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Shaping the Future

November/December 2024

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It takes all of us to make the world a better place, and FMs are leading the way. This issue of IFMA’s FMJ dives into improving experiences for anyone entering your facilities. See how you can positively influence the places where people work, play, live and heal with ideas and industry best practices.

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FM Finance & Strategy

November/December 2022

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Good decisions come from experience, preparation and having the right data and tools to develop strategy and inform those decisions. While we cannot forecast precisely what the future holds, we can prepare for likely scenarios based on our own depth of knowledge paired with the insights of others. Knowledge sharing is one of, if not the, best strategies for preparedness.

FM & People

September/October 2022

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Regardless of what’s on the to-do list, people are always at the top of FM responsibilities. From wellness and safety to technology and workplace strategy, FM is shaping how people manage their time as occupants and visitors. This issue of IFMA’s FMJ celebrates the FM industry and focuses on the true architects of space and how it’s used.

Sustainability

July/August 2022

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With deadlines looming for the 2030 Paris Agreements, organizations are looking for sustainable strategies and practices to meet those goals. Without a one-size-fits-all solution, organizations are placing the challenges on FM’s shoulders. In this issue of IFMA’s FMJ, our FM authors discuss global sustainability strategy and efforts from leveraging funding to the delicate balance of pandemic risks and climate change goals.

The Building Portfolio

May/June 2022

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From the front door, to the top floor, facility managers have a lot on their plates -- all of which are precariously spinning to keep their facilities and organizations operational. This issue of IFMA's FMJ focuses on the components of the building portfolio and how FMs can keep those plates in the air.

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Shaping the Future

November/December 2024

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It takes all of us to make the world a better place, and FMs are leading the way. This issue of IFMA’s FMJ dives into improving experiences for anyone entering your facilities. See how you can positively influence the places where people work, play, live and heal with ideas and industry best practices.

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The World of FM

September/October 2024

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There's no question that FM makes enables people and places function at their very best. However, what makes FM work? This issue of IFMA's FMJ spotlights intricacies that equip FMs with the knowledge, skills and strategies to be at their best.

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Optimizing FM

July/August 2024

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The FM toolbox doesn’t just consist of screwdrivers and wrenches. It’s also filled with best practices and knowledge to keep organizations productive. From business continuity to ensuring the workplace is a destination of choice, this issue of IFMA’s FMJ focuses on optimizing that toolbox and much more.

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Maximizing FM’s Influence

May/June 2024

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No team has more organizational and operational impact than the FM team. From creating spaces for people to be productive to ensuring systems are functioning and everything in between, FMs truly have the weight of their organizations on their shoulders. Open your magazine now to learn more about improving efficiency and productivity.

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FM & The Workplace

March/April 2024

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Behind every great workplace is a facility manager and team who ensure its occupants are safe and comfortable so they can be productive. All the while, FMs must also ensure they are satisfying sustainability, cost and operations mandates from the C-Suite.

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FM’s Balancing Act

January/February 2024

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It’s no secret that facility managers keep a lot of plates spinning in the air – and those plates are piled with responsibilities that keep their organizations and occupants safe, secure, flexible and reliable. This issue of IFMA’s FMJ focuses on the scope of the industry and how FMs can maintain successful strategy and execution, regardless of whatever plate or challenge is thrown their way.

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Real Estate & Property Management + Occupancy

November/December 2023

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Tenants and visitors are demanding more from their facilities, which means building owners and organizations are demanding more from their facility managers. FMs are creating spaces that make the workplace a destination of choice to satisfy the need for comfort, safety and security across the spectrum of their stakeholders. This issue of IFMA’s FMJ focuses on real estate, property management and occupancy to help FMs meet those demands.

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We Are FM

September/October 2023

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Regardless of what’s on the to-do list, people are always at the top of FM responsibilities. From wellness and safety to technology and workplace strategy, FM is shaping how people manage their time as occupants and visitors. This issue of IFMA’s FMJ focuses on the true architects of space and how to keep the industry growing.

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Technology

July/August 2023

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With every inch of our facilities monitored for security, occupancy, cleanliness, comfort, air quality and more, FMs are tasked with leveraging millions, perhaps billions of data points, while also ensuring occupants understand enough about hardware and software security protocols and upkeep to protect the precious data they hold. This issue of IFMA’s FMJ focuses on technology and how FMs can stay in front of an ever-evolving part of our lives.

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Risk Management + Health & Safety

May/June 2023

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Whether it’s preparation for a forecasted weather emergency, a malfunctioning building system or the unthinkable workplace tragedy, facility managers must always ask “What if?” Preparation for when things go wrong is key to maintaining the trust of the C-suite, and the peace of mind for occupants and visitors. This issue of IFMA’s FMJ focuses on those situations and much more.

