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NEWS AT A GLANCE BOMA-ATLANTA NEWS Introducing the GreenBusiness Works EXPO. Discover how going green can save you green at the Southeast’s first GreenBusiness Works EXPO, October 7-8 at the Cobb Galleria Centre. BOMA-Atlanta sits on the steering committee of this exciting new conference and has been instrumental in developing green content to meet your needs. Learn from other commercial real estate building owners and managers, energy experts and green consultants about the top 10 energy-saving tips for commercial buildings, how to incorporate renewable energy into new or existing buildings and much more! The two-day EXPO features a targeted Existing Building track and the October 7 Solar Summit. For more information and to register, visit www.greenbusinessworksexpo.net and enter BOMAEXPO to receive the discounted registration for BOMA Atlanta members. Support the BOMA PAC. During the past few years, BOMA-Atlanta’s legislative efforts have returned value to building owners and protected the industry from undue regulation, leading to significant tax savings, less government regulation and other victories. A strong Political Action Committee (PAC) is necessary to maintain this legislative momentum. The BOMA PAC supports political candidates whose views are most aligned with the commercial real estate industry. Your company’s financial support of the BOMA PAC is critical to providing legislative representation and protecting the value of the buildings you own and manage. To support the PAC, make your contribution payable to the BOMA Political Action Committee and mail it to the BOMA-Atlanta office at 2987 Clairmont Road NE, Suite 100, Atlanta, GA 30329. Attend ASIS 2008. Attend ASIS 2008 and face your future with an advantage—a 360º view of security. The 54th annual ASIS International seminar and exhibition will be held September 15-18 at the Georgia World Congress Center. Learn peer-tested strategies for enhancing your security operations, discover innovative solutions from more than 950 exhibiting companies and find the latest information on global threats, detection and mitigation. For more information or to register for the event, click here. CoreNet's New Education Forum. Join CoreNet and others in the commercial real estate sector as they rethink social, environmental, political and financial impacts on the future of commercial real estate. At the one-day forum, held September 11 at the Georgia World Congress Center, you will learn creative leadership strategies to address challenges in sustainability, cost of innovation, building management, cost of compliance, carbon footprints and more. Earn continuing education credits as you participate in high-energy discussions centered around commercial real estate innovation and leadership. For more details about the event, click here. To register for the forum, click here. Last Chance to Register for the Human Resources Management Certificate Program. Make the most of your management style with the new HR Management Program, which is open to all members. This innovative program is a series of five seminars that provide insight into today’s most important HR issues, from the legal aspects of employment to behavioral science and budgets. Each three-hour seminar provides three hours of Continuing Education Units and will be held from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. at the BOMA-Atlanta office. Each seminar includes classroom instruction, a question and answer session, and interactive exercises. The seminars can be taken individually. Participants who complete all five seminars will earn a Human Resources Management Certificate from BOMA-Atlanta. Register today for this unique program! UPCOMING EDUCATIONAL COURSES Air Handling, Water Treatment and Plumbing. (August 20) Learn about climate control for human comfort, the components of HVAC systems and the basics of water treatment and plumbing systems. Through this course, you will gain the skills and knowledge to perform common water tests, maintain air-conditioning systems, maintain water services and inspect portable fire extinguishers. Operating and Managing Mixed-Use Properties Webinar. (August 20) Mixed-use properties are literally popping up on every urban corner and becoming hubs for “living, working and playing," but these specialized assets require special management and operational strategies. BOMA International has created this Webinar to teach participants to learn how to: identify and respond to differing mixed-use property tenant needs and requirements; understand differences between office, retail and other types of leases common in mixed-use developments; manage contract services; and recognize special licensing requirements associated with these assets and their tenants . BOMA Property Management (PM) 201. (August 22) PM 201 is the next step for individuals who have completed BOMA PM 101 or who have more experience in the property management field. This five-day course is taught over five consecutive weeks and combines classroom-style learning with building tours and is sponsored by ABM Security, AlliedBarton Security Services, The Best Consultant Inc., Peachtree Pest Control and Walden Security. Day 1, 8/22, will cover accounting and reporting. Day 2, 8/29, will cover leasing and marketing. Day 3, 9/5, will cover risk management. Day 4, 9/12, will cover emergency planning. Day 5, 9/19, will cover management skills. Don't miss out on this great course! Foundations of Human Resource Management Seminar. (August 29) Make the most of your management style with the BOMA-Atlanta Human Resources Management seminars. This three-hour seminar provides three hours of Continuing Education Units and will include classroom instruction, a question and answer session, and interactive exercises. The seminar will provide an overview of management and supervision techniques, including what the successful supervisor needs to know, be or have; the company's mission, vision, values, products and work processes; the department and how it relates to other departments; company policies; how to listen and respond effectively; and the behavioral characteristics/attributes of successful supervisors. Participants who complete all five HR seminars will earn a Human Resources Management Certificate from BOMA-Atlanta. How to Manage an Aging Building Webinar. (September 