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  • Developing a Powerful Memory to Enhance Professional Development & Lifelong Learning
    *Facilities Fusion Keynote Speaker, Available until October 31, 2023
    Chester Santos, International Man of Memory
    Facility Fusion Power Speakers will provide you with the latest insights and resources to inspire and power you up professionally and personally. These world-class keynote speakers will create another dimension for you to flourish and achieve greatness.

    Learn from the world’s leading memory skills expert! In this very fun & interactive presentation, U.S. Memory Champion, Chester Santos – “The International Man of Memory” will help you to develop life-changing skills to greatly enhance your professional development & lifelong learning.

    You will unlock your mind's hidden power to easily remember names, facts/figures, presentations, processes/procedures, famous quotes, foreign languages, software commands/directories, complex terminology, laws/statutes and much more.

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  • Data Governance: Making Your Data More Useful
    Rhonda Small, Director of i_SPACE, RSP Architects
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  • Neurodiversity: Designing for Inclusive Workplaces and Academic Settings
    Kay Sargent, Global Director of WorkPlace, HOK
    We are living in a time of increased numbers and awareness about individuals with neuro-sensitives and special needs, such as ADHD. In fact, 1 in 8 people are considered neurodiverse but fewer than 50% know it. But these individuals can be high energy, out of the box thinkers, excel in a crisis, and be bold problem solvers. Not only is designing to be inclusive the right thing to do, there is a compelling business case for it as well. investigation the various aspects of neurodiversity and explore how to create spaces that are more physically and culturally inclusive for people with a wide spectrum of neurological conditions to allow them to thrive.

    Presenter: With 35 years of experience, Kay is a recognized expert on workplace design and strategy issues and an award-winning designer. Kay is Global Co-Director of HOK’s WorkPlace team and sits on HOK’s Board of Directors. In 2020 she was named ASID’s Designer of Distinction. Kay currently serves on the AVIXA Board of Directors; ASID’s Foundation Research Taskforce; George Washington University Advisory Council; the IWBI Mind Advisory Team and the Advisory Boards for I+S and WorkDesign magazines. She has also served on the International Boards of CoreNet Global; IFI - International Federation of Interior Designers /Architect; ASID; NCQLP and the Advisory Boards of Virginia Tech School of Architecture and Design and NVCC. She is a co-founder of the IFMA Workplace Evolutionaries and serves on their Executive Committee.
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  • High Flying with Drones as Asset Management Tools
    Indiana University (Kara Korte, David Navarre)
    Drones are no longer just toys – they can be “tools.” Drones have the ability to quickly scan previously out-of-reach locations, saving time and safely keeping your teams feet on the ground. Learn how Indiana University is utilizing drones as a very effective and affordable tool in their asset management tool belt. Can anyone fly a drone? The information provided in this presentation you will give a better understanding of FAA license regulations associated with the use of drones commercially. The presenters will also provide a history of how the drone program got its start at IU along with how they are utilizing them within Facility Operations. Preforming roof inspections, progressive construction images, capturing infrared images to inspect for failed building envelopes, leaking buried utility lines and failed roof insulation systems are just a few ways their team is currently using drones on the Bloomington campus. Presenters will include a variety of innovative ways they are planning to expand the use of drones for asset management, the drones and addition equipment they use, along with information to consider when purchasing a drone for commercial use. Following this webinar, you have a better understanding on how drones can become the most reliable tool on your belt! Be prepared for a fun and very interesting session.
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  • Lurking Liabilities: What Environmental Health Issues are Hiding in Your Buildings?
    Forensic Analytical Consulting Services (Ben Kollmeyer, MPH, CIH, Megan Canright, MPH, CIH, Michelle Rosales, MPH, CIH
    This presentation discusses three environmental health issues that often sneak-up on facilities managers in schools, providing tips on how to help avoid unpleasant surprises: 1) Indoor environmental quality complaints that mushrooms from minor concerns to major disruptions, 2) emerging water quality concerns around Legionella and lead, and 3) PCBs in buildings—it’s not just light ballasts any more.
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  • Optimizing the Value of Your Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS)
    Presented by BMOC (Jonathan Thomas and Doug Litwiller)
    Every organization that operates and maintains a portfolio of buildings always strive to maximize asset reliability and energy efficiency while continuing to effectively manage labor and material costs. One tool that most organizations attempt to leverage in this effort is the ubiquitous computerized maintenance management software (CMMS). Many organizations are frustrated with the performance of their CMMS – the reports generated aren’t accurate, the maintenance techs see no value in the CMMS, true costs aren’t tracked accurately, data is in the system but unreliable, and the CMMS is just too “clunky.” The problem may not be the CMMS, but rather the quality of information loaded into the CMMS. The goal of this webinar is to provide useful information and guidance to help CMMS users get more out of their existing CMMS without replacing it.
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  • How to Manage Your Committee and Set Objectives for a More Efficient Renovation
    Presenter: Joni Vanderslice, Founder and President of J. Banks Design Group
    Join Joni Vanderslice, Founder and President of J. Banks Design Group as she discusses how to align your Committee and set boundaries and expectations during a Club renovation process. Joni will give practical advice on how to create a plan and timeline that aligns stakeholders as well as a review of the interior design process and phasing.
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  • Healthy People, Healthy Planet: WELL Buildings Ignite a Second Wave of Sustainability
    Increasing Your Liability, Increasing Your Costs, and Shortening System Life
    The college campus has always been responsive to the dynamic needs of higher education. From the library to the theater, lecture hall to lab, a university is at the forefront of shifting paradigms and experimentation. Just as technology has transformed campus spaces to meet the learning needs of a new generation of student, so too must they reflect our evolving understanding of sustainability.

