About this event
The show is in its 21st year and draws more than 240 exhibiting companies. Exhibits span the operation, management, maintenance and renovation of buildings.
A concurrent education program includes 24 one-hour talks. Topics named on the event page include facility maintenance, energy, sustainability and building commissioning.
The event is sponsored by IFMA according to its page and offers continuing education credits. Check the official site for current registration details.
Who should go
- Property managers responsible for multi-site maintenance budgets
- Facility managers reviewing energy and sustainability upgrades
- Building engineers comparing maintenance equipment and service providers
- Renovation and capital project leads comparing vendors
Why it matters for robots
Automation at this show mostly appears in cleaning, inspection and maintenance equipment, along with building controls. A manager thinking about robots should use the exhibit floor to ask how any machine fits existing maintenance schedules, staff time and building systems.
Sessions on building commissioning and energy can help set measurable goals before any equipment is considered. Ask vendors for references from similar buildings and clear service terms. If a lease through financing is part of the discussion, compare it against your capital plan.
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Dates and venues can change. Check the organizer's site before you travel.