Parker Young Construction is a full service restoration company that handles the damage from fire, wind, water or mold. We are equipped with all the latest technology to clean, refurbish and restore both structure and contents. 

 
FireStar Inc., a full service water mitigation company, is a Parker Young Company and also specializes in full emergency services regarding damage associated with fire, wind, water and mold. FireStar Inc. is committed to minimizing the damage before the restoration begins.

The 2011 Trade Show On The Right Track

This year's Trade Show was another great success as we all boarded the Success Express to get On the Right Track! There were hundreds who came to see the sold-out Trade Show floor and attend both the BTO Breakfast and Trade Show Luncheon. To see pictures of this great BOMA-Atlanta event, visit the BOMA-Atlanta Facebook page.

Thanks to all the exhibitors, sponsors, attendees and the volunteers who made this year's Trade Show a success.

Win Big at the 2011 Sports Outing 

Registration is now available for the 2011 BOMA-Atlanta Sports Outing on September 30 at Chateau Elan in Braselton, GA.

The Sports Outing is one of Atlanta commercial real estate's highly anticipated and attended events.  Attendees can choose to participate in recreational or competitive golf tournaments or play in the tennis tournament. The day concludes with an awards ceremony and dinner. This event always sells out. So don't wait to register. 

If you would like to register to attend this event, fill out the registration form.   

Be a BOMA Star and Share Your Data

BOMA International is a vocal proponent of making commercial buildings more energy efficient and has rolled out several programs to help members achieve this goal.

A critical step in this process is benchmarking your portfolio using the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's ENERGY STAR® Portfolio Manager and sharing your energy management data with BOMA International's Master Account. Sharing this data helps BOMA highlight our industry's commitment to reducing greenhouse gas emissions.

BOMA uses this data to track the progress of the commercial real estate industry in order to demonstrate the effectiveness of the voluntary marketplace. It allows BOMA to show policy makers that we can reduce energy consumption without new mandates. The BOMA STARS campaign recognizes those companies that see the value in this important step as a means to effectively show that market transformation is working.

For more information, visit the BOMA STARS web page. 

BOMA 360 Performance Program Lunch and Learn

The BOMA 360 Task Force will be hosting a lunch and learn event on June 14 at the BOMA-Atlanta Conference Center located at 2987 Clairmont Road, NE, Suite 100, Atlanta, GA 30329.

Luncheon attendees will learn how to distinguish their property through the BOMA 360 certification. This certification goes above and beyond other certifications providing a 360-degree assessment in 6 key areas; building operations and management, life safety/security/risk management, training and education, energy, environmental/sustainability, and tenant relations/community involvement. 

This event is FREE, but registration is required!  To register, complete the registration e-form. 

Green Education Opportunities

Becoming a Successful Supervisor

The Human Resource Management Certificate Program, presented by BOMA-Atlanta and the Council for Quality Growth (CQG), is a series of five seminars that provide insight into today's most important human resource issues. Each three-hour seminar will include classroom instruction, a question-and-answer session and interactive exercises.  

Participants who complete all five courses will earn a Human Resources Management certificate from BOMA-Atlanta. Seminars may be taken individually, but you must eventually attend all five to earn your certificate. Every seminar provides three hours of Continuing Education Units for individuals who hold a Georgia Real Estate license and will be held from 1:30 until 4:30 p.m. at the BOMA-Atlanta Conference Center at 2987 Clairmont Road NE, Suite 100, Atlanta, GA 30329. If you were unable to attend the June 1 class, you can still register for the June 8, 15, 22 and 29 classes. 

Sign Up Today!  

June BOMA-Atlanta TOBY Tour and Workshop 

This June, BOMA-Atlanta is offering a brand new opportunity for anyone interested in learning more about award-winning buildings and TOBY competition.  

The BOMA-Atlanta TOBY Tour and Workshop will be held June 21 from 1 until 4:30 p.m. The tour will leave from the BOMA-Atlanta office to visit Resurgens Plaza and 1000 Parkwood, both TOBY-winning buildings.  

Each building tour will be preceded by an educational session that helps attendees learn about the process and the paperwork needed to enter a building into TOBY competition.  

Pricing and other details can be found on the registration form. Those who enter their building into TOBY competition within two weeks of attending this tour will receive a $40 credit towards their enrollment in TOBY competition.   

Submit Your Member News for Insight Magazine Issue 3

BOMA-Atlanta's magazine, Insight, the Commercial Real Estate Journal, is now accepting member announcements for issue three's member news section.  

This section highlights various news about BOMA members. The magazine's editorial board invites members to submit these potential news stories for review and possible publication. These stories can include job promotions, professional milestones, awards, baby announcements and other news that recognizes the accomplishments of professionals in the commercial real estate industry.   

Submit your newsworthy item, along with any pictures, to Insight Managing Editor Erin Hall by emailing ehall@boma-atlanta.org or by calling (404) 475-9980. The editor will be accepting news as space allows, and news space is first come first served. Submitting member news does not guarantee news placement. News that doesn't make issue three may be used in a subsequent issue.

