Vision Statement
Manifest and grow an educated, qualified, and inspired pool of maintenance engineers and technicians for the Greater Charlotte Area.
Mission Statement
Recruit by partnering with educational platforms and institutions to create internship and mentorship programs. Educate through BOMA and BOMI classes and other industry seminars, courses, and information. Inspire and renew by offering networking and outreach opportunities. Discover and share best practices and industry updates.
Committee Leaders:
Richard Fida, Northwood Office
Dragan Nesic, Dimensional Fund Advisors
Richard Cope
Board Liaisons:
Amy Albright, Cousins Properties
Email info@BOMAGreaterCharlotte.org for more information or to be put in contact with any of the committee leaders. Visit our Events Page to register for upcoming meetings and events.
Recent Events:
The BOMA Engineering Committee would like to thank T.J. with Valcourt Safety Systems for hosting lunch and providing Rooftop Fall Protection, Liability, and Risk Management training on November 15th
Thanks to Heather Hopkins and Mary Glenn with CBRE for providing meeting space at the Towers at SouthPark for this important training.
The winner of the tool raffle was Vernon Nelson from Stream Realty Partners, provided by AccuMeasure. We strive to have a tool raffle at every BOMA Engineering meeting, so we hope to see you at the next one!
To donate a tool or host a training event for the BOMA Engineering Committee, please contact aalbright@cousins.com.
Sincerely,
Amy Albright, Richard Cope, Richard Fida, and Dragan Nesic, BOMA Engineering Committee
Engineering Committee
The Engineering Committee is committed to providing a platform dedicated to our Engineering members. Maintenance technicians and building engineers are encouraged to join for FREE, get involved, and benefit from all the resources available to them. We welcome maintenance, engineering, and property management professionals as well as vendors interested in MEP, the trades, and blue tech topics to attend engineering events, luncheons, and shop talks.
Leadership "Shop Talks"
Leadership meets monthly to discuss latest trends and plan future engineering events. If you are a Chief Engineer or higher, please email to join our monthly shop talks. Leaders are necessary to steer the committee and bring value and share knowledge and expertise.
Representation
We currently have representation within the Charlotte Market from Cousins, Lincoln Harris, Beacon, CBRE, JLL, Childress Klein, Trinity Partners, Hines, Southern Real Estate, and Northwood Office. If your company is not listed, connect to strengthen the committee and industry.
Recruitment
BOMA has partnered with strategic groups to offer internship and mentorship opportunities that provide a career path for future generations and encourage longevity of our industry. Please watch a short video from BOMA Greater Dallas that talks about Closing the Labor Gap and the shortage of building engineers that speaks to our mission and guides our efforts. Engage your Human Resources departments today about the following opportunities:
- She Built This City recruits women to the trades. Consider this group for entry-level positions.
- Post entry-level CRE maintenance jobs to all NC community and technical colleges here
CPCC Work-based Learning college students who learn on the job to earn college credits toward their certification/degree (16-week internship available)
- ROC training high school students in the trades
- Siemens Apprenticeship Program is a shining example of how to build talent from within
RENEW trains displaced workers in HVAC, electrical and energy. View student resumes and learn more about the RENEW Workforce Program.
ACE is an after-school program for high school students interested in Architecture, Construction, and Engineering. Become a mentor or sponsor!
Charlotte Mecklenburg Schools (CMS) CTE Program assists students in finding pathways to careers in several trades.
Learning Center & Training Resources
- Online training in the ASSA ABLOY Academy
- Cook and Boardman Resources
- What is a building engineer? and A Day In The Life of a Building Operator share with candidates entering our field!
- Engineers Week 2/20-2/26: Reimagining the Possible, an article by Earth Systems
- Check out Building Engineering Management 101 course.
- HD Supply Virtual Training webinars
Armstrong HVAC webinars, BOMA International affiliate
- Building Envelope webinar by Western Specialty Contractors
- SMT and SMA Designations through BOMI; email info@bomagreatercharlotte.com to receive updates on in-person class offerings
- Interplay Learning training through a SkillMill simulation
- TPC Training
- North Carolina OSHA Training
- Hard Hat Training Series
Industry Resources & Updates
- Listen to the podcast Women Talk Construction
- Join the CRE Insights LinkedIn group
- Sign up to receive CRS Insights newsletters from BOMA GA
- Check out the most recent edition of the BOMA International newsletter and their knowledge center.
- UNC SIBS program
- CNBC and Business Insider articles regarding the 2021 MIT study of mixed air and COVID spread.
- GPS article regarding IAQ in large spaces and how a Florida theatre reopened.
- Turntide smart motors | How Turntide is driving sustainability | Interview with Turntide
- Aquanomix