We need your voice! Please consider taking less than 5 minutes to complete our survey on Diversity, Equity and Inclusion. We want to hear from everyone, yes that includes YOU!

The Smart Buildings Center (SBC) is conducting a Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) assessment to analyze SBC program reach, participation, and success rates as a means for establishing baseline metrics and setting goals for improvement. As part of this assessment, we invite you to respond to a short DEI survey. Your participation in this survey is anonymous and all questions are optional. We appreciate you taking time to provide data which will inform our action plan aimed at increasing the reach of SBC programs and initiatives.

We ask that you only submit one survey response, but please feel free to share with your colleagues!

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The Pacific Northwest Chapter of the Association of Energy Engineers is pleased to announce that it will host an in-person Certified Energy Manager (CEM) training and examination on May 1 thru May 5, 2023. The training and examination will be held at the Smart Buildings Center located at 1200 12th Ave S in Seattle, WA.

The Certified Energy Manager is the premier credential for energy professionals and is recognized worldwide. A Certified Energy Manager is an individual who optimizes the energy performance of a facility, building, or industrial plant. The CEM is a systems integrator for electrical, mechanical, process, and building infrastructure, analyzing the optimum solutions to reduce energy consumption in a cost-effective approach. They are often team leaders and help to develop and implement their organizations’ energy management strategies. CEM’s have gained increased recognition within the energy industry and by companies looking to strengthen their competitive position by having responsible energy strategies and sustainable operational practices.

This in-person, 4-day training program will help applicants prepare to take the CEM examination that will be administered on the 5^th day of the program.

The cost of the Certified Energy Manager (CEM) training is $1995 including the 4-day in-person training, exam, and application for CEM certification. Attendees who are members of the Pacific Northwest Chapter of AEE will receive a $200 discount. Fees must be paid at time of registration.

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For further information please contact: Duane Lewellen, email: Lewellenllc@gmail.com or call 206-915-8281

This survey is intended for anyone involved in real estate, design, construction, and/or maintenance of the U.S. built environment—that is, human-made structures, features, and facilities viewed collectively as an environment in which people live, work, learn, and play.

The survey should take about 8 minutes. As a thank you for completing the survey, you will have an opportunity to enter a drawing for a chance to win one of four $150 gift cards, which will be delivered by email.

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Willow, a global technology company working within the real estate and infrastructure industries, published a recap of the Smart Buildings Exchange “Demystifying Digital Twin Technology” session in which they showcased their SoFi Stadium digital twin project. Read the recap on Willow’s blog and watch the session recording on the SBC YouTube channel.

Date: July 26th, 2022
Time: 8:30 AM
Location: Paramount Theatre 911 Pine St, Seattle, WA 98101

The Historic Paramount Theatre tour. Historic performing arts venue that hosts major musicals, plus big-name music & comedy acts.

Presenter: David Allen, Director of Special Projects
42 year veteran of the Seattle Theatre Group. Director of Special Projects, former COO at STG Presents. He considers himself a ” Steward of Historic Buildings”. He began his career at STG in 1979.

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A boxed lunch is provided with registration.

March 17, 2022
Lynnwood Convention Center

The Seattle Chapter of the International Facility Management Association is excited to open registration for the first annual Powerful Facility Energy Conference! This is the first year our chapter has partnered with Puget Sound Energy, Seattle City Light, and Snohomish County PUD, to join the forces of our annual Education Symposium and the Electric League’s bi-annual Powerful Business conference. The conference, aimed at facility managers and owners, building operations and engineering staff, architects, engineers, and property developers, offers a variety of educational topics, ranging from practical energy solutions to emerging technologies and how the newest policies will affect all those who work in the built environment.

Attendees will learn strategies to improve energy performance and sustain operational cost savings; how to prepare for new codes and policies; and ways to keep your facility and career on track. Conference content provides the business community with the information necessary to find partnerships and solutions that save energy and money, improve comfort, and enhance productivity in their facilities. A series of three breakout sessions are offered throughout the day.  Vendor display opportunities are available for companies interested in showcasing their products and services before an estimated crowd of 300 facility professional attendees.  Welcome breakfast, lunch with a keynote speaker, and reception are all included.

SBC staff will be participating in conference sessions and exhibiting — stop by our booth and say hello!

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