
Education
Cynthia Putnam, Chair
Welcome to the Education Committee Section of the IFMA Seattle web site. Here
you'll find details of all the FM-related educational activities the chapter is
involved in, including the CFM (Certified Facility Manager) designation and
listing of training events, scholarship info and education resources. Be
sure to also visit our Events page.
>> Be sure to check our
current
Educational Opportunities Flash
Calendar
July 10, 2008
2008 BEEP (BOMA Energy Efficiency Program) - Webinar
[Seminar 5: Valuing Energy Enhancement Projects
and Financial Returns
11:00am to 1:00pm PST (2-4 pm Eastern)
In this critical class, examine the use of financial metrics and tools to
calculate and sell enhancement projects to owners, asset managers and tenants by
highlighting the positive financial and environmental impacts of improved energy
performance. Learn how to put energy efficiency in the context of “what’s
important” to financial decision-makers.
Upon successfully completing this seminar, you'll be able to...
Build compelling arguments to sell the financial benefits to senior
decision-makers
Calculate the financial benefits of improvements such as NPV, IRR, ROI, payback,
NOI and asset value
Calculate the environmental benefits of improvements
Describe how energy performance improvements benefit tenants, improve comfort,
and extend equipment life cycles
July 10-12, 2008
2008 Southwest Washington Sustainability Conference and Tradeshow
Set in the LEED-certified Vancouver Convention Center and Hilton Hotel, 301 W.
6th Street, this year's conference features an impressive lineup of nationally
recognized speakers, including Robert F. Kennedy Jr. in a special evening
keynote at 7 p.m., July 10. Cost to attend the two-day conference and trade show
is $275 for registration prior to June 15, and $325 after June 15.
Online registration by credit card is available through a link on the conference
Web site at
www.cityofvancouver.us/conference or by going directly to Brown Paper
Tickets at
http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/34955 . There is a handling fee for
online credit card payments.
Conference sessions will focus on the three key components of sustainability -
climate, commerce and community. For more information, please visit
www.cityofvancouver.us/conference
July 17 , 2008
BOC Summer Technical Webinar Series
"Using Data Loggers to Improve Building Performance"
http://www.theboc.info/wa/index.html
July 23 , 2008
BOC Summer Technical Webinar Series
"Puget Sound Energy: New Construction Projects: Commercial, Industrial,
Mixed-Use and Multifamily"
7:30 AM July 23, 2008 09:30 AM July 23, 2008
Where: PSE Headquarters, 355 110th Ave NE, Bellevue, WA, The Auditorium, East
Building, lobby level
Contact: Tyler O'Farrell: tyler.ofarrell@pse.com
OR (425) 456-2419
July 31, 2008
CFM-FMP REVIEW SESSION
Thursday from 4pm-6pm
Renton City Hall Conferencing Center – 7th Floor
1055 S. Grady Way, Renton
IFMA’s Education Committee will host a free CFM & FMP Review Session for members
interested in learning more about these IFMA credentials. The session is led by
chapter member CFM’s and will focus on the eligibility and requirements for each
designation. The CFM is exam based while the FMP is training (knowledge) based.
Tips for self assessment and preparation will be provided for each.
Session Leaders:
Dean Baker, CFM, McKinstry
Chris Lewis, CFM, McKinstry
Martin Newhard, CFM, Heery
Trisha Dvorak, UW Extension
Please contact Cynthia Putnam with any questions and to register. Phone:
206-292-3977 or email:
cynthia@putnamprice.com
News
[March 2008 News]
"2008 IFMA Seattle Educational Symposium
Wrap-Up"
This recap of events from the 12th Annual IFMA Symposium on March 6, 2008
includes a recap and links to presentations from the event. (Full wrap-up coming
shortly)

  
Thanks to meeting sponsors
Premier:
McKinstry
Supporting: Bank & Office Interiors,
BetterBricks,
Tandus
[October 2007 News]
University of Washington Certificate Program in Facilities Management
An IFMA “Recognized Program” for facilities professionals providing a
distance-learning certificate in facilities management.
