IFMA Foundation : Research

Research

In order to keep the profession informed of new developments in the industry, ongoing research is essential. The IFMA Foundation funds worthwhile research projects that strengthen the multifaceted knowledge and skills of FM professionals.

Identification of topics is an ongoing process and we encourage input. Provide your feedback on potential research topics online.

Research Reports

The following is a list of recent project reports underwritten solely or in partnership with the IFMA Foundation. Project reports are made available to IFMA members through the bookstore at reduced rates and sometimes at no charge.

Free Whitepapers

Available for purchase through the IFMA Bookstore

NEW! Book: Work on the Move: Driving Strategy and Change in Workplaces
Cut It Out!
FM Technology Update
The Business of Green Cleaning
Addressing the Threat of Terrorism: Guidelines for Prevention and Response (Funded by the IFMA Foundation)
Universal Design in the Workplace: Perceptions of Accessibility and Accommodation (Funded by the IFMA Foundation)
Speech Privacy in Clinical Settings (Funded by the IFMA Foundation)

Sustainability White Papers

There continues to be a strong interest in facility management education as it relates to sustainability and the implementation of energy saving techniques. The IFMA Foundation, with support from IFMA’s Sustainability Committee, is producing a series of white papers to respond to this need for information.

The general objective of these guides will be to provide data and information associated with a wide range of subjects related to sustainability. Readers will view examples of successfully implemented sustainable practices and will learn to develop a business case and ROI analysis for sustainability.

Each guide will be 25-35 pages long and will contain numerous charts, tables and sidebars with quotes and links. While there is no fixed production schedule for the white papers, it is expected that there may be as many at 12 produced and posted here over the next year.

Interested in submitting a case study?

Download the case study template (.doc).

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.