BOC (Building Operator Certification)

We're back with more Smart Buildings Exchange details! Did you miss our post on Tuesday? Check out the announcement post here: https://ow.ly/M9z450Vhzr9 #SBX2025 #SBXConference What’s new for SBX in 2025? SBX Fall Conference November 5, 2025 | 1:00 – 6:00 PM Bell Harbor Conference Center, Downtown Seattle Includes a networking happy hour to connect with industry peers. More information and registration coming soon at www.sbxconference.org SBC Technical Webinar Series 6 Virtual Webinars occurring throughout the year Join live or watch the live recording Stay engaged all year with expert-led discussions. Register now at https://cvent.me/LEWGoD Cost To ensure a high-quality experience, this year will be the first time we are charging for attendance, but we are working hard to keep those costs low! Get Involved with SBX 2025 Register now for our technical webinars: https://cvent.me/LEWGoD Stay tuned for more info on our Fall Conference: www.sbxconference.org Sponsorship Opportunities: please contact [email protected] for more information SBX 2026 Looking ahead to 2026, we’ll expand further with a multi-day Smart Buildings Exchange conference in Seattle each November! We’re excited to bring you even more opportunities to engage, learn, and connect. See you online and in Seattle this fall!

Since 2020, the Smart Buildings Exchange (SBX) has united industry leaders through a mix of virtual and in-person programming. Originally launched in 2018 as the Why Smart Buildings Executive Forum, SBX has continually evolved to meet the needs of the industry. Now we’re taking the next step. This year marks the beginning of a new era—a year-round Smart Buildings Exchange experience with ongoing virtual live webinars recorded throughout the year and an in-person conference experience each fall in Seattle. 2025 will be a transition year as we reimagine the future of our virtual programming. We’re thrilled to gather in person on November 5th for a half-day conference and happy hour in downtown Seattle—mark your calendar, check out our blog https://lnkd.in/gGbhmdsS and keep an eye on our socials for more info coming very soon! #SBX2025 #SBXConference

February has come and gone! How is it already March?? We're so proud of all of our BOC students last month. Congratulations to everyone who earned a credential! Are you ready to earn yours? Plenty more courses are starting later this year, don't miss the chance to save your seat at theboc.info

NESEA’s BuildingEnergy Boston Conference and Trade Show (March 20-21) is a chance to join an inspiring community of over 1,000 practitioners in the fields of high-performance building, design, and energy efficiency. For our 50th anniversary, we are planning two exciting days of in-depth accredited sessions and cross-disciplinary learning, all centered on the theme of "Building the Movement." Learn more and register at: nesea.org/bebos25

It may be ??cold?? outside but 126 Students made January a ??HOT?? month for learning! Congratulations to all of our BOC Students who got 2025 off to a great start with the BOC program! Are you ready to sign-up for a BOC class this year? New courses are available to enroll in at theboc.info Learn more by checking out our training page today! https://lnkd.in/gj_nxpd6

Our very own Kerry Meade, Executive Director of Building Potential & Smart Buildings Center was featured on Episode 6: The Local Shift on REFRAME Building Sustainability podcast! You can check it out on the Pilotlight website: https://lnkd.in/e3TPY_zC or on Spotify and Apple Podcasts! On this episode you'll learn about the need for building owners and stakeholders to shift their focus to local leadership and collaboration to keep the momentum toward their efficiency and sustainability goals.

??The BOC program is currently recruiting subject matter experts, stakeholders, and others involved in the buildings operations and maintenance industry for its Certification Advisory Commission (CAC) and subcommittees (Exam Development & Maintenance, Scheme, Nominating, and Appeals). ?? The CAC represents a broad spectrum of industry leaders whose goal is to advise Building Potential on its process to align the BOC program with the ANAB ISO/IEC standard 17024. The CAC meets quarterly and committees meet at least once annually but sometimes more frequently as needed. The terms are 2 years and can be extended for a maximum of 3 terms or 6 years. The document linked here (https://ow.ly/2xB050UEy6c) further outlines the purpose and responsibilities of the CAC and subcommittees. If you are interested in serving on the CAC and/or subcommittees, please send Britton Rife ([email protected]) a bio or resume and which committee(s) are of interest.

The Smart Building Center is excited to announce that registration for the 2025 Technical Webinar Series is now open! You can register at cvent here: https://cvent.me/2NYg01 Smart Buildings Center offers live instructional webinars throughout the year to keep you informed on the dynamic field of facilities management. Learn practical solutions to deal with the energy challenges in your buildings. Anyone with an interest in the topic is welcome to join and get the in-class BOC experience. For the BOC graduate, successful completion of the webinar and accompanying quiz provides 1.5 points towards maintaining your BOC Certification.

We've rung in the new year but we still have to look back on 2024 just one last time... to say CONGRATULATIONS to our many December students who completed their BOC programs. What a way to round out the year! 2025 registrations are already getting started though so hop over to theboc.info to save your seat in one of our many courses this year!

2024 is nearly over and with our 2025 plans kicking into high gear it's always worth one last look back on the year that was. Click the image below to see a full screen view of our 2024 Year in Review Infographic with highlights of some of our biggest accomplishments of the year!