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eNewsletter
4.1.2009
NEWS AT A GLANCE
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BOMA-ATLANTA NEWS
City of Atlanta Endorses the 7-Point Challenge
BOMA companies across the nation are transforming the marketplace by accepting the 7-Point Challenge, and the City of Atlanta is now promoting the challenge as well. BOMA International's Market Transformation Energy Plan and 7-Point Challenge is a plan 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.
Sandy Springs Proposes a New Elevator Lobby Policy
The City of Sandy Springs has proposed an ordinance mandating that building owners upgrade and/or provide new elevator lobbies when the elevator lobby or exit access corridor is a part of the new work within an existing building. Providing elevator lobbies within existing buildings that were previously exempted from these provisions has proven to be extremely difficult and very costly to building owners. Click here to read more about this ordinance. To become an advocate for this issue or another government affairs issue, contact Laura Kenney at lkenney@boma-atlanta.org.
New Sustainability Summit
BOMA-Atlanta has partnered with the Gwinnett Chamber of Commerce to produce a new sustainability summit, "Promoting the Business Case for Green Buildings Through Energy Efficiency." The summit will be held at the Gwinnett Environmental Heritage Center on May 13. In this economic downturn, cutting cost can be crucial, now more than ever. Come learn how sustainability through energy efficiency can make economic sense and improve your bottom line. You'll be one of the first to hear about the Atlanta Regional Commission's new Certified Green Communities initiative and how Gwinnett County is taking the lead on becoming more sustainable. Metro-Atlanta business leaders will also present how they implemented energy efficient policies and experienced a return on their investment. Finally, we'll teach you how your company can use financing tools to accomplish this goal. BOMA-Atlanta is also seeking approval for three hours of CEU for participants who hold a Georgia Real Estate license. For more information, or to register for the summit, click here.
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.
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.
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Upcoming Events and Educational Courses
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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.
No- and Low-Cost Operational Adjustments to Improve Energy Performance
(April 9) This beneficial Web seminar presents best practices for operations and maintenance measures to improve the energy efficiency of commercial real estate without capital expenditures. It also focuses on the financial impact of no- and low-cost adjustments and reviews how to use tools such as data loggers and metering to identify and verify improvement opportunities.
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.
Fundamentals of Facilities Management
(April 22-25) 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.
HomeAid Construction Project
(April 24) New for 2009! BOMA-Atlanta will partner with HomeAid 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 HomeAid construction project will be on April 24. For more information on the project, click here. For directions to the facility, click here. To volunteer, contact Tim Thomas, tt@doubletcontracting.com.
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