IPInsider - October 12, 2010
IPI and Department of Energy Lighting Usage Survey The
International Parking Institute (IPI) is proud to be partnering
with U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) and its Lighting Research
and Development Program to study lighting consumption and
opportunities for energy-savings in the parking industry.If you have parking facilities, this is your opportunity to play a vital role in this joint IPI/DOE research study by completing a short survey that asks a variety of questions about lighting and parking. Please take a few minutes to complete this questionnaire because with your help this report will be more reflective of our industry. The results of the survey will be useful for parking professionals and the parking industry overall. It will: · Determine performance
characteristic of lighting technologies
· Identify trends, drivers, and barriers to improve efficiencies in the lighting market · Recognize opportunities for energy savings in the future Thank you in advance for participating in this important
parking and transportation research project. We will share the
results by publishing the data on the International Parking
Institute's Web site and distributing it through the
IPInsider. Please complete the survey no later than
Wednesday, October 28, 2010.
If you have any questions or concerns about completing the questionnaire or about participating in this study, please contact the IPI offices at 540.371.7535. |
October IPI Webinar: Snow and Ice Management Snow & Ice Management
for Parking Facilities and Structures
Rich Arlington, CSP, Rich
Arlington & Associates &
Brian K. Birch, Snow and Ice
Management Association
This webinar will walk participants
through the most important elements in creating a long term
strategy for managing snow and ice for parking lots, sidewalks,
parking structures, and other high-traffic areas. The webinar will
be broken into two parts:
Part 1: Preparation & Logistics · Creating a snow response plan and planning for the 'big one' · Equipment usage and decisions · Communications and recordkeeping Part 2: In-House vs.
Outsourcing
· Pros and cons of performing the work in-house · Pros/cons of hiring a third party to perform the work · Evaluation criteria and tips for choosing a reliable service provider Wednesday, October 20, 2010 at 2:00 PM EST (60 minutes) $35.00 for IPI Members $50.00 for Non-Members* For more information and to register,
visit the IPI e-Learning web site, www.parking.org/webinars.
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2011 IPI Conference & Expo - the #1 Parking Industry Event! The
International Parking Institute (IPI) Conference & Expo is the
premier event for parking and transportation professionals, where
more than 2,500 individuals gather to:EXPLORE knowledge sharing and networking opportunities including hands-on learning experiences, open roundtable discussions groups and social functions. CONNECT with more than 200+ product/service providers displaying the latest cutting-edge technology that provide proven cost-cutting solutions. No other event encompasses such a diverse opportunity to Experience, Explore and Connect with key professionals in the parking & transportation industry. 127 Companies Have Already Secured Their Booth With over 70% of the Exhibit Hall already sold, the 2011 IPI Conference & Expo in Pittsburgh, Pa., May 22-25, will prove to be another "must-attend" event for parking and transportation professionals. More information on securing your exhibit space Register Now for the Best Deal! Take advantage of our early bird specials on registration good through January 31, 2011 with additional incentives if you book by January 15 - receive all education sessions on audio -a $750 value. Registration For complete conference information, visit www.parking.org/conference. |
IPI in Airport Revenue News Features "Passion for Parking" IPI's Parking Matters industry-wide program for
advancing the parking profession continues to fly high, most
recently with a feature in the October issue of Airport Revenue
News, a monthly magazine devoted to coverage of airport revenue
sources as well as finance and cost containment issues. IPI
Executive Director Shawn Conrad, CAE, was used as a resource and
quoted in this article that helps position the parking industry in
a favorable light and increases awareness about new parking
technologies, new ways to boost revenue, new ways to save energy
and new ways to enhance the travel experience by focusing on
parking. IPI supplied photographs of Minneapolis-St Paul
International Airportand Denver International Airport, former IPI Awards of Excellence merit award winners, which enhance the article. Read the article. |
Be Recognized For Your Accomplishments in the Industry - 2011 Professional Recognition Awards
The IPI understands the critical nature that facilities and
programs play in our business. However, our most valuable
assets are our human resources: the staff who operate, maintain and
manage our operations. To recognize the contributions of
individuals to our industry, IPI is conducting the 5th Annual
Professional Recognition Program competition. The competition
includes top honors for the following categories:
Parking Professional of the
Year (for management/supervisory staff that directs an
entire operation or manages multiple units within a
department)
Parking Supervisor of the Year (supervises one or more employees within a department responsible for only one until within the department) Parking Staff Member of the Year (for front-line staff) Parking Organization of the Year The deadline for submitting nominations is January 29,
2011. The official entry packet can be found online by
visiting www.parking.org/prp. If you have any questions,
please direct them to Lauri Chudoba
at 540.371.7535.