LEED Green Associate Exam Prep 

(June 7) The USGBC's new LEED Green Associate designation is the first step to achieving LEED AP status. This designation is designed for professionals who want to demonstrate green building expertise in non-technical fields of practice. The Green Associate designation denotes basic knowledge of green design, construction and operations. During the one-day class, Charlie Cichetti of Sustainable Investments Group will provide an in-depth overview of recent changes to the Green Associate and LEED AP exam structure and a full day's training that will prepare you to take the Green Associate exam. Read more 

Managing Employee Performance and Development

(June 8) This is the second seminar in the Human Resources Management Certificate Program. This course will teach you the role of the first-line supervisor whose responsibilities include representing the management of the company; building a team capable of consistently delivering expected results; achieving output, quality and cost expectation on a consistent basis; administering company policies and procedures fairly and consistently; and handling employee complaints.  

BTO Lunch 

(June 9) The June BTO Lunches are sponsored by the The BEST Consultant. The topic for the June lunches is Building Automation Systems Part 2. BOMA Technical Organization (BTO) Quarterly Luncheons bring together building engineers and others interested in the technical aspects of properly maintaining commercial properties. Each luncheon includes educational coverage of a topic important to the industry. To maximize attendance, each luncheon is held twice at different locations. This luncheon is located at the AGC Conference Center. 

Planning and Organizational Issues for Managers

(June 15) This is the third seminar in the Human Resources Management Certificate Program. This course will expose you to planning, organizing and controlling within your company. The topics covered include production and contingency planning; scheduling manpower; controlling quality and cost; managing information; and knowing and enforcing established policies and procedures.

Young Professionals Education Series: Lunch & Learn 

(June 16) Are you 35 years old or under and looking to advance your career in the commercial real estate industry? If so, you should attend BOMA-Atlanta's Young Professionals educational series. You will have a chance to network with leaders in the field and discuss issues affecting young professionals in the industry. The topic will be "Career Paths in Commercial Real Estate." There will be a panel discussion moderated by Charlie Cichetti of Sustainable Investment Group. The panelists will be Brett Rockman with Unique Building Maintenance, Mark Dukes with Duke Realty and Greg Bellina with Cousins Properties. 

BOMA-Atlanta TOBY Tour and Workshop 

(June 21) The BOMA-Atlanta TOBY Tour and Workshop is a new opportunity that takes attendees on behind-the scenes tours of two member buildings that recently won TOBY (The Outstanding Building of the Year) awards. In addition to the tours, attendees will learn from building management, engineers and owners about what it takes to win in TOBY competition, as well as the value that owners and tenants place on TOBY winning buildings. This hands-on workshop is a must for anyone interested in entering their building in future TOBY competitions.

Strategic Performance Management 

(June 22) This is the fourth seminar in the Human Resources Management Certificate Program. This course covers managing people by examining behavioral science; consistent and fair treatment of people; performance evaluations and feedback; effective people management; disciplinary action; and handling personal problems. 

Medical Office Building SIG Breakfast 

(June 23) The Medical Office Building Managers Shared Interest Group (MOB SIG) is organized to address the specific interests of medical office building managers and engineers. This group meets quarterly for an informal breakfast and networking session followed by a discussion of specific medical office management issues and current industry trends and challenges. The topic for this breakfast is "The Revenue Squeeze: Saving on Utilities." Learn how to better manage your budget in today's economy. The challenges are clear, but the answers aren't always obvious. Learn from the experts how to increase your cost savings in the critical area of utilities.

2011 BOMA International Conference and Every Building Show 

(June 26-28) The BOMA International Conference and Every Building Show is the one event of the year that brings together the foremost experts and resources in the commercial real estate industry. Building owners and managers from across the U.S. and around the world come together to discuss current trends, best practices and learn firsthand what industry leaders are doing to stay ahead. BOMA 2011 will be held June 26-28, 2011 in Washington, DC at the Gaylord National Resort and Convention Center. 

(From the BOMA International Website)

HR Laws and Career Growth Issues for Managers 

(June 29) This is the fifth seminar in the Human Resources Management Certificate Program. The course covers all the legal aspects of supervision, self-development and career growth. This final seminar is packed with information that managers and aspiring managers do not want to miss.  

Building Design and Maintenance 

(July 12) In this course, you will cover the characteristics, uses, and properties of common building materials, as well as building regulations, codes, and standards. You will learn to compare building system components and to identify appropriate inspection and maintenance techniques. You will develop the knowledge to establish procedures and standards for monitoring building operations, preventive maintenance and cleaning.

Green Real Estate Network: July Breakfast 

(July 19) The Green Real Estate Network is for individuals who want to further their knowledge of green and sustainable practices. These breakfasts allow attendees to network with leaders in green and learn more about sustainability in the commercial real estate industry.

Joint Critical Infrastructure Symposium 

(July 20) The Department of Homeland Security's Office of Infrastructure Protection, in partnership with the FBI and InfraGard, is hosting five regionally based events across the Nation focused on matters of critical infrastructure protection and resilience. Each symposium will draw from the expertise of key players in the critical infrastructure protection arena to inform and encourage open dialogue among participants from DHS and FBI; State and local government; regional consortiums; and the private sector.  

Law and Risk Management 

(July 20) This course will provide you with a foundation in the basic principles of law and risk management. In addition to covering leasing, the course covers important issues concerning torts, contracts, employer/employee relations, property rights & environmental law. The course describes the risk management process, covering assessment of loss exposures & handling daily risks that property managers encounter.