Upstate will Host Free Green Conference for Facilities Engineers, Operations Professionals
October 23, 2009
Facilities America conference will be held October 29–30; sessions will focus on best practices, new technologies
GREENVILLE, SC – October 23, 3009 – Plant and facilities engineers and maintenance and operations professionals are invited to attend a free educational and networking event being held in the Upstate next week. Costs are being covered by sponsors.
Facilities America Presented by Fluor will feature a comprehensive program of educational sessions on the latest products, technologies, best practices and services that plant and facilities engineers and operations professionals can use to improve plant and building energy efficiency.
Sessions will focus on the following topics:
- Sustainable maintenance practices
- Managing the maintenance function in a challenging economy
- Energy conservation/alternative energy
- Maintenance management/CMMS/indoor air quality
- Team leadership/enhancing your management skills
Continuing education units are available.
The conference will be held on October 29 and 30 at the Carolina First Center in Greenville. The event is being organized by the Association for Facilities Engineering, the premier national organization for facilities engineers and maintenance personnel.
On October 29, a luncheon will feature Cleve Beaufort, plant engineering manager for BMW North American Headquarters. Cost for the luncheon is $25. To register for lunch, please contact Ms. Charm Lowe at clowe@mainstayind.com or 864.655.6904.
The Facilities America conference will be held in conjunction with the Carolina Industrial & Facility Maintenance Show, also being held on October 29 and 30. Conference registration provides access to all education tracks, exhibits and other happenings at both events.
More information, including a conference agenda and a link to register online, is available on the Association for Facilities Engineering website at www.afe.org.
About the Association for Facilities Engineering
AFE is the premier organization for facility engineers and maintenance personnel. The association unites a large community of likeminded professionals for networking opportunities, knowledge-sharing, and support, and offers members a wide variety of educational opportunities, training, and certification for career advancement.
