Ever wonder why big buildings, malls, or resorts run so smoothly? That’s thanks to Facilities Management professionals working behind the scenes to make sure everything functions just right — often without anyone noticing.
If a Facility Manager is doing their job well, you won’t even think about the thousands of things they take care of daily. They coordinate teams to ensure clean restrooms, safe and accessible parking, working lights and screens, and more. It’s not just maintenance — it’s about managing people, systems, and spaces to work in harmony.
Every year on the second Wednesday of May, we celebrate World FM Day, a global recognition of the vital role that Facility Management (FM) plays in our everyday lives. It’s a moment to appreciate the professionals who keep our buildings running smoothly, safely, and efficiently – whether it’s in offices, hospitals, schools, or industrial environments.
EuroFM Celebration: 13 may 15.00-17.00 (CEST) online
FM: Cultivating Belonging Through Built Environments
Join EuroFM’s online celebration for World FM Day 2026, where a lineup of speakers will explore this year’s theme and share valuable insights from across the FM profession.
This year’s theme “FM: Cultivating Belonging Through Built Environments” highlights how Facility Management plays a vital role in creating workplaces and built environments that foster belonging, respect, and inclusion for all communities. Together, we can amplify the value of Facility Management and honor the dedicated professionals who shape inclusive, resilient, and thriving built environments, today and every day.
Bintang Prabowo | Winner EuroFM Best Research Paper Award 2025
Bintang’s talk will be based on his winning paper “Community-Based Facility Management in an Urban Experiment Area: Case Svartlamon”. The research contributes to emerging debates on Urban FM and socially sustainable placemaking, offering valuable insights for both researchers and practitioners.
