BIMFA Learning Series – Why Standards Matter

BIFMA is providing live virtual learning opportunities on the 4th Thursday of the month at 12:00pm ET for designers, buyers, our members, and anyone interested in topics that connect furniture to the built environment. There is no fee to attend.

Content will include BIFMA’s HSW-accredited Continuing Education Courses, hot topics in the industry, information about BIFMA and our programs, BIFMA Compliant and LEVEL, and more.

What are your primary considerations when selecting furniture?

This course explains Why Standards Matter to all involved with furniture procurement to ensure decisions are informed by safety, well-being, and sustainability. You’ll learn about the historical context that drove the need for developing industry-wide furniture performance standards and understand the impact of social, economic, and technological trends on the bottom line for business owners. You’ll identify how testing procedures simulate actual use over the life of the product and you will know how to access LEVEL and BIFMA Compliant as the tools to evaluate your furniture selections.