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IFMA-AUSTIN NEWSLETTER November-December 2006 by Mary Duke February 2007 meeting
For all members: Please come early and have your photo taken for IFMA's online directory. We want to know you! This is especially important for those members who find it difficult to regularly attend meetings at lunch. If you know you can't attend, please send in a jpg photo of yourself to rconnolly@utsystem.edu.
The Holiday Party
The holiday party was a resounding success, with about 30 attending and a lot of fun for all. The food was served family style, the wine flowed, and the white elephant gifts were great entertainment. The Crown Royal was a big hit, as were all of the bottles of wine, and packages of chocolate. Nothing surpassed the humor of the OU hat with a $10 bill inside.
The IFMA Board wishes for all its members and their families a happy and healthy holiday and New Year. COMMITTEE REPORTS GOLF Sid Fiegel reported that our Annual Charity Golf Tournament will be held March 26, 2007 at the Hills of Lakeway. It's time to get this into your annual budgets! Sponsorships remain the same as our last tournament. Also, 150 items are needed for
goodie bags! IFMA – Austin has selected the K-9 Search as its annual Golf charity recipient. We hope to make difference in their lives as they make a difference in the lives of others. Newsletter Mary Duke mentioned that a co-chair is needed for the newsletter. Secondly, articles from your organization that would be of interest to our members would be greatly appreciated. It would be a welcome addition and add interest to our newsletter. Presentation Highlights Using Workplace Standards in Programming Steven A Parshall, FAIA, Senior Vice President of Advanced Strategies Andrea Moeder, IIDA, LEED, AP Associate HOK Houston
Steve and Andrea reviewed three case studies:
§ North American Campus § Operations in Russia § Standards Implementation
1. Space utilization and size of space types 2. Furniture standards 3. Planning guidelines
Problem seeking method of planning
1. Goal setting 2. Analyze facts 3. Uncover and test concepts 4. Determine needs 5. State problem
Client involvement impacts changes as the project progresses - the impact of decision-making is relative to costs.
Why should we have workplace standards?
§ To provide high performance work environments § Balance needs for all three clients
1. Individual 2. Corporation 3. Business Unit
§ Collocation to improve communication and business cohesiveness § Consolidation to improve utilization § Flexibility to respond to changing business conditions
Tower of Babble
Area Definitions as per BOMA
GSF = gross square feet = sum of occupied areas of a floor NSF = net square feet = sum of areas that accommodate a specific function
NORTH AMERICAN STUDY
Focused on research and development companies, lab spaces, user groups. § Profile functions of individuals § Key tools
1. Nature of work surveys 2. “Day-in-the-life” observations
RUSSIAN STUDY
§ Steering committee of managers § Right to daylight requirements § Food service specifications (which differ from the United States)
STANDARDS IMPLEMENTATION STUDY
§ 5,000 people § No standards § Highly valued collocation of groups
1. Collected information from user groups 2. Premise – from enclosed office to open workspaces
Needs § Confidentiality area § Privacy § Increased workspace area
Questionnaires were used to create a concept plan.
§ Consistent areas of common areas on all floors § Sign-off of stacking plan § Then go back to block plans to be time efficient
Cost savings were $50 million annually in operating costs. § Reduce space per person by 60% § Optimize portfolio of properties due to reduced vacancy – a savings of 10% § 40% lower cost of churn and space configuration
CRITICAL SUCCESS FACTORS
1. Solid business case 2. Values and priorities 3. Performance target 4. Common measures 5. Changing nature of work – performance based standards 6. Modularity of space standards 7. Concept floor plan 8. Approval of program and stacking plan 9. Continuous Improvement
BILL IMHOFF TO CHAIR REGIONAL WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT BOARD
Bill Imhoff, President of Intertech Flooring in Austin and San Antonio, was inducted this month as chairman of the board of WorkSource, the Greater Austin Area Workforce Development Board.
The board comprises business, economic development, education, labor, community organization and public sector leaders. It is one of 28 workforce boards established by the Texas Legislature in 1995.
Imhoff will play a key leadership role in setting policy and directing a $35 million annual budget for workforce programs in the Central Texas area. As the region’s premier workforce board, WorkSource’s network of partners and providers offers a wide range of no- and low-cost employment solutions for employers and individuals including recruitment services, job search assistance, training, child care and educational initiatives.
“Too many promising high school graduates do not pursue further education because it is unaffordable. Yet, in today’s economy, jobs demand a highly skilled, highly educated workforce. As business leaders, we have to look for creative ways to not only attract the jobs, but ensure that we have skilled, educated employees to fill them,” said Imhoff. Upcoming Programs January 11, 2007
Location, Location, Location. What Makes the Best Location? Charles C. Carpenter C.F.M., Office Services Manager First American Flood Data Services.
Please RSVP by Monday, January 8 to rsvpifma@yahoo.com
Embassy Suites I-35 North, Members $25, Guests $30 - Lunch will be provided. EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITY
Texas State will be teaching a Facilities Planning class in the spring in Round Rock. Charles Carpenter has inquired about people auditing the class but has not heard back. There may still be an opportunity for enrollment in the graduate program before the semester begins if the membership would like to take it for credit.
Here is the class info:
5387 Planning Advanced Technology Facilities. (3-0) An in-depth study of technical problems encountered in designing, equipping, arranging, and specifying facility requirements for industrial and technical training facilities.
Schedule: Thursdays; 6 PM to 8:50 PM Starting January 18th and Finishing on May 3rd
Possible Textbook: Facilities Planning; Cost about $100
A parking permit will be required to park at the RRHEC (just ask JR Howard).
Now Available: Request for Assignment of CEUs and CFM/FMP Maintenance Points Online
The “Request for Assignment of CEUs and CFM/FMP Maintenance Points” is now available online. From the IFMA home page select the “Learning” tab and from the left side bar click on “Approved Provider Programs” and “Request for Approval.”
BOARD AND COMMITTEE CONTACT INFORMATION
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