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April Lunch and Learn Event
"Building Health IAQ and the Health of Your HVAC"
Friday, March 25th
Smart Buildings Center | Seattle, WA
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May Lunch and Learn Event
"Making the Business Case: A Cost of Framework for Smart Building Adoption"
Friday, March 30th
11:30AM - 1:00PM
Smart Buildings Center | Seattle, WA
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Learning Objectives
- Understand The Complete Cost Picture: Participants will identify a comprehensive cost perspective associated with smart building adoption, including those typically overlooked in traditional business cases.
- Apply a Structured Framework: Attendees will learn how to use insights from emerging research to develop more comprehensive business cases for technology initiatives.
- Recognize Organizational Impacts: Facility professionals will gain insights into quantifying and planning for the human and organizational costs of technology adoption.
- Develop Stronger Business Cases: Participants will acquire practical strategies to build compelling, realistic business cases that address stakeholders' concerns across different organizational levels.
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May Roundtable
"Facility Manager Virtual Roundtable | Occupancy and Human Factors"
Friday, May 23rd
10:00AM - 11:00AM
Online via Zoom
Note: May’s Meeting is Intended for Facility Professionals Only. We meet quarterly with Associates. The next RT with Associates will be in June 2025.
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Coming to Facility Fusion? Join us at
Greater Seattle Chapter IFMA Meet and Greet
Wednesday, April 30th
6:30PM - 7:30PM
Renaissance Hotel, The Knotty Deck Kitchen and Bar
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IFMA Greater Seattle Chapter Expo
"Empowering Facility Professionals: Helping Teams Get "Stuff" Done"
Thursday, May 15th
6:30PM - 7:30PM
Mercer Island, WA
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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
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May Lunch and Learn Speaker Andrew Steele
Senior Facilities Planner, Boeing
UW MS Construction Management | IFMA Foundation Scholar (2015, 2020)
How did you get into Facility Management?
While exploring degree programs at BYU, I discovered Facility Management and immediately knew it aligned with my interests—integrating people, systems, and space. I took classes from IFMA Fellow Jeff Campbell, worked on consulting projects under his mentorship, and joined the IFMA student chapter. I presented original research on lightbulb lifecycle costing at World Workplace 2015 and won the IFMA Foundation ePoster Competition. That early exposure set the trajectory for my career. I reconnected with IFMA as a grad student at the University of Washington, again earning a Foundation scholarship and expanding my research into comprehensive cost frameworks for smart building technologies.
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How do you benefit from the IFMA and the Seattle Chapter?
IFMA has been a cornerstone in my professional development—providing scholarships, presentation opportunities, and a network of engaged, innovative professionals. The Seattle Chapter has given me a platform to bring academic insights into real-world discussions, especially around attracting the next generation of talent to the FM industry. Through IFMA, I’ve reengaged as a speaker (Seattle Chapter, May 2025; World Workplace, September 2025) and continue to collaborate on workforce development strategies, including internship program design from my role at Boeing.
Any advice for new members?
Say yes to opportunities. Whether it's volunteering, presenting, or attending events—show up and stay curious. IFMA is a hub for passionate professionals, and the more you engage, the more value you’ll find.
What do you like to do in your spare time?
Spending time with my kids comes first—park days, swim lessons, and cheering on our UW Huskies football team. I also enjoy sharing what I’ve learned through writing and speaking, particularly on how technology is transforming the FM profession.
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Hazmat Security Class
Date: May 7th - 8th
Location: Hampton Inn Seattle/ Woodinville
Price: No Cost, Federally Funded Training
In This Two Day Class:
- Learn why security is important through examination of actual events
- See examples of effective plans
- Conduct a security assessment
- List the elements that must be included in a security plan
- Become more familiar with the risks listed in 49CFR 1722.800
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Annual Women in Trades Fair
Spread the word and come visit us at our table!
Date: Friday, May 2nd
Time: 9:00AM - 2:00PM
Location: Fisher Pavilion at Seattle Center
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Energy Benchmarking Deadlines
(Nonresidential and Multifamily Buildings 20,000+ Square Feet)
The Reporting Year 2024 Compliance Portal is now live! Benchmarking data for all buildings must be submitted by June 1st, 2025, for the 2024 reporting year.*
Please check your property’s compliance status in the portal by searching the OSE Building ID, property name, or ENERGY STAR® Portfolio Manager® username. Many properties have fallen out of compliance with Seattle’s annual reporting requirement.
The City of Seattle Energy Benchmarking Reporting Year 2024 Compliance Portal is now live. Owners of buildings that are required to Benchmark can submit their energy use data now or learn more about the assistance OSE offers.
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Building Tune-Up Deadlines
Cohort 2 Buildings (Nonresidential Buildings 100,000–199,999 SF)
Owners of Cohort 2 buildings have until April 1st, 2025, to submit a complete Tune-Up Summary Report before a first Notice of Violation with a $2,500 penalty will be issued. Owners of buildings that remain noncompliant after October 1st, 2025 will receive a second Notice of Violation with a $10,000 penalty.
If you are working on a tune-up that will not be completed by the deadline, please submit an incomplete Tune-Up Summary Report in the Seattle Service Portal, to demonstrate actions owners have initiated and what remains unfinished. While all required corrective actions must be completed before a tune-up is approved, a partial tune-up shows which buildings are close to compliance.
Cohort 3 Buildings (Nonresidential Buildings 70,000–99,999 SF)
The deadline for owners of Cohort 3 buildings to apply for an extension, waiver, and alternative compliance request is April 1st, 2025. All owners that do not apply for an extension, waiver, or alternative compliance request by this Tuesday must complete their second cycle tune-up by October 1st, 2025.
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Seattle Building Emissions Performance Standard
Rulemaking Public Webinars
OSE is hosting two webinars to solicit feedback from stakeholders to inform its drafting of the Building Emissions Performance Standard (BEPS) Director’s Rule.
Register for the webinars below:
OSE will post full webinar agendas in early May, but expects to cover:
- Webinar #1: Benchmarking Verification, emissions reporting & documentation requirements, documentation for exemptions and extensions, and more.
- Webinar #2: Reporting end use deductions, building portfolio & campus reports, alternative compliance options, and more.
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
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Facility Fusion Conference & Expo
Facility Fusion brings an exhilarating and immersive experience that will leave attendees energized and inspired. Engaging sessions, led by industry trailblazers and visionaries, will ignite powerful discussions, foster collaboration, and fuel innovative thinking. The conference will provide exclusive networking opportunities that set the stage for forging remarkable connections and lifelong friendships. Attendees will also partake in captivating activities, invigorating workshops, and impactful team-building exercises that will ignite their all-around personal and professional growth.
It's not too late to join us at Facility Fusion Conference & Expo, kicking off April 29th in Austin, TX and the Greater Seattle Chapter has two $100 discounts available for full registrations. Use code: FFS25.
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The Real Cost of a Building: Harmonizing Sustainability, Energy Efficiency and Life Cycle Costs
A new building represents more than just a physical structure; it embodies a vision, a commitment and a significant financial investment. The process of bringing a facility to life involves securing financing, establishing a budget, acquiring property, and assembling a team of architects, engineers and contractors. While these steps lay the foundation for success, the true cost of a building extends far beyond the initial price tag. Read More here.
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Thank You to Our
2025 Annual Sustaining Sponsors!
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International Facility Management Association
5727 Baker Way NW Suite 200 | Gig Harbor, WA 98332
(253) 265-3042
https://www.ifma.org/
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