10) Much of the existing United States building stock is fast approaching old age. This BOMA International Webinar will explore the “age spots” and “creaky joints” of mature buildings and offer practical tips for how to plan for capital expenditures, identify cost-saving opportunities to preserve asset integrity and implement programs to enhance the value of these “old but good” assets. Managing Employee Performance and Development Seminar. (September 16) Make the most of your management style with the BOMA-Atlanta Human Resources Management seminars. This three-hour seminar provides three hours of Continuing Education Units and will include classroom instruction, a question and answer session, and interactive exercises. This seminar will discuss the role of the first-line supervisor, including representing the management of the company; building a team capable of consistently delivering expected results; consistently achieving output, quality and cost expectations; fairly and consistently administering company policies and procedures; and effectively handling employee complaints. Participants who complete all five HR seminars will earn a Human Resources Management Certificate from BOMA-Atlanta. Real Estate Investment and Finance. (September 17) Through this course, you will learn to take charge of real estate investments in order to maximize the value of property. You will develop knowledge about basic financial concepts as they relate to real estate, including valuation, analysis, taxation, depreciation and life-cycle costing. You will learn to evaluate real estate investments and develop budgets that estimate net operating income. You will study the income capitalization approach and cover property taxation costs and strategies to offset these costs. You will also gain skills to conduct a discounted cash flow analysis and calculate net present value and the internal rate of return. Course exercises require the basic use of the HP-10Bii financial calculator, which you must have for this course. It can be purchased for $30-$40 at any office supply store (Staples, Office Max, etc). Fundamentals of Real Property Administration. (September 24) To fulfill the role of property manager in today's marketplace, you must be knowledgeable in many areas. You are expected to manage buildings; communicate with employees, managers and tenants; protect the interests of the owner; market property; negotiate leases; and protect the environment. By providing an overview of the property management profession, this course helps you understand, and integrate, the many duties and responsibilities of a property manager. Building Engineering 101TM. (September 24) Get the solid foundation you need through Building Engineering 101TM, a six-day course taught over six weeks that is sponsored by The Best Consultant Inc., Critical Systems LLC, Engineered Restorations Inc., McKenney's Inc., Peachtree Pest Control and SERVPRO of Decatur. The course was specifically developed for beginning commercial real estate engineers and combines classroom-style learning, interaction with industry professionals, and behind-the-scenes tours of metro-Atlanta buildings. All 2008 Building EngineeringTM sponsorships are now sold out, and the class is full. To be placed on the waiting list to attend the 2009 course or for a 2009 course sponsorship, contact Nancy Hodge at nhodge@boma-atlanta.org. Commercial HVAC--First Semester. (October 2) Designed for building engineers, the Commercial HVAC course provides an opportunity to enhance service skills through hands-on training. The course will enable beginning engineers and those with experience to become more proficient in the work environment. Course topics will include commercial refrigeration systems, energy management, DDC controls, pneumatic calibration, cooling tower maintenance, air handlers, pumps, boilers, water and air balancing and other topics. This course is the first in a series. A certificate of completion will be issued to show attendance and completion of the required material. The first semester course will be held Thursdays, October 2-December 11 (except Thanksgiving week). Technologies for Facilities Management. (October 8) When used properly, technology can significantly enhance the performance of your facilities. This course will help you better understand the impact of technology on both workers and the workplace. You will gain the knowledge to evaluate your current technological services and systems, as well as to determine the appropriate technologies your portfolio requires. You will learn about hardware, software, telecommunications systems, computer-aided facility management, security systems, and much more. Planning and Organizational Issues for Managers. (October 14) Make the most of your management style with the BOMA-Atlanta Human Resources Management seminars. This three-hour seminar provides three hours of Continuing Education Units and will include classroom instruction, a question and answer session, and interactive exercises. In this seminar, you will learn how to keep your department on-track and your expenses within budget through production and contingency planning, scheduling manpower, controlling quality and cost, managing information, and knowing and enforcing established policies and procedures. Participants who complete all five HR seminars will earn a Human Resources Management Certificate from BOMA-Atlanta.Administration. (October 15). In this course, you will develop a variety of skills related to managing people and time. This course focuses on leadership skills, oral communication techniques, motivational and team-building strategies, and training programs. Through the course, you will develop skills needed by managers in a maintenance environment, including the ability to plan, organize, schedule, delegate, budget, monitor, inspect and document. BOMA Property Management (PM) 101. (October 17) Explore the world of property management through Property Management (PM) 101, a five-day course taught over five weeks. This dynamic course combines classroom-style learning, interaction with industry professionals and behind-the-scenes tours of metro-Atlanta buildings, and is sponsored by ABM Security, AlliedBarton Security Services, Cabe & Cato, ThyssenKrupp and Walden Security. It is designed for assistant property and facility managers and others who are