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Just One Week Left to Reserve Your Space at IFMA’s Next Education Event  Top
Don’t miss your opportunity to learn to speak the language of business and technology in less than a week. The deadline to secure your housing for IFMA’s September education event is Monday, Sept. 3.
Register today for the Technology Competency Course and the Finance Competency Course, Sept. 25-28 at IFMA Headquarters in Houston, Texas. Increase your awareness of a facility manager’s technological and financial issues while forming valuable business contacts with facility professionals taking the courses.
Technology Competency Course | Sept. 25-26
According to IFMA’s Facility Management Forecast 2007, managing the multiple systems that automate building operations and utilizing those systems to their fullest potential is a significant challenge facing facility managers today and in the coming years. Taking advantage of emerging technology, from Computer Aided Facility Management (CAFM) programs to innovations in communications, can help facility management professionals streamline facility operations, better manage real estate assets and meet evolving employee requirements.
Register for IFMA’s Technology Competency Course and learn how FMs plan, evaluate, implement and manage technology to support core business processes, facility management operations, technical infrastructure and strategic business results.
Finance Competency Course | Sept. 27-28
Communicating the fiscal importance of facilities to executive management is critical to getting projects approved. Learning to speak the language of business can help FMs become players instead of observers in their organizations’ top-level decision-making processes.
From mastering basic financial management programs and accounting concepts to tackling cost control, forecasting and budgeting, IFMA’s Finance Competency Course will provide insight into how facility managers manage their budgets and how they can make an effective financial case for their FM organizations.
Each course costs $495 (U.S.) for IFMA members, a $200 savings off nonmember rates. Take both courses and your membership more than pays for itself! Register now for the Technology and Finance Competency Courses this September. And call the Renaissance Houston Hotel Greenway Plaza at (800) 468-3571 to secure your room by Monday, Sept. 3, to lock in the special IFMA rate of $129 per night!
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Corporate Connections Top
The World Workplace Expo floor is 90% SOLD!
Your perfect booth is still available for the #1 buying event in facility management—the first buying event for 2008. If your company provides products or services for facilities, you need to exhibit at IFMA’s World Workplace 2007 Conference and Expo, Oct. 24-26 in New Orleans, La.
More than 85% of past attendees spend at least three hours at the Expo. With the new Solutions Arenas, IFMA Green Zone, student competition, press room and more on the floor this year, we anticipate attendees will be spending even more time browsing your products—but only if you reserve your booth before it’s gone!
Check out our online Expo floorplan to select your spot, and search a list of companies that will be bringing their 2008 line-up to World Workplace. For more information or to secure your booth, contact a member of IFMA’s Corporate Development team at 713-623-4362 or corporatedevelopment@ifma.org.
Product and Service Providers: Make sure you’re listed in the 2008 FM Guide
Mark your calendar! The deadline to secure your listing in IFMA’s 2008 FM Guide resource directory is Monday, Oct. 1. One of the most cost-effective tools to boost your 2008 sales is a listing in the annual FM Guide— the #1 product and service directory in the industry, circulated to thousands of facility decision makers at the beginning of the year!
For less than 25¢ per day, you can secure an initial listing, which includes one (1) basic directory listing and one (1) basic category listing. Additional category listings, listing enhancements and display advertising are also available.
Don’t wait until the last minute. Reserve your 2008 FM Guide listing today!
Got Green? FMJ’s 2007 sustainability issue closes Oct. 1
Connect your business to new customers—the more than 18,500 facility management professionals worldwide who read IFMA’s Facility Management Journal. FMJ readers are looking for the latest innovations to make their 21st century workplaces more intelligent, efficient and environmentally friendly.
Secure your advertising positions for the FMJ’s 2007 sustainability issue by Monday, Oct. 1. Sustainability is a key trend in facility management, and our readers are going green now more than ever. If you have green products or services you want facility managers to purchase in 2008, this is the issue to be seen in.
