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eNewsletter
9.16.2009
NEWS AT A GLANCE
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BOMA-Atlanta News at a Glance |
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Fight the sustainable building ordinance!
The Community Development and Human Resources Subcommittee of the Atlanta City Council will discuss and may vote on the ordinance on September 29, 2009 at 12:30 p.m. in Committee Room 2 in the Atlanta City Hall. This mandatory ordinance would increase costs for construction within the city. BOMA is opposed to the current ordinance, since it is mandatory and does not include meaningful incentives. BOMA favors a voluntary, incentive-based solution. For the past year, BOMA-Atlanta members have been very involved fighting the City of Atlanta's proposed sustainable building ordinance (ASBO), which Sustainable Atlanta and Southface developed on behalf of the Atlanta mayor. The ordinance requires all new buildings to conform with minimum LEED standards. E-mail your city council representative about the ordinance and express your opposition. To determine your council representative, find your individual or company district here then find your Council member by district number. To read the current draft of the ordinance, click here. Also, if you would like to attend the September 29 meeting, e-mail Gabriel Eckert at geckert@boma-atlanta.org.
BOMA-Atlanta Freezes Membership Dues
BOMA-Atlanta has frozen membership dues for 2010 at the current 2009 level. Freezing membership dues is one step in a series of efforts BOMA-Atlanta is making to serve members during this difficult economic environment. The association has also offered a variety of free and low-cost educational programs for members and also continues to provide value to building owners through government advocacy.
Guidance for Businesses and Employers to Plan and Respond to the 2009 - 2010 Influenza Season
The CDC has developed updated guidance for employers of all sizes to use as they develop or review and update plans to respond to 2009 H1N1 influenza now and during the upcoming fall and winter influenza season. Businesses and employers, in general, play a key role in protecting employees' health and safety, as well as in limiting the negative impact of influenza outbreaks on the individual, the community, and the nation's economy. Click here for more information.
Community Service Opportunities
BOMA has a variety of ways for you to give back to the community. Volunteers are needed to help with Hillside's Pumpkin Patch Fundraiser this year. Thirty to forty volunteers are needed on the afternoon of October 12 to unload the delivery truck. Volunteers are also needed throughout the day on October 13-31 to help sell pumpkins. To volunteer, contact Gabriella Rowland at Hillside at 404-875-4551. BOMA is also coordinating a holiday party and angel tree program for Hillside. To become involved in this activity, contact Nancy Wesley, Cousins Properties Incorporated, 404-407-2364, nancywesley@cousinsproperties.com. Also, BOMA encourages property managers to consider donating a portion of the proceeds from lobby events to support Hillside. For more information on how to do so, contact Annette Gorelick, with Ruppert Nurseries, at 770-931-9900.
BOMA Leadership Nominations
It is time to consider BOMA leadership positions for 2010. Positions are available to serve on the BOMA-Atlanta Board of Directors and as a BOMA-Atlanta officer. Serving as an elected leader in BOMA-Atlanta is an exciting opportunity to help set the direction for the association for years to come. The Board of Directors meets quarterly and also conducts an annual strategic planning retreat. If you are interested in serving BOMA-Atlanta in a leadership capacity or know anyone who is a good candidate to serve, please forward the individual's name, company, and phone number to Gabriel Eckert at geckert@boma-atlanta.org, or call 404-475-9980. Nominations are due by September 25.
BOMI Introduces New Computer Based Testing
Starting January 1, 2010, BOMI is moving to computer-based testing for all courses. With this change, there will be a $60 additional BOMI fee for each test taken on computer under the new BOMI testing system. To read more about the change to computer-based testing and its benefits, click here. To view BOMI's timeline for phasing-in the computer-based testing, click here. For a list of frequently asked questions, click here.
New EER Available
The new Experience Exchange Report (EER) is now available from BOMA International. The new EER is available online and provides access to 15 million data points in 40 seconds or less. For more information, or to get access to the new EER, go to www.bomaeer.com.
Federal Funding Opportunities
There are several GEFA federal grant opportunities resulting from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. For a list of federal grant opportunities in the fields of energy, agriculture, defense and others, click here. To sign up to receive funding newsletters, e-mail Laurie Brown at laurie.e.brown@comcast.net and include your e-mail address in the body of your message. For more information about federal grant opportunities, visit http://www.recovery.gov/.
