Uncategorized

Sustainability Corner – (November 2015)

With strict guidelines, limits and even higher fines due to severe water shortages in California over the past several months, take a look at Part 1 of a 3-Part article on Water Conservation, published in Facilities Daily.   Here’s the link http://www.facilitiesnet.com/plumbingrestrooms/article/Successful-Water-Conservation-Involves-Many-Critical-Factors–[email protected]&source=facility_insider&utm_source=facility_insider&utm_campaign=9/21/2015&utm_medium=email Also, if you have not seen it yet, check out (late Sept. or…

Thomas Luce – Student Profile

  I’ve had the privilege to work in many aspects of the building industry: working as construction laborer, framer, residential property manager, Assistant Director of Facilities for a local university, Building Operation Specialist for a university, designer, etc. While attending Georgia Tech I am interested in developing and implementing better processes to utilize resources through…

Georgia Tech Corner – October 2015

The School of Building Construction at Georgia Tech is developing a new Professional Masters in Occupational Safety and Health. The program will be operational in a hybrid distance format, with most work online.  Your feedback and opinions can help to guide our decisions as we develop this new program.  There are just a few easy…

Letter from the President – (October 2015)

Wow, hard to believe it’s October already!   This means leaves changing, my mom’s pumpkin pie, trips to Burt’s Pumpkin Farm, trick-or-treating with the kiddos and of course, my favorite IFMA event, World Workplace!   Please be sure to stop by the Hospitality Suite, located at the Hyatt Regency (HQ Hotel). The suite will be open Wednesday…

Sustaining Patron Perspective

I’m a 25 year IFMA member and charter member of the Sustaining Patron’s Program.  My many years in the Atlanta business community have given me the opportunity to participate in numerous chambers and organizations; while many have proven rewarding and all have generated a return on my invested time none compare to the personal and…

Sustainability Corner – (October 2015)

Eight Essentials to Help You Select a “Green” Facility Maintenance Provider Attached article and White Paper by ABM posted in recent IFMA Insider. Facilities that embrace green cleaning are getting noticed these days as citizens and businesses better understand the importance of using kinder, gentler janitorial services.   Green cleaning puts an end to “sick…

Upcoming Local Events:

SOUTHFACE Sustainable Atlanta Roundtable – September 11, 2015 The Visionary Dinner – October 7 in the Egyptian Ballroom at the Fox Theatre USGBC- Georgia USGBC-GA Atlanta Branch September Member Breakfast – September 22, 2015 Building Optimization: Innovations from Canada – October 23, 2015

KSU Corner – (September 2015)

The Construction Management (CM) Department at KSU is pleased to announce the IFMA Atlanta Chapter scholarship recipients for the 2015/2016 academic year:   Grant Bean Michael Blackburn Brandon Cannon Otis Lucas Jason Santos Zainab Shekoni Devon Vance Savannah Watson Aleksei White Micahl Williams   Each student receives $1,000 for tuition assistance. These scholarship winners will…

Letter from the President – (September 2015)

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…

Member Spotlight

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…