ProFM: Security

Security is the systematic approach to managing the protection, and the measures taken toward protection, of a facility, its operation, and profitability. It includes the physical and psychological safety of occupants and staff, the protection of organizational information, and the safeguarding of facility assets.

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ProFM: Construction

Construction project management combines the responsibilities of a traditional project manager with the skills and expertise needed for construction and major renovation projects. The construction project manager’s role is to ensure that the stated objectives of a project are achieved.

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ProFM: Capital Planning

Capital planning is the integral part of the strategic planning process. It is the process of budgeting resources for the organization’s long-term plans. It allocates funds dedicated for capital expenditures—such as obsolescence, operational excellence, and new facilities—to meet future organizational needs.

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ProFM: Collaboration

Collaboration involves working together to find ways to achieve multiple parties’ goals simultaneously. It is both a method of resolving conflicts that already exist between parties and an intentional process that parties can decide to adopt as they begin working together.

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