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FAME is pleased to annouce our membership with the Canadian Network of Asset Managers (CNAM).
As a national leader for municipal infrastructure asset management, CNAM is a recognized source of knowledge, promotes innovation and collaboration, and provides a common voice to facilitate action. CNAM is a non-profit association, governed by a volunteer board of directors, established in 2009.
For more information about CNAM see thier website.
FAME is pleased to be a part of the upcoming Saskatchewan Urban Municipalities Association (SUMA) 2012 Convention being held January 30th - January 31st, 2012, at EVRAZ Place Regina.
"SUMA is the provincial voice of urban municipal governments representing cities, towns and villages. Through strength in unity, SUMA advocates, negotiates and initiates improvements in local, provincial and federal legislation and delivers programs and services to members to enhance urban life in Saskatchewan."
Be sure to visit the FAME Team in Booth 95 at the Convention Tradeshow, show times 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. January 30th and 8 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. January 31st.
For more information on the convention, visit the SUMA website.
FAME has announced the release of FAME version 6.8 which adds many new features including energy regression analysis and GIS mapping with simple to use drag and drop abilities.
Steve Cripps, FAME President explains: “We recognized that our clients have been looking for these features to complement their Facility Management tool set and we are happy to say we have provided them in a very intuitive web based solution extending the capabilities of our FAME solution."
Utility Avoidance Modelling (Weather Normalization / Regression Analysis)
The FAME E&S Module pulls weather data from weather stations across Canada and United States and automatically normalizes utility consumption with daily weather data, such as heating degree days (HDD) and cooling degree days (CDD). Using Linear Regression Analysis, FAME then calculates either an automatic base line or user defined base line allowing clients to compare actual versus projected utility consumptions and costs.
Consumption and cost avoidance reports can be easily generated to demonstrate either savings or increases in utility usage over time, independent of weather conditions from one year to the next. Now, managers can report easily and with confidence exactly how much money was saved on energy management projects and demonstrate reliable return on investments.
Built-in GIS Mapping for Facilities and Assets
A Geographic Information System (also referred to as Geographical Information Science or Geospatial Information Studies) is a system designed to capture, store, manipulate, analyze, manage, and present all types of geographically referenced data. Therefore, in a general sense, the term describes an information system that integrates, stores, edits, analyzes, shares and displays geographic information for informing decision making.
The FAME software platform now comes standard with built-in GIS mapping and functionality. Based on either an address or longitudinal / latitudinal coordinates facilities and/or assets can be automatically mapped and viewed in various formats. Distances and areas can automatically be calculated, icons created and managed, map views and assets can be layered, etc. Clients can use the GIS capabilities to locate/place vertical assets and manage/define linear assets.
FAME is pleased to be part of the 2011 RMA-WCUPPA joint conference in Regina, Saskatchewan.
September 12th - 14th, 2011 will be the 59th gathering of Rocky Mountain APPA, whose members represent the states of Arizona, Colorado, Idaho, Montana, Utah, New Mexico and Wyoming and the Canadian provinces of Alberta, Saskatchewan and the North West Territories. The conference will also be the 44th gathering for WCUPPA, whose members hail from the western Canadian provinces of British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba.
Be sure to visit the FAME booth at the tradeshow on Monday and Tuesday.
Check out the RMA-WCUPPA Conference website for more details.
Rocky Mountain APPA includes the states of Arizona, Colorado, Idaho, Montana, New Mexico, Utah, Wyoming and the Canadian Provinces of Alberta and Saskatchewan and the Northwest Territories. RMA promotes the common interests of planning, maintenance and operation of facilities within the region's educational institutions, supports and supplements the activities of APPA, and fosters a professional spirit among those engaged in this work.
APPA is the gathering place for those engaged in the field of educational facilities management, and dedicated to the ongoing evolution of its professionals into influential leaders in education.
ERAPPA is the Eastern Region of APPA, Serving Educational Facilities Professionals.
The 61st Annual Meeting of ERAPPA, being held in Halifax Nova Scotia October 2nd – 5th 2011. The Host Committee has been working over the past two years to plan a special Annual Meeting for all. The educational programming will be of the highest quality, as well as Business Partners with innovative technology. The theme of the ERAPPA 2011 Annual Meeting is “Sailing to Success”. Come to Halifax and learn new ways to provide exceptional service to the people on your Campus Communities. Come to Halifax to network with peers and APPA/ERAPPA Business Partners. Come to Halifax to be reenergized and renew your commitment to quality Facilities Management.
FAME is pleased to be part of this years conference as a Business Partner. Be sure to stop by the FAME booth at the tradeshow.
Fore more information, visit the ERAPPA Conference website.
Mark your calendar, FAME will be holding the 2011 User Conference Friday, September 30th at the Radisson Hotel Calgary Airport, 2120 - 16th Ave. NE, Calgary, AB, 403-291-4666.
TIME: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Radisson Hotel is holding rooms at a reduced rate so please book early.
Reserve a spot by emailing support@fameassets.com or calling 1-866-857-3890.
