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IFMA Boston welcomes in 2024 program year

IFMA Boston started the new year with a Thought Leaders Webinar titled The Circular Workplace: Why, What and How. Presenter Lisa Whited is recognized internationally as a thought leader on the future of work. She has received numerous awards and recognition for her writing and leadership. She is also a senior partner of global workplace analytics, considered the leading authority on the future of work. Whited received IFMA’s Distinguished Author Award for her book, Work Better. Save the Planet which is a guide for building employee engagement while positively impacting climate change. If you missed the live presentation, visit our YouTube channel here: https://bit.ly/48xf6Ee. Attendees learned about a recently completed circular workplace project and were taken behind the scenes of a tenant improvement space. They learned how to practically apply circular design principles and the importance of an integrated delivery team to create a successful result. 

Boston will be host city for Facility Fusion an IFMA Conference and Expo

Facility Fusion brings an exhilarating and immersive experience that will leave attendees energized and inspired. Engaging sessions, led by industry trailblazers and visionaries, will ignite powerful discussions, foster collaboration, and fuel innovative thinking. The conference will provide exclusive networking opportunities that set the stage for forging remarkable connections and lifelong friendships. Attendees will also partake in captivating activities, invigorating workshops, and high-impact team-building exercises that will ignite their all-around personal and professional growth. Learn more on the IFMA Boston website.

Thinking about joining IFMA Boston? IFMA is the only organization dedicated to helping Facility Management professionals add more value to their organizations. As a member you gain access to educational programs and resources, professional certification, research and benchmarks, career development guidance, and networking opportunities. Now’s a great time to join as there are great programs planned for the spring.

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Shawmut Design and Construction breaks ground on the 195 District Park Pavilion in Providence, RI

Shawmut Design and Construction breaks ground on the 195 District Park Pavilion in Providence, RI

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The New England Real Estate Journal presents<br> the First Annual Project of the Year Award! Vote today!

The New England Real Estate Journal presents
the First Annual Project of the Year Award! Vote today!

The New England Real Estate proud to showcase the remarkable projects that have graced the cover and center spread of NEREJ this year, all made possible by the collaboration of outstanding project teams. Now, it's time to recognize the top project of 2024, and we need your vote!
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Investing in a falling rate environment - by Harrison Klein

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