Food for Thought: Reflections from NFMT 2025
Hi, I'm Adam Overell, COO and Head of Sustainability at The Furniture X-Change. We are always looking for ways to stay connected to what’s happening across the facilities management world, and events like NFMT are a great opportunity for that. I just got back from NFMT 2025 in Baltimore and wanted to share some quick thoughts. For anyone who’s not familiar, NFMT is the National Facilities Management and Technology Conference—hosted by Facilitiesnet.com—and it’s all about, well, everything facilities management.
And when I say everything, I mean it. It was a total mix of presentations covering just about every topic in the field. There was something for everyone—almost too much to take in at once!
There were labs, workshops, and “huddles” on everything from using infrared tech to boost building maintenance, to case studies on energy efficiency, building security, lifecycle data management, and even how to get more ROI out of your roof. On the cutting edge, there were sessions on using AI to run smart building systems—like HVAC, energy, and water—and even some big-picture conversations about hiring and training the next generation of facilities leaders. Naturally, there were also sessions that hit close to home for us, focusing on sustainability and circularity when it comes to managing office assets like furniture.
I walked away with a fresh reminder of something we’ve always said—and keep seeing more and more: the role of a modern facilities manager is incredibly complex! But it all comes down to a simple challenge. Today’s successful facilities managers are always problem solving!
One session drove it home—facilities managers are always expected to boost productivity and minimize downtime for tenants in their buildings, all while cutting costs. No small task.
As if I needed to be convinced, I came away recognizing that in a field this complex and ever-changing, having the right partner makes all the difference.
Most office tenants don’t have the luxury of a team that’s an expert in every single area of facilities management. That’s where solid service providers come in—partners who act like an extension of your team and bring the know-how to tackle both the everyday stuff and those big, unexpected challenges.
The real value? Having partners who can take complicated projects (and let’s be honest, when is an office decommissioning not complicated?) and make them feel manageable. The ones who know how to cut through the chaos and still deliver on time and on budget.
At TFX, we’re not the ones to call for HVAC fixes or energy optimization, and we’re not applying smart tech to your roof (yet!). But when it comes to managing office furniture assets, that’s our lane—and we’re proud of the high marks we get from clients for being solid partners.
We earn that trust by staying practical, offering sustainable solutions, and focusing on what we do best: decommissioning, liquidation, and helping teams furnish new spaces with cost-effective remanufactured pieces.
For the facilities managers we work with—who already juggle a million things—our goal is simple: make furniture one less thing to worry about.
Want to make the complex a little simpler in your day-to-day facilities management challenges? Let’s have a chat. Reach out to inquiry@tfxfurniture.com