-4, 2013. Attain international recognition for Facilities Management education and be identified as a future leader of the Built Environment. An international Panel of Judges will be appointed annually by the IFMA Foundation’s Executive Committee to evaluate the Award applications. The 2013 “International Student of the Year” Award winner will be flown to IFMA’s World Workplace 2013 Conference and Exhibition in Philadelphia, PA. to receive their recognition and award. The applications for the 2013 “International Student of the Year” award must be received by July 31, 2013. Student’s and Sponsor’s Guidelines » |
BIM for Facility Managers: Now available in the IFMA Bookstore!
The International Facility Management Association (IFMA) and IFMA Foundation are proud to announce publication of BIM for Facility Managers, edited by Paul Teicholz. Building information modeling (BIM) is the practice of creating and modeling the digital representations of physical and functional characteristics of a facility. These building information models are powerful resources to inform decisions about a facility at all stages of its life-cycle from construction to demolition. IFMA defines facility management as a profession that encompasses multiple disciplines to ensure functionality of the built environment by integrating people, place, process and technology. Addressing building owners, developers, and managers, this text covers how building information management (BIM) complements facility management (FM) systems to achieve significant lifecycle advantages. It includes coverage of the guidelines for BIM in FM as developed by owners such as the General Services Administration, the COBie2 (BIM document standard) used to collect and communicate facility equipment information, and a list of software for BIM/FM integration. It also offers six real-life case studies including the Texas A&M Health Science Center, the USC School of Cinematic Arts, and the State of WI Facilities. Price: US$60 (non-member price: US$85). Make sure to reserve your copy today! |
The latest publications from the IFMA Foundation and IFMA: Work on the Move wins Distinguished Author award
The IFMA Foundation is pleased to announce their recent highly acclaimed publication, "Work on the Move" will be awarded the International Facility Management Association's 2012 Distinguished Author Award. As part of the Awards of Excellence program, the award honors those who have raised the bar in their contributions to the advancement of the facility management profession around the globe. The publication brings together global workplace experts to analyze how work is changing, the impact it's having on the workplace and how facility professionals can respond. "Work on the Move – Driving Strategy and Change in Workplaces," is the collaborative effort of more than 20 leading experts in alternative office strategies. The book examines the forces driving workplace change and its effects on facility professionals, providing tools that will allow them to become more strategic leaders in the ongoing workplace revolution. |
Technology for Facility Managers now available
Facility managers are tasked with operating and maintaining the built environment. Technology plays a big role in this function, and often facility managers are asked to install, implement, and work with a variety of technologies without any prior experience in IT. "Technology for Facility Managers" presents the cutting edge technology that facility managers will come across in their careers. Technologies covered include: Building information modeling (BIM), Building automation and control systems (BAS), FM automation (CAFM/IWMS), Condition assessment/life cycle analysis models, Radio frequency identification (RFID), Geographic information systems (GIS), Social networking, Sustainability and energy analysis and much more. |
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Established in 1990 as a nonprofit 501(c)(3) corporation, the IFMA Foundation works for the public good to promote research and educational opportunities for the advancement of facility management. The IFMA Foundation is supported by the generosity of the facility management community, including IFMA members, chapters, councils, corporate sponsors and private contributors who are united by the belief that education and research improve the facility management profession. To learn more about the good works of the IFMA Foundation, visit www.ifmafoundation.org. For more information about IFMA, visit www.ifma.org.