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The New FM
10/20/2021
Facility Managers are on an evolving path to leadership. FMs today have increasingly assumed responsibility for more assets and more decisions. Not only have facilities become more complex, thus demanding more of their managers, but the needs of the people inside the facilities have diversified as well. And as many FMs will tell you, facilities management is about people.
What is an FM’s role in cybersecurity?
02/22/2021
In recent years, cybersecurity has emerged as one of the most pressing knowledge gaps for facility professionals to learn. Between shifting workplace and technology needs and increasing innovation changing how we approach security, it’s more important than ever for FMs to have the knowledge and skills to effectively manage the cybersecurity needs related to building systems, control systems, security systems and other technology in the FM realm.
FM Pipeline Partners with ProFM to Further the FM Profession Across Generations
02/19/2021
The facility management skills gap is widening as experienced FMs retire, taking their valuable knowledge with them. ProFMI and FM Pipeline, publisher of Facilithon, are joining forces to address this growing trend through education and outreach to those within the profession and students still considering their career path. Both organizations recognize that the next generation is critical to solving the FM industry’s increasing talent gap.
Cybersecurity for FMs: FM Evolution Podcast with Maureen Roskoski and Gordon Mitchell
02/19/2021
“From the IT perspective, more building automation means more risk. So, their focus is to really clamp down and make sure we’ve got security. The FM’s perspective, building automation is about greater control and building efficiency, because they’re trying to get good data out of it. If we start to understand each other a little bit better, I think we’ll get a little bit more of that alignment with each other and FMs can really start to see that they do play a role in the overall cybersecurity of their organization.” Listen to the podcast now for more insights.
Human Capital Trends in 2021: FM Evolution Podcast with Stormy Friday & Randy Olson
01/22/2021
ProFMI Commission Chair Stormy Friday joined Randy Olson and host Shawn Black on the FM Evolution Podcast to discuss the human capital trends that FMs should keep in mind as 2021 begins. The podcast dives into the keeping employees energized, addressing skill gaps, creating an FM knowledge bank and more!
The McMorrow Reports acquires web pioneer FMLink
01/05/2021
FMLink Group, LLC, a leading independent digital magazine and resource for facilities managers, has been acquired by The McMorrow Reports, another independent digital resource reaching 50,000+ professionals working in facilities management, design, and planning for commercial built environments.
ProFMI Gets a Major Partner in AFE
10/5/2020
The Association for Facilities Engineering (AFE) recently announced its partnership with the ProFMI to offer FM training and credentials through the ProFM Credential Program. AFE is encouraging its members to earn the ProFM credential to build a solid foundation in preparation for the pursuit of AFE’s existing Certified Professional Maintenance Manager (CPMM) or Certified Plant Engineer (CPE) designations.
Leadergized and ProFMI Announce Partnership
09/08/2020
Leadergized and ProFMI have announced a partnership to expand access to the ProFM Credential Program to small and midsize businesses. Commercial real estate owners and managers need high quality facility management leadership capabilities to satisfy the growing industry demands resulting from the current pandemic and changing facility management and operations demands in this new business world.
WIFM and ProFMI Partner to Offer Facility Management Training and Recognition to Women in FM
09/02/2020
To ensure its members and the facility management profession at large are prepared for the current FM spotlight and are keeping pace with the growing demands on the industry, Women in Facilities Management (WIFM) recently announced its partnership with the Professional Facility Management Institute (ProFMI) to offer the ProFM® Credential Program.
Thinking outside the classroom: Colleges pivot to safely deliver in-person learning
07/20/2020
Campus administrators worldwide are in the midst planning for this fall semester. For those that have not made the jump to all-virtual courses, campus leaders and facility managers are finding new and unique ways to welcome students and staff back to campus, as well as hold classes in person safely.
On Campus this August: FMs Shift Priority to Health & Safety
06/22/2020
As colleges and universities around the world prepare to welcome students back to campus late this summer, facilities professionals must find new ways to safely reopen academic buildings, dormitories and sports facilities (where possible), accounting for heightened health and safety measures due to the global pandemic.
The Changing Landscape: The Future of Facility Management & Healthcare Post-Pandemic
06/15/2020
Facility management in the healthcare industry is always evolving to keep up with new technologies, health standards and more – but with the addition of a global pandemic, even the parts of the industry that seem to stay the same must change. So, what will healthcare FM look like in the coming years?
