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Do you want a better return on your trade show investment? You are invited to speak at the conference portion of the Northern California Facilities Expo / Managing Green Buildings. The one-hour session allows you to reach a qualified audience of industry professionals in a hands-on, direct capacity that could lead to sales! Sessions should be non-commercial in content.
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| September 22, 2010 | | 8:10 AM | Building Envelope Preventive Maintenance and Repair – and Tips on Budgeting
Karim Allana, President and CEO
Allana Buick and Bers, Inc.
1 Hour
More than just the roof, the building envelope includes all those expensive-to-replace, important building components that reduce or eliminate water intrusion - windows, doors, curtain walls and below-grade waterproofing. Learn to develop the priorities of an ongoing preventive maintenance and viable due-diligence program to prevent future failures, and how to develop a realistic budget for needed activities. | | 8:10 AM | Green Building Session: How to Navigate the Different Solar Options for Commercial Facilities
Mark Santos
Premier Power Renewable Energy
1 Hour
There are significant differences in photovoltaic products. This session will help you understand the solar options that are designed and engineered for different types of commercial facilities. You'll gain a good understanding of the benefits and trade-offs associated with the options. | | 9:20 AM | GREEN BUILDING KEYNOTE PRESENTATION: IS THERE LIFE AFTER LEED? A LOOK AT GREEN BUILDING LEADER ADOBE SYSTEMS' ACHIEVEMENTS AND GOALS FOR THE FUTURE
George Denise, Global Account Manager-Client Solutions, Cushman & Wakefield;
Overseer of Facilities Management for Adobe Systems, Inc.
1 Hour
 In 1996, Adobe System's headquarters buildings in downtown San Jose became the first buildings to be certified through the U.S. Green Building Council's Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design For Existing Buildings (LEED-EB) program. Since that time, Adobe has gone on to certify three additional buildings through the LEED program, it is actively pursuing the certification of three others, and it has just completed recertifying the original four - all at the Platinum level - making it the first organization to do so. Come hear how all of this was accomplished - with a close to 100% annual return on investment - and what's next for Adobe.
Note: The question-and-answer period at the conclusion of this BOMA Silicon Valley Chapter-sponsored keynote presentation will feature coffee for attendees.
| | 10:50 AM | Common Power Quality Problems – And Economical Solutions
Andy Taylor, President
Applied Power Technologies
1 Hour
Learn about real world power quality problems and how to achieve solutions without buying expensive equipment, and how to use power quality information to manage your utility supplier and your internal facility needs. Topics will include capacity alarms, harmonics, sag/swells, ground fault monitoring, web report access and remote notification. | | 10:50 AM | Green Building Session: Building Energy Quotient – the New ASHRAE Building Energy Labeling Program
Matthew Macko, Principal
Environmental Building Strategies
1 Hour
Learn about the newest building energy labeling program in the U.S. - ASHRAE's Building Energy Quotient (bEQ)- and how it differs from the EPA's Energy Star and other building labeling programs. Find out about the bEQ components - the label, certificate and supporting documentation. Rating buildings on an A+ to F scale, bEQ aims to encourage net zero energy performance and to support regulatory energy use disclosure requirements. | | 12:00 PM | Grease in Piping – Problems and Solutions
Aziz Tejpar
Environmental Biotech International LLC
1 Hour
This session is for facility professionals working in the food processing and restaurant industries. The session will cover the cause of, and effective solutions to, fats, oils and grease (FOG) in piping and sewer lines, which result in clogging, corrosion and surcharge problems. The speaker will discuss grease trap design, pretreatment technologies, maintenance and inspection procedures, and pertinent ordinances. Find out how to solve FOG problems at your site. | | 12:00 PM | Green Building Session: Financing Solar Projects – a look at PPAs
Marc Roper
Tioga Energy
1 Hour
A power purchase agreement (PPA) is a contract between an electricity provider and a power purchaser; solar PPAs are enabling facilities to go green without large upfront costs, while locking in predictable electricity rates for years. Learn about the terms of a typical solar PPA, common options, and the role of tax credits - especially important in California. Also included will be a case history. | | 1:10 PM | Green Building Session: Physical Security Challenges of “Connected” Buildings
James Connor, Principal
N2N Secure Inc.
