Full Circle Restoration is one of Atlanta's most experienced immediate-response, Emergency Mitigation Services providers.  FCR's professional and certified team concentrates in specialized services including damage clean-up and restoration due to:  fire, water, storms, mold and lead remediation, environmental and hazardous material spills, bio-hazard and crime-scenes/death and trauma-scenes.

Last Chance to Register for the June BOMA-Atlanta TOBY Tour and Workshop 

Don't miss out! 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 5 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.   

Win Big at the 2011 Sports Outing 

Registration is now available for the 2011 BOMA-Atlanta Sports Outing presented by SERVPRO Fire & Water - Cleanup & Restoration on Sept. 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. 

Green Education Opportunities Now ONLINE! 

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. You can still register for the June 22 and 29 classes! 

Sign Up Today!  

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.

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 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.   

Online LEED Green Associate Exam Preparation Course 

(Wednesdays, July 6-27) This online course covers a variety of sustainability topics, green building best practices, and LEED fundamentals. The course topics are tailored to assist industry professionals in understanding the key concepts of LEED and the essentials to pass the Green Associate exam. Enrolled participants receive comprehensive training as it relates to the LEED Rating Systems, green building design concepts, and strategies. Instructors also provide an overview on recommended study methods, exam-taking skills, and practice questions for the LEED Green Associate professional exam.

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 and environmental law. The course describes the risk management process, covering assessment of loss exposures and handling daily risks that property managers encounter.