In this episode, IFMA’s Director of Research, Matt Tucker, and IFMA EMEA's Managing Director, Lara Paemen, dive into the latest global trends shaping facility management (FM). They explore IFMA’s key research initiatives — from the circular economy to the evolving role of FM analysts — and discuss how regional differences across Europe, the Middle East, Africa and Latin America influence sustainability goals, technological adoption and education in the FM profession.

00:00 Introduction and Welcome

01:27 Meet the Hosts

02:26 Global Trends in Facility Management

04:06 Circular Economy in Facility Management

07:26 The Rise of the FM Analyst

09:30 Upcoming Research Projects

12:31 Regional Highlights: Europe, Middle East, and Africa

19:16 Conclusion and Farewell

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Global Facility Management Trends and Insights You Need to Know