interested in expanding their knowledge of the industry. The Georgia Real Estate Commission has approved this course for 24 hours of Continuing Education Units. Doing Business in BOMA. (October 21) The Doing Business in BOMA Seminar was specially developed for BOMA-Atlanta allied members. The free seminar features a panel of property managers discussing how allied members can most effectively do business within BOMA-Atlanta. The property managers will share their insights about the importance of building relationships; the processes they follow in reviewing RFPs, new contract bids and contract renewals; how they select their vendors; and more. Through this seminar, allied members will gain a greater understanding of how to make the most of their BOMA-Atlanta membership and learn the best ways to do business with other BOMA-Atlanta members. Environmental Health and Safety Issues. (October 22) This course will provide you with an overview of the environmental health and safety considerations in building operations. You will learn to develop and manage proactive environmental/occupational health and safety programs, comply with regulatory standards and guidelines governing facility health and safety issues, and assess when to obtain technical assistance. Strategic Performance Management. (October 28) Make the most of your management style with the BOMA-Atlanta Human Resources Management seminars. This three-hour seminar provides three hours of Continuing Education Units and will include classroom instruction, a question and answer session, and interactive exercises. In this seminar, you will learn about behavioral science, how to treat people fairy and with consistency, how to perform evaluations and give feedback, how to use the tools required for effective people management, and when and how to administer disciplinary action. Participants who complete all five HR seminars will earn a Human Resources Management Certificate from BOMA-Atlanta. Fundamentals of Facilities Management. (November 5) 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. UPCOMING EVENTS Tour of Atlanta. (August 28) The second annual Tour of Atlanta on August 28 is now sold out! To be placed on the waiting list for the tour, contact Nancy Hodge at nhodge@boma-atlanta.org or 404-475-9980. Please note that the tour bus will leave Winthrop Management's corporate office at exactly 12:30 p.m. During the tour, attendees will learn more about the diversity of commercial real estate by touring three unique Atlanta buildings: The Art Institute of Atlanta, managed by Winthrop Management LP; the 2007-08 TOBY award-winning RMP at Northside Tower, managed by Richmond Honan; and the 2004-05 TOBY award-winning Three Ravinia Drive, managed by Colonial Properties Trust. Each building tour will last one hour and will highlight features specific to the overall operation of the building. In addition, property managers will discuss their conservation and recycling efforts and how those efforts have impacted the success of their building operations. September BTO Luncheon. (September 4 and 11) 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 September BTO luncheons are sponsored by Mallory and Evans Service. To register for the September 4 luncheon at the Loudermilk Center, click here. To register for the September 11 luncheon at the AGC Conference Center, click here. Commercial Real Estate Inspirational Breakfast. (September 10). Mark your calendars now for the second annual Commercial Real Estate Inspirational Breakfast from 8-10 a.m. on September 10 at the Marriott Marquis. Featured speaker Judith Service Montier, vice president of Community Engagement at United Way Atlanta, will discuss how you can achieve personal satisfaction and enrichment through volunteerism, philanthropy and creating a culture of giving back. Purchase a table of 10 seats and invite your colleagues and clients to join you. Last year’s event sold out and seating is limited, so register early. The breakfast is $45 for BOMA-Atlanta members and $55 for non-members. There is a $5 late fee for registrations after Wednesday, September 3. September BOMA Bash. Sponsored by Georgia Trane, Parker Young Construction & FireStar and The Best Consultant, the September BOMA Bash will be held at Chequer's Seafood Grill. The BOMA Bash is an informal social and networking opportunity for property managers, facility managers and building engineers, hosted by a select group of allied member sponsors. There is no charge to attend the event, although advance registration is required. Attendance is limited to the first 80 individuals who register. BOMA-Atlanta Sports Outing. The annual BOMA-Atlanta Sports Outing presented by Choate Interior Construction attracts a large crowd of building owners, property managers, building engineers and allied members. The October 3 event will be held at beautiful Chateau Elan and will include two golf tournaments, a tennis tournament, dinner and an awards ceremony. No foursomes are available, but tennis tournament spots are still available. Click here to download a registration form for the tennis tournament. To be placed on the waiting list for the golf tournaments, contact Nancy Hodge at nhodge@boma-atlanta.org or 404-475-9980. A limited number of sponsorships are available, but are going fast. Click here to learn about available sponsorship opportunities and download the sponsorship contract. Fax your completed registration form and sponsorship contract to the BOMA-Atlanta office at 404-475-9987. November BOMA Luncheon. (November 12) BOMA luncheons are enjoyable and educational. They are also a valuable networking and professional development experience. The November BOMA Luncheon is sponsored by Security Forces Inc. and will be held at the Crowne Plaza Ravinia. Featured speaker Dick Purtell, chairman and CEO of BOMA International, will give an overview of upcoming BOMA International initiatives. Purtell is the portfolio manager for Grubb and Ellis Management Services and since 1982 has been an active BOMA member at the local, regional and international levels. He is also one of the chief architects of BOMA International’s new Accredited Building Program, to debut in fall 2008. Members may attend a BOMA-Atlanta luncheon at no charge by registering on or before the cut-off date, which is the Friday before the luncheon.
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