Construction & Operations Lessons In The Field
In New Haven, CT, 5th and 6th graders have the opportunity to gain experience with architects, construction managers, and tradespeople through Kids Build, a program developed by architecture firm Svigals + Partners, in conjunction with the New Haven School Construction Program.
BOMA Approved as USGBC Education Provider
BEEP’s six on demand Webinars have been approved for a total of 12 GBCI CE hours and the four Webinars in the SOS series have been approved for a total of six GBCI CE hours, all counting toward the LEED Credential Maintenance Program.
LEED Green Associate Credential Launches in Canada
The LEED Green Associate credential signifies fundamental knowledge of green building concepts and is ideal for both professionals in non-technical fields of practice as well as professionals and students working towards the LEED Accredited Professional exam.
BOMA International Publishes SOP Manual Guidebook
SOP manuals are critical in facility management since they aggregate policies, procedures, instructions, and directives so buildings can be managed safely, efficiently, and consistently.
New IFMA Community for Casino/Gaming Facility Managers
The new community will provide a network for gaming facility professionals to connect with one another and share resources through webinars, roundtables, benchmarking studies, and other continuing education opportunities.
BIFM Awards 2010 – Call for Entries
Winners are announced at the BIFM Awards, the biggest networking event in the UK. The closing date for entries is Friday, April 30, 2010.
Professional Development: Giving The Green Light On Legal Counsel
Guest Contributor Gina Vitiello explains how LEED AP certification can give green buildings a boost.
Navigating A Path To Sustainability
A report released by Environmental Systems, Inc. in December 2009 is aimed at helping financial and operations professionals sort through sustainability information, understand trends, and visualize what is possible.
SimplexGrinnell Gives Grant
United Way of Central Maryland (UWCM) was announced as the recipient of a $30,000 grant to assist in implementing United Way Youth Venture.
Online Registration Now Open for The TFM Show
The event is geared to meet the education, networking, and informational needs of facilities managers, architects, designers, specifiers, engineers, building owners, and professionals who design, build, operate, and renovate.
Contest Offers Non-Profits An Office Makeover
Gunlocke, designer and manufacturer of high end casegoods conferencing, seating and lounge furniture, will award one commendable non-profit organization through its first "Office Needs for Good Deeds"..
IFMA Foundation Releases Higher Education Guide
The new guide provides a listing of all known facility management programs in North America.
Keynote For The TFM Show Announced
The show, which takes place May 11-14, will feature award winning Danish architect/author Bjarke Ingels who will chronicle how his architecture evolves from the collision of political, economical, social as well as unnamed and unforeseen interests.
Shrinking Salaries? Not For Facility Managers!
A new survey indicates facility management is among the top 20 professions anticipating sizable salary increases in 2010.
Season Of Giving
As 2009 came to a close, employees at Indiana Furniture marked the new year with the collection of nearly 1,000 pieces of items for a local food bank.
NEW SERVICE SPOTLIGHT: Security Analysis By Andrews International
This recently introduced analysis service is based on Andrews’ proprietary Security Effectiveness and Efficiency (SEE) methodology.
BOMA Awards 360 Designation for Excellence in Management and Operations
Winners join a growing number of best-in-class buildings to receive the designation since its launch last spring. The BOMA 360 Performance Program recognizes best practices in building operations and management in commercial properties.
Capital Region BOMA Awards
Earlier this month, seven of New York’s Capital Region commercial real estate properties were honored at a celebration of the area’s real estate industry.
USGBC Approves IREM Course on Sustainable Real Estate Management
The course focuses on common sense, cost effective ways to meet owner, tenant, and resident demand for “green” real estate and increase a property’s NOI through sustainable real estate management techniques.
Call for Presentations: World Workplace 2010
IFMA invites members of the facility management profession to submit a proposal to be considered as a presenter for IFMA’s World Workplace 2010 Conference & Expo. Proposals will be accepted until 1/8/10.