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A few weeks ago I attended World Workplace along with over 60 of my closest Atlanta Chapter friends and thousands of IFMA friends from around the world. Held in Denver, Colorado, the Mile High City will go down in history as one of my most memorable World Workplace conferences ever. On Friday evening, after the…
DetailsIFMA World Workplace 2015 was held October 7-9, at the Colorado Convention Center in Denver Colorado. Attending from the IFMA Atlanta Chapter were a total of 60 members, including students, who enjoyed this magnificent “work hard, play hard” event in the shadows of the Rocky Mountains. Once again, IFMA Atlanta led the way among all…
DetailsThe Construction Management (CM) Department at KSU received our Certificate from the IFMA Foundation designating our program as ‘Fully Accredited’ on October 8. The Certificate was given during the Academic Awards Ceremony at the World Workplace Convention and Expo in Denver, Colorado. Dr. Parminder Juneja accepted the Certificate on behalf of the Department. Dr. Juneja…
DetailsWith 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…
DetailsI’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…
DetailsWendy Cowart What motivated you to enter your career? I first got the sales / customer service bug while working the National Order Desk at American Honda Motor Company back in 1992. We took calls from dealers and sales representatives and we were responsible for placing the orders, getting them credit approved and shipping to…
DetailsThe 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…
DetailsWow, 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…
DetailsI’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…
DetailsEight 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…
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