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eNewsletter
3.16.2009
NEWS AT A GLANCE
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BOMA-ATLANTA NEWS
BOMA -Atlanta Endorses the 7 Point Challenge
Recently, BOMA-Atlanta endorsed BOMA International's Market Transformation Energy Plan and 7-Point Challenge to reduce energy consumption in commercial buildings by 30 percent by 2012. BOMA-Atlanta would like to encourage Georgia companies to take part in this program and join over 100 BOMA member companies and local associations in committing to make improved energy performance a priority.
ASHRAE Building Energy Label
The American Society of Heating, Refrigeration and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE) will be launching a new building energy label in June of 2009. The new label will be more closely aligned with ENERGY Star ratings and will measure both the design efficiency and operational performance of buildings. For more information about ASHARE's new building energy label, click here.
Earth Hour 2009
On Saturday, March 28, 2009, individuals, businesses and local government officials in Atlanta will join millions of people around the world in turning off all non-essential lights from 8:30 to 9:30 p.m. local time in a bold statement in support for action on climate change. The goal of the event is to raise awareness of climate change and demonstrate how by doing one small thing---like turning off the lights---we can all make a positive impact in fighting climate change. Dozens of major landmark buildings in Atlanta will go dark in honor of the event. You can help by asking the building facilities you work with to darken their building lights and/or neon lights for one hour for Earth Hour. More information about Earth Hour can be found at www.EarthHour.org. For more information about Earth Hour Atlanta contact Scott Smallwood at scott@creaxion.com or 404-495-4508.
Medical Managers Networking Breakfast
All medical office building managers are invited to attend the first-ever BOMA-Atlanta Medical Managers Networking Breakfast on March 26, 2009. Join other medical office building managers for a continental breakfast and networking session from 7:30 a.m. to 8 a.m., followed by a discussion of medical office management issues, current industry trends and challenges from 8 a.m. to 9 a.m. Breakfast will be held at St. Joseph's Hospital's Educational Department in classroom 2 on the first floor of the hospital. To register for the breakfast, please RSVP to BOMA-Atlanta
Director of Events and Professional Development Kelly
Schwartz at phone number 404-475-9980 or via e-mail at: kschwartz@boma-atlanta.org.
Southern Region Conference
The BOMA Southern Region Conference will be held in Norfolk, Virginia from April 23-26. Attending the conference is a great way to maximize your BOMA membership and learn from other professionals. Registration is now open, and sponsorships are available. For more information or to register, click here. To reserve a sponsorship, click here,
2008 Salary Survey
Thirty property management companies that are members of BOMA-Atlanta have provided information to form the basis for our bi-annual salary survey. The survey provides a useful way to benchmark salary and benefits within the commercial real estate industry, and it can be a useful tool during this year's budgeting process. Survey participants receive a free copy. This year, for the first time, we will be offering a package deal. You can save money by ordering both the 2008 survey and the 2006 survey. Purchasing both allows you to compare and contrast costs over the years. To download the survey order form, click here.
Community Service Mountain Outing
Each year, BOMA-Atlanta's Community Service Committee organizes a mountain outing trip for Hillside kids. Committee members engage with the children in outdoor activities and teambuilding exercises. This year's Mountain Outing event will be May 16. For more information, or to volunteer to help, contact Patti Brown, pbrown@servpro8537.com.
HomeAid Construction Project
New for 2009! BOMA-Atlanta will partner with Home Aid to organize a construction project to benefit a local nonprofit in need. During the one-day project, BOMA members will assist Tapestry Youth Ministries with several construction-related needs with their duplex. Tapestry Youth Ministries is a nonprofit organization established to provide for young girls living in either unsafe or unstable environments. The project, organized by the Community Service Committee, will leverage the unique talents and skills of the membership to serve the community. The Home Aid construction project will be on April 24. For more information, or to volunteer to help, contact Tim Thomas, tt@doubletcontracting.com.
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Building Engineering 101TM
(March 18) Created specifically for building engineers and property and facility managers who want to gain a better understanding of engineering, the BOMA-Atlanta Building Engineering 101TM program is a six-day course taught over six weeks. The program is sponsored by SERVPRO of Henry and Spalding Counties, McKenney's and The Best Consultant Inc. and combines classroom-style learning, interaction with industry professionals and behind-the-scenes tours of metro-Atlanta buildings. Classes will be held in different Atlanta buildings. Learn from real-life scenarios and gain an understanding of relevant building systems in a course specifically designed to teach beginning building engineers how to be successful in their field. A continental breakfast will be served on each class date. Lunch will be served on April 22. Those who complete all six classes will earn a BOMA-Atlanta Building Engineering 101TM certificate. The Georgia Real Estate Commission has approved this course for 18 CEU hrs.
Energy Efficient Buildings Seminar
(March 19) Presented by Realcomm, the Energy Efficient Buildings: Green Technology that Works seminar brings together industry experts to discuss the latest technologies for reducing energy consumption and carbon emissions in buildings. With the fluctuating price of oil and increasing utility costs, building owners and operators need to incorporate intelligent building initiatives such as automated building systems, daylight harvesting, wireless sensors and controls, renewable sources of energy and energy management software in order to remain competitive and profitable. Speakers will present new, innovative solutions and case studies for green sustainable buildings as well as methods for establishing ROI on the new solutions. This seminar is a must-attend for owners, developers, property managers, facility managers, engineers and system integrators. A continental breakfast will be served from 7:30 to 8:00 a.m., followed by the seminar from 8 a.m. until noon. This seminar has been approved for four hours of CEUs from the Georgia Real Estate Commission.
The BOMA International National Issues Conference (NIC) provides a unique opportunity for BOMA members to personally take our message to legislators and regulators in our nation's capitol. Newly elected legislators and long-time representatives alike are seeking input from commercial real estate professionals and this is your chance to speak out and make a difference. For more information on this event and to register, click here.
Budgeting and Accounting
(March 25) In this course, you will have the opportunity to apply concepts to properties and facilities. You will follow the accounting process and creation of a budget from start to finish, learning such valuable skills as how to interpret financial statements, annual reports and statements of cash flows. And you will learn practical skills such as how to compile lease abstracts and prepare rent rolls. The course also includes exercises pertaining to computing productivity ratios, depreciation, ending cash balances, preparing income and expense budgets, and explaining budget variances.
Commercial HVAC Course--Third Semester
(April 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. A certificate of completion will be issued to show attendance and completion of the required material. This is the third class in a five-semester program. You are not required to take the semesters in sequence. The classes may be taken in conjunction with SMA classes or any other seminars; however, the HVAC course does not provide credit towards a BOMI designation.
BOMA PM 101
(April 17) Explore the world of property management through Property Management 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. It is designed for assistant property and facility managers and others who are interested in expanding their knowledge of the industry. This class is sponsored by ABM Janitorial, AlliedBarton Security Services, The Best Consultant Inc., Peachtree Pest Control and ThyssenKrupp.The Georgia Real Estate Commission has approved this course for 24 hours of Continuing Education Units.
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