IFMA Engage

Have you ever wished there was someone you could connect with who was facing the same work challenges that you are facing today?  Do you sometimes feel that no one in your organization has a thorough understanding of the issues you face in your Facilities Department? IFMA has launched a new and enhanced online discussion…

FM Standardization Symposium at GA Tech

Don’t miss leaders of IFMA and RICS presenting at the upcoming International Symposium on FM Standardization and Research at CNN Center and Georgia Tech’s new Caddell Building May 21-22, 2015. Spaces are filling fast, so don’t miss IFMA Chair, Jim Whittaker, IFMA Research Director, Nick Rocha and RICS Head Corporate Affairs for RICS in the…

IFMA Atlanta Announces Sponsorship Winners for World Work Place

The Atlanta Chapter’s Foundation and Sponsorships Committee considered a number of applications for sponsorship to IFMA’s World Work Place and the following individuals have been selected: Dee Raya, The Coca Cola Company, IFMA Atlanta Foundation and Sponsorships Committee Chair Joanne Cole, SFP, CFM – CDC, IFMA Atlanta Past President and Facebook Vice Chair Quindell Myrick,…

TOP 5 MUST-DOS FOR NONPROFIT FACILITY MANAGEMENT

   Nonprofit organizations of all shapes and sizes work toward furthering their missions through program development and execution, marketing and communications, and the all-important fundraising and development process, just to name a few. But in order to complete the day-to-day functions of your mission, nonprofits must invest in and maintain their facilities, which may range…

June Sustainability Corner

President Obama Announces Commitments and Executive Actions to Advance Solar Deployment and Energy Efficiency President Obama has announced an additional $2 billion goal in federal energy efficiency upgrades to Federal buildings over the next 3 years. The challenge, in combination with the initial commitment of $2 billion in 2011, will result in a total of…

Atlanta Chapter of IFMA Funds Scholarship for Facility Management Higher Education

For over a decade, the Atlanta chapter of the International Facility Management Association (IFMA) has been a strong supporter of educational programs in the field. Over 10 years ago, it helped get a master’s degree program in Facility Management started at Georgia Tech, and in the past year assisted in starting an undergraduate degree program…