Being Compliant: Program for Furniture Safety & Durability

This event is part of the BIFMA Learning Series. There is no cost to attend.

Back by popular demand, this NEW course is designed to give designers, buyers, and other stakeholders a comprehensive understanding of BIFMA Compliant and the ANSI/BIFMA furniture standards that make up the program. The free and accessible BIFMA Compliant product registry exists to help anyone associated with commercial furniture make informed selection and purchase decisions that safeguard clients and organizations. ANSI/BIFMA furniture standards have been the basis for assessing safety and durability since 1973. They are foundational to the well-being of the ultimate user of commercial furniture products.

Learning Objectives

• You will understand the importance of BIFMA’s role as an accredited standards writing organization.
• Learn the purpose of ANSI/BIFMA standards that guide the furniture industry and why standards matter to industry stakeholders.
• Know the value of the BIFMA Compliant program for the built environment.
• Incorporate use of the BIFMA Compliant product registry as a free resource to identify safe and durable furniture products.

Who Should Attend

• A&D Professionals
• LEED and WELL accredited professionals
• Sales/Marketing Professionals
• Facility Managers, Owners & CEOs (satisfies IFMA CFM maintenance requirements and CoreNet Global QPCR designation)
• Instructors and Students
• Manufacturers of Commercial Furniture and Accessories
• Suppliers to the Commercial Furniture Industry

Program Credits

NOTICE: To receive credit, your registration and attendance emails must match.

• IDCEC– 1.0 HSW designation
• AIA– 1.0 LU/HSW
• GBCI– 1.0 General Education, WELL AP & LEED AP

REGISTER HERE