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eNewsletter
10.19.2009
NEWS AT A GLANCE
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BOMA-Atlanta News at a Glance |
Going Green Has Never Been Easier!
GREEN Real Estate Summit 2010
The GREEN Real Estate Summit 2010, presented by BOMA-Atlanta, will be held Feb. 16 and 17 at the Green Seal Certified Emory Conference Center Hotel. The GREEN Real Estate Summit is the first meeting of its kind in the state of Georgia. It brings together commercial real estate owners, property managers, facility managers, building engineers and companies providing green products and services to learn about the benefits of utilizing sustainable practices. Specifically, the event will focus on sustainable operations and maintenance of existing buildings. In addition to a handful of educational sessions, the GREEN Real Estate Summit will feature a GREEN Showcase, where vendors will exhibit products and services that can assist in the sustainable operations and maintenance of existing buildings. The recently launched GREEN Real Estate Summit Web site shares all of the information you need about the event, including a Summit schedule, registration information, details on where you can stay and much more. The site is regularly updated, so be sure to check back often. Visit the GREEN Real Estate Summit Web site TODAY!
2009-2010 (TOBY) / Earth Award Competition Now Open!
The TOBY Award and Earth Award programs 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 building management and environmental stewardship. The TOBY Award recognizes all facets of a building's operations, including tenant relations programs, community involvement, emergency preparedness, security standards, and continuing education for building personnel. The Earth Award recognizes excellence in environmentally sound office building management. For those that are interested in learning more about how to enter a building, understanding the judging process, and hearing tips for making your entry the best it can be, join us for one of two TOBY/Earth Award Entrant Workshops:
Thursday, November 12, 2009: 3:30pm to 4:30pm
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Tuesday, December 1, 2009: 8:30am to 9:30am
Both sessions will be held in the BOMA-Atlanta Conference Center. The sessions are free to attend for both members and non-members, but registration is required. Seats are limited to 30 attendees, so please register early!For more information on the TOBY / Earth Awards process, contact Kelly Schwartz at 404-475-9980 or kschwartz@boma-atlanta.org
CBA Voter Guide
The Committee for a Better Atlanta (CBA), a coalition of Atlanta businesses and business organizations, recently released its Consumer Reports-style of the candidates running for Mayor and City Council in the City of Atlanta. The CBA Voter Guide scores candidates on business issues important to the community at-large. BOMA-Atlanta is a member of the CBA and assisted in the scoring process. For more information on the CBA scoring process, click here. To review the candidate scores, click here.
New ASIS Security Conference
In an effort to provide greater value to the security, law enforcement and business communities, ASIS International proudly announces that it will host a regional security conference on Thursday, October 29, 2009 at Gwinnett Center. This program will address a wide range of security topics including, business watch crime prevention programs, cyber crime, information security and other current and emerging security challenges and issues. Click here to for more information about this program. Click here to view the agenda.
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.
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.
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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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.
Sponsors: SERVPRO of Decatur, SERVPRO of Clayton and SERVPRO of Henry & Spalding Counties.
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.
Dealing With Tenants In Default
(November 17) This free, three-hour lunch and learn will cover the legal options available to property managers when dealing with tenant evictions, tenants in default, requests for lease restructuring and more. This seminar has been approved for three CEUs by the Georgia Real Estate Commission.
Strategic Performance Management
(November 18) The seminar reviews how to treat people fairly and with consistency; performance evaluations and feedback; tools and skills required for effective people management; when and how to administer disciplinary action; and how to handle personal problems.
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.
Sponsors: SERVPRO of Decatur, SERVPRO of Clayton and SERVPRO of Henry & Spalding Counties.
November BOMA Bash
(November 19) BOMA Bash is an informal social and networking opportunity for property managers, facility managers and building engineers. The November BOMA Bash is sponsored by Global Systems of America, Parker Young Construction/Firestar, Nature Scapes and Apollo Roofing.
Energy Efficient Audit Concepts and Economic Benefits
(December 2) This webinar reviews energy audit practices & describes the benefits for energy management. Your training focuses on how to inventory equipment, sequence equipment for optimal performance, & provides tips for record management & measurement & verification.
BTO Lunch
(December 3, 11) Sponsored by Atlanta's Best Services, this month's topic is "Fire Preparation: what information is needed for the fire department to fight a fire or handle other emergencies?". BOMA Technical Organization (BTO) Quarterly Luncheons bring together building engineers and others interested in the technical aspects of properly maintaining commercial properties.
Ethics is Good Business ShortCourse
(December 7) This course helps you understand the affect 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.
HR Laws and Career Growth Issues for Managers
(December 9) This seminar will cover the legal aspects of employee management, including equal employment opportunity issues, illegal harassment on the job, labor relations, wage and hour laws, and occupational safety and health issues.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. Sponsors: SERVPRO of Decatur, SERVPRO of Clayton and SERVPRO of Henry & Spalding Counties.
Hillside Holiday Party
(December 14) Each year, the BOMA-Atlanta Community Service Committee hosts a holiday party for the children at Hillside. For more information, contact Nancy Wesley, Cousins Properties Incorporated, 404-407-2364, nancywesley@cousinsproperties.com.
Young Professionals Lunch and Learn
(December 15) This event's topic will be: Lessons Learned from 9/11 with Frank Murphy, RPA, former Managing Director of Headquarters Facilities Management at Merrill Lynch. Participation is limited to the first 40 registrants, so register early for this event. |
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