IFMA MEMBERSHIP

About IFMA



Founded in 1980, the International Facility Management Association (IFMA) is the world’s largest, most widely recognized association for facility management (FM) professionals. Supporting more than 24,000 members in over 130 countries, IFMA is a key contributor to the development of international FM standards and works with decision makers to inform FM-related policy. IFMA provides career resources and continuing education, offers three industry-respected credentials, maintains the largest repository of FM-related content on the web and hosts year-round global events. With a vision to lead the future of the built environment to make the world a better place, IFMA believes in the benefit of global diversity, inclusion and social equity, and recognizes that sustainability, resilience and responsible environmental stewardship are paramount. For more information, visit ifma.org and our LinkedIn, YouTube, Facebook, Threads, Twitter and Flickr pages. Follow IFMA’s Connected FM podcast and blog for expert insights on trending industry topics.

IFMA

Membership

Take this opportunity to join New Jersey’s best Facility Management Association and enhance your involvement with the Facility Management community.


Information about joining IFMA and the New Jersey Chapter can be obtained at www.ifma.org.


The membership application and payment process is managed at the IFMA National level – not at the Chapter level.


You can download the application and submit to IFMA via email or snail mail or apply online via the Join Today link.


When you choose to become an IFMA Member, don’t forget to also designate the New Jersey Chapter. We encourage you to invest in this addition to your membership so that you can attain local peers and local involvement in the Association. This will advance your credibility with your employer as well as among your peers.


IFMA Headquarters

800 Gessner Road, Suite 900

Houston, TX 77024

Office: 713-623-4362

Fax: 713-623-6124

membership@ifma.org


Membership Types

  • FM Professional Member - $374/year

    (Base membership $239/year + NJ Chapter membership $135/year)


    Open to facility managers whose primary responsibility is to provide or oversee facility management at their company. Please review the following core competencies and examples:


    • Communications: Technology, integration, and knowledge management.
    • Finance: (with regard to real estate and facilities) Analyzing, accounting, forecasting, budgeting, tax auditing, and controlling.
    • Human & Environmental Factors: Environmental, health and safety, workplace dynamics, teamwork, interpersonal behaviors, and ergonomics.
    • Leadership & Management: Code compliance, telecommunications, purchasing, security, food service, reprographics, building services, transportation, furnishings and equipment inventory, maintenance, and outsourcing management.
    • Operations & Maintenance: Physical plant, preventative maintenance, conservation, and energy management systems.
    • Planning & Project Management: Strategic, tactical, and annual facility planning; new construction and/or renovation; interior space planning and design; workplace specifications, installation, and space management; and architecture and/or engineering projects.
    • Quality Assessment & Innovation: International standards organization, standards, facility audits, and total quality management.
    • Real Estate: Acquisitions, financials, negotiations, and/or disposal.
    • Technology: Development, implementation, and maintenance of information technology systems.

  • Associate Member - $374/year

    (Base membership $239/year + NJ Chapter membership $135/year)


    Open to individuals whose primary responsibilities include: business development; sales and/or marketing as a consultant; representation of a manufacturer, vendor, dealer, or distributor; and/or provider of facility-related products and services. No more than two representatives from any organization's associate category may belong to any one chapter at a time.

  • Young FM Professional Member - $224/year

    (Base membership $149/year + NJ Chapter membership $75/year)


    Open to new IFMA members under the age of 35 and new or current IFMA members who graduated from an accredited university or college within the last 12 months at the time of application or membership reclassification/renewal. Young professional membership is limited to two years.

  • Student Member - $30/year

    (Base membership $10/year + NJ Chapter membership $20/year)


    Open to candidates who are engaged in full-time study at an accredited college or university. When the member is no longer engaged in full-time study, he or she will be reclassified to the appropriate membership category. Verification of full-time student status may be required.

  • Retired Member - $150/year

    (Base membership $100/year + NJ Chapter membership $50/year)


    Open to members in good standing upon their permanent retirement from full-time facility management practice, business development, sales, and/or marketing. Should a retired member return to full-time employment as either a practitioner in business development or a sales and/or marketing position, he or she will be reclassified to the appropriate membership category.

Individual Benefits

  • Participate in local, global and industry-specific networking with a knowledgeable and supportive community of facility professionals.
  • Hone your skills, broaden your expertise and heighten your credibility in all FM-related areas.
  • Grow, both personally and professionally — earn recognition with an IFMA credential, get involved in association activities and contribute to the advancement of your profession.
  • Keep up-to-date with developments in the Facility Management field.
  • Raise your professional profile as a Facility Manager dedicated to “best-in-class” Facility Management.


Company Benefits

  • See a noticeable improvement in the efficiency and productivity of the facility and FM team.
  • Identify facility strengths and weaknesses through benchmarking studies.
  • Have best workplace practices, sustainability how-to guides and relevant FM training at your facility professional’s fingertips.
  • Gain heightened awareness of issues, trends and legislation affecting the workplace.
  • Reduce liability risks through an informed FM staff.
  • Have access to reliable information on the latest product and service solutions to meet your diverse workplace needs.


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