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Ensure your government facility’s longevity and protect health and safety of your organization, while protecting asset value and functionality.

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Your role requires shifting to sustainable practices

IFMA's training complements government operations sustainability guidelines

IFMA’s Sustainability Facility Professional® (SFP®) designation complements federal facility sustainability initiatives, programs and practices with proven FM applications and strategies.

As the government continues to expect more from its facilities in terms of operations and efficiency, so do they expect more from the people tasked with running them. Increased efficiency requires investment in the facilities and its operators. IFMA has long supported federal agency partners with access to industry best practices, research and government-leading training programs.

Sustainable facilities

How IFMA's SFP Aligns with Federal Programs

SFP Areas
Guiding Principles for Sustainable Federal Buildings
  • Optimize site potential
  • Minimize non-renewable energy consumption
  • Use environmentally preferable products
Guidance from the Office of Federal High-Performance Green Buildings

Provides guidance to enhance human health and performance, reduce operating costs & minimize environmental impacts.

The Federal Sustainable Facilities Tool
  • Building & Grounds Management
  • Space Management
  • Procurement Management

Operate any building sustainably

For more than a decade IFMA has partnered with public sector entities to improve performance, reduce waste and protect occupant health and safety. 

The only one of its kind in the industry, our Sustainability Facility Professional (SFP) credential is an ANSI-accredited sustainable facilities program that aligns with 46 Federal Buildings Personnel Training Act (FBPTA) performances.

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3 Focus Areas

Major study areas align with the 46 FBPTA performances
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Minimize

Non-renewable energy use, reduce costs and environmental impacts
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Improve

Operational and maintenance practices across facilities
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Optimize 

Space management and conserve resources
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Implement

Operational efficiencies and cost-savings

Get support from your superior with these talking points to show the value of the IFMA training

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The SFP can be considered a major segment in supporting and maintaining an organization's sustainability mission and vision by providing FMs with the knowledge and resources to execute, deliver and maintain sustainable buildings and infrastructures.

Patrick Okamura, CFM, FMP, SFP
IFMA Fellow, LEED AP & Registered Environmental Manager | Facilities Manager, BAE Systems

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Alignment with FBPTA

IFMA's training aligns with FBPTA Performances

Federal facility professionals receive a discount on the Government Services Administration (GSA) schedule for essential training and credentials. 

IFMA’s industry-leading credentials and training programs align with numerous performances that have been deemed critical to federal facility management.

FBPTA + IFMA

The U.S. government is said to be the largest property owner in the world, with more than 500,000 facilities globally.

To account for the varying facility types, locations and functions, GSA has identified 256 performances that built environment professionals need to perform key job functions while running federal facilities.

In short, the FBPTA promotes FM career development and adherence to facility best practices and standards. Several of IFMA's industry-leading credentials and training programs align with many of the performances identified as critical to government facility management success.

Benefits of FBPTA Aligned training include:
  • A skilled facilities workforce that is up-to-date in current trends and technologies
  • Training program based on actual job needs
  • Engaged workers excited about professional development and career growth opportunities
  • Clear path to continued FBPTA compliance by using tools to close competency gaps
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More resilient, sustainable federal facilities

As you and your team work to meet the latest set of building performance goals
IFMA stands ready to support your team with tested, flexible and scalable training solutions.

FM training is a win-win

  • Get compliant with GSA's sustainability requirements of all federal buildings

  • Knowledgeable teams are better equipped to overcome facility challenges

  • Increase efficiencies and decrease costs with globally accepted FM practices

  • Ensure that your work aligns with FBPTA performances

Why IFMA is your best choice

  • We offer discounts to federal agencies through GSA

  • Our best-in-class training is designed to accommodate your busy schedules and different learning styles

  • Customizable facilities training and credentials are available for every experience level

  • ANSI accreditation makes us a safe, reliable training option validated by a third-party

Prepare for facility challenges of today — and tomorrow

Talk with our Training Support Team about a plan that will help your facilities team work confidently and efficiently — ultimately keeping your federal buildings running smoothly, no matter what challenges come next.