Beck is holding its first ever Dprofiler student competition. Check out all the details at the following link:
http://www.beck-technology.com/docs/Student%20Competition%20-%20Spring%202009.pdf
Don't forget, our third floor computer lab is now fully stocked with Dprofiler on every computer. I would love to see a UTA student go for it!
Wednesday, January 28, 2009
Sunday, January 25, 2009
Any interest in Argus Certification this semester?
Argus has a Certification program which shows prospective employers that you have a certain level of competence with this real estate cash flow analysis software. Argus offers this certification program to anyone at a total cost of about $1,200. However, through Argus's University certification program, the cost to registered students in a real estate program is reduced (I can't determine precisely at this point but it might be around $500, but this depends the number of students participating).
The Argus Certification program consist of three parts:
1) Online training directly from Argus (and students sign-up and pay Argus, Inc. directly). The online training is very comprehensive and takes significant time and effort to complete. You would need to complete the online training before the one-day on-campus training.
2) One-day on-campus training (this is the part that I would setup). We need permission to use the University computer lab and due to scheduling issues, I think we would have to hold the one-day training on a Sunday. I am proposing Sunday, March 29th. The cost to hire an instructor for the one-day training (fee, travel, lodging, etc.) is the unknown variable. If Argus allows me to do the one-day training, there will be no charge.
3) Certification exam administrated on-line by Argus, Inc. (I have talked to a couple people who have taken the exam and I understand that it is extremely challenging.)
We would need significant interest and a critical mass to make this happen this semester. If you are an enrolled UTA student and have a strong interest in this program, please send me a note at reae.graduate.advising@gmail.com. Also, please check your calendar to make sure that you would be available on Sunday, March 29th (all day) for the one-day training.
If I get some interest, I will contact Argus, Inc. and the University computer lab to settle some of the pending details.
The Argus Certification program consist of three parts:
1) Online training directly from Argus (and students sign-up and pay Argus, Inc. directly). The online training is very comprehensive and takes significant time and effort to complete. You would need to complete the online training before the one-day on-campus training.
2) One-day on-campus training (this is the part that I would setup). We need permission to use the University computer lab and due to scheduling issues, I think we would have to hold the one-day training on a Sunday. I am proposing Sunday, March 29th. The cost to hire an instructor for the one-day training (fee, travel, lodging, etc.) is the unknown variable. If Argus allows me to do the one-day training, there will be no charge.
3) Certification exam administrated on-line by Argus, Inc. (I have talked to a couple people who have taken the exam and I understand that it is extremely challenging.)
We would need significant interest and a critical mass to make this happen this semester. If you are an enrolled UTA student and have a strong interest in this program, please send me a note at reae.graduate.advising@gmail.com. Also, please check your calendar to make sure that you would be available on Sunday, March 29th (all day) for the one-day training.
If I get some interest, I will contact Argus, Inc. and the University computer lab to settle some of the pending details.
Tuesday, January 20, 2009
NCTCOG Internship Opportunity!
Job Description:
The NCTCOG Research and Information Systems (RIS) department seeks an undergraduate or graduate student for an internship lasting up to one year. The primary purpose of this position is to monitor the status of major commercial, residential, and special use developments in the 16-county NCTCOG region.
Daily tasks include:
• Research duties utilizing local newspapers, business publications, real estate web sites, economic development newsletters, and other sources
• Email, phone, and in-person discussions with local economic developers, city planning personnel and real estate developers
• Use of ESRI ArcGIS to map and query regional developments
• Frequent update of Developmental Monitoring database
• Careful and efficient planning of periodic field work
• Independent field work and concise reporting of verified development status
• Creation of quarterly publication. To view prior publications: http://www.nctcog.org/ris/demographics/devmon/
The working results of this role are used to help project the regional population and employment growth. This position will also assist in the analysis of trends and impacts for specific types of activity, including transit oriented, infill, greenfield, and mixed use developments.
Other duties are widely varied and may include assistance with various technical and administrative assignments, data collection and analysis, basic research assistance, and assistance in other general office functions. Specific project assignments may include major employment tracking, basic census analysis, map creation using ArcGIS, and assisting with other research initiatives.
This position offers an individual the opportunity to gain a working familiarity with many of the major residential and commercial developments and developers in North Central Texas, as well as gain an understanding of urban planning and regional government processes.
Skills / Requirements
This position requires the individual be engaged in undergraduate or graduate studies at an accredited college or university. An emphasis in Real Estate/ Finance, Economics, Applied Economics, Geography, Public Administration, Urban Planning, or Architecture is desired
• A commitment of up to 31-39 hours per week. Schedule is flexible and can be adapted to work with school schedule.
• Geographical knowledge of the Dallas/Fort Worth region.
• Dependable transportation for periodic independent field work.
• Excellent time management and communications skills.
• Strong technical skills
• Proficient use of Microsoft Excel and Word.
