Facility Management Challenges, Trends, and Predictions with IFMA’s Michael Geary

Facility management is facing major challenges—and opportunities—as 2025 winds down. IFMA President and CEO Michael V. Geary, who took the reins at IFMA earlier this year, joins us to discuss his first year at the organization, plus tips on carving out FM career paths and predictions for the industry.
Nov. 24, 2025

Key Highlights

After listening to this podcast, you’ll learn:

  • IFMA President and CEO Michael V. Geary’s goals for IFMA and the FM industry
  • Top trends and challenges facing FM and how to stay on top of them
  • Predictions for the next 5-10 years of facility management
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What’s next for IFMA—and the facility management profession in general? This episode of the Buildings Podcast welcomes IFMA President and CEO Michael V. Geary to look at the trends and issues affecting FM in 2025—plus, what could happen over the next 5-10 years.

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About Our Guest:

Michael V. Geary, CAE, is the president and CEO of the International Facility Management Association (IFMA). He brings over 30 years of leadership experience to the role and is dedicated to advancing the facility management profession globally through education, research, and collaboration.

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Janelle Penny
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Janelle Penny

Editor-in-Chief at BUILDINGS

Janelle Penny has been with BUILDINGS since 2010. She is a two-time FOLIO: Eddie award winner who aims to deliver practical, actionable content for building owners and facilities professionals.

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