Juliana Somuah: Elevating Ghanaian Excellence in Facility Management

Written by : Prince Botwe When Juliana Kissiwah Somuah left Ghana for the United States, she carried with her a determination to merge engineering expertise with human-centered leadership. Today, she stands as one of the most accomplished young professionals in the field of facility and construction management, with her work resonating across academia, industry, and […]

IFMA World Workplace 2025

September 17–19, 2025 | Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA The International Facility Management Association (IFMA) is proud to host its flagship event, World Workplace 2025, at the Minneapolis Convention Center from Wednesday, September 17 to Friday, September 19, 2025. This premier global conference and expo is the ultimate destination for facility management professionals seeking to elevate their […]

Empowering Excellence: The Transformational Journey of IFMA Ghana’s Facility Management Professional (FMP) Training

The Facility Management Professional (FMP) Training, a flagship program organized by IFMA Ghana, continues to redefine excellence in the built environment space, empowering professionals across sectors with the knowledge, skills, and strategic thinking needed to drive change. The recently concluded 14th edition of the FMP Training marked yet another milestone in the professional development of […]

Michael V. Geary, CAE, Appointed as President & CEO of IFMA

Houston, TX – The International Facility Management Association (IFMA) is thrilled to announce the appointment of Michael V. Geary, CAE, as its new President & CEO, effective February 10, 2025. With over thirty years of distinguished leadership in the association and nonprofit sectors, Mike is poised to propel IFMA into a future where it not […]

Factors Impacting Retention and Advancement of Women in Facility Management

IFMA’s 2023 Women in Facility Management report highlights the underrepresentation of women in senior FM roles, a concerning trend amid rising demand for skilled professionals. Recognizing the urgency, the report emphasizes the need to understand factors contributing to women’s turnover rates, vital for industry growth and sustainability. Diversifying the FM workforce, particularly by attracting and […]