The Commissioning Process in New and Existing Buildings

Tips and Guidance for Real World Commissioning Challenges from ASHRAE

To Be Presented in Conjunction with CMX/CIPHEX 2008

Wednesday, March 26, 2008 – 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. EDT

Seminar Summary

Learn the fundamentals of the commissioning process through each step of a new construction project from pre-design to occupancy and operations. Attendees will become familiar with the benefits of commissioning and gain an appreciation for how the process can improve the built environment, reduce environmental impacts through responsible resource utilization, improve the quality of design and construction, and raise the professional reputation of the entire commissioning team. Attendees will discuss the documentation that is created during the process, including specifying commissioning for new construction. Students will take away compelling information and case studies that demonstrate the value of investing in the commissioning process.

Who should attend: Designers, Owners, Architects, Contractors, Operators, Code Officials

The Instructor

Rick Casault, P.E., CDT, is the owner of Casault Engineering, specializing in whole building commissioning for new and existing facilities, commissioning master planning, and training. He is the founding president of the building Commissioning Association, a member of ASHRAE Technical Committee 9.9 Building Commissioning, a member of GPC-1R HVAC Commissioning Guideline, a member of the NIBS Total Building Commissioning Guideline Steering Committee, and an author and frequent speaker on commissioning. His years as a mechanic, design engineer, and facilities engineer shape his approach to commissioning.

Seminar Information

• Event Title :
  The Commissioning Process in New and Existing Buildings
• Date :
  Wednesday, March 26, 2008
• Location :
  Metro Toronto Convention Center
  255 Front Street West, Toronto, Ontario
• Time :
  9:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. EDT
• Earn:
  6 PDHs/.6 CEUs or 6 AIA LUs
• Course Fees :
  (includes course materials, lunch)
  $329 USD ASHRAE Member
  $399 USD Non-member