“How to Work Together” – FM/Vendor Roundtable – January 29 @ 4:30pm
Attention Facility Managers & Associate Members!
Are you ready to elevate your game and strengthen the partnerships that drive our industry forward? Step into an exclusive roundtable experience where leading facility management professionals and our valued Associate (vendor) members come together for an open, solutions‑focused conversation. We’ll unpack the real challenges FMs face when collaborating with vendors — and the equally important hurdles vendors encounter when supporting FM teams. This is your chance to gain fresh insights, exchange best practices, and build a clearer path toward stronger, more productive working relationships. If you’re committed to achieving better outcomes, smoother communication, and long‑term success, this is the room you want to be in.
Topics for discussion include:
- Communication Best Practices How FMs and vendors can streamline communication, set expectations, and avoid misunderstandings.
- Scope Clarity & Project Alignment Defining deliverables, timelines, and responsibilities so both sides start on the same page.
- Procurement & Vendor Selection Challenges What FMs look for in proposals, and what vendors need to know to stand out.
- Budgeting & Cost Transparency Navigating pricing, value engineering, and how to balance quality with financial constraints.
- Performance Metrics & Accountability How to measure success, track progress, and address performance issues constructively.
- Technology & Tools That Improve Collaboration From CMMS platforms to communication apps — what’s working and what’s not.
- Risk Management & Compliance Safety protocols, documentation requirements, and regulatory considerations that impact both sides.
- Building Long‑Term Partnerships Strategies for trust‑building, consistency, and mutual support beyond one‑off projects.
- Pain Points From Both Perspectives Real‑world challenges FMs face when working with vendors — and vice versa — with open dialogue on solutions.
- Innovation & Future Trends How emerging technologies, sustainability goals, and industry shifts will shape FM–vendor relationships.
This will be a small, intimate group to allow for great sharing and conversation. Join us to chat all things FM-related! Open to IFMA members ONLY.
To register – email you contact information to OhioIFMA@att.net
This event is open to IFMA members ONLY and is free of charge.
