Institute of Workplace and Facilities Management

Institute of Workplace and Facilities Management
AbbreviationIWFM
PredecessorBritish Institute of Facilities Management (BIFM)
Formation1993
TypeProfessional association
HeadquartersUnited Kingdom
Region served
United Kingdom
Official language
English
Key people
Andrew Hulbert (chair), Linda Hausmanis (CEO)[1]
Websitewww.iwfm.org.uk

The Institute of Workplace and Facilities Management (IWFM; formerly the British Institute of Facilities Management, BIFM) is a professional association for workplace and facilities management (FM) professionals in the United Kingdom.[2][3] It supports practitioners, organisations and the wider built environment sector through standards, qualifications, research and policy activity.[2][4] IWFM aims to strengthen the workplace management and FM professions by promoting best practice and developing professional capabilities.[3][5]

History

BIFM was formed in 1993[6] to promote the development of FM as a critical, professional and strategic business discipline.[7] In June 2018, the BIFM had around 17,000 individual members.[8]

BIFM was a founding member of the Global Facility Management Association (Global FM),[9] and a full member of the Construction Industry Council.[10]

The institute grew alongside rising demand for qualified FM professionals, providing structured learning pathways and recognised competence standards.[2][11][12]

In May 2018, the BIFM proposed changing its name to the Institute of Workplace and Facilities Management and attaining chartered body status.[8][13] The name change was implemented in November 2018.[14][3]

This change responded to the profession’s evolution and the increasing importance of workplace strategy, employee experience and organisational performance.[3][15] The new name signalled a stronger focus on the relationship between people, place and productivity within modern workplaces.[3][16]

See also

References

  1. ↑ Ford, Madeleine (July–August 2026). "Momentum for FM". FMJ: Facilities Management Journal.
  2. 1 2 3 "The British Institute of Facilities Management (BIFM) – Written evidence (HFV0064)" (PDF). UK Parliament. 18 September 2017. Retrieved 20 July 2026.
  3. 1 2 3 4 5 "IWFM brand revealed for BIFM". Construction Industry Council. 19 November 2018. Retrieved 20 July 2026.
  4. ↑ "Written evidence from the British Institute of Facilities Management (AFW0042)" (PDF). UK Parliament. September 2018. Retrieved 20 July 2026.
  5. ↑ "The Professional Standards". Institute of Workplace and Facilities Management. Retrieved 20 July 2026.
  6. ↑ "About us". BIFM. Archived from the original on 12 June 2018. Retrieved 8 June 2018.
  7. ↑ Atkin, Brian; Brooks, Adrian (2009). Total Facilities Management (3rd ed.). London: John Wiley & Sons. p. 4. ISBN 9781444316131.
  8. 1 2 OBeirne, Sarah (31 May 2018). "FM Clinic: Debate on BIFM's proposed rebrand and application for chartered body status". Facilities Management Journal. Archived from the original on 12 June 2018. Retrieved 8 June 2018.
  9. ↑ "Member Organisation". Global FM. Archived from the original on 24 January 2022. Retrieved 20 May 2017.
  10. ↑ "CIC Members". Construction Industry Council. Archived from the original on 20 January 2019. Retrieved 8 June 2018.
  11. ↑ "Facilities manager". Skills England. Retrieved 20 July 2026.
  12. ↑ "Senior and head of facilities management (integrated degree)". Skills England. Retrieved 20 July 2026.
  13. ↑ "Working up a theme". FM World. 4 June 2018. Archived from the original on 12 June 2018. Retrieved 8 June 2018.
  14. ↑ Obeirne, Sarah (16 November 2018). "BIFM makes big switch to IWFM with a new ten point plan". Facilities Management Journal. Archived from the original on 2 January 2020. Retrieved 29 November 2018.
  15. ↑ "BIFM: Name Change to IWFM". PARN Global. 23 October 2018. Retrieved 20 July 2026.
  16. ↑ O'Brien, Stuart (9 July 2018). "Say goodbye to the BIFM… and hello to the IWFM". Facilities Management Forum. Retrieved 20 July 2026.


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