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2 Apr 2021
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April 2021 Content Feature: Environmental Stewardship & Sustainability

For the month of April, we will be featuring a variety of pieces that cover topics like the incentives for choosing solar energy, recycling basics for your facility, how to be sustainable, and more. Some of the following features require IFMA Member or Knowledge Pass access. Open Access The Energy-Resilient City - Infographic The Energy-Resilient City: Learn about the different ways a city can incorporate resilience...

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31 Mar 2021
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Content to Help You Have Healthier, Smarter Facilities

Schneider Electric has a ton of content that is useful to facility managers. Here are 11 of the best pieces from Schneider Electric covering healthy buildings, smart building technology, how to ensure occupant health, and much more. Some of the following features require IFMA Member or Knowledge Pass access. Open Access Healthy Hotels - Adapting to the New Normal with Hotel Technology Solutions Hospital-grade...

Chris

24 Mar 2021
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Better Buildings, Better Plants Summit is around the corner May 17 - 20

The U.S. Department of Energy's next Better Buildings, Better Plants Summit will take place May 17-20, 2021. This virtual, no-cost event will feature engaging and interactive sessions, as well as opportunities for attendees to network with their fellow industry peers and experts. Register for the free event!

Chris

22 Mar 2021
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7 Blog Posts from Schneider Electric on Building Management and other topics

Healthy Hotels - Adapting to the New Normal with Hotel Technology Solutions Hospital-grade disinfectants, deep-cleaning of high-touch surfaces, hand sanitizing stations, PPE for staff, social distancing protocols, and contactless check-in are all important tactics, but there are additional hotel technology innovations that can help these organizations take the concept of “healthy hotels” to the next level...

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3 Mar 2021
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Content Spotlight: 21 Excellent Reads by IBM

IBM has some amazing pieces that go over why the workplace matters, six steps for effective capital planning, Watson AI, and much more. You can learn more about their TRIRIGA product, here: https://www.ibm.com/products/tririga Hope you enjoy this content collection and get some practical takeaways that help you better manage your facilities. Some of the following features require IFMA Member or Knowledge Pass access...

Chris

1 Mar 2021
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March 2021 Content Feature: Technology

This month's featured content is Technology. Learn how technology and future trends are changing and advancing our facilities, and what you can do to improve facility operations. Some of the following features require IFMA Member or Knowledge Pass access. Open Access The Future of Technology in Facility Management: Today's Differentiators are Tomorrow’s Best Practices As leaders of commercial real...

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10 Feb 2021
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14 Pieces You'll Love

This February, we brought together a collection of 14 pieces that all facility managers will love. Learn the top skills to help FMs succeed, the trends within your facility, the heart of every contract, and much more. Some of the following features require IFMA Member or Knowledge Pass access. Open Access Top 10 Skills Every Facility Manager Needs to Succeed What strengths and skills are employers seeking from...

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1 Feb 2021
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February 2021 Content Feature: Government Relations

This month's featured content is Government Relations. Learn the legal responsibilities of an FM, how policies impact the industry, and even how to connect with your representatives in congress. Some of the following features require IFMA Member or Knowledge Pass access. Open Access Competing Safety vs. Privacy Issue: The Workspace Technology Perspective The prevention of COVID-19 is driving governing bodies...

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22 Jan 2021
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21 of the Best Content Pieces FMs Should Read to Start 2021

Here are 21 of the Best Content Pieces FMs Should Read to Start 2021 Some of the following features require IFMA Member or Knowledge Pass access. Open Access Strategic Planning for a Post-COVID Workplace Long-term planning in the middle of a pandemic requires a different approach than it does in “normal” times. In our guide, “Strategic Planning for a Post-COVID Workplace,” we break down...

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7 Jan 2021
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January 2021 Content Feature: Quality

Happy New Year! And to kick this year off right, we're featuring content discussing Performance & Quality. This is an important competency facility managers need in order to understand and document stakeholder needs and expectations of their facility and its needs. This collection of content will help you better understand how to measure the performance of your facility organization, make ongoing improvements...

Chris

7 Dec 2020
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December 2020 Content Feature: Communication

Communication is fundamental to all businesses and industries and is a cornerstone of effective facility management. From the myriad vendors, service providers, team, staff, and leadership a facility manager interacts with regularly, good communication is often cited as one of the most important skills an FM can have. This month's feature will help you hone your communication skills, collaborate more effectively,...

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23 Nov 2020
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11 Amazing Pieces to Supplement Your World Workplace 2020 Experience

This year IFMA's World Workplace conference is going digital. And, as a bonus to our standard educational sessions, we're giving members an exclusive opportunity to participate in thought-leading Roundtable Discussions with other industry experts. For a limited time, we've made all the following pieces available to all Knowledge Library users for free. Whether you're plotting a safe return to the workplace...

Chris

11 Nov 2020
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The Experts’ Assessment Series – Industry insights to help you manage the workplace post-COVID-19

We all have been, and still are, figuring out the long-term ramifications of the global COVID-19 pandemic. As facility professionals, saying you’ve had to adapt would no doubt be an understatement. The pandemic has upended every aspect of our lives including how our facilities are managed and how we maintain business continuity and work in a new normal. Even when we resume something closer to “business as...

