Sustainability Case Study – LEEP Campaign

The LEEP Campaign encourages facilities to install energy-efficient lighting and controls to cut energy use with the overall goal of achieving 500 million square feet of high-efficiency parking lighting by March 2015. FEMP encourages federal sites to join the LEEP Campaign and take advantage of resources, tools, and technical assistance related to high efficiency parking…

KSU Corner – May 2015

Welcome to the inaugural edition of the Kennesaw State University (KSU) Corner news bulletin! The past few months have brought many changes to the Facility Management program at the former Southern Polytechnic State University. We are now officially part of the College of Architecture and Construction Management at Kennesaw State University. Our program will remain…

Sustainability Corner – May 2015

The LEEP Campaign encourages facilities to install energy-efficient lighting and controls to cut energy use with the overall goal of achieving 500 million square feet of high-efficiency parking lighting by March 2015. FEMP encourages federal sites to join the LEEP Campaign and take advantage of resources, tools, and technical assistance related to high efficiency parking…

IFMA ATLANTA OFFICERS ELECTED

Congratulations to the Officers who were elected to serve the Atlanta Chapter from July 1, 2015 through June 30, 2016.     President – Christy Lowell Vice President – President-Elect – Penny Whitlock Vice President Communications – Pete Van Cleave Vice President  Professional Development – Machelle Pellegrini Treasurer – Anthony Maddox Secretary – Dawn Abraham…

IFMA Foundation

The IFMA Foundation has made it easier to volunteer throughout the year.  You can go directly to the www.ifmafoundation.org and click the link to volunteer now OR go to  http://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0449aaa729a1f58-20142015 to find a way to get involved.  From the Global Workforce Initiative, finding auction items, or social media posting – be part of your Foundation. …

How’s That Working for You?

The use of technology in the field of Facility Management is rapidly advancing. Since the invention of the computer and smartphone, a facility manager is virtually on call 24/7. Emails are being constantly received at all hours of the night notifying us about HVAC issues, data center failures and emergency situations that need immediate attention.…

Georgia Tech Corner – May 2015

Georgia Tech has partnered with Liverpool John Moores University for a unique International Symposium on FM Standardization and Research.  IFMA Chairman, Jim Whittaker and Nikalos Rocha, Benchmarking and Analytics manager will join us, along with officials from RICS (Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors) and other FM academics, students and professionals for a workshop on facility…