Commissioning 101: Understanding the Basics of Commissioning
Track
:
Tuesday, July 22, 2008
Program Code:
330
Date:
Tuesday, July 22, 2008
Time:
1:45 PM to 3:00 PM
EST
Location:
Potomac C
SPEAKER
:
Ron Wilkinson, PE, LEED AP, Senior Commissioning Engineer, AKF Engineers, New York
Ron Wilkinson authored the first USGBC LEED Cx training program and is currently commissioning hospitals in New York City. He is an ASHRAE Distinguished Lecturer for commissioning and has published papers in HPAC, ASHRAE journal and others. He earned his BSMAE at the Illinois Institute of Technology in 1971 and his MPA from The Evergreen State College in 1985. He is currently with AKF Engineers, LLC.
Description
This session will explore the basic processes and guiding principles of building commissioning. Whether you are working on a LEED-NC project or simply looking for ways to improve your building, this session will help you discover new tools for achieving your energy efficiency and sustainability goals. This session enables attendees to: - Learn who is involved in the process - Identify what an owner can expect - Understand why commissioning is valuable