This is a web page version of our monthly email with links for more information. (Typically updated the beginning of each month). Check the overall schedule for a current list of this year’s meetings and benchmarking program milestones.
December Shared Practice Meeting
Shared Practice Meeting (One-hour Zoom call)
December 2, 2025:12:00 pm EDT / 8:00 am PDT / 4:00 pm CET
The topic for this month’s meeting is Developing training for current and future museum facilities managers for climate-smart, high-performance buildings. We are all aware of the increasing complexity of our facilities and the multitude of operating objectives being place on us and our staff, and are aware of the difficulty finding and keeping qualified staff. Sarah Sutton from Environment & Culture Partners will share some developing ideas on creating a pipeline and professional development pathways. You are invited to provide feedback and direction or redirection.
Please take a few minutes to share your thoughts on our shared practice survey on this topic as a starting point for the discussion.
Just register for the Shared Practice Meeting
Other Meetings of Interest
Discussion of Emerging Issues in Cultural CRE/FM
January 27, 2026: 12:00 pm EDT/8:00 am PDT
Our regular monthly shared practice meeting.
EUG Meeting
IAMFA Online
https://www.iamfa.org/iamfa-online
IFMA Museum/Cultural Institutions Council
https://mcic.ifma.org/events/
Benchmarking Progam Updates
The 2025 Cultural Facilities Benchmarking Program is nearly complete. Final reports are available with potential last minute updates still pending. Contact us if you would like learn more about the 2026 program.
Benchmarking Results Review
November 11, 2025: 12:00 pm EDT / 8:00 am PDT
Zoom meeting review of the 2025 benchmarking results, (for benchmarking participants only). Meeting invites have been sent to benchmarking leads and alternates.
What AI to Include in the 2026 Benchmarking Program
November 18, 2025: 12:00 pm EDT / 8:00 am PDT
Zoom meeting to discuss how best to incorporate the desired AI functionality in the current or revised benchmarking program. This is a Steering Committee meeting open to all who participate in the benchmarking to discuss the logistics of this issue. Meeting invites have been sent to benchmarking leads and alternates.
Additional Support
We provide additional support services on data systems, data integration/assembly, using metrics, special studies and strategic facility planning. Contact us if you would like a no-sales chat about your situation.
Other News & Announcements
- Did You Miss a Shared Practice Meeting in 2025? Some were recorded and are available in the articles section of our website: https://facilityissues.com/articles/ along with other resources we provide.
- I am exploring alternative options and additional support related to the facility benchmarking program. If there are any potential changes or services that you would like to see, please contact me.
- 1:1 calls available with any benchmarking participant and anyone interested in the program. Schedule now if you wish to discuss your results, challenges with any issues, or just to chat about your situation.
- If you are interested in the Second International Climate Control Conference coordinated by Ki Futures, the recording is available
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