1 Hour
Facilities today are increasingly becoming fully "connected" - merging Building Automation Systems with IT and physical security. Connectivity advantages are many, including reduced operating costs and energy consumption. But there are also challenges - particularly in the area of security. This session will help facilities engineers understand how to ensure a safe connected site, with case history illustrations.
| | 1:10 PM | The Basics of Fall Protection
Andy Bull, President
C.H. Bull Company
1 Hour
"When do we need fall protection?" This is a confusing question, because the answer depends on your trade and work activities. CAL/OSHA Title 8 lists nine different heights that require fall protection, and some activities that require fall protection at any height. Learn the requirements for your workplace, what protective equipment you'll need to comply with regulations, and how to use it properly. | | 2:20 PM | Green Building Session/Credit Class: IAQ Considerations for Net Zero Energy Buildings
Bud Offermann
Indoor Environmental Engineering
1 Hour
A net zero energy building features zero net energy consumption and zero carbon emissions annually. While the Title 24 energy code will not require buildings to be net zero until 2030, a number of California companies are making the required changes now. This session will focus on indoor air quality considerations of net zero energy buildings, including ventilation systems.
Note: this session, sponsored by the Northwest Energy Efficiency Council, is offered for .1 CEU credit (.1 CEU is equivalent to 1 LU or 1 PDH).
| | 2:20 PM | Integrating PdM Technologies – Thermography and Vibration Monitoring
Brenda Reimer
Fluke Corp.
1 Hour
This session will provide an introduction to two major predictive maintenance technologies - infrared thermography and vibration monitoring - with details on how they relate to each other, and methods of integrating them and distributing the information. Gain information that will help you improve your equipment reliability. | | September 23, 2010 | | 8:10 AM | Green Building Session: Operating a LEED for Commercial Interiors Tenant Space
Mary Davidge, Principal
Mary Davidge Associates
1 Hour
LEED for Interior Design and Construction is the USGBC's benchmark for interior improvements where tenants do not have control over whole building operations. Learn about the rating system, the new LEED Version 3 Minimum Program Requirements and Regional Priority Credits, and about strategies for high-efficiency upgrades, including restroom fixtures, IAQ, and mechanical, electrical and lighting systems. | | 8:10 AM | Improving the Reliability of Your Battery UPS
Jason Raybin
Peterson Power Systems
1 Hour
Having issues maintaining your battery uninterruptible power supply (UPS)? This session will focus on simple solutions that can save you money and downtime. Attendees will learn what to check on a daily, weekly and monthly basis to ensure they are getting the reliability they deserve from their battery UPS. | | 9:20 AM | Emergency Response for Water and Fire Damage
Mark Simkins
Coit Cleaning and Restoration
1 Hour
This session will discuss remedial actions for areas of facilities that have been subject to water and fire damage. The speaker will describe emergency scenarios involving floods, sewage backups and fires, with recommended actions by facilities personnel. Included will be pertinent EPA and OSHA guidelines, a discussion of odor remediation, and guidelines for mold prevention. | | 9:20 AM | GREEN BUILDING SESSION: GOOGLE'S GREEN SUCCESS STORIES – INNOVATION IN ON-SITE RENEWABLE ENERGY, HEALTH AND EFFICIENCY
Anthony Ravitz, Project Engineer, Real Estate and Workplace Services
Google, Inc.