BOMA International Publications
BOMA International offers the Standard Method for Measuring Floor Area in Office Buildings. Since 1915, this book has been the only floor measurement method for commercial real estate approved by the American National Standards Institute, making it a must for building owners, property and facility managers. To order the BOMA Standard, call BOMA International at 800-426-6292 or click here. |
Upcoming Events and Educational Courses
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Sustainable Real Estate Seminar
(September 22) Learn about how Atlantic Station was built and continues to be managed sustainably. The two-hour educational program will focus on the commercial office development at Atlantic Station and will also include a behind-the-scenes tour of the property.
Leasing and Marketing
(September 23) In this course, you will gain the skills needed to successfully lease and market building space under favorable as well as adverse economic conditions. You will learn to conduct targeted market surveys; to develop a marketing plan that will please both the owner and the tenant. Leasing and marketing are approached from in-depth legal and ethical angles, as well as from a financial standpoint. This course, which includes current, reliable resources, such as relevant websites, can help you stay on top of today's marketplace.
BOMA Bash
(September 24) BOMA Bash is an informal social and networking opportunity for property managers, facility managers and building engineers, hosted by a select group of allied members. The September BOMA Bash is sponsored by ENTEK, Mayberry Electric Inc., Mid
America Metals and SERVPRO of Decatur.
Commercial HVAC (Fourth Semester)
(October 1) 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.
Facilities Planning and Project Management
(October 7) 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.
Managing Employee Performance and Development
(October 13) This seminar reviews how to build a team capable of consistently delivering expected results; how to consistently achieve output, quality and cost expectations; and how to fairly and consistently administer company policies and procedures.
The seminar is part of the BOMA-Atlanta Human Resources Management program. Individuals who complete all five seminars in the series will be awarded a Human Resources Management certificate. Click here for more information or to register. Sponsors: SERVPRO of Decatur, SERVPRO of Clayton and SERVPRO of Henry & Spalding Counties.
BOMA Property Management 101
(October 16) 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. Sponsored by AlliedBarton Security Services, Walden Security, Peachtree Pest Control, ThyssenKrupp Elevator and ABM Janitorial Services.
Aerial Platform and Forklift Safety Seminar
(October 21) Aerial work platform (AWP) training will cover an understanding of the responsibilities of AWP operation, how to conduct a prestart inspection, how to conduct a workplace inspection, knowledge of hazards involved in AWP operation, various types of AWPs available, how to prevent workplace accidents & hands-on training.
Electrical Systems and Illumination
(October 21) To be able to safely operate and maintain a building's electrical equipment, you must thoroughly understand the components of electrical systems and how to measure the electricity your building consumes. This course provides you with a clear understanding of electricity basics, the skills needed to measure electrical consumption, and the ability to recognize, set up, and maintain reliable and effective maintenance and safety systems.
Young Professional Education Series: After Hours
(October 27) This event's topic will be "Success Stories From the Top". There will be a panel discussion with Gib Durden, VP, Sales Manager with HighGrove Partners; Michael Hoffer, CPM, RPA, Senior Property Manager with Cousins Properties; Meredith Leapley, Owner of Leapley Constrcution Group of Atlanta and Marcy Moneypenny, RPA, Director with CB Richard Ellis.
Planning and Organizational Issues for Managers
(October 28) This seminar explores human resources management issues of planning, organizing and directing; knowing where you want to go, how you're going to get there, and keeping the department on track and expenses within budget. The seminar is part of the BOMA-Atlanta Human Resources Management program. Individuals who complete all five seminars in the series will be awarded a Human Resources Management certificate.
Environmental Health and Safety Issues
(November 4) This course provides you with an overview of the environmental health and safety considerations in building operations. You will learn to develop and manage proactive environmental and occupational health and safety programs, comply with regulatory standards and guidelines governing facility health and safety issues, and assess when to obtain technical assistance.
November 2009 BOMA Luncheon
(November 11) BOMA Luncheons are enjoyable and educational. They are also a valuable networking and professional development experience. The November Luncheon is sponsored by Mid America Metals and the guest speaker will be Henry H. Chamberlain, CAE, APR, who is President and COO of BOMA International.
How to Benchmark Energy Performance
(November 11) In this webinar, learn how to benchmark commercial real estate using the EPA energy performance rating system. Manual and automated data input alternatives for benchmarking are reviewed and lessons learned from building operators are presented to facilitate fast, effective and accurate benchmarking results. |
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