There are some upcoming events available to our graduates that can help you earn continuing education units for your BOC renewal. These are also great industry events to network and learn about the latest trends and technology in the energy efficient building operations market!

The National School Plant Management Association, NSPMA, was formed in the interest of enhancing and promoting the educational process. Its purpose is to provide for the exchange of information that improves school plant management, maintenance and care through the promotion of acceptable policies, standards and practices; and to promote the professional advancement of school plant management personnel. NSPMA will hold its 18th Annual Conference/Trade Show  at the Crowne Plaza Riverwalk in San Antonio, TX on April 27 – 29, 2013. For all the details visit the NSPMA’S “Resilience” 2013 Rising Above The Rest event website!

The 2013 IFMA Symposium and Tradeshow will be held April 11, 2013 at the Lynnwood Convention Center (3711 196th St. SW Lynnwood, WA  98036).  This year’s theme is “Solutions Exchange for Facilities Managers” and is the Seattle chapter’s premier education event offering tools, strategies and networking opportunities for addressing the challenges of facilities management. Attendance at this event provides continuing education credit towards your BOC certification renewal. Earn 1.0 credit hours for attending the tradeshow and 1.0 additional credits for every hour of educational seminars attended. (Please be sure to maintain records of your attendance so that you can provide information during the renewal application process.) For featured speakers and event highlights check out IFMA Seattle’s Symposium and Tradeshow website.