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6 Nov 2020
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November 2020 Featured Content: Project Management

Project management is an essential skill facility managers need to be effective. This collection of content aims to help you better plan, initiate and execute your projects, so you can increase efficiency, team performance and improve your overall ROI. Some of the following features require IFMA Member or Knowledge Pass access. Open Access Innovative Procurement and Partnerships in FM Case study from the Nordic...

Chris

6 Oct 2020
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October 2020 Featured Content: Leadership and Strategy

October's featured topic of the month is Leadership & Strategy--a core pillar of facility management expertise. This collection explores the topics of change management, training a new generation of FMs, employee engagement, networking, and more. Some of the following features require IFMA Member or Knowledge Pass access. Open Access Charting a Path Toward IFMA Accreditation in Universities This paper...

Chris

1 Sep 2020
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September 2020 Featured Content: Human Factors

This month we feature content focused on human factors. Learn the essentials skills facility managers need, how to have more diverse teams, improve employee well-being and more. Some of the following features require IFMA Member or Knowledge Pass access. Open Access Top 10 Skills Every Facility Manager Needs to Succeed What strengths and skills are employers seeking from facility manager candidates? Here are 10...

Chris

3 Aug 2020
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August 2020 Featured Content: Emergency Preparedness and Business Continuity

As facility managers grapple with managing facilities remotely or with reduced resources during the pandemic, we've compiled a collection of resources focused on business continuity best practices. This month's collection offers insight on HVAC and air quality, hygienic cleaning, disaster preparation , and many more topics. Some of the following features require IFMA Member or Knowledge Pass access. Open...

Chris

22 Jul 2020
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IFMA Coronavirus Essentials

IFMA has developed a collection of essential coronavirus resources and education to help you better prepare and manage your facilities and stay informed during the COVID-19 pandemic. For your convenience, we're re-posting all the links here. All resources are free and open to anyone. Open Access IFMA Strategic Framework Guidance document to help facility managers align their re-entry strategy and restart critical...

Chris

23 Jun 2020
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July 2020 Featured Content: Finance and Business

Finance and business is one of the four core areas a facility manager must know to have a solid foundation in FM. This month's collection offers you insight and practical advice on capital planning, financial reporting, budgeting, asset management and more. Some of the following features require IFMA Member or Knowledge Pass access. Open Access 3 Ways to Optimize Your Resources for Growth This paper is a follow...

Chris

2 Jun 2020
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June 2020 Featured Content: Real Estate & Property Management

Place and space matter. FM and CRE collaborate to enhance place and optimize space to maximize efficiencies, achieve business objectives, and drive engagement and performance. That relationship will only grow closer as COVID-19 continues to impact the way we view place and use space. This month’s selection of research, articles and podcasts offers insights into workplace strategy, space management, property aesthetics...

Chris

15 May 2020
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Energy Efficiency Resources from the U.S. Department of Energy

The U.S. Department of Energy has put together two comprehensive toolkits to help HVAC contractors, service companies and organizations build resilience and improve energy efficiency. You can access some of the resources here in the Knowledge Library (links below), and also view the entire toolkits on the U.S. Department of Energy Better Buildings website. EFFICIENCY-RESILIENCE NEXUS (toolkit) - The resources found...

Chris

7 May 2020
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May 2020 Featured Content: Operations & Maintenance

Operations & Maintenance is one of the foundational competencies of a facility manager. This collection of O & M content will help you with proactive and preventative maintenance, assessing facility conditions and the benefits of benchmarking. Some of the following features require IFMA Member or Knowledge Pass access. Open Access Developing an Effective Scope of Work for Operations and Service Contracts...

Chris

6 Apr 2020
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April 2020 Feature Content: Environmental Stewardship and Sustainability

As we see impacts of climate change alter the experiences in the places we work, live and play, we're confronted with the continual need to enhance the sustainability of our facilities. This is not only a pressing issue but a means by which we can reduce operating costs in our facilities. Some of the following features require IFMA Member or Knowledge Pass access. Open Access New! Adapting to Climate Change...

Chris

1 Mar 2020
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March 2020 Content Feature: Technology

Technology continues to evolve and advance across the built environment, continually reshaping the approach and job responsibilities of facility managers and other facility professionals. Stay up-to-date on the latest trends such as IoT, AI, machine learning and more. Some of the following features require IFMA Member or Knowledge Pass access. Open Access Integrating BIM with FM at NASA LaRC Learn how the U.S...

Chris

28 Feb 2020
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Earth Day 2020 - Sustainability Resources

In support of Earth Day 2020, we've pulled together a collection of sustainability and other environmental stewardship resources. This collection of content provides guidance on establishing, communicating and measuring sustainability programs in your facilities. Celebrate Earth Day with us and make sure you stay up-to-date on the latest trends and best practices for combating climate change and creating more sustainable...