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NEWS AT A GLANCE BOMA-ATLANTA NEWS Volunteer for Three Great Hillside Projects. BOMA-Atlanta is proud of our strong partnership with Hillside, Atlanta's oldest organized charity. You have the opportunity to support Hillside through three great projects. The BOMA-Atlanta Community Service Committee will be re-landscaping Hillside on October 12, in time for Hillside's annual Pumpkin Patch Sale, which runs October 14 through 31. Landscaping volunteers should arrive at Hillside at 10 a.m. on October 12; lunch will be served at 11:30, followed by fun activities with the Hillside children. To volunteer for the landscaping project, contact volunteer coordinator Tom Daughtry with Coast & Valley at tom@coastandvalley.com. To volunteer for the Pumpkin Patch Sale, contact Cindi Cooper at Hillside at ccooper@hside.org. In addition to volunteering with these fall projects, property managers can help create a recurring revenue stream for Hillside by donating 10 to 20 percent of their lobby event proceeds to Hillside. Interested property managers should contact Annette Gorelick with Ruppert Nurseries at agorelick@ruppertcompanies.com. 2007-2008 TOBY Information Now Available Online. Earn recognition for your building and highlight the skills of your management team to your owner by entering this year's TOBY and Earth Award programs. The TOBY Award and Earth Award are the most prestigious and comprehensive awards programs of their kind in the commercial real estate industry, recognizing quality in office buildings and awarding excellence in office building management and environmental stewardship. Click here to download the 2007-2008 TOBY and Earth Award entry requirements. To enter a building into competition, download and complete a Notice of Intent and Data Information Sheet and send them to the BOMA-Atlanta office. Both of these forms are required along with payment for any building entering the competition. Applications and fees are due to the BOMA-Atlanta office December 31, 2007. Helpful Reports from BOMA International. The 2007 Experience Exchange Report (EER) is now available on CD Rom from BOMA International. Access all of the data contained in the book version, plus 18 custom research modules, including Class A, B and C analysis by city and operating income. A manageable user interface and multiple search categories combined with the most accurate data make this one of the most valuable resources for anyone in the commercial real estate industry. To order the ERR, call BOMA at 800-426-6292 or click here. BOMA also offers the Commercial Real Estate Lease Guide, which walks you through the complex language of today’s leases. Find out what your tenants are thinking when it comes to lease negotiations. To order the Lease Guide, call BOMA at 800-426-6292 or click here. Jobs Available. Check out the BOMA-Atlanta job bank and see what jobs are currently open. And if you are an employer, consider posting your job online. You'll also get access to property manager, facility manager and building engineer resumes on file. UPCOMING EDUCATIONAL COURSES
Fundamentals of Facilities Management. (October 24) Successful facilities managers must have business savvy supported by a broad scope of technical knowledge. This course provides the base from which to build a career in facilities management. You will learn how to structure and manage operations and maintenance programs and how to manage personnel effectively to control workload. You will gain an understanding of the importance of facilities management to business organizations and operations, while also learning strategies for internal marketing. You will likewise acquire project management and leadership skills crucial to your success. Electrical Safety Seminar. (October 30) On any given day, there are between 5 and 10 flash incidents in the United States. BOMA's Electrical Safety Seminar will enable you to improve the safety of your building. Designed for building engineers, property managers and facility managers, the seminar will cover OSHA requirements, safety tips, NFPA regulations and other code requirements. The speaker will be Dave Simans, lead engineer for Power Distribution Service. The seminar is approved for 3 hours of CEUs. Fundamentals of Real Property Administration. (November 7) Successful facilities managers must have business savvy supported by a broad scope of technical knowledge. This course provides the base from which to build a career in facilities management. You will learn how to structure and manage operations and maintenance programs, and how to manage personnel effectively to control workload. You will gain an understanding of the importance of facilities management to business organizations and operations, while also learning strategies for internal marketing. You will likewise acquire project management and leadership skills crucial to your success. Ethics Is Good Business Short Course. (December 3) This course will help you understand the effect that ethical behavior can have on your professional performance and your property's bottom line. Through presentations of real-life scenarios and case studies, you will identify and resolve ethical dilemmas that can occur on the job. Your textbook will be handed out in the classroom. Facilities Planning and Project Management. (December 12) Through this course, you will develop the skills and knowledge critical to the successful execution of a facilities project: proper planning, selecting a building's team and following through with attention to detail. You will learn how to assemble and manage facilities teams and how to plan and implement facilities projects, including methods to control key elements of the process. In this course you will examine case studies on SFP models, project management methods and outcomes. You will also study how to close out projects, how to complete and use a facilities annual report, and how to read and interpret architectural drawings. UPCOMING EVENTS BOMA Luncheon and Annual Meeting. (November 14) BOMA luncheons are enjoyable and educational. They are also a valuable networking and professional development experience. New member orientation will precede the luncheon. Members may attend a BOMA luncheon at no charge by registering on or before the cut-off date which is the Friday before the luncheon. Membership is determined by an individual name, not company affiliation. Members who do not register by the cut-off date must pay a $25.00 late fee to attend the event. November BOMA Bash. (November 15) Hosted by select allied member sponsors, BOMA Bashes provide an informal social and networking opportunity for property managers, facility managers and building engineers. The November BOMA Bash is sponsored by Security Forces, Prime Power and Oxford Building Services. The bash is open to property managers, facility managers and building engineers. There is no charge to attend the event, although advance registration is required. Attendance is limited to the first 80 individuals who register. BTO Lunch. (December 6 and 13) BTO quarterly luncheons bring together building engineers and others interested in the technical aspects of properly maintaining commercial properties. Each luncheon includes educational coverage of a topic important to the industry. The December BTO luncheons are sponsored by Philips Lighting. The December lunch topic is what building engineers need to know about electrical power and power companies. To register for the December 6 luncheon at the Loudermilk Center, click here. To register for the December 13 luncheon at the AGC Conference Center, click here. BOMA-Atlanta Holiday Social Presented by Malone Construction. (December 6) The 2007 BOMA Holiday Social presented by Malone Construction brings together building owners, managers and allied members in an informal setting to network and socialize. One of the last events of each calendar year, the social is also an enjoyable way bring the year to a close. The 2007 holiday social will be held on December 6 from 4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Urbana Realty Advisors will provide the location for the social. Only a few sponsorships remain for this great event. For receive more information about sponsorships or to register, contact Nancy Hodge at 404-475-9980 or nhodge@boma-atlanta.org. |
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