Home Aid Construction Project

(October 21) BOMA-Atlanta will partner with HomeAid of Atlanta for the third annual HomeAid Construction Project. This year, BOMA-Atlanta will help renovate two different buildings; the Mary Hall Freedom House, serving women and women with children by empowering them to break the cycle of addiction, poverty and homelessness; and Trinity House - Big Bethel, a residential transitional program designed to serve homeless men with issues regarding drug dependency. Anyone who is interested or would like more information about this volunteer opportunity should contact Tim Thomas with Double T Contracting at HomeAidVolunteer@DoubleTContracting.com or call (770) 489-7772. To register as a volunteer, complete the registration form.

Facilities Planning and Project Management

(October 26) Through this course, you will develop the skills and knowledge critical to the successful execution of a facilities project: proper planning, selecting a building's team, and following through with attention to detail. You will learn how to assemble and manage facilities teams and how to plan and implement facilities projects, including methods to control key elements of the process. In this course you will examine case studies on SFP models, project management methods, and outcomes. You will also study how to close out projects, how to complete and use a facilities annual report, and how to read and interpret architectural drawings.

The New 2010 BOMA Office Measurement Standard

(November 1) Learn how to maximize updates to the new 2010 Office Measurement Standard during this live, hands-on seminar. The 2010 Office Standard represents significant improvements over the 1996 version and incorporates many features that have been demanded by property managers, including a new Single Load Factor Method calculation for all floors of a multi-story building, greatly simplifying leasing.

Environmental Health and Safety Issues

(November 2) This course provides you with an overview of the environmental health and safety considerations in building operations. You will learn to develop and manage proactive environmental/occupational health and safety programs, comply with regulatory standards and guidelines governing facility health and safety issues, and assess when to obtain technical assistance.

Online Exam Prep: LEED Green Associate

(November 2) The 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 project strategies. Instructors also provide an overview on recommended study methods, exam-taking skills, and practice questions for the LEED Green Associate professional credential exam.

November BOMA-Atlanta Luncheon and Annual Business Meeting

(November 9) Sponsored by Mid America Metals. Speaker Henry Chamberlain, president of BOMA International, will give an industry report. BOMA-Atlanta luncheons are enjoyable and educational. They are also a valuable networking and professional development experience. There will be a new member orientation preceding the luncheon at 10:30 a.m.

LEED AP: Operations and Maintenance Exam Prep

(November 10) Replacing the LEED AP for Existing Buildings exam track, the LEED AP-Operations and Maintenance specialty provides a standard for professionals participating in the operation and maintenance of existing buildings that implement sustainable practices and reduce the environmental impact of a building over its functional life cycle. During the one-day class, Charlie Cichetti of Sustainable Investment Group will provide in-depth overview of the recent changes to the LEED AP exam structure and a full day's training that will prepare attendees to take the LEED AP-Operations and Maintenance exam. In addition to this in-person training, attendees will receive access for 60 days of post-class online exam simulators, which will reinforce the knowledge gained by attending this course. Lunch and refreshments will be provided.

Ethics is Good Business ShortCourse

(November 14) This course helps you understand the effect that ethical behavior can have on your professional performance and your property's bottom line. Through presentations of real-life scenarios and case studies, you will identify and resolve ethical dilemmas that can occur on the job.

Green Real Estate Network: November Breakfast

(November 15) 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. The topic for this breakfast is Gaining LEED Through Direct Management of Vendor Relationships. Greg Bellina of Cousins and Amanda Madrid of Jones Lang LaSalle will talk about how they leveraged vendor relationships to help them earn LEED points.

November BOMA-Atlanta Bash

(November 17) BOMA-Atlanta Bash is an informal social and networking opportunity for property managers, facility managers and building engineers, hosted by a select group of allied member sponsors. This bash is sponsored by SERVPRO of Decatur and ERMC of Atlanta. There is no charge to attend the event, although advance registration is required. Attendance is limited to the first 80 individuals who register. Non-hosting allied members are not allowed to register for this event.

BTO Lunch

(December 1) Susan Froman with Engle Martin & Associates will present this month's topic: Property Risk Assessments. 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.

Medical Office Building SIG Breakfast

(December 1) 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. This meeting will feature a discussion and brainstorming session on topics for 2012 meetings of the MOB SIG.

Young Professionals Education Series: Lunch & Learn

(December 6) Are you 35 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 for this lunch and learn is Your Behavioral Style: Is Your Career Path Right For You? Attendees will learn the tools and techniques that will maximize their effectiveness in the workplace now, and in the future. Learn more about yourself and demonstrate ways to maximize the effectiveness of your current and future teams.

BTO Lunch

(December 8) Susan Froman with Engle Martin & Associates will present this month's topic: Property Risk Assessments. 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.