FMI helps facilities management professionals thrive in a rapidly changing environment, and provides easily accessible online tools and resources explicitly designed to advance your skills, knowledge, and professional development. FMI brings together government, industry, and academia with the goal of integrating, aligning, and innovating all aspects of the facilities operations and management profession through continuous collaboration on core competencies, curriculum, and continuing education.
Legislative intent
Taxpayer investment in federal facilities must be protected and leveraged through the cost savings involved in maximizing building performance. Achieving this level of performance requires a government wide program that stresses training and continuing education in the implementation of industry best practices and life cycle operations and management.
- Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works Report (paraphrased)
What is the Federal Buildings Personnel Training Act?
The Federal Buildings Personnel Training Act of 2010 [PDF], or FBPTA, requires all federal personnel providing building operations and maintenance services to demonstrate competencies necessary to effectively operate government facilities.
- When: FBPTA became law in 2010
- Why: The U.S. federal government is the largest property owner in the world and increased operational effectiveness can save up to $2 billion annually.
- How: FBPTA requires individuals managing federal properties to have necessary “core competencies” to effectively operate government facilities.
- What: Facilities Management Institute was developed to identify those required skills and create a roadmap for necessary training required to meet the needs of the affected professionals.
The program
The FBPTA program can help you develop or enhance your workforce development program by giving a complete model of what competencies are needed for those who run buildings. Even if you are not part of the federal workforce, the FBPTA program can be a great resource.
Training providers
Facilities Management Institute does not develop training but rather connects federal agencies and their employees with relevant resources. Learn how to align your training to the FBPTA competency model.
Resources and documents
U.S. General Services Administration