IFMA Press Kit

IFMA Fast Facts:

Fast Facts
*All statistics are approximate and subject to change (updated April 2008)

Members:
19,000
Chapters: 125
Councils: 15
Countries represented:

60
Certified Facility Managers (CFMs): 3,200
Annual purchasing power: $100 billion (for combined membership)
Major event: World Workplace Conference & Expo
Year founded:

1980
Place founded: Ann Arbor, Michigan
Name change: 1982 (formerly National Facility Management Association)
World Workplace 2008, October 15-17 Dallas, Texas
World Workplace 2009, October 7-9 Orlando, Florida
World Workplace 2010, October 27-29 Atlanta, Georgia
World Workplace 2011, October 26-28 Phoenix, Arizona

IFMA Vision

  • To serve as the ultimate resource and representative for facility management professionals and to be the leader in promoting excellence in management of the work environment.

IFMA Mission

  • To advance the facility management profession by providing exceptional services, products, resources and opportunities.