is a member-centric association that exists to guide and develop facility management professionals by providing exceptional services, products, resources and opportunities. In support of its members, IFMA promotes the facility management profession through education, credentialing, government relations, leadership opportunities, publishing, recognizing excellence, research and standards development.
Founded in 1980 and headquartered in Houston, IFMA is the largest and most widely recognized professional association for facility management, supporting more than 24,000 members in promoting efficient, effective, safe and humane workplaces. The Association's members are represented in 134 chapters and 17 councils in 105 countries worldwide. Globally, IFMA certifies facility managers, conducts research, provides educational programs, recognizes facility management degree and certificate programs and produces World Workplace, the largest facility management-related conference and exposition.