The TEFMA25 Conference theme BRIGHTER FUTURES | Facilities for the Future – Blending People, Property, Processes, and Platforms. continues to cover the key service areas as we did in last year’s conference, acknowledging the strong influence by sustainability, climate change and health, safety and wellness factors.
‘Brighter Futures’ aspires to catalytically enhance the key service areas that TEFMA and its members focus on:
- Why do we do what we do?
- What is changing?
- How do we best respond / do things differently?
- What are we doing well now?
On the back of a successful TEFMA24 conference in Auckland, TEFMA is forging ahead with its commitment to members in providing opportunities/forum where we inspire each other to continuously grow and mature in our core service functions impacting progressively the strategic directions of the tertiary education sector.
TEFMA25 Sub-Themes
BRIGHTER FUTURES encapsulates the vision of facilities management (FM) as a transformative force in creating sustainable, efficient, and inclusive environments. The focus is on blending four essential pillars [People, Property, Processes, and Platforms] to drive innovation, foster collaboration, and prepare facilities for the dynamic challenges we face today, tomorrow and the future.
- People: Empowering our University Community
Facilities are ultimately for people, and empowering those who design, construct, manage, operate, and use them is at the heart of FM. Considering how FM can support the wellbeing, productivity, and success of students, staff, and stakeholders.
– Creating spaces that enhance our campus community and student experience.
– Staff development through training and upskilling in emerging technologies.
– Enhancing well-being through wellness programmes and ergonomic design.
– Building stronger partnerships and stakeholder interaction between FM teams, partners, and community.
- Property: Sustainable and Resilient Environments
Our campuses are the canvas where the vision of a brighter future unfolds. The conference will explore how facilities can be optimised to meet modern needs while prioritising environmental responsibility - Sustainable design, construction, and retrofitting practices. Balancing technology, pedagogy, and environmental impact in academic environments.
- Innovations in smart building automation, controls, materials and design. Strategy asset management for teaching, research, and accommodation facilities.
- Financial resource allocation, energy efficiency, net-zero goals, and green certifications.
- Processes: Streamlining Operations for Efficiency
Modern FM requires rethinking traditional workflows to align with new demands and opportunities.
- Adopting lean FM practices to reduce waste and improve efficiency.
- Agile and flexible approaches to accommodate rapid changes.
- Responding quickly to political and external influences i.e. The University Accord, funding changes, international students policy.
- Data-driven strategic asset management decision-making and innovation in maintenance, operations, and resource allocation.
- Enhancing safety and compliance in an evolving regulatory landscape.
- Platforms: Leveraging Technology for Transformation
Technology is revolutionising FM, creating smarter, more connected facilities. - Integration of IoT, AI, and predictive analytics in FM systems.
- Cloud-based platforms for seamless communication and collaboration.
- Cybersecurity and data protection in digitalised operations.
- Virtual and augmented reality for training and space planning.
- Discussing how digital platforms, tools, and systems are shaping the future of space management and operations.
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