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The IFMA Foundation's purpose is to provide greater resources and educational opportunities to facility management professionals and those who support the FM industry and is supported by the generosity of the FM community, including IFMA members, chapters, councils, corporate sponsors and private contributors.

News & Updates
New Sustainability Guide Details How to Measure Carbon Footprint The IFMA Foundation is pleased to announce the release of "Carbon Footprint," a free publication in the "Sustainability 'How-to' Guide Series" offering facility mangers a comprehensive approach to understanding greenhouse gas emission accounting, reporting and minimization. Learn more »
Workplace Strategy Summit 2012: Research in Action The IFMA Foundation is hosting the Workplace Strategy Summit, September 5-7, 2012, at Cornell University. Learn more » Login and register online at IFMA.org »
April 2012 IFMA Foundation Newsletter The April 2012 IFMA Foundation Newsletter (.pdf) includes an IFMA Facility Fusion Conference & Expo primer, an ADP update and information on the Workplace Strategy Summit in 2012 being held at Cornell University.
2012 IFMA Foundation Scholarship Applications available The 2012 IFMA Foundation Scholarship Applications are now available for both Undergraduate and Graduate students. Visit the Grants & Scholarships for more information. Undergraduate Application (.doc) Graduate Application (.doc) Associate Degree Application (.doc)
International Student of the Year Competition: 2012 Application available The “International Student of the Year” award is to be presented at IFMA’s World Workplace 2012 in San Antonio, Texas. The IFMA Foundation awards process provides the opportunities to engage with industry via a sponsored prequalification system for “International Student of the Year” Award Applicants. 2012 Student's and Sponsor's Guidelines (.doc) Application: 2012 International Student of the Year (.doc)
New Guide Details how to Implement Sustainable Practices Based on Government Guidelines The IFMA Foundation is pleased to announce the release of "U.S. Government Policy Impacts and Opportunities for Facility Management," a free publication in the "Sustainability 'How-to' Guide Series" offering a comprehensive, practical approach to making sustainability improvements to public- and private-sector properties based on federal government guidelines. Read full story »
January 2012 IFMA Foundation Newsletter The January 2012 IFMA Foundation Newsletter (.pdf) includes an Interview with Jeffrey J. Tafel, Executive Director of the IFMA Foundation, event highlights, sustainability how-to guide series information, and updates on the IFMA Foundation 2012 Facility Management Scholarship Program.
New book from IFMA Foundation: Work on the Move: Driving Strategy and Change in Workplaces “Work on the Move” helps the “boots on the ground” facility managers from around the globe prepare for the future of work. The book examines the forces driving workplace change and its effects on FMs. It provides tools to show FMs how to take the driver’s seat, become more strategic, and lead change in the workplace. The book includes the most innovative, forward thinking case studies from around the globe and provides practical tools for FMs to develop workplace strategy from beyond an “idea” to analyzing the benefits to implementation and measurement. Produced by the IFMA Foundation and edited by facility manager and workplace pioneer Diane Coles, “Work on the Move” is the collaborative effort of twenty-two international workplace experts. The book discusses new technologies, social trends, the impacts of flexible work, and the ability to work “anywhere” as some of the factors changing today’s work environment. Order print version » Order e-book version »
In 2011, a record-breaking US$100,000 worth of educational scholarships were awarded to thirty-six deserving facility management students. Providing scholarships to students pursuing degrees in facility management or related fields enhances the foundation's mission to identify, fund and promote education for the advancement of the profession. Scholarships are made possible through the generous donations of IFMA chapters, IFMA councils, Friends of IFMA Foundation businesses and organizations, and endowments. View the list of scholarship recipients » If your chapter, council or organization is interested in giving back to the FM community by providing a scholarship, please contact IFMA Foundation Executive Director Jeff Tafel, CAE. Email: jeff.tafel@ifma.org Web: www.ifmafoundation.org Phone: +1-713-623-4362

News & Updates

New Sustainability Guide Details How to Measure Carbon Footprint

The IFMA Foundation is pleased to announce the release of "Carbon Footprint," a free publication in the "Sustainability 'How-to' Guide Series" offering facility mangers a comprehensive approach to understanding greenhouse gas emission accounting, reporting and minimization. Learn more »

Workplace Strategy Summit 2012:
Research in Action

The IFMA Foundation is hosting the Workplace Strategy Summit,
September 5-7, 2012, at Cornell University. Learn more »

Login and register online at IFMA.org »

April 2012 IFMA Foundation Newsletter

The April 2012 IFMA Foundation Newsletter (.pdf) includes an IFMA Facility Fusion Conference & Expo primer, an ADP update and information on the Workplace Strategy Summit in 2012 being held at Cornell University.

2012 IFMA Foundation Scholarship Applications available

The 2012 IFMA Foundation Scholarship Applications are now available for both Undergraduate and Graduate students. Visit the Grants & Scholarships for more information.