American Society for Engineering Management's CAEM Credential Now Available Via Micro-Credentialing
06/12/2020
ASEM’s CAEM credential, designed for young technical professionals preparing for early technical management or supervisory assignments, covers 11 domains that can now be taken in 4 sections or micro-credentials.
Prominent Facility Management Leader Launches fnPrime - New Membership Program to Provide Timely Content, Advice and Education to Profession
04/30/2020
“We recognized a pressing need in the industry for timely content, advice and education,” noted Dan Weltin, Editor-in-Chief for the Facility Market at Trade Press Media Group. “As a result, we developed a new membership program for the entire facilities profession including facility managers, engineering managers, maintenance managers, property managers, construction managers, everyone that is involved in the built environment.”
Stefanie Driscoll becomes first Connex member to earn ProFM Credential
01/20/2020
Stefanie Driscoll, Vice President, Client Relations, Ferrandino & Son, Inc., is the first Connex member to earn the prestigious ProFM credential. “While I had to study a lot, the program is well designed for working FMs, and capitalizes on what you already know while helping you focus on areas where you may need to learn more,” Driscoll said.
Penn State Facilities Engineering Institute to Offer New Credential Course
09/30/2019
The Penn State Facilities Engineering Institute (PSFEI) has added a ProFM credential instructor-led course to its educational offerings. As a ProFMI Education Partner, PSFEI staff will present the facilities management (FM) course for the first time at the NFMT Conference & Exposition in Orlando, Florida, Nov. 11 and Nov. 12.
Professional Retail Store Maintenance Association (PRSM) Announces Industry Partnership with Professional Facility Management Institute (ProFMI)
03/28/2019ProFM Credential Now Aligned with U.S. Federal Buildings Personnel Training Act (FBPTA)
10/15/2018
The U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) recently announced the ProFM® credential is in alignment with the knowledge and skills needed to meet the U.S. Federal Buildings Personnel Training Act (FBPTA) standards.
BOMI International Board of Trustees Approves Course Competency for ProFM and LEED Credential Holders
6/13/2018
At its Spring meeting, the BOMI International Board of Trustees approved BOMI course competency credit for ProFM and LEED credential holders.
BOMI International Recognizes ProFM Credential Program, Approves Course Competency
6/13/2018
Current and future ProFMs can now receive course competency credit from renowned facility management organization BOMI International. BOMI made the announcement at its spring Board of Trustees meeting, citing ProFM’s modern, complete and practical FM content as the reason for its validation.
Now's the Time to Transform Facility Management Standards, Training and Credentials with ProFM
4/3/2018
The new global standard for facility management, ProFM™, is available now worldwide. This credential was developed by facility professionals for facility professionals. It defines today’s global FM standards and provides facility professionals with the knowledge and skills they need to succeed in roles that have evolved far beyond traditional FM responsibilities.
The new ProFM credential is designed to help FMs around the world improve knowledge and skills
11/17/2017
Citing a critical need for facilities management (FM) professionals to obtain the necessary skills to optimize the performance of buildings and the people within them throughout the world, a newly established commission of FM thought leaders, employers, practitioners and educators have joined the Professional Facility Management Institute (ProFMI) to create a new global standard of FM knowledge and competency.
John Hajduk to serve on advisory committee for ProFMI
11/03/2017
The Penn State Facilities Engineering Institute (PSFEI) today announced the appointment of John Hajduk to the ProFMI Commission, an advisory committee for the Professional Facility Management Institute (ProFMI). Hajduk is one of 13 founding members of the commission.
Recruiting Strategies: Finding and Keeping Top Talent
10/28/2017
Maintenance and engineering managers are constantly on the lookout for qualified employees to perform inspection and maintenance tasks in institutional and commercial facilities. The challenge remains especially tough with a wide variety of ongoing issues.
New Global Credential Aligns With Evolving FM Responsibilities and Competencies
10/23/2017
Citing a critical need for facility professionals to obtain the skills to optimize the performance of buildings and the people within them throughout the world, a newly established commission of facility management thought leaders, employers, practitioners, and educators have joined the Professional Facility Management Institute (ProFMI) to create a new, global standard of facility management knowledge and competency.
Articles
Want more? Check out these articles that span the entire FM industry.