While you’re purchasing your November/December FMJ advertising, you’ll also want to plan ahead for 2008. If you secure next year’s advertising by Thursday, Nov. 1, you can lock in the 2007 rates for the whole year!
For more information or to secure your advertising before the deadline, contact a member of IFMA’s Corporate Development team at 713-623-4362 or corporatedevelopment@ifma.org.
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World Workplace Top
So, you’ve registered for the big event…don’t forget to book your room!
Don’t oversleep! The deadline to secure conference rates on rooms for IFMA’s World Workplace Conference & Expo is Friday, Sept. 14—and the housing block is filling quickly. To qualify for the special conference rates, hotel reservations must be processed by Carlson Wagonlit. If you contact the hotels directly, you will be told that they are sold out.
To book your room before Sept. 14, call toll-free 866-805-6918, fax 713-622-2861, e-mail ifma@carlsonwagonlit.com or reserve it online now. Please identify yourself as an IFMA’s World Workplace 2007 attendee.
Golf and Gala: Kick off the conference at the IFMA Foundation’s events
Come to New Orleans a day early to support the profession! Join the IFMA Foundation at its annual golf tournament and gala dinner on Tuesday, Oct. 23—one day prior to IFMA’s World Workplace 2007 Conference & Expo in New Orleans, La. These fundraising events benefit the Foundation’s scholarship, research and outreach programs, and they are a great opportunity to mingle with facility professionals.
Register today for the 2007 Doug Underwood/Utilities Council Golf Tournament, sponsored by UNICCO. The tournament will be held at the English Turn Golf & Country Club, a Jack Nicklaus-designed championship course close to the French Quarter and Central Business District. If you don’t have a full foursome to register, the IFMA Foundation will match you with a group.
Then dance the night away at the annual IFMA Foundation Gala, sponsored by Bentley Prince Street. The theme of the evening is “Mime, Music and Magic.” Enjoy fine New Orleans cuisine, great music and more at The Foundry, located in an authentic 19th century warehouse near the Mississippi Riverfront.
Proceeds benefit the IFMA Foundation. Tickets for both events can be purchased when you register for IFMA’s World Workplace. Find out more about both events and register today at www.worldworkplace.org or www.ifmafoundation.org.
“A Tale of Two Cities” and other views of New Orleans
Add the flavor of New Orleans to your conference experience! You and/or your guest can choose to take one of two sightseeing tours of the city’s historic neighborhoods on Wednesday, Oct. 24, and then enjoy a special Cajun and Creole cooking class with a local chef on Thursday, Oct. 25.
“A Tale of Two Cities” winds through the historic and charming French Quarter, highlighting some of the rebuilding efforts following Hurricane Katrina, and continues past Tulane and Loyola Universities and the Warehouse District. The “Architectural Renaissance” tour showcases two of New Orleans’ oldest neighborhoods, the Faubourg Marigny and the Lower Garden District.
At Thursday’s “Cajun and Creole Cuisine” activity, you will learn the differences in the various styles of Louisiana cooking from a local chef and receive copies of recipes to take home with you to dazzle family and friends with your newfound culinary skills.
These sightseeing tours are available at an additional charge, and only a limited number of tickets are available. Purchase yours today through USA Hosts, the IFMA’s World Workplace official tour provider.
Two down, two to go: Announcing the second prize winner!
The second of four “Rediscover New Orleans” prize drawings was held at IFMA Headquarters on Friday, Aug. 10. The lucky winner of the second Prize Package, Mr. Raymond P. Zechender, will receive a Café Du Monde gift basket and gift certificate, a Commander’s Palace cookbook and gift certificate, a gift certificate to Pat O’Brien’s and a Preservation Hall CD.
Enter today for your chance to win Big Easy souvenirs and gift certificates to some of New Orleans' iconic restaurants! The next drawing will be held on Friday, Aug. 31. Note: If you're registered as a World Workplace Full Event attendee, then you're already entered!