• ESRI ArcGIS and Microsoft Access skills are desirable.
Apply online today by visiting, http://www.jobing.com/cc/nctcog.
The NCTCOG Research and Information Systems (RIS) department seeks an undergraduate or graduate student for an internship lasting up to one year. The primary purpose of this position is to monitor the status of major commercial, residential, and special use developments in the 16-county NCTCOG region.
Daily tasks include:
• Research duties utilizing local newspapers, business publications, real estate web sites, economic development newsletters, and other sources
• Email, phone, and in-person discussions with local economic developers, city planning personnel and real estate developers
• Use of ESRI ArcGIS to map and query regional developments
• Frequent update of Developmental Monitoring database
• Careful and efficient planning of periodic field work
• Independent field work and concise reporting of verified development status
• Creation of quarterly publication. To view prior publications: http://www.nctcog.org/ris/demographics/devmon/
The working results of this role are used to help project the regional population and employment growth. This position will also assist in the analysis of trends and impacts for specific types of activity, including transit oriented, infill, greenfield, and mixed use developments.
Other duties are widely varied and may include assistance with various technical and administrative assignments, data collection and analysis, basic research assistance, and assistance in other general office functions. Specific project assignments may include major employment tracking, basic census analysis, map creation using ArcGIS, and assisting with other research initiatives.
This position offers an individual the opportunity to gain a working familiarity with many of the major residential and commercial developments and developers in North Central Texas, as well as gain an understanding of urban planning and regional government processes.
Skills / Requirements
This position requires the individual be engaged in undergraduate or graduate studies at an accredited college or university. An emphasis in Real Estate/ Finance, Economics, Applied Economics, Geography, Public Administration, Urban Planning, or Architecture is desired
• A commitment of up to 31-39 hours per week. Schedule is flexible and can be adapted to work with school schedule.
• Geographical knowledge of the Dallas/Fort Worth region.
• Dependable transportation for periodic independent field work.
• Excellent time management and communications skills.
• Strong technical skills
• Proficient use of Microsoft Excel and Word.
• ESRI ArcGIS and Microsoft Access skills are desirable.
Apply online today by visiting, http://www.jobing.com/cc/nctcog.
GSA Job Opportunity
My branch is looking to fill a Realty Specialist position that we have available. The position is expected to be a federal intern at the GS-7 or GS-9 level, with promotion potential to the GS-12 level. The intern program provides comprehensive training to ensure that new associates become familiar with the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA), their specific division, as well as their role within the organization.
The pay scale, as well as information regarding federal employee benefits, can be found at www.opm.gov.
Some of the duties of the position include, but are not limited to:
* Assisting with the disposal of excess federal real property
* Customer development activities
* Assisting federal agencies with environmental and historic compliance responsibilities
* Responding to congressional inquiries, and requests made under the Freedom of Information Act
* Assisting with various real property utilization studies including highest and best use studies, repositioning studies, retention/disposal studies, etc.
A general knowledge of business, marketing, finance and/or real estate is preferred, in addition to a Masters Degree completed or in progress.
Interested candidates can forward their resumes to me via email at jennifer.mollenshott@gsa.gov, or by mail to:
Jennifer Mollenshott
U.S. General Services Administration
Office of Real Property Utilization and Disposal
819 Taylor Street, Room 8A10
Fort Worth, TX 76102
Thanks,
Jennifer Mollenshott, Branch Chief
GSA Office of Real Property Utilization and Disposal
Phone: (817) 978-7370
Fax: (817) 978-2063
The pay scale, as well as information regarding federal employee benefits, can be found at www.opm.gov.
Some of the duties of the position include, but are not limited to:
* Assisting with the disposal of excess federal real property
* Customer development activities
* Assisting federal agencies with environmental and historic compliance responsibilities
* Responding to congressional inquiries, and requests made under the Freedom of Information Act
* Assisting with various real property utilization studies including highest and best use studies, repositioning studies, retention/disposal studies, etc.
A general knowledge of business, marketing, finance and/or real estate is preferred, in addition to a Masters Degree completed or in progress.
Interested candidates can forward their resumes to me via email at jennifer.mollenshott@gsa.gov, or by mail to:
Jennifer Mollenshott
U.S. General Services Administration
Office of Real Property Utilization and Disposal
819 Taylor Street, Room 8A10
Fort Worth, TX 76102
Thanks,
Jennifer Mollenshott, Branch Chief
GSA Office of Real Property Utilization and Disposal
Phone: (817) 978-7370
Fax: (817) 978-2063
Wednesday, January 7, 2009
UTA Prepares for ULI UrbanDesign Competition
An interdisciplinary team of five UTA graduate students prepares for the ULI UrbanDesign competition. This Friday they will practice with a short warm-up urban design problem and present their results this Friday at 4:30 PM. The actual competition will start toward the end of January (more updates to come).
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