Our first edition of the IFMA Summer Vibes networking event is a fact! We had the right tropical temperature to get the vibes going. More than 80 FM professionals joined this unique event. IFMA Belgium welcomed the attendees with a well deserved refreshment drink before revealing the calendar for the next events in 2022.

Artificial Intelligence (AI) still has a limited presence within the facilities domain but includes a lot of potential to support companies in their quest for efficiency and sustainability.

Our board members, Jan-Maarten Van Damme & Kristof Schrijvers have answered several questions on the new challenges and priorities for Facility Managers. For them, Energy Management, Employees Retention and Sustainability are 3 strategic topics that should be handled by Facility Managers!

IFMA has embarked on a global effort to disseminate facility operations and performance data. This white paper focuses on sustainable operations and maintenance practices and is the first in a series of three reports summarizing performance of select buildings throughout Europe. While there is a small sample size for this pilot study, there are relevant findings to consider.

Sustainability is on everyone’s lips, but over the years it has also become an easily claimed umbrella term. Companies play an important role in the sustainability debate, but according to Meliopus, they also have a responsibility to set a good example for individuals and society.

After years of online meetings and virtual events, the World Workplace congress Europe was finally back in a physical format. De Hallen in Amsterdam were the perfect venue for a great event on “FM for a sustainable future”.

Immerse yourself in the world of E-mobility & learn how to prepare for this as a buyer, supply chain manager, logistics manager & facility manager! What’s in store for us? What is the future of E-mobility? How can you already prepare your organization & your infrastructure for this?

The world of work has changed beyond all recognition in recent years – and so have the demands of managers, employees, and customers. The experience that these stakeholders have come to expect is personalised, holistic, and integrated. In other words, what they expect is a Total Experience.

Aïcha Leeters, project manager in Facility Management, recently joined the board of IFMA Belgium to develop the activities and actions of the organization for Young Facility Managers. She is passionate about buildings, architecture and design, but also people and enjoys the challenge of finding the best partners to carry out a project as good as possible. Let’s learn more about her and her ambitions for IFMA.

Workplace experience in the new world of Hybrid Working continues to be a hot topic, not only in FM, but also in HR, Corporate Real Estate, and on many top management tables. The war for talent that many thought would have ended with Covid is flaring higher than ever before. The role of the physical workplace in attracting and retaining talent is being reconsidered from all angles.

Humans are very creative and inventive beings who look for solutions when the need arises. The COVID-19 pandemic forced many organisations to reinvent themselves:…

Intense discussions and great insights for our 1st brainstorming group!