Click on a topic area below to read important Facility Management news articles aligned with the ProFM Body of Knowledge.
Embracing a Life-Cycle Cost Analysis
Most maintenance and engineering managers have heard the statement, “Pay me now, or pay me later.” If you’ve heard it too often, that’s probably not good. But what is the proper response to the statement? Should managers making large purchases or expenditures focus more on initial costs or long-term costs? Read more >
Virtual Reality, Augmented Reality: Better Visualization Aids Operations
Like something out of a childhood dream come true, all you need to access virtual reality is a smartphone and a cardboard box. More sophisticated pairings of hardware and software make immersion in highly detailed virtual environments something readily attainable, and commercial real estate is in the early stages of leveraging the technology, along with its closely correlated counterpart, augmented reality. Read more >
Disaster Preparedness: A Dollar in Time Saves Six Down the Line
Every dollar spent on hazard mitigation can save up to $6 in future disaster costs, according to a recent report by the National Institute of Building Sciences (NIBS). In addition, every dollar spent in new buildings to exceed select code requirements in the 2015 International Building Code can save up to $4. Read more >
Cold Weather Exposes Facility Condition Woes
Maintenance and engineering departments in institutional and commercial facilities too often are seen only as cost centers — operations that take precious finances away from the facility’s core mission, whether that mission is education, patient care, or government. Read more >
Olympian Effort: HVAC, IAQ and the Winter Games
Every institutional and commercial facility presents a unique set of indoor air quality (IAQ) and HVAC challenges. Whether in a large or small building, maintenance and engineering managers know they must find ways to cope with varying factors that play havoc with HVAC system performance and, as a result, occupant comfort. Read more >
What’s Next For Enterprise Data Centers?
That’s an easy question, right? More use of colocation or cloud facilities surely means that legacy data centers are being downsized if not decommissioned. And that you can forget about building a new enterprise data center. Whether you can downsize or decommission an existing data center depends on the answers to a number of questions. Read more >
How Facility Managers Can Best Manage Stress
Respondents to a recent Building Operating Management survey on stress among facility managers reported that 71 percent feel they are moderately stressed on a day-to-day basis because of their job, and an additional 14 percent are very stressed. If you’re not managing stress, it’s managing you. Here are some tips for staying sanguine. Read more >
Augmented Reality is Shaping the Future of Facilities
As companies and organizations continue to expand globally, technology allows workers to collaborate and share information in real-time, even if they’re not physically together. Augmented reality (AR), which puts digital representations of objects into your physical space, could be the key to changing how we think about work. Read more >
Embracing a Life-Cycle Cost Analysis
Most maintenance and engineering managers have heard the statement, “Pay me now, or pay me later.” If you’ve heard it too often, that’s probably not good. But what is the proper response to the statement? Should managers making large purchases or expenditures focus more on initial costs or long-term costs? Read more >
How ProFM Improves The Core Competencies of Facility Management
What distinguishes superior performance? The short answer: competency. Today’s facility professionals are being asked to go beyond traditional tasks, to become agile, focusing on driving organizational success. In developing the ProFM, 19 functional knowledge areas and five cross-functional competencies were identified. Read more >
How a Philosophy of “And” Creates Facilities Management Efficiencies
Sustainable and accessible. Cost-effective and community-minded. Northwestern’s John D’Angelo aims for solutions that address multiple needs. Read more >
How Facility Managers Can Best Manage Stress
Respondents to a recent Building Operating Management survey on stress among facility managers reported that 71 percent feel they are moderately stressed on a day-to-day basis because of their job, and an additional 14 percent are very stressed. If you’re not managing stress, it’s managing you. Here are some tips for staying sanguine. Read more >
Augmented Reality is Shaping the Future of Facilities
As companies and organizations continue to expand globally, technology allows workers to collaborate and share information in real-time, even if they’re not physically together. Augmented reality (AR), which puts digital representations of objects into your physical space, could be the key to changing how we think about work. Read more >
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March 29-31, 2022 | Baltimore, MD
National Facilities Management and Technology – Baltimore is the premier event for FMs across the country. The three-day event transforms the Baltimore Convention Center into the hub of all things FM every March, helping more than 5,000 facility professionals solve all of their biggest business challenges. NFMT Baltimore draws vice presidents, directors and managers of commercial, educational, medical and government buildings.
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