Conferences & Expositions
Each year, IFMA hosts educational conferences
and expositions. These events include daily general sessions,
concurrent educational programs and tutorials, and extensive
expositions of products and services pertinent to facility management.
World Workplace, IFMA's signature event, unites all workplace
professions and numerous well- respected organizations and publications.
Seminars
Held throughout the year, these programs are designed to meet
the educational needs of facility professionals.
Certificate programs
Four and one-half day programs the provide important information
about specific areas of the facility management profession and
offer extensive networking opportunities.
Home study
These workbooks and audio tape-based sessions allow
members to receive specialized instruction from the comfort
of their own homes or offices.
Local chapter education programs
Many chapters hold workshops or seminars throughout the year.
Membership in IFMA may entitle you to membership in a local IFMA
chapter which holds regular monthly meetings where you can share
information and learn the newest facility management skills and
techniques. Additionally, you will network with other professionals
who share your common interests and goals.
On request, IFMA's library services department can supply timely
and accurate data, news and reports on virtually any facility
management topic. IFMA's research department also provides forums
through which facility managers can share information on best
practices that help to increase efficiency and productivity.
A full range of books relating to facility management is available
for purchase from IFMA. Members receive a discount on book purchases.
Councils reflect the diverse types of facilities and job responsibilities
represented by IFMA members. They provide networking opportunities
that transcend chapter and regional borders and are the ideal
solution for facility professionals seeking highly targeted education
in their particular area of expertise. IFMA members may apply
to the council of their choice for no additional charge. As of
January 1998, IFMA offers the following councils to members:
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Academic Facilities
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Museums/Cultural Institutions
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Computer Applications
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Petrochemical
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Corporate Headquarters
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Public Sector Facilities
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Environmental Health & Safety
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Real Estate
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Financial Services
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Religious Facilities
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FM Educators
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Research & Development Facilities
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Health Care
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Sports & Recreational Facilities
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Legal Firms
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Utilities
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Manufacturing
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Organizing councils
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New councils will be added as members voice a need for them.
Each council will give you new ideas and information to make
you more knowledgeable about your work and more productive on
the job. You'll obtain input from those who have first-hand experience
and get inside tips from other experts in the field. Councils
are an ideal venue for case studies and for sharing opinions,
ideas and knowledge about your specialty. Plus, the networking
opportunities never stop. Council members may receive exclusive
mailings in addition to those offered to the general membership.
International exposure is a major benefit offered through IFMA.
Members have the opportunity to write articles for Facility Management
Journal, give presentations at Association and chapter events
and receive prestigious awards.
Due to IFMA's size, members are eligible to receive discounts
on airfares, hotel rates and car rentals for all IFMA events as
well as for business and personal use. Become a member of IFMA!
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