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FM & Sustainability

March/April 2023

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FM has long been at the forefront of simple initiatives such as reduce, reuse and recycle, to today’s more complex strategies for reaching carbon neutrality, finding energy and water management solutions, and disclosing ESG data. With so much at stake, FMs must arm themselves with the best practices and know-how to take action toward a sustainable future.

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FM 101

January/February 2023

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No matter how far we are in our careers we must still retain the fundamentals of our knowledge and skills – and facility management is no different. This issue of IFMA’s FMJ revisits some of those fundamentals including O&M, cleaning and building strong relationships with organizational departments and much more.

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FM Finance & Strategy

November/December 2022

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Good decisions come from experience, preparation and having the right data and tools to develop strategy and inform those decisions. While we cannot forecast precisely what the future holds, we can prepare for likely scenarios based on our own depth of knowledge paired with the insights of others. Knowledge sharing is one of, if not the, best strategies for preparedness.

Read Now

FM & People

September/October 2022

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Regardless of what’s on the to-do list, people are always at the top of FM responsibilities. From wellness and safety to technology and workplace strategy, FM is shaping how people manage their time as occupants and visitors. This issue of IFMA’s FMJ celebrates the FM industry and focuses on the true architects of space and how it’s used.

Read Now

Sustainability

July/August 2022

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With deadlines looming for the 2030 Paris Agreements, organizations are looking for sustainable strategies and practices to meet those goals. Without a one-size-fits-all solution, organizations are placing the challenges on FM’s shoulders. In this issue of IFMA’s FMJ, our FM authors discuss global sustainability strategy and efforts from leveraging funding to the delicate balance of pandemic risks and climate change goals.

Read Now

The Building Portfolio

May/June 2022

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From the front door, to the top floor, facility managers have a lot on their plates -- all of which are precariously spinning to keep their facilities and organizations operational. This issue of IFMA's FMJ focuses on the components of the building portfolio and how FMs can keep those plates in the air.

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Form Meets Function

March/April 2022

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To perform at their maximum, optimal level, our facilities must be able to perform at the bare minimum. None of that happens at any level without the capable knowledge and skills of an FM and their team. This issue of IFMA’s FMJ focuses on the spot where from meets function – and how FM plays an integral role in the strategy, process, practice and purpose that make our facilities what they need to be for the people who need them.

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Superior Interiors

January/February 2022

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It’s what’s on the side that counts. As organizations, occupants and visitors reenter our facilities, they have unprecedented attention on space, design, indoor air quality and security with a new vision of comfort and safety. This issue of IFMA’s FMJ focuses on the great indoors and how to safely and securely use space and design to accommodate an ever-changing work environment.

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FM & Sustainability

November/December 2021

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As deadlines for government mandates on lowering carbon footprints and other sustainability initiatives loom, the responsibility again falls on the capable shoulders of the FM industry. From meeting those mandates, to hyperlocal strategies, this issue of IFMA’s FMJ focuses on FM’s role in protecting our communities and planet.

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Your FM Career

September/October 2021

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An organization is only as strong as its weakest member. Upskilling yourself, your team and staying on top of trends and best practices is vital to success. From picking the right credentials, to forming a championship team, this issue of IFMA’s FMJ focuses on your FM’s pathways to success.

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FM Technology

July/August 2021

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From sensors to smart bathrooms, reentry is accelerating technology’s evolution and implementation in the workspace. As occupants and visitors are more cognizant of cleanliness, sanitation and capacity, FMs must stay ahead of the curve to ensure they build and maintain trust.

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O&M Planning & Project Management

May/June 2021

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An FM’s job is never done. During the pandemic, FM teams took on new challenges and created opportunities. This issue of IFMA's FMJ focuses on Planning and Project Management, with articles highlighting budgeting for solar power, keeping valuable facility information safe and searchable and much more.

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Risk Management + Health & Safety

March/April 2021

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When the world hit the pause button, facilities and FM hit fast-forward. HVAC, elevators and power plants did not patiently wait for occupants to return. Water systems, fire suppression and safety equipment did not maintain and recertify themselves. Employees did not wander back to the office without a list of health and safety protocols. Despite conflicting views on when (and whether) we can return to life as we once knew it, FM remains in the forefront of ensuring normalcy in facility functionality.

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The Guts of Your Facility

January/February 2021

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While the world is attempting to reenter places where we work and congregate, FMs are charged with creating safe, hygienic spaces. From space and how it’s used, to access and visitor management, this issue of IFMA's FMJ explores tips and strategies for building a better inside for occupants.

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Sustainability

November/December 2020

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Before the pandemic, sustainability was a key pillar of the FM industry. As FMs lead the way back into safe workspaces, sustainability cannot take a back seat. In this issue of IFMA’s FMJ, our FM authors examine FM’s accountability in sustainable practices from selecting the right products and vendors to work with to creating sustainable facilities.

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People & Leadership

September/October 2020

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Reopening and reentry strategies and protocols are being discussed, decided and disputed across businesses, factories, schools, houses of worship, sports and entertainment venues, and other built environments. With lives and economies at stake, FMs are a vital part of the planning team. If you haven’t been consulted, it’s time to step to the forefront and make yourself heard. That takes courage and confidence. That takes leadership. In this issue of the FMJ, our FM authors dive into the leadership and relationship aspects of the industry, including accountability, innovation, culture and growing the FM industry.

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Real Estate + Space Occupancy

July/August 2020

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As the world reopens while the COVID-19 pandemic disruptions virtually every aspect of every day life, FMs are playing an even more important role. From social distancing, to disinfecting to designing space as employees return to work. Despite all the new challenges thrown their way, FMs still must deal with the everyday nuances of facility management.

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FM Planning & Project Management

May/June 2020

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An FM’s job is never done. From purchase orders to large-scale renovations, everyone in a facility needs the FM’s expertise. In this issue of IFMA’s FMJ, our FM authors discuss the nuts and bolts of planning and project management from the blueprints, to the boardroom and even getting buy-in from stubborn tenants and employees.

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Security, Disaster Recovery & the FM

March/April 2020

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Securing a site is never an easy task. In this ever-changing world, FMs must protect their tenants while securing their sites from intruders, cyber attackers, Mother Nature and unimaginable tragedy. This issue of IFMA's FMJ examines security and disaster recovery tips and protocols that every FM should have in their toolbox.

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Focus on FM Technology

January/February 2020

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Low speed vehicles. PropTech. Digital Ecosystems. Everywhere we turn, we come across the latest or most innovative gadget or application to help our facilities perform better than they have before. In this issue, our FM authors explore evolving and emerging technologies and their roll out to help facility managers find the best use for their organization.

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Budgeting for FM Priorities

November/December 2019

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Whether it's planned capital improvements or leaving wiggle room for an unforeseen emergency, FM budgeting can be tricky. With careful planning and setting priorities, budgeting does not have to be a difficult process.

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Building a Sustainable Future

September/October 2019

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Sustainability can mean different things to different people. This issue of FMJ explores sustainability in green buildings, the workforce and the workplace.

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Better by Design

July/August 2019

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As the needs of today’s employees evolve, so is the workplace environment. Connectivity allows any place to be a workspace. How does your office maximize useable space when employees are in or out of your facility? What do you offer your tenants to keep them in your facility while allowing them the work-time flexibility when they are not at their desks?

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The Biggest Risk in Preparing for 5G

May/June 2019

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The Biggest Risk in Preparing for 5G

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Owning Your O&M Budget

March/April 2019

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Owning Your O&M Budget

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The Accidental Profession

January/February 2019

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The Accidental Profession

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Technology

November/December 2018

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Technology

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Celebrating 30 Years

September/October 2018

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Celebrating 30 Years

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Managing 21st Century Spaces

July/August 2018

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Managing 21st Century Spaces

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Owning O&M

May/June 2018

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Owning O&M

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Solving the Funding Conundrum

March/April 2018

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Solving the Funding Conundrum

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The Three Branches of Design

January/February 2018

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The Three Branches of Design

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Tech & Next-Gen FM

November/December 2017

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Creative Design for a Creative Company

September/October 2017

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Safety as a Culture

July/August 2017

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FM & the Environment

May/June 2017

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A Seat for FM at the Drawing Table

March/April 2017

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FMs as Workplace Allies

January/February 2017

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Leveraging Lean for FM Process Improvement

November/December 2016

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we.define.fm

September/October 2016

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Sustinability

July/August 2016

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Back to Basics

May/June 2016

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The Quantified Building

March/April 2016

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The Year of the 360-Degree View of the Building

January/February 2016

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Biomimicry

November/December 2015

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The Rise of the Workplace Consumer

September/October 2015

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Aligning Facility & Business Needs

July/August 2015

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Solving Your Noise Problem

May/June 2015

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Mathematics Before Graphics

March/April 2015

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Sick Building Syndrome

January/February 2015

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The Sustainability Issue

November/December 2014

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Tapping the Millennial Talent Pool

September/October 2014

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Finding the Balance

July/August 2014

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How to Build a Positive Safety Culture

May/June 2014

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FM & Technology

March/April 2014

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Beyond Collaboration: Workplaces that Innovate

January/February 2014

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