The British Institute of facilities Management (BIFM) says it is actively considering applying for chartered body status, with its Board having agreed to set up a working group to look at the costs, benefits, and feasibility.
The group will report back to the Board, with a recommendation, by next summer. BIFM Chairman, Ian Broadbent (pictured), said: “The Institute has reached a size, level of maturity, engagement, and influence, where it is logical to explore chartership. “BIFM has a stable membership, is an Awarding Body with a comprehensive qualifications programme, has an active regional and SIG structure, strong governance, sound finance, and robust systems. Chartered status would be a recognition of the progress we have made, as a profession, and as a professional body. However, we must evaluate fully the costs and benefits.”
