State employees and our Corporate Partners are welcome to participate in this two-day virtual event. We begin each day at 12:00pm ET - 11am CT - 10am MT - 9am PT.
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12:00pm ET
Welcome & Introductions12:15pm-2:30pm ET
Same Staff, More Work with a Financial Cliff – Focus on Employee WellnessState employees, particularly facilities-related professionals, are experiencing burnout among their staff and personnel. With an increased number and size of projects due to the large infusion of one-time federal funds, and a reluctance by many states to increase the number of permanent project managers, staff is having difficulty keeping up and maintaining a positive work-life balance. Has your organization developed creative solutions to address staff burnout? If so, we’d love to hear about it. Join us as we discuss potential solutions to resolve this issue. (Session will not be recorded.)
2:45pm-3:45pm ET
Building Resilience Under Pressure
Hear what state building professionals are doing to plan for major disasters and share real-life stories of what actually worked (and what didn’t) in the months and years after a major event and initial clean-up.Krista Lillis, Director, Energy & Sustainability, Massachusetts Division of Capital Asset Management & Maintenance
Ed Howell, Director of Facilities, Connecticut Department of Labor
Brian Fienemann, Director, Division of Real Estate Development and Management, Florida Department of Management Services
Isabella Yue, Deputy Director Division of Real Estate Development and Management, Florida Department of Management Services
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12:00pm ET
Welcome & Introductions12:15pm-1:15pm ET
The Circular Workplace: Creating a Sustainable Hybrid Environment
This webinar will explore how to create hybrid workspaces that are not only flexible and sustainable but also foster employee engagement. We’ll discuss the principles of the circular economy, focusing on reducing waste, optimizing resource use, and involving employees in the planning and design process. Participants will learn practical strategies for creating adaptable, efficient, and environmentally responsible workspaces that actively engage employees and are better for both people and the planet.Lisa Whited, Circular Economy Specialist, Author of "Work Better. Save the Planet"
1:30pm-2:30pm ET
Establishing and Sustaining a Facilities Condition Assessment Program
Facilities Condition Assessment (FCA) plays a crucial role in the lifecycle management of public buildings and infrastructure. FCA provides key qualitative data used in strategic planning, to make informed funding decisions, and to properly maintain public property. As important as FCA is, many states struggle to establish and maintain an FCA program within their organizations. One of the most difficult steps can be getting started – it seems like an insurmountable challenge. Many ask: “Don’t I need to catalog my entire asset inventory first?”, “Can we even afford to do an FCA?”, and “How do we keep data up to date over time?”. This session will explore these questions and more with a panel of experts who have been there and can share their expertise and the lessons they’ve learned.Kelly Berard, Senior Project Manager, Division of Public Works, Idaho Department of Administration
Jim Clute, State Facilities Manager, Georgia Department of Transportation
Mike Ligday, Data Analyst, Minnesota Department of Transportation
Kevin Raasch, Chief Customer Officer, FacilityForce, Inc.
2:45pm-3:45pm ET
General Roundtable Discussion
This is your opportunity to discuss those topics that may not have been discussed earlier in the meeting. (Session will not be recorded.) -
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State Employees
Registration is free for all State employees utilizing a state email address.Private Sector
Paid Corporate Partners can register for free utilizing their company email address. For a list of paid partners click here and scroll to the bottom of the page.Non-member company representatives are not permitted to participate. If you join now for calendar year 2025, your membership will begin two months early at no additional cost, which includes access to the Mid-Year Meeting. For more information about membership click here.
Registration closes Friday, November 15, 2024.
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