    Increasingly, students, staff and faculty members are looking for educational facilities that meet their holistic needs -- spaces which support their health and well-being -- as well as their academic needs. This second wave of sustainability is decidedly human, builds on established green building practices and can be supported by a campus-level approach.

    The WELL Building Standard is a tool to implement sustainable solutions which integrate design, operations and policies which benefit people, without sacrificing the planet. Join us as we work to elevate the role of facilities management professionals to achieve recognition as agents of public health, and outline how you can deliver a holistic healthy campus experience through implementation of the WELL Building Standard.
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  • July 18, 2016
    Corrosion in Fire Sprinkler Systems:
    Increasing Your Liability, Increasing Your Costs, and Shortening System Life
    Presenter: Jeff Merwin, Director of Business Development, Fire Sprinkler Monitoring/OEM Controls
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  • January 2016
    Getting to Know the AFC
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  • December 2014
    Planning to Transform Your Library
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  • November 5, 2014
    Driving Success in Academic Facility Management: Fueling Efficiencies through IFMA’s CFM Credential
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  • July 22, 2014
    The Ultimate Conversation - Implementing a New CAFM System for a University
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    Presenters: Sally Rau, FIS Manager, NC State University – Office of the Architect and Connie Drake, CFM, Senior Application Developer, Little FM Strategies
    North Carolina State University (NCSU) has just completed a rollout of FM:Interact for tracking space across the whole campus. This implementation integrated space tracking requirements for the Office of University Architect, Office of Contracts and Grants, and Office of Cost Analysis. During the webinar, team members from NCSU and Little & Associates, will talk about talk about the process that made the implementation a success and discuss examples of some key requirements of the system. You will learn how they achieved success, what challenges they faced along the way, and what the future holds.
  • June 11, 2014
    Driving Success in Academic Facility Management: Fueling Efficiencies through IFMA’s FMP Credential
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    Academic institutions around the globe are turning to IFMA’s Facility Management Professional (FMP) training and credential to help diverse teams of facility professionals develop their core FM knowledge and skills. This training has resulted in teams that speak the same “FM language”, who understand and appreciate the roles of other team members and who strive to reach common goals.
    Learn first from a panel of experts how the University of Houston and Sodexo Canada developed and implemented training and credential programs and how the training has impacted staff, facility efficiency, and the entire organization.
  • May 7, 2014
    Learning Space of the Future Webinar
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    Presenter: Amy Kiefer, Vice President of Education Markets KI
    So what does learning space of the future look like and how can we optimize? KI’s VP of Education Markets, Amy Kiefer, will be speaking about finding the sweet spot for your learning environment. The opportunities to reshape the future of education are extraordinary and urgent. Thinking differently in terms of the future of learning spaces must become part of long-range planning today. This presentation will introduce the Three Principal Spheres for Learning Environments in an effort to ignite additional thought and inspiration for learning success.
  • April 23, 2014
    Procuring Electric Vehicles on your Campus
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    Presenter: Kathleen Rosen Connors, Founder and CEO Voltrek
    Electric Vehicle Charging Stations are Populating Higher Education Campuses; This session will provide an introduction to Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment (EVSE). What are they? Why should you consider them? How do you evaluate equipment, costs, sighting and utilization policies? We will discuss the national trends in EVSE as well as Electric Vehicles. A University case study will be presented and considerations for assessing an installation site will be outline. .
  • March 5, 2014
    Advancing Academic Facility Performance with the Sustainability Facility Professional credential: Case Studies and Panel Discussion
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    Moderator: Jon E. Martens, CFM, IFMA Fellow, President of JEMCOR, LLC
    How can you ensure that an academic building or campus is operated, managed and maintained as intended, that the occupants are comfortable and that modeled energy savings are being realized? Learn from the experts how several institutions, including the University of Houston, NYC Department of Education, The Westminster Schools, and University of Minnesota, developed strategies and benchmarked, tracked progress and further increased cost savings through utilizing tools, resources and information gleaned from the Sustainability Facility Professional training. This session is structured around a panel discussion that focuses on how existing academic facilities improved performance.
  • August 2, 2012
    Succession Planning
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    Presented by: Stormy Friday, MPA, IFMA Fellow, President at The Friday Group
    With the largest brain drain from FM in history as our seasoned FM professionals depart, FM organizations need to prepare for the next generation of employees. Creating a strategic legacy plan and implementing thoughtful actions to ensure the organization is left in good hands, is an essential function of an FM executive. This presentation provides the framework for a strategic legacy plan and the tools to establish a series of action steps.
  • Feburary 16, 2012
    INSTALL Presents: Why Floors Fail
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    Presented by: John T. McGrath, Jr., Director at INSTALL
    In this webinar, the top official of the North American alliance of flooring mills, manufacturers, consultants, associations and contractors presents a look at why moisture contributes to floor failures, and how to recognize and prevent its presence in a floor's substrate.
  • August 24, 2010
    Increasing Learning per Square Foot Webinar 
    Presented by: Chris Whitney, AIA and Kathleen Stone, IIDA, LEED AP from URS Corporation
    This webinar takes a look at demographics and expectations of today's students and the implications of those expectations on Facilities Design for Universities and Colleges. It also explores matching Pedagogy with Planning and look in depth at specific examples of how to maximize retention and the overall learning experience.
  • March 2, 2010
    Pest Bird Management and the Role of Contraception Webinar
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    Presented by: Erick Wolf, BS, MBA, Innolytics LLC
    Nuisance birds are often a facilities management challenge and many campuses struggle with these aerial pests. Due to the risk of collateral damage, commonly accepted, lethal control techniques for rodents and insects are not appropriate for birds. Killing birds, even lowly pigeons, can result in unprecedented public outrage by students, faculty and staff. The AFC webinar describes the most common bird pests, their biology, behavior and relevant mitigation techniques. Contraception of pest birds is a new tool that has been recently added to the portfolio of management alternatives. In addition to conventional exclusion and removal techniques, the new technology provides a safe and effective population management tool. This presentation introduces participants to the basics of bird management strategies and the principles of integrated pest management for birds (“IPM”).
  • July 29, 2009
    Phantom Load: Become a Carbon Zero Hero Webinar
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    Presented by: Elliot Easton, Project Director for Sustainability at EYP/Energy and Katherine Johnson, President of Johnson Consulting Group
    Are you aware of the constant drain of energy resulting from poorly managed phantom-loads on your campus? Computers, televisions, printers, and other high-energy demand plug-in electronics can quickly short-circuit the typical college dorm. While colleges and universities are striving to manage rising energy costs and become more sustainable, energy demands from the increased use of plug-in electronic devices are a constant drain on an institution’s bottom line. So how can you reduce the negative effects of phantom-loads? This webinar summarizes power-management strategies for reducing phantom-loads based on comprehensive on-site audits of more than 15 college campuses. It also uses audit data to analyze specific plug-load usage by key college constituents and programs, such as staff, faculty, dormitories, and computer labs and libraries. The presentation also features examples of student-led energy conservation campaigns, including the University at Buffalo’s creative and successful "Do It In the Dark" campaign.
  • July 15, 2009
    Building Green with Metal Webinar
    Presented by: Scott Kriner
    This informative presentation takes a look at energy usage in the U. S. and how the use of metal roofs and walls can help reduce energy consumption in buildings. The session begins with an explanation of the concept of "cool metal roofing" and how it can help lower air conditioning loads. Compliance with new energy codes and the findings of independent research studies are then discussed, along with a case study comparing two identical buildings, except that one has a "standard" roof, the other, a "cool" roof. The presentation continues with a look at the role of "cool metal walls" and insulated metal panels in reducing energy consumption, and then concludes with a discussion of the environmental benefits of metal roofs and walls, including their contribution to LEED points.
  • April 15, 2009
    A Range of Inspection Webinar
    Presented by: Sandy Conard, JenMar Systems and George Thomlison, University of Alberta
    Reason for inspections - Why do we do inspections?  comply with health & safety regulations, - organizations use & information other? How is the information used once gathered - is it just stored or is it evaluated and used in a decision making process? Review examples of inspections including ADA doors, Custodial, Exit routes, Fire extinguishers, Food services, Grounds, HUD, OSHA, Parking lots, Safety, Vehicle.
    Making you information gathering more effective through the use of electronic inspection formats and benefits effective use of resources with an end product that is usable.
  • January 28, 2009
    CS Training & Roundtable Audio
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