Website:
http://www.extension.washington.edu/ext/certificates/fam/fam_gen.asp
Phone: 1-866-791-1275
LEED for Existing Buildings (LEED-EB) Study Sessions/Exam Prep
Interested in taking the LEED-EB exam? We need your input. The chapter is
organizing study sessions for exam prep. The format is three 4-hour sessions
scheduled over six weeks for a fee of $200/participant. Sessions would begin in
January 2008 and we would need 10 or more interested participants. Let us know
if you’re interested in being notified by emailing the association management
office at aminc2@comcast.net
[September 2007 News]
Education Committee – Seeking Volunteer for Education Calendar
The education committee is seeking a volunteer to compile a monthly calendar of
educational events offering value and interest to our members. The calendar is
posted on the chapter web site and issued by flash email monthly to member. The
volunteer time commitment is two hours a month and the service to membership is
priceless! Please contact Cynthia Putnam,
Cynthia@putnamprice.com
The education committee provides information and advice to members seeking
professional development, technical training, and credentialing to enhance their
career growth. We organize a one-day annual symposium in March 2007.
Very Efficient HVAC Systems May Qualify for Tax Deductions
The Energy Policy Act of 2005 (EPAct) provides potentially significant tax
deductions for energy efficient HVAC systems installed in new and existing
buildings. But there is a caveat: To qualify for the deduction, the HVAC system
must reduce energy costs by at least 16.67 percent compared to HVAC systems
designed to meet ASHRAE 90.1-2001.
Under current law, the project must be placed in service between Jan. 1, 2006
and Dec. 31, 2008 to qualify for EPAct tax benefits. There are efforts in
Congress to increase the tax deductions and extend EPAct through the 2012 tax
year and through 2014 for projects certified as of 2012.
Read more:
http://www.facilitiesnet.com/bom/article.asp?id=7221&keywords=epact
Winter Preparation Equipment Strategies
Fall is an ideal time for equipment operators and mechanics to begin preparing
mowers, tractors, utility vehicles, and hand-held equipment for the tough jobs
and tougher conditions that winter is certain to bring.
http://www.facilitiesnet.com/ms/article.asp?id=5452&keywords=mowers,%20grounds%20care,%20winter
[Summer 2007 News]
"2007
IFMA Seattle Educational Symposium Wrap-Up"
This recap of events from the 11th Annual IFMA Symposium on March 1, 2007
includes quotes, images and access to presentations. (Must have login and password to view
or download presentations.)
Building & Plant Maintenance (BPMT) classes
[pdf]
Lake Washington Technical College offers courses
in Building & Plant Maintenance.
Facility Management Studio: an overview
[pdf]
This course has two primary areas of concentration: a building audit and a
professional audit report that responds to the needs of the building owner.
Continuing Education Opportunities: Learning at IFMA
Building Operator Certification
BOC™ is an IFMA-Approved Provider for the FMP and CFM credentials.
Free BOC Informational Web Cast
Thursday, October 25, 2007 8:30 - 9:30 AM Pacific Time;
Sign up here: www.theBOC.info
Fall 2007 Class Schedule
Level I course series will begin in:
North Seattle 10/04/07 City University, North Seattle
Longview 10/16/07 Cowlitz PUD, Longview
For building engineering and maintenance staff, training topics include HVAC
systems and controls, energy conservation techniques, electrical systems, and
indoor air quality. Upon successful completion, participants earn a BOC
professional credential.
Registration: $1,275 for full course series of 56 hours of training.
Tuition assistance available through the IFMA Seattle chapter. Inquiries:
BOCInfo@theBOC.info
http://www.theboc.info/wa
UW Engineering Professional Programs
Certificate Program in Facilities Management
Website:
www.engr.washington.edu/epp/
Phone: 1-866-791-1275

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