Agenda
8:00am – 8:45am Continental Breakfast 8:45am – 9:00am Kick-off, Introductions Steve Cripps, President and Managing Principal 9:00am – 10:30am FAME v6.7: New Upgrades and Updates Steve Drew, Chief Technology Officer ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 10:30am – 10:45am Coffee / Refreshment Break ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 10:45am – 11:15am NEW Utility Avoidance Modelling (Weather Normalization / Regression Analysis) David Molinaro, VP Business Development 11:15am – 11:45am Client Best Practice: Energy Management ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 11:45pm – 12:45pm Lunch ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 12:45pm – 1:00pm NEW FAME Mapping / GIS Functionality Steve Drew, Chief Technology Officer 1:00pm – 2:00pm FAM3 – Facility Asset Management Maturity Model Steve Cripps, President and Managing Principal 2:00pm – 2:30pm Client Best Practice: Combining Asset Management with Day to Day Maintenance Management ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2:30pm – 2:45pm Coffee / Refreshment Break ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2:45pm – 4:00pm Choose One of the Following Sessions: · FAME 101 – Introductory Training / Orientation (Scott Cripps) · Advanced Reporting and Analytics (David Molinaro) 4:00pm – 4:30pm New and Improved Online User Forum and FAQs Scott Cripps, VP Business Solutions 4:30pm – 4:45pm Wrap-up Steve Cripps, President and Managing Principal
School Plant Officials Association (SPOA) of B.C.
SPOA Annual Conference and Trade Show - "Healthy Teams"
May 31 - June 3, 2011, Penticton Trade and Convention Centre
FAME will be part of the Tradeshow, be sure to visit our booth and find out what is new and exciting. For more information on the Conference visit the SPOA website.
SPOA - Providing support and recognition to our members who work in partnership with leaders in education in the Province of British Columbia
FAME is pleased to be part of the 2011 CNAM Workshop being held May 8-11 in Burnaby, BC. Be sure to visit the FAME tradeshow booth on May 9 and May 10 during the Workshop.
The Workshop
Centered on the theme Building Communities, CNAM 2011 promises to deliver leading edge professional development to help municipalities of all sizes extend the framework, focus and vision of their asset management program. From a networking perspective, this interactive workshop will facilitate “building community” among asset managers both geographically and across disciplines – from engineering and finance to risk management, economics and information management. For more information please see the CNAM Workshop website.
CNAM is a non-profit association established in 2009 to promote industry awareness, innovation and knowledge transfer of municipal/utility infrastructure asset management principles and practices among both operational and strategic municipal practitioners.
2011 CAMA CONFERENCE AND ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
The 40th Annual CAMA Conference will be held in Halifax, Nova Scotia at the Delta Halifax Hotel and the World Trade and Convention Centre from Monday, May 30th, 2011 to Wednesday, June 1st, 2011.
The Conference theme is “Successful Chief Administrative Officers: How Do We Measure Up?” with sub-themes: Performance, Communication, and the Economy. Celebrate the best in Canadian municipal government with the CAMA Awards of Excellence. Social activities include the popular CAMA golf tournament at the Avon Valley Golf Course (with a $10,000 Hole In One Prize), a Lobster Supper at the Cunard Centre and the President’s Dinner and Reception. The Regional Municipality of Halifax is also pleased to offer three study tours featuring their downtown, the harbour and two historic parks. The full Conference program is now available at the following link.
FAME will be attending the conference and participating as a Tradeshow Exhibitor Partner. Be sure to stop by the FAME booth and meet the FAME staff.
SPOSA 2011
Annual Conference and Tradeshow
May 16 to 19, 2011
Red Deer, Alberta
FAME will be exhibiting at the Trades Fair May 17 and May 18. Be sure to come out and visit us at Booth 40!
SPOSA works in partnership with Alberta education school jurisdictions in providing teaching and learning environments which promote excellence in education. SPOSA website
We are pleased to announce that FAME Version 6.7 is now live and includes new features and improvements.
FAME Users, please use the Tool Box item "FAME Updates" to review the new items.
The Council of Educational Facility Planners (CEFPI) Saskatchewan Chapter Annual Conference "Remembering the Past – Anticipating the Future" is being held January 26-28, 2011 in Regina, SK.
FAME is pleased to be part of this years Conference participating in the Trade Show which will take place on Thursday January 27th from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
For more information, visit the CEFPI Saskatchewan Chapter website.
Saskatchewan Parks and Recreation Associsation (SPRA)
Join us from October 14 to 16 in Regina (SK), for the 2010 SPRA Conference and Annual General Meeting (AGM). Conference sessions and keynotes will demonstrate ways in which the field of recreation can advance in the areas of technology, community engagement, and operational effectiveness and address the physical inactivity crisis affecting Saskatchewan and the Country.
FAME is pleased to be part of this years conference and will be provoiding a presenatation on Friday, October 15 from 11:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m to talk about Municipal Facility Asset Management - The Knowledge Management Model.
For more information on the conference see the SPRA website.