Undergraduate Application (.doc)
Graduate Application (.doc)
Associate Degree Application (.doc)

International Student of the Year Competition: 2012 Application available

The “International Student of the Year” award is to be presented at IFMA’s World Workplace 2012 in San Antonio, Texas. The IFMA Foundation awards process provides the opportunities to engage with industry via a sponsored prequalification system for “International Student of the Year” Award Applicants.

2012 Student's and Sponsor's Guidelines (.doc)
Application: 2012 International Student of the Year (.doc)

New Guide Details how to Implement Sustainable Practices Based on Government Guidelines

The IFMA Foundation is pleased to announce the release of "U.S. Government Policy Impacts and Opportunities for Facility Management," a free publication in the "Sustainability 'How-to' Guide Series" offering a comprehensive, practical approach to making sustainability improvements to public- and private-sector properties based on federal government guidelines.

Read full story »

January 2012 IFMA Foundation Newsletter

The January 2012 IFMA Foundation Newsletter (.pdf) includes an Interview with Jeffrey J. Tafel, Executive Director of the IFMA Foundation, event highlights, sustainability how-to guide series information, and updates on the IFMA Foundation 2012 Facility Management Scholarship Program.

New book from IFMA Foundation:

Work on the Move: Driving Strategy and Change in Workplaces

“Work on the Move” helps the “boots on the ground” facility managers from around the globe prepare for the future of work. The book examines the forces driving workplace change and its effects on FMs. It provides tools to show FMs how to take the driver’s seat, become more strategic, and lead change in the workplace. The book includes the most innovative, forward thinking case studies from around the globe and provides practical tools for FMs to develop workplace strategy from beyond an “idea” to analyzing the benefits to implementation and measurement.

Produced by the IFMA Foundation and edited by facility manager and workplace pioneer Diane Coles, “Work on the Move” is the collaborative effort of twenty-two international workplace experts. The book discusses new technologies, social trends, the impacts of flexible work, and the ability to work “anywhere” as some of the factors changing today’s work environment.

Order print version »
Order e-book version »

In 2011, a record-breaking US$100,000 worth of educational scholarships were awarded to thirty-six deserving facility management students.

Providing scholarships to students pursuing degrees in facility management or related fields enhances the foundation's mission to identify, fund and promote education for the advancement of the profession. Scholarships are made possible through the generous donations of IFMA chapters, IFMA councils, Friends of IFMA Foundation businesses and organizations, and endowments.

View the list of scholarship recipients »

If your chapter, council or organization is interested in giving back to the FM community by providing a scholarship, please contact IFMA Foundation Executive Director Jeff Tafel, CAE.

Email: jeff.tafel@ifma.org
Web: www.ifmafoundation.org
Phone: +1-713-623-4362

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Resources
Quick Links How-to Guides Commissioning Existing Buildings US Government Policy Impacts and Opportunities for Facility Management Carbon Footprint Guide View full list: How-to Guides IJFM - Vol 2, No 1» The Importance of the Online-Community to Current and Future Facility Managers Innovative Procurement and Partnerships in Facilities Management Research Methodology for Building Automation Performance Index Investigating Facility Managers' Decision Making Process through a Situation Awareness Approach Significant Parameters for Building Automation Performance More Resources FMPedia » Publications
Commissioning Existing Buildings How-To Guide “Commissioning Existing Buildings” - the latest in the “Sustainability ‘How-to’ Guide Series” - provides practical, real-world guidance backed by quantifiable research on how to introduce and advance sustainable practices within existing structures.
"Sustainability 'How-To' Guide" Series Each guide covers a current sustainability topic. These guides are FREE resources and available for download.
Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Technology This white paper describes how GIS technology can integrate with - and extend the capabilities of - CAD, BIM, and IWMS to provide facility managers with insight into the “where” questions related to their facilities.
Online FM Glossary: FMPedia.org Access the Foundation's new online word glossary of FM terms. Read more »
International Journal of Facility Management An online journal devoted to the science, technology, and practice of FM. Third issue now available »

Resources

Quick Links

How-to Guides

IJFM - Vol 2, No 1»

More Resources

Commissioning Existing Buildings How-To Guide

Sustainabiltiy How-To Guide: Commissioning Existing Buildings “Commissioning Existing Buildings” - the latest in the “Sustainability ‘How-to’ Guide Series” - provides practical, real-world guidance backed by quantifiable research on how to introduce and advance sustainable practices within existing structures.

"Sustainability 'How-To' Guide" Series

Each guide covers a current sustainability topic. These guides are FREE resources and available for download.

Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Technology

This white paper describes how GIS technology can integrate with - and extend the capabilities of - CAD, BIM, and IWMS to provide facility managers with insight into the “where” questions related to their facilities.

Online FM Glossary: FMPedia.org

Access the Foundation's new online word glossary of FM terms. Read more »

International Journal of Facility Management

An online journal devoted to the science, technology, and practice of FM. Third issue now available »

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.