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One of the questions I get asked most is, “How do I get the most out of my IFMA membership?” The answer is simple: get involved. Regardless of your membership type, professional, associate or student, involvement is key. The best way to get the most of out of your membership is to put the most…
William D. Broome, CFM, SFP, LEED Green Associate The Westminster Schools, Director of Facilities IFMA Member since 1988 What motivated you to enter your career? I have always enjoyed construction and repairing things, since I was a child. Also I tend to be a maintenance fanatic. How long have you been in your field? 28…
Federal Green Building Efforts and Third-Party Certification Help Agencies Implement Key Requirements, but Challenges Remain GAO was asked to review federal green building efforts and agencies’ use of third-party certification systems. This report examines (1) federal efforts to support agencies’ implementation of key green building requirements, (2) select agencies’ use of third-party certification systems, and…
By Anthony Maddox So you’re just getting in to the office and settling down to get that urgent report finished up. Minutes later, a knock is heard at the door and you hear that familiar phrase, “Hey boss, are you busy? We have a problem.” What is it now: the chiller, electrical panel, roof leak?…
In my opinion, the Atlanta Chapter is already the BEST in the world. However, there is always room for improvement. This is YOUR Chapter….help us make it better!! This year there are a few ways we can achieve this goal. First, we will be sending out a revamped (and yes, longer) member survey. Please take…
2015 Conference & Expo Colorado Convention Center Denver, Colorado October 6 – 9, 2015 On Wednesday, October 7th, the IFMA World Workplace 2015 Conference & Expo will be kicked off with the Opening Keynote Address and Welcome Reception. Opening Keynote Speaker is Neil Pasricha, Happiness Expert & Bestselling Author of “The Book of…
The community services committee is seeking facility managers to join the group to mentor nonprofit partners in managing their properties. Give Now Do you have time to commit 2-3 hours a month? Can you answer the phone and coach a non profit partner through a facility emergency? Can you review a contract? This committee meets…
The Atlanta Chapter of the USGBC is sponsoring these events in August: August 13 Sustainable Design Collaborative Atlanta 2015 Project Happy Hour 13 Aug 2015 5:30 PM • Paschal’s Restaurant, 180 Northside Dr SW #B, Atlanta, , GA 30313 August 20th – USGBC Georgia Atlanta Branch Membership Luncheon 20 Aug 2015 11:30 AM • Southern…
The Construction Management (CM) Department at KSU is pleased to announce that we have awarded $1,000 scholarships to ten students pursuing the Facility Management Concentration in their CM degree program. These scholarships are made possible, in part, by contributions to our program from IFMA Atlanta. The CM Department’s annual fundraising dinner supplements our scholarship funds…
As an IFMA member, you have access to exclusive resources that give you valuable knowledge and help set you apart from fellow FM professionals. This month, we invite you to access two white papers published by the IFMA Foundation and one How-To Guide published via the Environmental Stewardship and Sustainability Advisory Group (ESS SAG): “The…