we.def!ne.fm – The IFMA-RICS collaboration

by International Facility Management Association — Originally published in the September/October 2016 issue of FMJ

International Facility Management Association (IFMA)
The world’s largest and most widely recognized international association for facility management professionals.

Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS)
The world’s leading professional status in land, real estate, infrastructure and construction.

The IFMA-RICS collaboration is…

… the most significant evolution in the history of facility management

… the gold standard for workplace strategy expertise, education and practice

… the fulcrum for uniting the people who optimize the built environment

… the industry’s most inclusive, robust international knowledge-sharing community

… unifying and championing comprehensive global standards for the sector

… strengthening recognition of the discipline’s role in enabling business success

… committed to excellence as the global resource for lifelong learning

… amplifying the voice and status of professionals from around the world who lead workplace strategy

IFMA and RICS are aligning efforts on behalf of FM in the following areas

» Global standards

» Unified structure for training and career advancement

» Conferences and events

» Knowledge sharing and content resources

» Research

Benefits for existing IFMA members and RICS professionals

» Access to shared knowledge/resources and an expanded professional network

» Increased global support, representation, stature and recognition in the FM space

» Heightened prestige for professionals holding FM qualifications as market awareness expands

» Greater audience and influence for FM across built environment community Opportunity to leverage global infrastructure for joint efforts to advance FM

Benefits for FM professionals worldwide

» Elevated status among executives, built environment professionals, organizations and public

» Advanced global knowledge sharing among peers

» Clear route for entry into and advancement in the discipline

» FM strategy integrated throughout the entire life cycle of the built environment

» Increased desirability of FM careers, particularly among graduates and young professionals

» Increased understanding and appreciation of the value of FM

Benefits for business and the global public good

» Improved overall quality of built environment

» Optimized space utilization and best value building operating expenses

» Opportunity to compare property assets on like-for-like basis

» Enhanced productivity of building occupants

» Resource conservation to contribute to efficiency and sustainability goals

» Job creation as demand for qualified FMs increases

Visit www.ifma.org/ricscollaboration to learn more

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IFMA, founded in 1980, is the world’s largest and most widely recognized association for facility management professionals, supporting 24,000 members in more than 100 countries. IFMA advances collective knowledge, value and growth for Facility Management professionals. IFMA certifies professionals in facility management, conducts research, provides educational programs, content and resources, and produces World Workplace, the largest series of facility management conferences and expositions. To join and follow IFMA’s social media outlets online, visit the association’s LinkedIn, Facebook, YouTube and Twitter pages. For more information, visit www.ifma.org.