Why Us?

Virtual FM excels in:

  • Reducing utilities, operating, and maintenance costs

  • Improving workplace productivity and safety

  • Improving asset value and tenant and employee retention

  • Improving Sustainability  and Resilience (the ability to plan for, avoid, and recover from natural or manmade disasters)

We use Department of Energy, National Renewable Energy Laboratory, EPA, Energy Star®, Whole Building Design Guide, proprietary analysis tools, and over 30 years of experience in energy and facilities management to ensure project success.

Professional memberships include:

  • International Facilities Management Association (IFMA)

  • IFMA Facilities Management Consultants Council

  • Association of Energy Engineers

  • Association of South Carolina Energy Managers

  • Society of American Military Engineers

Quality:

We continue the mindset learned in the submarine fleet….the absolute necessity of doing the job right the first time. Members of our firm served in positions of high responsibility as a member of engineering, repair, planning, and quality assurance departments.

Virtual FM LLC is an ENERGY STAR® Partner in the Service and Products Providers category, and an SBA certified Service-Disabled, Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB). Richard Buzard, the CEO and Managing Consultant, is a Certified Energy Manager® with the Association of Energy Engineers, with registration number 24763.

We adhere to the IFMA (International Facilities Management Association) Code of Ethics and the IFMA Code of Professional Performance.

Starting with a completed Navy career as a member of engineering departments in the submarine and surface fleets, the firm’s CEO went on to complete a Bachelor of Science degree in Facilities Management, followed by employment in a variety of FM-related positions and energy-efficiency-related work as a government contractor for the Air Force and Army Reserve. For additional details, please visit his profile on LinkedIn.