The Power Within Leadership Series Presents Sir Richard Branson (CEO of Virgin Group), Anthony Robbins (Best-Selling Author of “Awaken the Giant Within”) & More!

Live in Calgary, AB, October 16th, 2007 • 8:30AM to 5:30PM * Calgary TELUS Convention Centre

Advance “Early Bird” Discount Rate Available to Members & Guests of the International Facility Management Association Calgary Chapter (IFMA Calgary) * 50 Tickets Available

Advance Discount Rate for Members & Guests of IFMA Calgary * 50 Tickets Available

For a limited time, members and guests of IFMA Calgary Chapter can register for The Power Within Leadership session at an “Early Bird” member rate of $229 (Regular Rate $329, save $100)

Don’t delay-- tickets will sell out quickly.

Group Rate Special: (A Great Client Hosting & Team Building Experience)

Purchase 7 tickets and receive a complimentary 8th ticket. (Very Limited Time Offer)

To Register: Call Toll Free 1 866 994-2555 Ext. 229

Please contact The Power Within Inc., the company coordinating the event, to reserve your tickets. Call toll-free at 1-866-994-2555, ext.229, and be sure to let Joseph know that you are calling for the IFMA Calgary member rate. Please remember that the tickets we have reserved will be issued on a first come, first-served basis - so call now. Visa, MC or AMEX are acceptable forms of payment.

For more details, please visit http://www.powerwithin.com/pdf/IFMACalgary_jk.pdf 
 

NOVEMBER 2007

Monday, November 5, 2007

IFMA Calgary Lunch & Learn Event

"FACILITIES MANAGEMENT AND THE WORKPLACE ENVIRONMENT.
EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATION BETWEEN MANAGEMENT AND STAFF"

Presentation by
J.R. Dean, PhD, C5 Plus Ltd.

Surveys of more than 500,000 Canadian office building occupants consistently show that IAQ is perceived as one of their most serious health risks while at work.

In newly constructed office space, conditions often exist which may cause some of the occupants to find the indoor working environment to be less than ideal. Many studies that appear in the literature report that health problems and employee complaints typically begin soon after occupancy of new or renovated office space.

There are several variables that influence the real and perceived quality of atmosphere in an office space. They include the quality and maintenance of the building’s HVAC system, the hours of HVAC operation, the distribution of ventilation air, the number and distribution of staff within individual office floors and the modes of communication with that staff. The Facility Manager typically has control only over a few of those variables.

The primary benefit of a program that will demonstrate that your workplace is healthy is your company's ability to help alleviate, thorough effective communication techniques, any concerns that your colleagues may have. In addition, in today's competitive market for high quality staff, an effective communication system can be a significant differentiator. You probably have recognized that "sick building" complaints and subsequent employee sick days can have a significant impact on group performance and corporate bottom line profits.

This presentation will discuss approaches to minimizing employee workplace health concerns through communication techniques. In addition, it will present data supporting an approach that is currently being used extensively in Alberta and which is demonstrated to be effectively alleviating office employee concerns.

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Friday, November 9, 2007

"IFMA CALGARY CHAPTER SILENT AUCTION, DINNER & ENTERTAINMENT"
Discovering Calgary's Roots - In Pursuit of History

IFMA Calgary Lunch & Learn Event
"UNDERSTANDING LEED FOR COMMERCIAL INTERIORS"

FEBRUARY 2008

Wednesday, March 12, 2008

Facility Tour
"CALGARY COURTS CENTRE"

Calgary Courts Centre is an institutional tower in downtown Calgary, Alberta. It was constructed by the Government of Alberta and provides over 1 million square feet (90,000 m2) of modern architectural space from world-renowned designer, Carlos Ott.

The complex has incorporated many post-9/11 security measures into its design, such as large steel barriers that can be raised to prevent cars from entering the glass atrium. One difference between the CCC and conventional buildings is its ability to withstand structural damage. The structure has been designed to remain standing even after 2/3s of the exterior columns on the first six floors have experienced failure. This is possible because each tower contains more structural steel than both of the 52 story Bankers Hall towers combined, rendering the building virtually airplane-proof. The courtrooms features bullet-proof judges' benches, jury boxes, and witness stands.

The Calgary Courts Centre features:

• Improved public accessibility to court and associated legal services

• Critical expansion space to address current and future needs

• Ability to adapt to new technologies for security, information systems and communications

• Better integration of court services and more efficient use and sharing of resources such as space, equipment and staff, prisoner security and public safety

MAY 2008