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MagniferThe British Institute of Facilities Management (BIFM) is the professional body for facilities management (FM) in the UK. Founded in 1993, the Institute represents and promotes the interest of members and the wider FM community.
 
The Institute delivers a range of services and benefits, including information, qualifications, continuing professional development, training and networking for over 13,000 individual and corporate members.

Our strategy is to increase participation and collaboration, promote professional standards, support career development and build an effective relationship with stakeholders including Government.

Facilities management professionals are responsible for services that support business. Their roles can cover management of a wide range of areas including: health and safety, risk management, business continuity, procurement, sustainability, space planning, energy, property and asset management. They are typically responsible for activities such as catering, cleaning, building maintenance, environmental services, security and reception.

BIFM Membership breakdown:.

 GRADE TOTAL
 Affiliate  2,493
 Associate     760
 Member  5,783
 Certified     660
 Fellow     121
 Hon Fellow       11
 Studying Member     342
 Corporate Members     537
 Nominees  2,401
 Group Member Organisations        15
 TOTAL   13,123
















 
All members undertake to abide by a Code of Professional Conduct

BIFM Mission

“To advance the facilities management profession”

                    
BIFM Strategy

Stakeholders
  • Represent and promote the interests of members and the wider FM community.
  • Promote participation and collaboration.
  • Build an effective relationship with Government and other stakeholders.
Leadership
  • Deliver best in class services, benefits and offers for members.
  • Promote a professional standards framework.
  • Enable continuing professional development.
e-Institute
  • Maintain BIFM as a best of class, online Institute.
Management
  • Determine policy and strategic direction to support mission.
  • Run the Institute effectively and efficiently.
  • Demonstrate good governance.

Communication

  • Deliver a comprehensive communication programme.
  • Identify and target key audiences.
  • Use most appropriate and effective media.
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