A recent report released by PikeResearch (PikeResearch.com) indicates green building certifications from programs such as Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) and the Building Research Establishment Environmental Assessment Method (BREEAM) are quickly becoming the standard for the construction industry in many countries. While green building certification programs are well-known for their importance in new construction projects, this recent report forecasts that by 2020, nearly half the total certified footprint - 25 billion square feet - will comprise certifications for existing buildings.
Existing buildings are typically filled with opportunities to save energy and improve occupant comfort. Existing building commissioning, sometimes referred to as retro-commissioning, is the most direct way to find those opportunities and capitalize on them. Retro-commissioning (RCx) is a systematic, documented process that identifies low-cost operational and maintenance improvements and brings the buildings up to the design intentions of its current usage.
This recorded training webinar will also touch on the differences between energy auditing and commissioning and when to use each for the most benefit. The instructors will use their extensive hands-on experience to illuminate the opportunities to enhance the performance of existing buildings. They will focus on the commissioning of energy-using equipment such as mechanical systems, lighting and related controls and how this can result in improved indoor air quality, comfort and energy efficiency.
Green Building Services provides a breadth and depth of services in optimizing existing building systems for optimal efficiency, and your presenters will share their real-word experiences in the field.
Your Presenters:
Ted Spear, PE, LEED AP O+M
Senior Consultant
Green Building Services
A senior consultant with Green Building Services, Ted has effectively managed all aspects of facility, energy, landscaping, and housekeeping operations for buildings. He has experience implementing computerized maintenance management systems, energy, construction, inventory and personnel management systems. Ted has also served in project and construction management for new construction, major remodels and facility relocations. He has been involved in building assessments, performing facility condition assessments and quality assurance inspections of new building systems
As a senior consultant within the Building Management Solutions Team, Ted brings valuable hands-on experience working inside of facilities to define policies and improve practices toward enhanced building performance and occupant well-being. Ted holds a Masters and Bachelors of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering from University of Washington and Santa Clara University respectively and is also a registered Professional Mechanical and Environmental Engineer in Oregon and Washington.
Roy Steege, LEED AP
Consultant
Green Building Services
Roy brought four decades of experience to the GBS commissioning team when he joined in October 2008. He holds a Bachelors of Science in Mechanical Engineering from Oregon State University and has been a licensed P.E. in the State of Oregon since 1975. With more than 40 years of hands-on experience in the HVAC industry, Roy brings a wide range of experience in testing, adjusting and balancing and commissioning of HVAC systems, and has extensive troubleshooting and problem solving expertise, especially with legacy and modern controls systems. His in depth knowledge of building mechanical systems and their component interactions provides an insight to opportunities for optimizing system performance and energy efficiencies. He has supervised many large and small projects over the years from commercial and institutional to high technology. Roy was previously involved with developing and managing computer hardware and software, monitoring job progress, report review, and providing high-level engineering support and oversight.
