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WEBCASTS & WEBINARS
 

“On Demand” Webcast
Facilities Net – Legally Green; How to Maximize your Green Building Incentives
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Get a better understanding of federal energy incentives, credits and deductions;
Capitalize on key opportunities to build, retrofit and run a bona fide green building;
Learn the incentives and liabilities of sustainable building and management;
A look at the synergy between LEED points and tax credits;

Cost: $149.00 for On-Demand Access
To Register: http://www.facilitiesnet.com/webinar/lg/#2

“On Demand” Webcast- FREE!
Conducting and Understanding an Energy Audit
>> Learn More & Register

“On Demand” Webcast- FREE!
Funding an Energy-Efficiency Project
>> Learn More & Register

“On Demand” Webcast- FREE!
Reap the Benefits of Natural Light
>> Learn More & Register

“On Demand” Webcast
Emergency Preparedness: What You Need To Know
Availalbe Free 24/7
Flooding.  Power Outages.  Fires.
Just how prepared are you and your organization to respond to these potential catastrophes?

Watch Maintenance Solutions' FREE, on-demand Webcast, "Emergency Preparedness: What You Need To Know," for help in developing a comprehensive plan to prepare for, respond to and recover from all types of emergencies.

The no-cost, 60-minute event is led by industry experts Daniel Geldermann and Mark Sekula of Facility Engineering Associates.

The Webcast addresses facility systems and operations, including:
-  Suggestions for protecting key systems — permanent and temporary heating and cooling units, uninterruptible power supplies (UPS), generators, and communications systems — to ensure their continued operation
-  Management considerations, including staff cross-training and stockpiling emergency materials and supplies, to enable front-line technicians to function during the crisis
-  Strategies for cleaning and restoring facilities and operations as quickly as possible so the facility can return to normal operations
>> Go to webinar free and always available
 

“On Demand” Webcast
Building Design & Construction -- Energy Star for Engineers -
New & Existing Buildings
Learn how ENERGY STAR is being used by engineers and owners for new and existing buildings, and how to use the Energy Star Portfolio Manager software for benchmarking and tracking building energy performance.
>> Go to webinar
http://www.loginandlearn.com/course/overview.php?courseid=1935
 

CONTINUING EDUCATION UNITS (CEUs) PRE-APPROVED FROM IFMA for FMP and CFM

The following is Pre-approved as an IFMA learning unit for 1 point for FMP, CFM recertification.
The following are self-studies accredited by:
The Interior Design Continuing Education Council [IDCEC]
The American Institute of Architects [AIA]
The International Facility Management Association [IFMA]
It merits the following credits:
0.1 IDCEC [includes IIDA/ASID] Continuing Education Unit
1.0 AIA Learning Unit
1.0 IFMA CFM/FMP Maintenance Point

All self-studies are free of charge. To receive credit, users must complete and pass an electronic diagnostic exercise  located at:
www.hmievents.com/CEU/Collaboration. At the end of each self-study, you will find instructions and a link to the diagnostic-exercise website

DESIGN Self-Studies from Herman Miller:
1. "Making Room for Collaboration"
2. "Beyond Four Walls and a Door: Understanding Privacy in the Office"
3. "Evolutionary Psychology and Workplace Design: Doing What Comes Naturally"

SUSTAIN Self-Studies from Herman Miller:
1.  "Creating a Culture of Sustainability: How Campuses Are Taking the Lead"
2.  "Importance of Chair Designs"

INNOVATE Self-Studies from Herman Miller:
1. "Innovation and Creativity: Something New or Just a Rearrangement?"
2. "Sound Practices: Noise Control in the Healthcare Environment"

CULTIVATE Self-Studies from Herman Miller:
1. "Embracing Boomers: Design for Maturing Knowledge Workers Benefits Everyone"
2. "Quantifying and Fostering Organizational Effectiveness"
3. "The Siren Song of Multitasking"
4. "Third Places: The Social Side of Work"

IFMA INTERNATIONAL ON-SITE INSTRUCTION CALENDAR

http://www.ifma.org/calendar.cfm

The IFMA Seattle Chapter is pleased to provide a calendar of professional education events available at low or no cost throughout the Northwest to help members enhance their knowledge and skills in facilities management.

Comments to lynnc@archecology.com
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ARTICLES OF INTEREST

Best Practices for Good IAQ
http://www.facilitiesnet.com/hvac/article/Best-Practices-for-Good-IAQ--11921


Lighting Upgrades:
Big Gains, No Pain
> View White Paper: Survey of Lighting Upgrade Payback
This white paper looks at how facility managers can 1) significantly reduce annual electrical operating costs by investing in state-of-the-art lighting upgrades and 2) how these upgrades translate to quick investment payback.

Energy Retrofits Could Save $41 Billion a Year

CMMS: Why Should Managers Upgrade Their System?

