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The Lifecycle Building Center is a new nonprofit which sells salvaged building materials to the public and reinvests the proceeds back into the community through green building education/job training programs. The LBC warehouse is located at 1116 Murphy Avenue in Atlanta and the organization is currently an all-volunteer effort. A renovation project for the warehouse…
DetailsThe topic of the fall quarter IFMA Atlanta Lunch and Learn for Nonprofits, held on November 17 at Georgia Lions Lighthouse, was Getting Discounts Using Nonprofit Procurement Vehicles. David Kidd, Program Manager with U. S. Communities, a government purchasing alliance that assists public agencies and non-profits to save time and money in the procurement process,…
DetailsThis month I had the opportunity to interview IFMA member Rod James — Facilities Manager at Allstate. Interviewing Rod gave me insight into how Facilities Managers job responsibilities may differ depending on the organization.
This month, we begin a new series of interviews between Arletrice Green — one of our younger members who is just starting out in our career — and some of our more seasoned professional members. Arletrice is a Facilities Management graduate student at Rochester Institute of Technology. She graduated from East Carolina University with a Bachelor’s of Science…
DetailsPrepare for the LEED Green Associate exam at this education event held on Friday, 7/8 8:30 am at Trane Training Center, 2677 Buford Highway, Atlanta. USGBC-GA Green Asssociate Exam Prep Course – Register at: http://usgbcga.memberclicks.net/index.php?option=com_mc&view=mc&Itemid=110 Please join other “emerging green” professionals for a Summer Farm Social on Sunday, 7/10 11:00 am at Gaia Gardens. Register…
DetailsDecisions made in Washington , D.C. , are increasingly affecting the built environment. Whether it is the newly announced Better Buildings Initiative energy efficiency, tax incentives for green technologies or the possible implementation of a carbon cap and trade system, now more than ever, the facility management profession needs to make its voice heard in…
DetailsHere are some sustainability-related events around metro Atlanta for the month of April: Please join other “emerging green” professionals for a free kickoff social on Tuesday, 4/5 5:30-8:00 pm at Ecco Earn AIA, CSI and LEED GBCI credential maintenance continuing education credit at this education event held on Friday, 4/8 8:00 am -5:00 pm at…
DetailsFebruary 10, 2011 the IFMA Atlanta Community Service Committee held its 4th Annual Facility Summit for Non Profits. The event was a huge success again this year thanks to Renee Bonnell (Chosen Enterprise) Dave Woelber (Total Plant and Floral) Diane Adams (ART and Associates) Emily Perry (Harris Perry Interior Design) and CJ Clark (Atlanta Community…
DetailsOn the morning of February 18th, IFMA Atlanta sustaining patron, TrilogyFM/Millicare was recognized by the Atlanta Business Chronicle as one of the city’s “Healthiest Employers.” A number of chapter members were there to recognize the achievement. We congratulate Tom Haslach and the whole TrilogyFM team for a job well-done! You can see pictures of the…
DetailsPlease join other “green” professionals for February’s networking event held on the second Tuesday each month. This month is Tuesday, 2/8 5:00-9:00 pm USGBC Green Scene Atlanta at 5 Seasons Brewery Westside: http://www.usgbcga.org/programs/events-calendar/297 Earn LEED credential maintenance continuing education credit at this education event held on the third Thursday each month. Thursday, 2/17 3:30-5:00 pm…
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