FEA Vice President and COO and IFMA Chair Laurie Gilmer discusses the major challenges facing FMs today in the Q3 2022 edition of California Builder magazine. Staffing for tradespeople, adapting to a hybrid work model, and sustainability and carbon reporting are just a few of the top issues faced by FMs. In the article, Laurie discusses ways that IFMA is responding to these challenges to support … [Read more...] about Laurie Gilmer Discuss FM Challenges in California Builder Magazine
Maureen Roskoski Writes About Evolved Cybersecurity Needs Evolved Training
Maureen Roskoski has written an article entitled “Evolved Cybersecurity Needs Evolved Training” in the NICE eNewsletter Summer 2022 Government Spotlight. Here is an excerpt, below: The facilities workforce is constantly evolving to adapt to changing environments. As buildings have become smarter with more connected technology, there is an increase in the need for cybersecurity knowledge in the … [Read more...] about Maureen Roskoski Writes About Evolved Cybersecurity Needs Evolved Training
Laurie Gilmer Appointed IFMA Chair
FEA Vice President and COO Laurie Gilmer has been appointed Chair of the Board of the International Facility Management Association (IFMA), beginning a one-year term that runs through June 30, 2023. As Chair, Laurie will steer the strategic direction of the organization, helping to lead the growth and advancement of the facility management profession. “Facilities professionals are under … [Read more...] about Laurie Gilmer Appointed IFMA Chair
Laurie Gilmer Writes About Strategies for Healthier Workplaces
Laurie Gilmer writes about five crucial strategies to enable healthier workplaces in this article for Facility Maintenance Decisions magazine. It's important to understand the critical role building systems play in the health of occupants and their role as facility professionals in actively working to reduce risk through operations and maintenance activities. Indoor air quality strategies to help … [Read more...] about Laurie Gilmer Writes About Strategies for Healthier Workplaces
Mitigating Mistakes: Inadequate Emergency Preparedness
Paul Timm discusses how many facilities are lacking critical incident tools and supplies to have on hand for when a critical incident occurs in his column on Mitigating Mistakes for the September 2020 edition of SecurityInfoWatch. Facility managers should not wait for a significant emergency to expose deficiencies. FMs should threats and identify what incidents might occur, what emergency … [Read more...] about Mitigating Mistakes: Inadequate Emergency Preparedness
Chris Hodges Writes About Creating Safer, Healthier Facilities
FEA Principal Chris Hodges wrote about Leading in a Crisis: Creating Safer, Healthier Facilities for the September/October 2020 issue of IFMA's FMJ magazine. The article explores how a steady hand is needed to navigate the challenges posed by any emergency threatening the safety, security and health of its stakeholders. During any crisis, the most prepared organizations are more likely to … [Read more...] about Chris Hodges Writes About Creating Safer, Healthier Facilities
