International Facility Management Association

IFMA certifies facility managers, conducts research, provides educational programs, accredits facility management degree and certificate programs, and produces a series of facility management-related conferences and expositions. Its official publication, FMJ,[7] is a bimonthly magazine written for facility professionals.

IFMA's "World Workplace"[8] is an annual conference and exposition for professionals who support facilities. Originally held in the U.S., the event series has expanded to Europe, the Middle East, India, China and Asia.

IFMA also produces and hosts "Facility Fusion", an educational event[9] offering FM networking and leadership training, as well as a produce and service exposition.[10]

Established in 1990 as a nonprofit 501(c)(3) corporation, the IFMA Foundation promotes educational opportunities to advance the facility management profession and make FM a career of choice.[11] The IFMA Foundation provides FM student resources, such as competitions, scholarships and an internship board, and works with economic development committees and academic institutions to expand FM education and awareness. The foundation's work is supported by contributions from the facility management community, including IFMA members, chapters, councils, corporate sponsors and private contributors.

IFMA comprises three types of networking groups, collectively called components. This includes sub-groups by region (136 local chapters), facility type or area of practice (16 industry councils) and specialization or core competency of focus (7 communities).[12] These 7 communities are as follows:

• Institute of Workplace and Facilities Management
• Global Facility Management Association (Global FM)
• Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors