IFMA Boston has been busy, here are some updates on things that are going on:

IFMA Boston Healthcare Council Presents: "Regenerative Architecture for Rehabilitation in Healthcare"
Be one of the first to step foot into the new Spaulding Rehabilitation Center and see what makes this a ground breaking facility a ground breaking facility to support patient rehabilitation and wellness! The 132-bed hospital sited in the city's Charlestown Navy Yard is due for completion in 2012. This presentation illustrates how the core program of patient rehabilitation is reflected in the philosophy of regenerative design and resilience. Site re-use and remediation; the incorporation of landscape and micro-climate at the water's edge into the program; the healing stimulus of natural light and harbor views; the design of the building envelope to minimize heating and cooling loads; and the use of alternative energy systems are all presented as essential components in the synthesis of program and design. The concept of resilience is discussed as a response to projections of extreme weather conditions over the lifetime of the building and the need to ensure patient comfort and safety in the event of emergency. Easy choices, hard ones, and options not pursued are discussed against the conceptual framework of a stringent value engineering process.

IFMA Boston Sustainability Presents: "Black, Orange...and Green, Beverly's New Colors"
Beverly High School is proud to announce the completion of its state of the art $81 million green high school project. Back in the year 2000, Beverly High School was warned by NEASC that its accreditation would be suspended due to aged infrastructure and equipment conditions. Many years of planning, design, and construction have culminated with Beverly High School becoming a model school for innovative, sustainable design, and its approach to 21st century learning. Please join us as we present Beverly High School and how green was added to its school colors of black and orange.

IFMA Boston R & D Network Presents: "I Want to Build a Lab Part II"
Please join IFMA Boston's R & D Network for a Part II in our series to help you better understand what it takes to prepare for a move to new lab space! As companies grow and change, moving from an established location to a new laboratory facility is an inevitable step in the evolution of a company. This can be a stressful, disruptive, and expensive event. In the process, the operational and facilities staff is given additional move responsibilities, even though they often do not have experience to lead and manage such an infrequent adventure. Our panel will apply the experience of an owner, an owner's project manager, an engineer, and a builder to analyze the timeline of activities from the signing of the lease for the new facility to the certificate of occupancy.
IFMA Boston Presents: "Economic Development Tools for Real Estate Expansions"
Expand Your Business and Unlock Value! Whether your company is considering an on-site expansion, purchasing new machinery and equipment, looking for a new facility to lease or purchase, creating jobs or searching for that ideal land parcel, there are resources that can help identify available real estate and reduce the cost of doing business. While a soft real estate market may generate some savings, companies should also investigate available local and state tax incentives. Knowing where, when and how to find and access these programs is the key to saving thousands or even millions of tax dollars. Learn how Tribe Mediterranean Foods plans to expand in Massachusetts!