March 2012
MARCH 7-8, 2012
Globalcon Conference and Expo

Location: Atlantic City, New Jersey Description: Globalcon 2012, presented by the Association of Energy Engineers, is designed specifically to facilitate those seeking to expand their knowledge of fast-moving developments in the energy field, explore promising new technologies, compare energy supply options, and learn about innovative and cost-conscious project implementation strategies.

For more information visit: www.globalconevent.com

MARCH 9, 2012
50th Annual “Day with a Facilities Professional”

Location: Adobe Systems Inc., San Jose, CA Description: For the past 50 years AFE members have had an opportunity to influence the future of engineering students from Cal Maritime Academy, Cal Poly and San Jose State Universities. You are invited to host and/or sponsor one or more engineering students for a day. This event provides an invaluable opportunity for a student who is considering a career in the Facilities Engineering profession to join you, the host, for an afternoon of “job shadowing.” This event also provides you as a host/sponsor the opportunity to share your career experiences with a student considering the Facilities profession; meet and screen potential interns or future employee candidates; give back to higher education; network with other professional hosts from various segments of the Facilities industry.

For more information visit: www.acteva.com/booking.cfm?bevaID=226918

MARCH 13-15, 2012
NFMT Conference and Expo

Location: Baltimore Convention Center Description: NFMT gives you exclusive access to the people, products and information that is shaping the future of the industry.

For more information visit: www.nfmt.com

April 2012
APRIL 22-24, 2012
CPMM Certification Review Course

Location: Long Island, New York (prior to Long Island Building & Facility Maintenance Show) Description: Plant and facilities maintenance professionals today must confront a wider variety of complex issues than ever before and therefore must possess an extensive knowledge of the many facets of maintenance management. Earning the Certified Plant Maintenance Manager credential will clearly validate to both your employer and industry officials that you possess in-depth expertise in plant and facilities maintenance management. The CPMM program will also help you remain current with the evolving techniques and technologies in maintenance management.

For more information visit: www.afe.org/certification

APRIL 25-26, 2012
Long Island Building & Facility Maintenance Show

Location: Hofstra University, Hempstead, New York Description: Plant and facilities maintenance professionals today must confront a wider variety of complex issues than ever before and therefore must possess an extensive knowledge of the many facets of maintenance management. (see full description above).

For more information visit: www.li-fm.com

May 2012
APRIL 30-MAY 3, 2012

Fundamentals of Facility Management for Government High Performance Buildings (A GOHP certification preparatory course)

Location: Sheraton Reston, Reston, Virginia Description: Jointly created and presented by the Association of Energy Engineers and the Association for Facilities Engineering, this program is designed to provide energy management, sustainability, and operations and maintenance training for government personnel and contractors operating government high performance buildings. The seminar will assist these professionals in operating buildings in accordance with industry best practices and standards, reducing energy consumption and costs, improving the working environment, and reducing the environmental impacts of government facilities.

For more information visit: www.afe.org