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eNewsletter
11.19.2009

NEWS AT A GLANCE
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First BOMA 360 Certified Building in Georgia - The Hurt Building

The Hurt Building recently became the first BOMA 360 certified building in the state of Georgia. The BOMA 360 Performance Program is a groundbreaking new program designed to validate and recognize commercial properties that demonstrate best practices in all major areas of building operations and management. A BOMA 360 Performance Building designates that a property is being managed to the highest standards of excellence. The Hurt Building is owned by Hurt Financial Associates LLC and is managed by Harbor Group Management Company, where Shannon Westberg is the general manager.

Show Your Company's Support of BOMA

Join CB Richard Ellis, Carter & Associates, Cousins Properties Incorporated, Duke Realty Corporation, IDI Services Group, Pope & Land Enterprises and Winthrop Management in showing your support for BOMA and the commercial real estate industry by becoming a 2010 BOMA-Atlanta sponsor. A variety of sponsorship levels are available. Respond soon if you are interested, as we expect these opportunities to sell out quickly. For more information, contact Nancy Hodge at 404-475-9980 or nhodge@boma-atlanta.org or click here.

2010 BOMA Southern Region Conference

Educational seminars, networking events and social activities are just a few of the opportunities that await you at the 2010 BOMA Southern Region Conference. During the conference,  you will learn about industry trends, listen to nationally recognized industry leaders and gain perspective on issues affecting commercial real estate.  The 2010 conference is being held in Nashville, Tenn., April 29 through May 2.  To register for this event, click here.  To view sponsorship opportunities for the event, click here.


2009 BOMA-Atlanta Holiday Social Update

BOMA recognizes that during the holiday season, there are many opportunities to celebrate with your family, friends and colleagues. Considering this, and the current economic environment, the BOMA-Atlanta Board of Directors has decided to discontinue the BOMA Holiday Social, effective this year. The decision will enable members to spend more time with their loved ones and  decrease the expense associated with the holiday season. For more information on this decision, click here.


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. For more information, including registration, a summit schedule, details on where you can stay, and much more, 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 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 the TOBY/Earth Award Entrant Workshop on Tuesday, Dec. 1, 2009 from 8:30 to 9:30a.m. The session will be held in the BOMA-Atlanta Conference Center and  is free to attend for both members and non-members, but REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED.  Seats are limited to 30 attendees. For more information on the TOBY / Earth Awards process, contact Kelly Schwartz at 404-475-9980 or kschwartz@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.
 

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
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.

Commercial HVAC - Fifth Semester

(January 7) 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. This is the fifth in a five-semester series. You are not required to take the semesters in sequence.

January BOMA Luncheon

(January 13) BOMA luncheons are enjoyable and educational. They are also a valuable networking and professional development experience. A new member orientation will precede the luncheon at 10:30 a.m.

Energy Management and Controls

(January 20) Understanding key maintenance & energy management aspects of building management is critical to running a cost-effective operation. From everyday preventive maintenance tasks to the challenge of developing & selling an energy plan, this class provides you with skills to evaluate & optimize your current system, know-how to integrate new components, & ability to communicate your needs to management.

 
 




 

 
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