Visibility is valuable. Influence is transformational.
When insight reaches decision-makers, impact follows.
Today’s facility and workplace leaders face rising expectations: tighter budgets, greater accountability and constant pressure to demonstrate value. Benchmarking research gives them the proof points they need—and sponsors help make that possible.
Sponsoring IFMA Research & Benchmarking enables your organization to:
Align with independent, data-backed insights trusted by thousands of professionals
Reach a highly targeted global audience actively seeking guidance and solutions
Support research that directly informs staffing models, compensation strategy and operational performance
Strengthen credibility by investing in knowledge that benefits the entire industry
Research and benchmarking sponsorship positions your brand as a contributor to solutions—not just a messenger.
What Makes IFMA Research & Benchmarking Different
Accessible. Authoritative. Actionable.
Access drives adoption—and adoption drives influence.
IFMA’s approach to research is rooted in accessibility and participation:
- Complimentary webinars empower members and the wider FM community to stay ahead of emerging trends.
- Survey participants receive free copies of final research reports—ensuring that data and insights reach those who shape the industry.
- IFMA members benefit from discounted pricing on authoritative research and benchmarking tools, maximizing the value of their membership.
- Active industry professionals have the opportunity to contribute as subject matter experts and to submit real-world case studies for selected publications.
- IFMA's Research and Benchmarking is the go-to resource for questions across all FM research topics: operations, staffing, cost benchmarks, space planning, salaries, technology, flexible workplaces, and more.
Our commitment to accessibility sets IFMA apart: we offer some of the industry’s most economical member pricing, with complimentary report access for survey participants, while most competitors charge steep fees for both participation and final reports.
For sponsors, that means broader reach, deeper engagement and stronger association with outcomes that matter.
From Insight to Impact
Why this moment matters more than ever
The pace of change isn’t slowing—and neither is the demand for credible data.
Facility managers are increasingly asked to justify staffing levels, compensation decisions and resource investments. IFMA benchmarking reports provide validated, regionally relevant data leaders can use with confidence.
Over the next five years, IFMA will expand global benchmarks across Asia, Europe, Africa, the Middle East and the Americas—building one of the most robust FM analytics networks in the world. Sponsorship accelerates this momentum while ensuring research remains practical, timely and affordable.