IFMA Professional Education Calendar
October 2008
 

The IFMA Seattle Chapter is pleased to provide a calendar of professional education events available at low or no cost throughout the Northwest to help members enhance their knowledge and skills in facilities management.

 IFMA On-Site Instruction Calendar
http://www.ifma.org/calendar.cfm 


2008 High Performance Hospitals & Medical Research Facilities 
 
How Good Design, Effective Operations and Life Cycle Cost Analysis Overcomes First Cost Issues
October 7, 2008 from 1:00pm – 5:00pm (+reception 5:00pm – 6:30pm) 
Puget Sound Energy/Bellevue, WA

Also, addressed in this half-day seminar is “Go Green the Right Way.”

Seattle, WA presentation on October 7, 2008

Complete Scheduled at http://www.ifma-hc.org/events/High%20Perf@20Hospital@2008.pdf
Register at:
www.squarefootage.net/register.htm 


ASHRAE Fall 2008 Online Webinar Course Series
Healthcare Facilities: Best Practice HVAC Design Considerations and Criteria

October 27, 2008 from 10:00am to 1:00pm (PST)

Based on ASHRAE’s HVAC Design Manual for Hospitals and Clinics, this course introduces many unique and up-to-date design considerations. A major emphasis is on the necessary considerations for various diagnostic, treatment and support areas. Also covered is how to deal with existing facilities, smoke and life safety design issues complete the course. Attend the ASHRAE online course, "Healthcare Facilities - Best Practice Applications of HVAC Systems" for additional information that is also covered in this best-selling ASHRAE publication.

Event Fee:  $221.00   Phone:  800-527-4723

Email:  ashrae@ashrae.org   Event URL:  http://www.ashrae.org/edu...


Building Operator Certification – Webinar
October 30, 2008  from 8:30am – 9:30am

An overview of the Building Operator Certification program presented from the comfort of your office. All you need is a desktop browser and a telephone! The presentation includes: – Who benefits by attending BOC training. – Level I and Level II course topics, schedules, and certification requirements. – How BOC graduates are improving their facilities.

Phone:  206-292-4793         Event URL: 
http://www.theboc.info/we...


FUTURE  EVENTS 

IFMA Seattle Online Webinar Series
Energy Benchmarking – BetterBricks Sponsor
November 20, 2008  12noon – 1:00pm   (registration deadline 11/18/08)

 Learn the value and means of tracking and assessing the energy consumption of your building and/or portfolio.  Benchmark your company against others from around the world and learn best practices on operational processes.

 Green Cleaning
April/2009 12noon – 1:00pm (date TBD) 

Join in the opportunity to learn key points to include in a green cleaning RFP to outsource services and materials. The basics of training in-house staff about green cleaning methods of operation will also be presented.  Assess cleaning products and methods currently used; and, understand the value of green cleaning standards.  Learn to set goals and transition to environmental safer products.   

Continuing Education hours each webinar will offer 1.0 education hours towards renewal of the CFM and FMP credentials.

 Per webinar:  $25.00/IFMA member   $35.00/non-member
OR

SAVE $ when pre-register for both webinars:
  $45.00/IFMA member   $65.00/non-member 

Questions/Registration contact Katie Bohocky aminc2@comcast.net.

LEED EB-OM Study Sessions
January 22, February 5 and February 19, 2009 from 3:00 – 7:00pm

Location:  TBD either North or South Seattle facility


Great opportunity to begin preparing to take the LEED exam with this foundation coursework presented by O’Brien & Company.  The new LEED Existing Building: Operations & Maintenance system and reference guide will be the basis for the training and practice study sessions. 

 A number of changes were made to expand sections on energy and water efficiency and green cleaning; greater emphasis on operation, maintenance and upgrades; fewer pre-requisites; clearer credit distinctions, and more. The US Green Building Council is accepting orders for the new reference guide, which participants are required to have access to in order to complete these session exercises.  Follow the link below to order the LEED EB-OM reference guide:

 http://www.usgbc.org/Store/PublicationsList.aspx?CMSPageID=1518

Study Session Series:  $225.00/IFMA member   $275.00/non-member
Questions/Registration contact:  Katie Bohocky aminc2@comcast.net.
 

SAVE THE DATE
13th Annual IFMA Seattle Education Symposium
March 12, 2009

Lynnwood Convention Center/Lynnwood, WA 

The 2009 symposium will focus on “Building Value” in the workplace people and facilities.  Day of registration, Continental Breakfast and the Mini-Trade Show activities begin at 7:30am.

The educational sessions run from 9:30am through 3:00pm.  A Lunch Break & Plenary are offered.  Concurrent sessions follow either:

  • Technical Track
  • Management and Leadership Track

Topics include Energy and Resources, Commissioning and Transportation best practices.

 Motivating the FM team, Financial Basics and Management Tools will also be presented. 

Questions/Registration contact:  Katie Bohocky aminc2@comcast.net.


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