Mexico. Within the framework of La Salle University, CDMX, the Mexico Chapter of the International Facility Management Association (IFMA) was launched, which brings together thousands of facilities managers training them in the management of buildings and critical facilities.
Rafael Berumen, Vice President of the Association, pointed out that the membership of the IFMA is recognized worldwide, allowing to have competitive advantages with the rest of the building managers. "This association brings together the largest number of professionals in real estate administration, has 25,000 members who have access to certifications and courses that allow professionals to improve their activity and preparation."
"The arrival of this chapter is a watershed for those who manage real estate, the Management certification taught by the association is the most respected worldwide, with more than 3 thousand professionals with this type of accreditation."
Before the attendees, the president of IFMA, Eduardo Becerril, also spoke, "this association presents great challenges as a professionalization of the sector, more than twenty years ago the specialists, we did not know the work of Facility Management, because it was not studied and we did not want to talk about this topic".
Speaking of figures, he indicated that the professionals of the Facility, manage in Mexico 8 thousand properties, totaling 10 million m2, which include shopping centers, financial institutions, industrial parks, condominium buildings and offices for rent and all kinds of critical environments.
The launch of this association in Mexico is a source of pride for those who are responsible for keeping the facilities in perfect condition, improving security with adequate services.
Ifma members have instant access to education and support networks. It allows to see the management of facilities as the fundamental part for the operation of the building.
Finally, the event was attended by Erick Guerrero, a financial analyst who described the panorama that Mexico is experiencing in the new administration, as well as the economic variables that are glimpsed in the short and long term to the national economy.
