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	Overview	In 1915, the Building Owners and Managers Association International, now located in Washington DC, developed the Standard Method of Floor Measurement for Office Buildings. This first Standard was readily accepted as the industry standard and stood for 35 years without amendment. The 1996 Standard, widely used by the industry, has now been superceded by a 2010. See www.boma.org for details.

	Frequently Asked Questions	Answers to the most frequently asked questions about floor measurement and the BOMA Standard. FAQ's ....

	Certificate of Competence	An essential component of your risk management is a certificate of competence. BOMA Calgary's Certification provides assurances that the individual you hire can do what they claim to do. More info about certificate of competence....

	Self Assessment	In order to begin the certification process, you must access the online self-assessment tool. This tool will help you have your experience recognized, or identify areas that perhaps require training. Your existing skills and their currency will be recorded. You need to complete the self assessment as part of the validation process. Click this Link to register. Online Self-assessment Tool (You will be redirected to the World ICU web site.)

	What are the costs of Certification?	There are several aspects to certification: Training Self Assessment Validation Award Each one of these components is priced separately. If you have experience, you may not need training. We suggest that candidates first complete the online Self Assessment and if satisfied with their assessment, then request Validation (Approximately $100-$200 CAD). If a candidate requires training, then they may find the online training of value to them (Approx. $100 CAD) Once certified, you may then obtain at your option a professional stamp for stamping your drawings ($50 CAD) and a Certificate of Competence ($50 CAD). Both of these items are valid for the term of your certification. Note: All prices are subject to change. Confirm with BOMA Calgary at info@boma.ca

	What happens during Validation?	The process of validation takes typically one and one half to two hours. Cost is typically $100 - $200 CAD per hour. Validators may set their own fees for this third-party review. During this process a qualified and independent third party verifies that the candidate can in fact apply the theory successfully and in a manner consistent with there own self-assessment. Some of the competencies may be verified verbally and some require the candidate to perform certain tasks before the validator. Normally, the candidate would have to appear before the validator, but it is also to be validated remotely using Skype technology. In these instances the candidate may be asked to perform some remote tasks and submit written exercises, certified to be their own work. For more information on the remote validation process, contact BOMA Calgary..

	How Do I Find a Validator?	List of approved validators.

	How Do I become a Validator?	Once you have completed the self-assessment and have been validated in Floor Measurement you may apply to become a Validator. To start this process or find out more information please follow this link.

	Where Do I get Floor Measurement Training?	BOMA Calgary offers regular training opportunities in the classroom and 24/7 through the widely acclaimed Online seminar. The training is 3-hours and is highly interactive. The seminar will provide a good introductory grounding in the principles of measurement and it makes a good prelude for those industry professionals seeking Certification. Online Training....

	Certified Measurement Professionals	This link takes you to a page with the latest list of those measurement professionals who have demonstrated their knowledge and skills and have been certified by an independent third party against a national industry standard. List of Certified Measurement Professionals .

	Ask a Floor Measurement Question	If you have a question about floor measurement that is not answered in the FAQ section above. You can submit it here. In most instances your question will be answered in one to two business days. When submitting your question it is very helpful to interpretation if you submit a PDF file illustrating the subject area for your question. The answer you receive will be a opinion of a certified individual and does not represent an "official" interpretation of the BOMA Standard. Submit a Floor Measurement Question

	Purchase Copies of BOMA's Floor Measurement Standards	Copies of both the current versions of the Office and Industrial standards are available. The Gross Areas of a Building: Methods of Measurement Member Price: $34.95 USD Non-Member Price: $44.95 USD Available from The BOMA Store Standard Methods of Measurement and Calculating Rentable Area (2010) Member Price: $49.95 USD Non-Member Price: $59.95 USD Available from The BOMA Store Unified Approach For Measuring Office Space: For Use in Facility and Property Management (PDF) Available from The BOMA Store Office Standard - 1996 Version $55 non-members, $45 members Order 1996 Standard Office Standard - 1980/1989 Version $25 non-members, N/C Members Order 1980/1989 Standard Industrial Office Standard $45.95 non-members, $32.95 members. Order Industrial Standard

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