Have you registered yet for the best educational, networking and buying event in facility management? See what your peers have to say about the value of attending your Association’s annual conference, and browse the program outline, educational sessions and exhibiting companies for a glimpse of the business and professional growth opportunities at IFMA’s World Workplace.
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Community Connections Top
 Win a World Workplace registration in the final days of IFMA’s membership campaign
You have just one week left to participate in IFMA’s The Road to New Orleans...Unmask a New Member Membership Campaign. Submit your member nomination by Friday, Aug. 31, to be entered to win a FREE IFMA’s World Workplace 2007 Conference & Expo registration.
Get rewarded for spreading the word about your Association! Facility managers and industry providers alike will benefit from the professional support, educational resources and networking opportunities you enjoy as an IFMA member, and your chapter, council and Association will benefit from a larger, stronger FM community.
Nominated potential members will receive a letter of invitation for IFMA membership from IFMA Headquarters. Unmask a new member before the campaign ends Friday, Aug. 31!
Please note that if you nominate someone that is already an IFMA member, you will not qualify for the World Workplace drawing.
Airport Facilities Council announces award program
The Airport Facilities Council of IFMA has developed an industry first—The Airport Facilities Council Award for Airport Facilities Management Excellence. No where else in the aviation and travel industry is there an award that recognizes the excellence displayed on a daily basis by the facility departments that operate and maintain the world’s airports.
Often working behind the scenes, airport facility personnel help to ensure the smooth operation of everyday activities such as baggage handling, airport renovation and traffic control.
This new program seeks to establish quality standards and provide the recognition for airport facilities teams. Award submissions will be evaluated using five criteria: leadership, innovation, sustainability, customer service and operational efficiency.
A panel of Airport Facilities Council judges will determine award winners in five categories based on the airport’s number of annual passengers. Winners will be announced at IFMA’s World Workplace 2007 Conference & Expo in New Orleans, La.
Nominate an airport facilities team by Thursday, Aug. 30. You do not have to be a member of the Airport Facilities Council to nominate or win the award.
For more information or to submit a nomination, visit the council’s Web site at www.ifma-airp.org or contact Melissa Hyde, senior council liaison, at melissa.hyde@ifma.org.
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i-Sessions prepare you for pandemics, sustainable upgrades, real estate negotiations
Learn more about the latest trends impacting facility managers as well as the nuts and bolts of FM with i-Sessions, IFMA’s one- to two-hour interactive Internet seminars.
Avian Flu and Pandemics: Practical Guidance for the Facilities Management Professional
Aug. 28 | Noon CDT
Avian flu, pandemics, epidemics, H5N1…what does it all mean? Learn best practices for developing and implementing facility management measures during a pandemic flu event, and review case studies of how other organizations are approaching this problem.
Cost (per site): $199 (U.S.) for IFMA/SAME/Alliance members, $225 (U.S.) for nonmembers
The Technology That You Need to Know That Contributes to Water Conservation
Aug. 30 | 1:00 p.m. CDT
Selecting environmentally conscious fixtures and faucets can help you lower costs and conserve water. Explore water conservation, green building standards and how to specify water-saving plumbing solutions that contribute to the big picture.
Cost (per site): $99 (U.S.) for IFMA/SAME/Alliance members, $125 (U.S.) for nonmembers
Real Estate Negotiating
Sept. 6 | 2:00 p.m. CDT
Gain a basic understanding of negotiating and how to determine an opponent’s needs so you can be better positioned to successfully negotiate the purchase, lease or sale of real estate.
Cost (per site): $49 (U.S.) for IFMA/SAME/Alliance members, $79 (U.S.) for nonmembers
IFMA offers a variety of i-Sessions each month to expand your FM knowledge. Visit the i-Sessions calendar for session listings through December 2007.
IFMA’s partnerships provide you with FREE learning opportunities
IFMA members are invited to join the International Sanitary Supply Association (ISSA) for a FREE Webinar, The Five Principles Every Service Contract Should Demand, on Thursday, Aug. 30 at 11:00 a.m. CDT. This session will discuss how facility managers and purchasing professionals can more easily find and qualify service providers, including ways to update contract specifications to focus on excellence in service delivery. Read more about the Webinar, and register now.
