One thing that Facilities Manager’s tell us all the time, is the importance of keeping up to date with changing technology, news, and trends in the Facilities Management industry. The future of Facilities Management is very bright, and making sure FM’s are aware of the latest changes, is crucial to their jobs. We put together 5 must-read Facilities Management websites for FM’s to keep up to date with the latest industry news.
5 must read Facilities Management Websites for FM’s to follow
A lot of DCM’s clients are Facilities Managers. Staying up to date with what is happening in their profession, is essential to our ensuring we provide our clients with the best possible service. All of these Facilities Management websites, are part our of our weekly reads.
1) REMI Network
We begin with the REMI Network. The REMI Network features news and information servicing the real estate management industry.
They provide content for professionals involved in every stage of real estate management. This includes the planning of a project, to a property’s development – design and construction, all the way to its occupancy, management and maintenance.
Owned by MediaEdge communications the REMI Network offers seven publications including:
- Canadian Property Management,
- Canadian Apartment Magazine
- CondoBusiness
- Canadian Facility Management & Design
- Facility Cleaning & Maintenance
- Construction Business
- Design Quarterly
Great reads on REMI Network:
Three ways engineers can improve building projects
Rethinking the restroom experience
2) Facilities Net
Facilities Net is home to two magazines – Building Operations Management and Facility Maintenance Decisions. Their editorial content features news about design, construction, maintenance and operations of facilities. They often publish articles submitted and written by industry experts, who report on industry news, write editorials, suggest solutions to problems their readers, and FM’s may face.
Current career opportunities can be found in the Facilities Net job section. Their Education section offers Webcasts, and Democasts. Most importantly, they offer a ProFM credential – an inclusive credential and training program in facility management.
Notable content on Facilities Net:
Career is an awesome whirlwind for young FM
10 Post Pandemic Facility Management and Construction Trends
3) IFMA
The IFMA – International Facility Management Association – is one of the most well known Facilities Management Websites, and has one of the largest FM communities in the world. IFMA offers news, events, careers, training and just about everything that you need to begin or grow your Facilities Management career. Their publication, FMJ Magazine, is published six times a year. Each magazine issues is focused on a different topic.
They have an online forum called IFMA Engage, where you can discuss topics with other FM professionals.It’s well worth becoming an IFMA member. IFMA is extremely active on social media. One of the best places to connect with them in on LinkedIn.
Helpful pages to bookmark:
IFMA Knowledge Library
What’s New at IFMA?
4) Buildings
The Buildings brand has been around a long time. 1906 to be precise. They serve a community of facility managers, and building owners, that oversee commercial and public buildings. We’re big fans of their clean and easy to navigate website, which offers industry news, podcasts, commercial products, magazines and newsletters on facility management. Their content helps their readers make smarter building decisions.
Did we mention the many free courses they offer on every topic from Energy Management, Disaster Prep, to Green Building Operations.
They founded the notable Purpose Awards. The goal of the awards is to recognize products, projects, designs, and spaces that contribute to positive change for the health and wellness of humans, and the planet.
Interesting reads:
Future of Open Office will focus on Health and Personalization
How technology saves this hospital $3.2 million a year in Energy costs
5) Facility Executive Magazine
Last but certainly not least, is Facility Executive Magazine. Whatever topic you’re looking for on Facility Managers, there is a good chance Facility Executive has it covered. They’re one of the most well known Facilities Management websites. They cover a vast array of FM topics from Construction, the Environment, Safety, Economic Development. Their Products and Services section takes a look at everything from physical building materials, to the latest tech.
A big part of FM work is managing people. The category Workplace Culture, explores the changing landscape of that side of the Facilities Management profession.
Don’t miss out on their humorous side in their Friday Funny blog posts.
Well worth your time: