Floorplans and Freud
The concept of workplace used to refer to just physical space – the built environment. But new technology has and will continue to affect the way we work and communicate. As designers, we need to pay attention to the human factors, the way that a physical space influences the way […]
A Focus on Lighting
Learning Objectives: Recognize the key role lighting plays in sustainable building and how organizations can enact lighting strategies to create positive change Recognize the impact of energy saving strategies on indoor environmental quality and occupant satisfaction. Present evidence supporting the premise that office lighting quality, job satisfaction and organizational productivity […]
A Growing Workplace Movement: The Rise of Co-Working Spaces and Implications for the Workplace
Why are traditional organizations adopting co-working methods? We will explore why this emerging work model has been embraced by organizations with traditional models to increase innovation and stay competitive in the market. Learning Objectives: Identify what co-working spaces are and why people would want to work there. What types of […]
Organizational Culture Card Game
Course Description: We believe Organizational Culture is… simply the personality of a company that contributes to a company’s sense of order, continuity and community. As a whole it is the prevailing values, attitudes, beliefs, artifacts, and behaviors. By using the Competing Values Framework Methodology developed by Cameron and Quinn we […]
Construction Management
Understanding the process of construction projects and having the proper assistance will help your renovation and building projects be more efficient and less frustrating. Learn how to identify the work to be done and to engage and manage the appropriate trades and professionals to assist you. Soliciting, analyzing, and negotiating […]
Active Shooter
Active shooter events are much more than the few minutes or hours that an armed assailant is inside your building or on your campus. An active shooter event or violence in the workplace does not end once the attacker is removed from the situation, and part of dealing with an […]
Move Management Made Easy
Move management is never easy. But with the right tools you can become the expert for your organization. This session will provide valuable tools to help you plan & execute even the most difficult move. For beginning or intermediate level facility mangers the learning objectives are follows: • Discuss Change […]
Keynote Speakers
Jim Drinkard Assistant General Manager of Planning & Development at Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport Morning Keynote Speaker
Morning Keynote Speaker – Jim Drinkard
Jim Drinkard Assistant General Manager of Planning & Development at Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport Jim Drinkard has served as assistant general manager of the Atlanta airport since June, 2009. He has more than 35 years of airpot planning and engineering experience. Drinkard began his career as a design engineer working on […]
Utility Metering – Saving Energy Dollars and Meeting the Requirements for LEED V4
This 1 hour course will demonstrate how an Energy Audit to identify water and energy usage within an operating facility has led to significant utility savings while meeting credit requirements in LEED V4. Facility Managers, Property Managers, Architects and others responsible for designing and operating commercial facilities should attend. Topics will include the […]