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From the October The Parking Professional
Operating Snow & Ice-Friendly
Facilities
Richard L. Hanneman, The Salt Institute
Providing convenient, safe vehicle parking is a year-round
benefit, an under-appreciated essential for businesses and
industries in at least two-thirds of the United States and all of
Canada.
Yet most discussions of providing safe passage for cars and trucks in winter storm conditions dwell exclusively on public roadways. Studies have documented the intuitive insight that clearing away ice and snow preserves safe and passable roads. For example, a study by Marquette University found traffic crashes were cut 85 percent in the hours immediately following plowing and salting - and injury crashes were slashed even more, 88.3 percent. In terms of safety benefits alone, spreading salt on roads pays for itself within a half hour and delivers safety benefits of $6.50 for every dollar in snowfighting costs. Winter Parking Facility Operations As in most things, there is a "right-way" and a "wrong-way" to
combat snow and ice, but it is not as simple as you might
think. There are thousands of types of snow and snow
storms. Parking facilities have different contours and
surfaces. Usage patterns vary.
IPI Members can read the rest of this article and view past issues on The Parking Professional page of IPI's website. |
Deadline for 2011 IPI Awards of Excellence ApproachingEntries for the 2011 IPI Awards of Excellence competition are
now being accepted. Please see the judging criteria and find
the official entry forms by visiting www.parking.org/aoe. The deadline
for submissions is Friday, November 5, 2010.
Categories include: Category I - Best design of a parking structure under
800 spaces
Category II - Best design of a parking structure with 800 or more spaces Category III - Innovation in a parking operation or program Category IV - Best parking facility rehabilitation or restoration Category V - Award for Architectural Achievement (all entries from Categories I, II and IV will automatically be considered for Category V) For additional information or questions that you may have, please contact Lauri Chudoba at 540.371.7535. |
Spotlight on the New IPI Website: IPI on Amazon.comLocated on the ShopIPI section of IPI's new website, IPI's
affiliation with online bookseller Amazon.com enables you to shop
for parking books through the IPI website. We've searched and
collected 18 industry publications and reference materials that you
can purchase directly through Amazon.com. From Mary S.
Smith's "Shared Parking" to "The Architecture of Parking" by Simon
Henley, IPI on Amazon.com has books for every parking
professional's desk. Visit www.shopIPI.com
for more details.
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IPI CareerHQ IPI is
proud to present IPI Career HQ, an online resource designed to help
employers recruit qualified parking industry professionals, and to
help parking professionals make employment connections. Parking Operations and Enforcement Manager - City
of San Antonio - San Antonio, Texas
Admin. Manager / Associate Director, Finance - University of Wisconsin - Madison, Wis. Director of Parking and Transportation Services - University of North Texas - Denton, Texas Director of Operations and Capital Projects -
Parking Authority of Baltimore City - Baltimore, Md.
Parking Enforcement Manager - Parking Company of America - Atlanta, Ga. Parking and Transportation Manager - University of North Carolina Wilmington - Wilmington, N.C. Always free to individuals
looking for new career opportunities, to make the job board even
more useful to employers, IPI is announcing a new pricing
model:
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Includes resume database search Reach thousands of parking
professionals! Each job posting is included in the IPInsider
as well as on the home page of the IPI website. For more
information on posting a job opportunity, visit the Employers section of the IPI CareerHQ.
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State of the StatesCarolinas Parking Association
The Carolinas Parking Association will hold its 2010 Fall
Conference and Vendor Show October 27-29, 2010 at the Hyatt Regency
in downtown Greenville, South Carolina. The fall golf tournament
will be held at Pebble Creek Golf Course on October 27th, 2010. Up
to 36 players may be registered. Complete information, including
accommodations and conference schedule is available... more information.
New England Parking Council
New Englanders, mark your calendars! The New England Parking
Council has several exciting events planned:
· First Annual Golf Tournament! Tuesday, October 26th at Newton Commonwealth Golf Course in Newton, Mass. · Second Annual University Forum! Friday, November 5th at Harvard University. · First Annual Hospital Forum! Thursday, February 3rd, 2011 at Mass General Hospital in the Charlestown Navy Yard. NEPC Educational Forums include lunch and are FREE to
members... more information.
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