1 Hour
This session will begin with a description of the performance of Google's impressive 1.6-MW solar installation in Mountain View, in operation for three years, as well as new building technologies and other on-site power generation including fuel cells and landfill gas cogeneration. Then hear how Google facilities and operations staff are exploring a handful of initiatives aimed at providing a healthy, productive, and resource-efficient workplace in an existing building environment. The speaker will describe how Google staff members are working on the front lines of public health - working to improve indoor environmental quality and also demanding more from manufacturers to eliminate toxic materials from buildings. | | 10:50 AM | Best Practices for Facilities Management
Larry Morgan, Head of Operations-Palo Alto and Vancouver Regions, Global Facil
SAP Labs LLC
1 Hour
This session will describe Best Practices designed to improve Facilities Management departments. The information will include the relationship between FM and a company??s mission, the characteristics of successful facilities managers, measures of facilities performance, and a comparison of common FM organizational models. Learn what you need to know to manage, advance and evaluate the business of facilities. | | 10:50 AM | Green Building Session: LED Lighting – Facilities Applications
Tim Benson
Advanced LED
1 Hour
This session will focus on the technology of light-emitting-diode (LED) lighting, which in recent years has moved beyond niche applications to include a number of general facility lighting applications. The speaker will describe where in a facility LED lighting can be applied with energy-saving results, and will compare the technology to fluorescent and HID lighting. | | 12:00 PM | Green Building Session: A Look at SB 695 and Upcoming Deadlines for Non-Residential Electricity Consumers
Devon Davidson
TIGER Natural Gas, Inc.
1 Hour
With the passage of California SB 695, Direct Access is being reinstated for non-residential electricity users, allowing them to choose their provider. The application deadline for 2010 has passed; for 2011, applications must be received by June 2010; and for 2012, by June 2011. Learn the specifics of the legislation, and how a choice of providers can help your facility save on electricity costs. | | 12:00 PM | Infrared Thermography: an Integral Part of Predictive Maintenance Programs
Darryl Mendivil
Mid-State Instruments
1 Hour
This session will explore the value of using infrared thermography in predictive maintenance programs. Real world examples will illustrate how IR programs can help facilities to become more efficient and save money now and in the future. Receive tips on implementing an IR program. | | 1:10 PM | Dust Explosion Hazards – a Look at the New Regulations
Bruce McLelland
Qcon
1 Hour
Learn what you need to know about dust explosion hazards, and about regulatory changes currently in the works. Recent federal legislation has directed OSHA to develop safety provisions based on relevant NFPA standards regarding dust explosion hazards in industrial facilities. Included in the session will be information on explosion venting, suppression, and isolation. | | 1:10 PM | Green Building Session: Transforming Existing Buildings Into Sustainable Facilities
Laurie Gilmer
Facilities Engineering Associates
1 Hour
Sustainability in existing buildings is more challenging to achieve than it is in new construction. Aging buildings, obsolete and inefficient building systems, coupled with outdated practices, make achieving sustainable goals costly and time-consuming. Learn about the keys to achieving sustainability in your existing buildings, which include water efficiency, energy efficiency, sustainable purchasing, material handling, air quality and cleaning. | | 2:20 PM | Facilities Tour of the Santa Clara Convention Center
Guide: Ned Nicholas, Chief Engineer
1 Hour
A behind-the-scenes look at the Santa Clara Convention Center. Topics that will be touched on in the tour will include the HVAC systems, the electrical systems, grounds, lighting, material handling, pumping, energy conservation measures, and general building maintenance.
Note: this tour will be limited to 20 people, so don't be late!
| | 2:20 PM | Green Building Film: Greening the Federal Government
30 minutes
Open to all show and conference attendees is a free screening of the film Greening the Federal Government (30 minutes), produced by Kontenreal as part of the PBS series e2 design. A film that can provide ideas to engineers in all types of facilities, not just government ones, it charts the move to make buildings sustainable. The focus is on the U.S. General Service Administration's Design Excellence program, and the remarkable building the program commissioned - the San Francisco Federal Building, designed by architect Thom Mayne - a structure that aims to be the prototype for tomorrow's workplace. |
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