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Training and Support

In doing, consulting and teaching building area measurement, I have found that there are some issues that repeatedly confront those who practice this craft, whether they are old hands or newbies. Below is a collection of aids that you may find helpful.

• Building Area Measurement teaches classes! For more information, see these Class Descriptions..
• The AIA CAD Layer Guidelines offer only 1 layer for area calcs. That's rediculous. Here is a list of CAD layer names for doing BOMA area calcs that complies with the Guidelines.
• A common task in measuring space is converting from inches to decimal feet. This Conversion Chart will help if you don't have access to a measuring tape graduated in decimal feet.
• Terminology in real estate can be a Tower of Babel! Refer to this GLOSSARY of over 200 frequently used (and mis-used) real estate terms relating to floor area measurements.
• Stumped about a measurement issue? You may find and answer in this list of 30 Frequently Asked Questions with answers.
• If you are still stumped, why don't you send your question to me? This Form will let you do this without exiting your browser.
• Would you like to get a free spreadsheet in MS Excel or AutoCad LT 2006 table format that automates BOMA rentable area calculations? Click HERE!