And if you haven’t already attended IFMA’s FREE i-Session, Introduction to Sustainability, register today for the next available dates, Wednesday, Sept. 12 at 1:00 p.m. CDT and Thursday, Sept. 27 at noon CDT. (Sorry, the Aug. 29 session is full.) Brought to you through IFMA’s partnership with the Alliance for Sustainable Built Environments, this i-Session explores the business case for sustainability and green buildings.
Every date of this i-Session has sold out. Find out more and register today before your spot is gone!
FM workshop in D.C. highlights current issues and trends
Federal, military and private sector leaders from across the United States are bringing their expertise to the Washington, D.C., metro area for the first-ever Facilities Management Workshop, Sept. 5-6 in Falls Church, Va.
A joint venture between the Society of American Military Engineers (SAME), the National Academies of Science’s Federal Facilities Council (FFC) and the International Facility Management Association (IFMA), the workshop will focus on the latest issues facing senior facility managers in the public sector as well as industry trends and best practices.
The two-day event will feature panels of military, private and public sector experts focusing on recent developments in facilities asset management, energy management, sustainability and other topics. Workshop attendees will also have the opportunity to discuss facility management issues with the panelists. If you would like to attend, you can register through the SAME Web site.
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Green Zone Top
Health Care Council “greens” hospitals
Americans are becoming increasingly concerned with the well being of the planet and society. Environmental responsibility and health care are top priorities across the globe. Addressing these concerns is the first-of-its-kind Green Patient Room, a health care exhibit utilizing eco-friendly design and materials to show how “green” hospital facilities can go.
Created by architectural firm Anshen+Allen in conjunction with the Health Care Council of IFMA and Corporate Realty, Design & Construction, the Green Patient Room was unveiled earlier this year at D&D Communications Group’s Commercial Construction Show in Chicago, Ill. It was developed to illustrate how sustainable design practices can improve patient care by increasing efficiency and reducing the anxiety of medical staff, patients and families. The room also serves as an educational tool for health care administrators, showing how they can adopt green practices now.
The Green Patient Room is divided into three unique zones: patient, family and staff. Each zone is meant to improve patient care by increasing comfort and minimizing disorder and stress.
- The patient zone provides patients with as much control over their environment as possible. Medical equipment is discreetly located on one side of the patient bed, where it is easily accessible to medical staff, yet out of sight of patients and their families.
- The family zone is designed to encourage family stays. Reminiscent of a living room, the family zone features a sleeper sofa, television, desktop space and other amenities.
- The staff zone is organized to accommodate staff workflow and provide better access to equipment by reducing clutter and improving lighting, thereby helping minimize injury and medical error.
The Green Patient Room takes practical, cost-effective steps to combat energy waste and improve patient health with low-flow faucet aerators, showerheads and toilets to reduce water consumption, high-performance lighting, and glass and insulation systems that utilize natural light and reduce energy costs. Non-toxic materials are used throughout the room to improve air quality and speed patient recovery.
The Green Patient Room will be featured in Booth 241 at IFMA’s World Workplace 2007 Conference & Expo, Oct. 24-26, in New Orleans, La. Don’t miss it—register today!
The Health Care Council welcomes facility managers working for hospitals and other related organizations. Members learn about the latest innovations in the field, tour health care facilities and network with other facility professionals. Contact Jeannie Nguyen, council liaison, at jeannie.nguyen@ifma.org for details on council membership.
Take a look inside the Green Patient Room.
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Featured Events Top
View the full i-Sessions
calendar for detailed listings through December
2007!
Check out the IFMA Calendar of
Events for a full list of upcoming conferences, courses
and networking opportunities.
And to find out about IFMA events promoting sustainability, visit the Green Calendar on the IFMA Green Zone Web site.
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