FAME is pleased to be part of the upcoming Washington Association of Maintenance & Operations Administrators (WAMOA) 2010 Conference, October 6th to 8th at the Red Lion Center Hotel in Yakima, Washington.
WAMOA is an organization of Educational Facilities Maintenance Professionals in Washington State. WAMOA's Mission is to promote and foster the highest degree of professionalism in its members engaged in the management of maintenance and operations in educational facilities. To enhance the professional competence of members through education.
FAME is providing a Workshop on "Strategic Facility Asset Management" on Thursday, October 7th at 9:30am and will also be part of the Tradeshow from 1:30pm to 5pm on the same day.
For more information on the WAMOA 2010 Conference visit the WAMOA website.
FAME is pleased to be part of the 2010 MASBO Convention being held June 2-4, 2010 at the Victoria Inn, Winnipeg. Be sure to come out and visit with FAME staff at the Tradeshow being held Wednesday, June 2 from 8pm to 10pm.
The Manitoba Association of School Business Officials is a professional organization dedicated to providing leadership in the areas of Finance, Transportation and Maintenance through communication and consultation with its membership and educational partners to support a quality learning environment for our students.
For more information about MASBO or the 2010 Convention, please visit the MASBO website.
Be a part of the excitement at Symposium 2010! Join us at the Penticton Trade and Convention Centre May 12-14.
The British Columbia Recreation and Parks Association is a not for profit organization dedicated to building and sustaining active healthy lifestyles and communities in BC. Established in 1958, the Association is a central resource agency for members and stakeholders of the parks, recreation, physical activity and culture industry, providing leadership, training and support to help meet national, provincial and local priorities.
FAME is pleased to be part of the Symposium 2010 Tradeshow being held Wednesday, May 12 from 12:30pm to 8pm.
"CHALLENGING CHANGE" - RFABC CONFERENCE 2010 Oliver, BC, May 19th - 21st
FAME is pleased to be a part of this years RFABC Conference. FAME staff will be participating in the Tradeshow being held Wednesday, May 19 from 7pm - 11:00pm and then providing a speaking session on Thursday, May 20 at 3pm.
FAME Speaking Session: "Managing Capital Assets". This session will discuss the objectives, principles and key elements of capital asset management. Some of the topics will include the requirement to examine a variety of options for obtaining and managing assets, and to choose those options that provide the best value for taxpayers.
The purpose of the Recreation Facilities Association of British Columbia (RFABC) is to promote general interest, education, safe operating standards, professionalism and support among recreation facility operators, Commission and Board members in the successful operations of arenas, auditoriums, community centres, swimming pools, stadiums, parks and other recreation facilities.
2010 Alberta Association of Recreational Facility Personnel Annual General Meeting Workshop & Trade Show
Red Deer, Alberta, April 26 - 29, 2010
The Alberta Association of Recreation Facility Personnel is a provincial organization dedicated to providing excellence in training and professional development for individuals involved in the operation of recreation facilities.
Be sure to come out and visit with the FAME team in Booth 56 during the Trade Show Monday, April 26 (6:30pm to 10pm) at the Kinsmen Community Arena, ‘A' Side, #5 McIntosh Avenue, Red Deer.
For more informaiton about the AARFP and the conference, check out the AARFP website.
FAME is pleased to be part of the SASBO 65th Annual Convention & Trade Show April 21st, 2010 - April 23rd, 2010 at the Saskatoon Inn, Saskatoon, SK.
SASBO is the professional association of School Business Officials in Saskatchewan. Our purpose is to promote and assist members towards the efficient administration of school board management in Saskatchewan and to establish and maintain the highest possible standards of proficiency, skill and knowledge among school business officials at all levels.
FAME staff will be providing a breakout session on Thursday, April 22 from 9am to 10am on Strategic Facility Asset Management Business Planning and will have a booth at the Tradeshow running 3pm to 7pm on Wednesday, April 21.
The CEFPI Alberta Chapter 2010 Spring Conference will be held March 17th - March 19th, at the Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge, Jasper, Alberta.
CEFPI is a worldwide professional non-profit association whose sole mission is improving the places where children learn. CEFPI members, individuals, institutions and corporations are actively involved in planning, designing, building, equipping and maintaining schools and colleges.
Be sure to visit the FAME team who will be particiapting in the Tradeshow, running March 17th and 18th.
David Molinaro, FAME Vice President Business Development, is the current CEFPI Alberta Chapter Governor.
For more information about the 2010 Spring Conference, see the CEFPI Alberta Chapter website.
2010 MASBO Maintenance/Transportation Convention
February 10, 2010, Brandon, MB
FAME is pleased to be presenting a session at the MASBO Maintenance/Transportation Confernce. FAME personnel will discuss best practice facility asset management strategies and provide a brief demonstration of the FAME Asset Management Software Suite.
Manitoba Association of School Business Officials (MASBO)
Focussing on Finance, Maintenance, and Transportation, our code of professional conduct is designed to promote a quality of behavior that reflects honor and dignity on the profession of school business officials and as such the school business officials must maintain standards of exemplary professional conduct.
For more information, visit the MASBO webiste.