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 complete list of meetings and benchmarking program milestones for the year.
This Month’s Shared Practice Meeting
Shared Practice Meeting (One-hour Teams call)
October 22, 2025, 3:00 pm EDT / 12:00 pm PDT
We have NO meeting in September because of the Fall Utilities Council meeting in Minneapolis.
The tentative topic for October’s meeting is a Discussion of CRE/FM Services Procurement Practices.
Please take just a few minutes to provide your input on our shared practice survey on this topic. (If you have not done these before, they are short multiple choice or fill-in questions that we assemble and share with all who participate. Upon completion of the survey you will go right to the meeting registration page.)
Just register for the Shared Practice Meeting
Other Meetings of Interest
IFMA Utilities Council Fall Meeting
September 15-16, 2025 (right before World Workplace Conference)
Minneapolis, MN
Meeting Information
Eastern Utility Group (EUG) Meeting
October 16-17, 2025 (all day Thursday + Friday am)
Windsor, CT
Meeting Information
Benchmarking Program Updates
The draft reporting for the 2025 Utility Facilities Benchmarking Program is now available. Final data is due by the end of Sepember! If you have already entered your data, you can check it now. If your organization is not benchmarking yet, you can still enroll online or contact us with questions.
Steering Committee Meetings are discontinued for 2025
While we have had these general discussions about the benchmarking program, we now offer 1:1 support calls and will use this time slot for those and general training. Suggestions for benchmarking data/metrics, reporting requests, and ideas for the annual workshop are still welcome! (submit them here)
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 2024? 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.
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