ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION The International Facility Management Association is the world's largest and most widely recognized association for facility management professionals, supporting over 24,000 members in more than 100 countries. Since its founding in 1980, IFMA has guided facility management through its evolution from an underdefined and unrepresented occupation to a respected global industry. IFMA’s journey is comprised of groundbreaking achievements. Through online and in-person education and training, three credential programs, industry research and benchmarking, the Knowledge Library, career and job resources, ne