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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…
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…
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…
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
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…
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…