» EDUCATIONAL SESSIONS
| May 12, 2010 | | 8:20 AM | Session 1: Green Building Session: California's Comprehensive New Water Legislative Package –What Facilities Engineers Need to Know
Roger Patterson, Asst. General Manager
The Metropolitan Water District of Southern California
1 Hour
California recently enacted one of the most comprehensive water legislation packages in more than 50 years. With its passage, California water policy will shift from consumptive-use as the primary driver to water sustainability - where environmental and economic sustainability are co-equal goals. This will affect, to varying degrees, the water use of all types of facilities. The speaker will provide an overview of the legislative package, and information that facilities engineers need to know to plan for their site's future water use and management. | | 8:20 AM | Session 2: Facility Tour of the Anaheim Convention Center
Guide: Dick Day , Facility Maintenance Manager
1 Hour
A comprehensive look at the Anaheim Convention Center - a 1.6-million-square-foot facility, comprised of five exhibit halls, 44 meeting rooms, an arena, and a 38,000-square-foot ballroom - and supported by five mechanical plants, supplying about 9,000 tons of cooling. Included in the tour will be information on daily operations, and plans for the future. | | 9:30 AM | Session 3: Green Building Session: Overview of LEED for Existing Buildings: Operations and Maintenance
Moe Fakih, LEED AP, AEF Consulting, Engineering and Construction, Inc., and Edward Mendieta,
LEED AP, TRC Solutions, Inc.
1 Hour
Learn about the U.S. Green Building Council's LEED for Existing Buildings Operations and Maintenance (LEED-EB O&M) Standard - used to set sustainable goals for landscape, energy, water, air quality and waste reduction at existing facilities. Included will be details on the first LEED-EB O&M Gold Certification awarded in California - to South Coast Plaza in Costa Mesa. | | 9:30 AM | Session 4: 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. | | 11:00 AM | Session 5: Green Building Session: Solar PV Commercial Applications and Opportunities in California
Mike Lin
Delta Products Corporation
1 Hour
Hear why U.S. solar installed capacity will more than double in 2010, and how to determine whether it makes sense to install a solar system, taking into account federal, state and local incentives, fluctuating electricity bills, and the issue of metering schemes. The speaker will discuss project financials, cash flow models, and power purchase agreements. Learn what to look for in the optimum proposal. | | 11:00 AM | Session 6: Improving Safety in Your Facility – an Overview From Cal/OSHA
Herman Jett
Cal/OSHA Consultation Service
1 Hour
Learn how facility hazards are classified by Cal/OSHA and about the penalty range. Included will be a look at some fatal accidents that have occurred in the U.S. in recent years, with information on what Cal/OSHA standards would have been applicable in each fatal situation, and what should have been done to prevent the occurrence. Also included will be information on heat illness prevention, and on free services provided by Cal/OSHA Consultation. | | 1:00 PM | Session 7: Green Building Session: The Naval Base Ventura County – Achieving Energy Conservation/Awareness in a Small City Within a City
Tom Santoianni, Energy Manager
Naval Base Ventura County
1 Hour
Hear about the achievements of the Naval Base Ventura County, CA, which employs over 8,200 people in a unique location, and is the Navy's "Energy Showcase" base for the West Coast, demonstrating the latest in energy-efficient and sustainable facilities. Topics include: energy mandates, energy awareness and conservation strategies, energy conservation projects, and public outreach. | | 1:00 PM | Session 8: California Fire Extinguisher Requirements – How to Comply With Regulations
Eric Lenning
Mobile Fire Extinguisher, Inc.
1 Hour
California Fire Code dictates the number and location of portable fire extinguishers for your facility. Extinguishers must be UL-approved, bear the label of a State Fire Marshall (SFM), and be serviced by individuals who are SFM-certified. Learn about these requirements and others, including frequency of inspection, testing, and filling needs of extinguishers. Also discussed will be criteria for choosing the best extinguisher type and best service company for your facility's needs. | | 2:10 PM | Session A: 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, 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. | | May 13, 2010 | | 8:20 AM | Session 9: Green Building Session: Energy Audits – How to Uncover Significant Potential Savings
Michael Dadjou, Executive Vice President/COO
Expedient Energy
1 Hour
This session will describe how energy audits can identify many areas of potential savings at a facility. Discussed will be: energy audit objectives, how the audit is conducted, the energy-demand equipment and systems that are audited, how the findings and recommended measures are determined and presented, and the value of a comparative return-on-investment analysis. | | 9:30 AM | Session 11: Green Building Session: Solar Power Purchase Agreements – an Owner's Perspective
Matt Gudorf, Project Manager; Chris Abbamonto, Energy Manager, and Fred Bockmiller, Campus Principal Engineer,
University of California-Irvine
1 Hour
Three facilities staff members from The University of California-Irvine will share their recent experiences and lessons learned from implementing a campus-wide solar power purchase agreement. Topics to be discussed include requests for proposals, technical evaluation, contract development, design and construction (roof-mounted solar panels on 12 buildings), post construction, billing, RECs, and expectations for the next 20 years. | | 9:30 AM | Session 12: Facility Security 101
Doug Anderson
Coin Security Systems
1 Hour
This session will help facilities engineers examine the overall picture when planning their site's security system. The speaker will discuss the importance of developing a security policy, how to define security levels within a facility and how to control those levels. Included will be information on keys, cards and codes. Learn what's the best solution for your security needs. | | 11:00 AM | Session 13: Green Building Session: Operating a LEED for Commercial Interiors Tenant Space – LPA’s Green Office
Jim Maclay, Director of Energy Services and
Erik Ring, Associate, LPA, Inc.
1 Hour
LEED for Commercial Interiors (LEED-CI) is the U.S. Green Building Council's benchmark for interior improvements where tenants do not have control over whole building operations. Hear how the architectural firm LPA, Inc. achieved LEED-CI for its Irvine office site, and has continued to investigate and experiment with operational upgrades such as high-efficiency restroom fixtures, LED lighting retrofits, HVAC set-point tuning, and IT energy-management software. | | 11:00 AM | Session 14: Business Recovery Planning – the Importance For Your Facility
Bill Wostenberg, Manager-Business Continuity Planning
Automobile Club of Southern California
1 Hour
This session will focus on recovery planning for facilities of all types, discussing the basic steps in creating a plan, as well as available planning resources. The speaker will describe levels of threats, both natural and man-made, and plan components, including personnel tasks and resources. Also discussed will be alternative recovery locations, emergency funds, and plan exercises and maintenance. | | 1:00 PM | Session 15: Roof Inspection: Key to Achieving a Sound Roof
Bob Maiers
Highland Roofing
1 Hour
Facilities engineers can maximize their roofing assets and extend roof service life via a formalized roof inspection program. Learn when to conduct inspections; what to look for (like damaged flashings, coping or ductwork, ponding water, etc.); how to record results; estimate service life; and follow up with proper/timely maintenance. | | 1:00 PM | Session B: Green Building Film: Deeper Shades of Green
30 Minutes
Open to all show and conference attendees is a free screening of the film Deeper Shades of Green, produced by Kontenreal as part of the PBS series e2 design. It focuses on three creative and influential thinkers and designers who are challenging society and environmental design on many different levels: Ken Yeang, Werner Sobek and William McDonough. Each is radically changing the face of not only architecture, but of environmentalism. |
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