CONFERENCE

Conference at-a-glance

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 29, 2010

Time energy facility management green & sustainability operations & maintenance
8:00 – 9:00 a.m. EN-01: Getting Value out of Energy Modeling. Susan Riley (Enermodal Engineering)

Take a look at energy modeling for commercial buildings and how it can improve your business beyond code compliance verification.

FM-01: The Perfect Technology Storm. Steve Nixon (Johnson Controls)

Convergence of Energy and Technology creating new standards of productivity for building occupants.

GS-01: Lighting Efficiency Developments. Kurt Schwabauer (WSI lighting)

New efficient lighting developments and what’s useful for the facility manager to be aware of.

OM-01: Water Re-Use in Building Water Systems. Paul Puckorius (Puckorius & Associates)

Practical advice on water re-use & cost savings opportunities in buildings

9:00 – 4:00 p.m.
Exhibit Hall Hours
9:45 – 10:30 a.m. EN-02: RCx: Your Prescription for Re-Commissioning. Jessica Lorentz (EMC Engineers)

Learn what level of RCx study and implementation assistance is appropriate for your building, with recommendations to maximize energy savings.

FM-02: Tenant Improvement: Civilizing the Process to Maximize Results. PANEL – Dean Stanberry, Alex Szollosi (Max Construction), Anne Hayes (Westfield), Michael Yurchak & Patrick Gorham (CBRE).

Panel discussion on the process of Tenant Improvements, common challenges, and best practices to increase success of your projects.

GS-02: De-Mystifying GBCI’s Credential Maintenance Program for LEED Professionals . Jessica Pascoe (USGBC CO)

Credentialing Maintenance Program overview and continuing education opportunities in CO.

OM-02: Best Practices: Fire Sprinkler System Retro-Fit & Upgrades. Larry Curtis (Western States Fire Protection)

Strategies for upgrading or retro-fitting an existing fire sprinkler system that saves money and limits liability exposure.

9:45 – 10:30 a.m.

GS-03: So You Want to Go Solar…  John Thornton (Thornton Solar Consulting)

Discussion of issues related to PV design and installation.


11:00 – 11:45 a.m. EN-3: More Energy Saving Technology Being Used. Mary Horsey (Esource)

A rapid-fire roundup of the latest energy efficiency technologies every Facilities Manager should know about.

FM-03: Social Media: The 21st Century Approach to Marketing Your Business. Kama Weinberger (Q+E Design Source)

We will talk about each of the Social Media tools such as Twitter, Facebook, and LinkedIn, when and how to use them to benefit you and your company.

GS-04: LEED-EB and Other Green Initiatives; Avoiding Legal Traps. Paul Franke & Janet Lawler McDaniel (Isaacson Rosenbaum P.C.)

Legal hazards and risks for LEED EB Projects.

OM-03: Hey, What’s Your Sine Wave? An Overview of Power Quality Harmonics. Craig Hartman (EMC)

Overview of power system harmonics and a review of IEEE 519 standards.

11:00 – 11:45 a.m.


OM-04: Best Green Practices in HVAC Liquids. John Panasewicz (G2 Solutions)

Learn the latest “green” solutions regarding heat exchange fluids, and what impact it can have for your building.

11:45 – 1:30 p.m.
KEYNOTE LUNCHEON
2:00 – 3:00 p.m. EN-04: Energy Efficiency Projects that Pay for Themselves!  Dan Gacnik (McKinstry)

Performance contracting, how it works, the benefits to you and the current options available to utilize it.

FM-04: Design and Usability of Mechanical Systems. Rick Dassow & Woody Widmer (CMI)

How the design of mechanical systems directly relates to issues of usability and tenant comfort.

GS-05: Xeriscaping: Saving Water on the Outside. Marcia M. Pryor & Nate Adams (The Brickman Group)

The Seven Principles of Xeriscaping, current rebates and more on Water Management.

OM-05: HVAC Systems – Repair to Innovation. Jeff Ramsey (LONG Mechanical Solutions)

Before you dispose of your old HVAC system, look at the current options for repairing, rebuilding, and enhancing through innovation.

2:00 – 3:00 p.m. Welcome to ASHRAE 189.1: A New Standard for High-Performance Buildings. Brian Lynch (Western Mechanical Solutions)

Come get a look at the new ASHRAE standard for the Design of High-Performance Green Buildings.



THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 30, 2010

Time energy facility management green & sustainability operations & maintenance
8:00 – 9:00 a.m. EN-05: How to get Free Money from Xcel Energy. Derek Shockley (Xcel Energy)

Partner with Xcel Energy to achieve your energy efficiency goals.

FM-05: Building Automation System BASics. Greg Bradshaw (Bradshaw Building Systems)

Come “B(A)S” with us as we look at the past, present, and future of Building Automation Systems.

GS-07: Justifying LEED-EB O&M for your Facility. Michael Levinston (Enermodal Engineering)

The pros and cons of LEED Existing Buildings: Operations &Maintenance, and if its right for your company.

OM-07: Post-9/11 Building Codes and How They Impact Your Building. Steve Rondinelli (BCER Engineering)

Understand building codes spurred by the events of 9/11 and how they apply to your buildings.

9:00 – 3:00 p.m.
Exhibit Hall Hours
9:45 – 10:30 a.m. EN-06: Role of Metering in Energy Efficiency. Kevin Martin (EnerGXpert), Patrick Gorham (CBRE)

Get educated about rates and energy monitoring for improved energy efficiency.

FM-06: Demands of a Data Center: What Every Facilities Manager Should Know. PANEL – Randy Jackson (Howell Construction), Rick Dassow & Woody Widmer (CMI), Gary W. Orazio & Hank Seader (Swanson Rink), Robert Maas (Grubb & Ellis), Michael Donato (Electric Reliability Services).

Panel discussion on design, maintenance and emergency preparededness specific to data centers/computer rooms.

GS-08: Understanding Design & Performance of Geo-Thermal Projects. Trey Austin (Geo-Energy Services)

Learn the basics of a ground source heat pump system.

OM-08: Best Practices: Fire Alarm System Maintenance. Otto Lau (Western States Fire Protection)

Solutions for maintaining an existing fire alarm system that saves money and limits liability exposure.

9:45 – 10:30 a.m.

GS-09: Saving Polar Bears – It’s in the Operations. Katharine (Joni) Teter, Esq (GSA), Jim Blackledge (Strategy Groups)

The Keys to reducing CO2 emissions in your building, including retrofit and renovation examples.


11:00 – 11:45 a.m. EN-07: Bright Ideas for Energy Efficient Lighting . Jeff Kramer (Philips Lighting Electronics)

A look at recent Federal legislation affecting lighting to innovations in fluorescent, ceramic metal halide, LED and lighting controls.

FM-07: Strategies for Facility Optimization and Cost Savings. Joe Havey (Aurora Bank and Havey Real Estate)

Look at the factors considered in facility optimization, consolidation, and replacement planning and the associated cost savings.

GS-10: A Tale of Two Schools – Case Study. Stu Reeve (Poudre School District), Jim Faes (Denver Public Schools)

Case study of two similarly constructed schools in Colorado and lessons learned through energy use comparisons.

OM-09: Using Electronic Security to Cut Your Budget. Michael T. Benoit (Mathias Lock and Key)

What didn’t you know about electronic security and how it can benefit your building.

11:00 – 11:45 a.m.


OM-10: Arc Flash: Are You Prepared? Dion Lovan (EMC)

Arc flash and what you need to know to protect yourself and those around you.

11:45 – 1:00 p.m.
LUNCH BREAK
1:30 – 2:15 p.m. EN-08: Benefits of Seasonal Re-Commissioning. Jarrell Wenger (Engineering Economics)

Seasonal re-commissioning techniques to provide more reliable results at a lower cost.

FM-08: Strategic Sustainability and Responsible Design. G. Allan Williams, Jr. (Essential Integration Consulting), Virginia McAllister (Iron Horse Architects)

Service trends, solutions and technology supporting facility managements’ role to impact corporate sustainability.

GS-11: LEED-EB Best Practices. Amanda Timmons (Ampajen Solutions)

Come learn best practices on managing your facility sustainably beyond the low-hanging fruit.

OM-11: Air Side Heat Recovery Methods: Which is right for you? Chad Schrock (Engineered Air)

Compare and contrast 4 types of air side heat recovery to make better decisions.

1:30 – 2:15 p.m. EN-09: Is Your Power Disturbing You? Mike Davis (Total Protection Solutions)

A power quality presentation taking you into the power disturbance environment within facilities, and the cost-effective solutions that will meet your buildings’ sustainability goals.