February 2025 | News You Can Use

Chapter Events

Facility Manager Virtual Roundtable | Information Technology

Friday, February 21, 2025
10:00 AM 11:00 AM · ZOOM

February 2025 - Information Technology

February’s Meeting is Intended for Facility Professionals Only. We meet quarterly with Associates. The next RT with Associates will be in March 2025.

Lunch and Learn: Fortifying the Smart Building: Cybersecurity Strategies for Building Automation Systems

Friday, February 28, 2025
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM · Smart Buildings Center (map)

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2025 Sponsorships Available!

The IFMA Seattle Chapter is proud to offer new sponsorship opportunities for 2025. This tiered approach to a variety of Sponsorships is an opportunity for you to present your company personally and showcase your brand to our membership. IFMA Seattle has customized a new and vibrant package that suits many budget types, to ensure all our members have an opportunity to connect with the Chapter.

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Member Highlights

Our chapter is dedicated to our members and would like to showcase the efforts of professional and associate members alike! If you have a member to showcase in our newsletter, please contact melanie.danuser@buildingpotential.org

Regional News

Seattle City Light Increases HVAC Incentives

Starting Jan 1, 2025, Seattle City Light has increased HVAC incentives by 30% for a number of measures: https://www.seattle.gov/documents/Departments/CityLight/CommercialRetrofitIncentives.pdf

BOC Courses

IFMA members receive $100 off any BOC course registration,

visit theboc.info/wa for more information or contact melanie.danuser@neec.net

The BOC program is currently recruiting subject matter experts, stakeholders, and others involved in the buildings operations and maintenance industry for its Certification Advisory Commission (CAC) and subcommittees (Exam Development & Maintenance, Scheme, Nominating, and Appeals). The CAC represents a broad spectrum of industry leaders whose goal is to advise Building Potential on its process to align the BOC program with the ANAB ISO/IEC standard 17024. The CAC meets quarterly, and committees meet at least once annually but sometimes more frequently as needed. The terms are 2 years and can be extended for a maximum of 3 terms or 6 years. The document linked below further outlines the purpose and responsibilities of the CAC and subcommittees. If you are interested in serving on the CAC and/or subcommittees, please send Britton Rife a bio or resume and which committee(s) are of interest.

HELP DESK CONTACT INFO

Energy Benchmarking: EnergyBenchmarking@seattle.gov | 206-727-8484

Building Tune-Ups: BuildingTuneUps@seattle.gov | 206-727-8863

Clean Buildings Performance Standard

https://smartbuildingscenter.org/resources/clean-buildings-performance-standard-2/

Clean Buildings Incentive Program – Bellevue & Issaquah

The Cities of Bellevue and Issaquah are helping large buildings (20,000+ sf) to reduce energy use, save on costs, and comply with WA State Clean Buildings Law. Free building energy services include energy benchmarking, scoping assessments, incentive navigation, and compliance reporting support – an estimated $18,000 value. 

Sign-up today: Bellevue | Issaquah

IFMA National News

IFMA National Names New President

The International Facility Management Association (IFMA) is thrilled to announce the appointment of Michael V. Geary, CAE, as its new President & CEO, effective February 10, 2025. With over thirty years of distinguished leadership in the association and nonprofit sectors, Mike is poised to propel IFMA into a future where it not only meets the global challenges of today but leads the innovations of tomorrow.