How to Earn LEED Points with Sub-Metering

10 Tips for Operating Buildings More Efficiently

The High performance portfolio: Common Roadblocks to Earning the ENERGY STAR from BetterBricks

Watts Up? The Math of Energy Management from Buildings.com

ROI from VFDs: Cutting Costs with Variable Frequency Drives
http://www.buildings.com/ArticleDetails/tabid/3321/ArticleID/9345/Default.aspx

Utility Bills, Submeters, and BAS Offer Options for Monitoring Energy Consumption
http://www.facilitiesnet.com/energyefficiency/article/Utility-Bills-Submeters-and-BAS-Offer-Options-for-Monitoring-Energy-Consumptiona--11553

First Set of Model Codes and Standards for Green Building Launched
http://www.buildings.com/ArticleDetails/tabid/3321/ArticleID/9578/Default.aspx

Facility Managers Using LEED-EBOM As Blueprint For Sustainability:
http://www.facilitiesnet.com/green/article/Facility-Managers-Using-LEEDEBOM-As-Blueprint-for-Sustainability--11621

Whole Building Design Guide (Facilities Operations & Maintenance)
http://www.wbdg.org/om/om.php

New Energy Landscape: Net Zero Energy Buildings:
• Part 1: Net-zero Energy Buildings Becoming More Common
http://www.facilitiesnet.com/facilitiesmanagement/article/Netzero-Energy-Buildings-Becoming-More-Common--11493

• Part 2: FMs Can Take the Lead In Energy Efficiency Projects
http://www.facilitiesnet.com/facilitiesmanagement/article/FMs-Can-Take-the-Lead-in-Energy-Efficiency-Projects--11494

• Part 3: Getting the C-Suite and the Public to Buy into Netzero Buildings
http://www.facilitiesnet.com/facilitiesmanagement/article/Getting-the-Csuite-and-the-Public-to-Buy-into-Netzero-Buildings--11495
 

TOOLS

Sustainable Facilities Tool
from the U.S. General Services Administration

This online resource will help federal agency, private sector developers identify, prioritize green building strategies.  >> Read Article

Go to Tool: http://www.sftool.org
 

BetterBricks & Lighting Design Lab
Lab Networking Resource
BetterBricks, in partnership with the universities and electric utilities across the Northwest, supports this regional network of design assistance labs. The lab network serves as a technical resource of credible and unbiased information and education to facilitate integration of energy efficient design to achieve high performance buildings.

The labs help building professionals take advantage of the design and financial benefits of energy efficiency to create more productive and comfortable work environments. Each lab can provide a variety of services that include: information on tools and resources available, consultations on climate analysis and appropriate building responses, design consultations for daylighting and electric lighting, and daylighting modeling. Some labs offer additional services such as consultations on HVAC system integration and energy analysis.

Contact: Seattle Daylighting Lab 206.616.6566 or 877.604.6592
http://www.daylightinglab.com
Contact: Integrated Design Lab (new location)
http://www.integrateddesignlab.com/Seattle
2915 – 4th Avenue South/Seattle, WA 98134-1914
206.325.9711 or 800.354.3864

BetterBricks – The Building Symptom Diagnosis Tool: Your Guide to Uncovering Energy Savings
http://www.betterbricks.com/DetailPage.aspx?ID=1105
 

BetterBricks – Common Opportunities: The Top Four
http://www.betterbricks.com/DetailPage.aspx?ID=492
 

BetterBricks – Symptom-Diagnosis Tool
This tool helps guide in the identification and potential resolve of the equipment problem. Online you can review symptoms and read advice on what might be causing the symptom.
http://www.betterbricks.com/DetailPage.aspx?ID=493

BetterBricks – Best O&M Practice for Major Equipment - Tool
http://www.betterbricks.com/DetailPage.aspx?ID=494

BetterBricks – The High Performance Portfolio Framework
This document provides tools and structure from the BetterBricks Bottomline thinking on Energy Management of Office Real Estate. Learn strategies for the competitive office market.
http://www.betterbricks.com/graphics/assets/documents/BB_RealEstate_Framework_R4.pdf

ISSA CIMS – Certification Tool
Outsourcing Cleaning Services
The Cleaning Industry Management Standard provides a FREE Pre-qualification tool to help managers evaluate in-house services and pre-qualify contractors using universal management principles.
http://issa.com/data/files/articles/2566/checklist.pdf
 

ANNUAL EDUCATIONAL SYMPOSIUM

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

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

Building Operator Certification
BOC™ is an IFMA-Approved Provider for the FMP and CFM credentials.

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

FMP/CFM IFMA International FM Credentials

The IFMA Seattle Education Committee annually presents an introduction to FMP/CFM, the IFMA International FM Credentials.  IFMA International website links:

FM Credentials
http://www.ifma.org/learning/fm_credentials/index.cfm

Online Courses
http://www.ifma.org/learning/online/index.cfm

CFM Exam Review Course Study Set from IFMA online bookstore
>> link to the bookstore
(IFMA Seattle Education Library will soon have one to lend)