Educational Seminars (printer friendly)

2008 EVENT SCHEDULE

Tuesday: January 27, 2009
8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Green Building Operations and Maintenance: The LEED Implementation Process

Presented by:
Elaine Aye and Ralph DiNola, Green Building Services

This workshop is intended for building owners, operators and maintenance professionals involved in implementing LEED for Existing Buildings: Operations & Maintenance. It walks through the phases of a typical project, using case examples and implementation strategies throughout to reinforce learning and encourage students to apply knowledge to real-life situations. Prior Knowledge: Familiarity with both the LEED Rating System and LEED Reference Guide for Existing Buildings: Operations & Maintenance a must. USGBC's LEED Credit Categories and Intents strongly recommended.

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8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
LEED-NC v2.2 AP Exam Prep

Presented by:
Josh Hatch and Nicole Isle, Brightworks

Become a LEED Accredited Professional and gain the qualification to help design teams achieve LEED certification on a variety of building projects. The workshop will target key information necessary to pass the LEED-NC AP exam, including:
  • Credit intent & requirements
  • Project team coordination
  • LEED process & implementation
  • Technical analysis
  • Credit synergies & integrated design
  • Overview of the exam structure
  • Test-taking advice

Participants will be provided with a comprehensive Study Guide Workbook, a 30-question in-class practice exam and an 80-question take-home practice exam. Though helpful, no previous preparation is necessary.

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Wednesday: January 28, 2009
Session 1
9:00 AM - 9:50 AM
Green Building And Beyond
Presented By:
Jack Graves, Chief Cultural Officer, Burgerville
In this keynote address, Burgerville's Chief Cultural Officer, Jack Graves will share with the audience Burgerville's corporate philosophy, which has led the company to go beyond sustainable buildings, implementing a commitment to sustainability into every project it undertakes. Jack will also explain how businesses can begin their own "green" programs with examples of Burgerville's "green" initiatives, which have been very successful in making positive environmental and economic contributions to the local communities throughout the region.
Session 2
10:00 AM - 10:50 AM
Making Smarter Choices for Oregon's Energy Future
Presented By:
Bill Nicholson, VP Customers and Economic Development, PGE
PGE is a leader in providing customers with renewable energy solutions. As Oregon's largest electric utility, they are focused on developing new energy sources to meet Oregon's growing energy needs in a more sustainable fashion. Nicholson will share PGE's vision for Oregon's energy future and outline the opportunities that the heightened interest in sustainability provides to businesses and our region.
Session 3
10:00 AM - 10:50 AM
Green Comes In Many Colors- The Benefits of Recycled Paint.
Presented By:
Jim Quinn, Hazardous Waste Program Manager, Metro
This presentation addresses the environmental benefits of using recycled paint, including LEED credits on green-building projects and greenhouse-gas reduction. Participants will also learn about the myths and realities of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) in paint.
Session 4
11:00 AM - 11:50 AM
Developing Best Practices around Building Operations and Maintenance.
Presented By:
Elaine Aye, Principal, Green Building Services
This presentation will cover in depth review of what is required for successful implementation along with local case studies of projects that are pursuing or have achieved the LEED EB OM certifications.
Session 5
11:00 AM - 11:50 AM
Picture This: Infrared Cameras Boost Energy Conservation.
Presented By:
David Shahon, District Sales Manager, FLIR
This session will explore how infrared thermography can be used to accomplish energy conservation goals in office construction and in existing buildings.
Session 6
1:00 PM - 1:50 PM
Green Roofs For Sustainable Cities
Presented By:
Mark Carpenter, President, Columbia Green Technologies
Mark will explain the economic benefits for implementing a green roof on your building (tax benefits, city bonuses, energy savings, LEED certification, storm water management incentives, property value increased,) as well as explain the different types of roofing systems (Trays, Mats, Growing Medium, Plant Types). Mark will also show how the systems are installed and how they are maintained citing examples from Condos, Office Buildings, Hospitals, Churches, Airports, Government Buildings and more! Known as the God Father of Green Roofs by industry colleagues ever since. Tualatin-based Columbia Green Technologies, Inc. has designed, developed, patented, manufactured and marketed the AVRS, Advanced Negative Roof System, to the roofing, building and contraction industry.
Session 7
1:00 PM - 1:50 PM
Ecologistics-The Transition Plan to Carbon Sensitive Construction.
Presented By:
Chris Humphries, Vice President, Ecologistics
This session will cover Ecologistics-who have developed a cost effective system to measure carbon generated from the construction process and to provide a "real cost" scorecard to communicate all of the relevant information for contracting decisions.
Session 8
2:00 PM - 2:50 PM
Landscape Management Through Sustainable Practices.
Presented By:
Mike Hansen, District Sales , TruGreen Landcare
This informative session will address the following landscaping issues: Use of IPM and Organics, Targeted approach to Landscape Management, Refuse disposal and recycle.
Session 9
2:00 PM - 2:50 PM
NIKE Sustainability and its Solar Projects.
Presented By:
Charles George, Facilities Operations and Property Manager, NIKE
This session will cover the recent installation of the Solar Array at the NIKE Lance Armstrong Fitness Center as well as NIKE's sustainability practices and approach. George Okun from Advanced Green Technologies will join this session for detailed description of the installation process.
Thursday: January 29, 2009
Session 10
9:00 AM - 9:50 AM
Facility Tour of Oregon Convention Center.

Take a glimpse inside the workings of the greenest convention facility in the entire country! The facilities management team will take you through the convention center and give insight and details with regard to recycling, water reclamation, energy use and conservation and more.
Session 11
10:00 AM - 10:50 AM
Next Steps in Energy Efficiency-Operations & Maintenance (Energy Trust Of Oregon Panel)
Presented By:
Will Miller, Technical Advisor, Lockheed Martin

Energy Trust of Oregon presents a panel with regard to implementing an Operations & Maintenance process to help sustain a building's profitability by reducing costly equipment failure, and potentially reducing energy use up to 20%. This session will explore best practices for O&M programs and how to implement a program for your facility.
Session 12
10:00 AM - 10:50 AM
Green From The Ground Up: Nature Friendly Development Practices for Land-Savvy Building Professionals
Presented By:
Gail Shaloum, Metro
This seminar will teach you how to add value through green development practices, market green development to gain competitive advantage, save money with smart site planning, use landscape features that double as stormwater-management systems, keep native vegetation and trees to increase property values and get the latest information on regional permits and codes.
Session 13
11:00 AM - 11:50 AM
Indoor Air Quality in Efficient Buildings
Presented By:
Kathi Futornick, Sustainability Manager, URS Corporation
This presentation will address the issues regarding air quality and "tight" buildings, and methods for determining healthy conditions consistent with green building certification standards.
Session 14
11:00 AM - 11:50 AM
IPM- Integrated Pest Management to Green
Presented By:
Randy Schilling, Regional Sales Manager, Eden Advanced Pest Technologies
Combining methods of control for low-risk, effective & preventative results to pest management including sanitation, habitat modification, physical removal of harborage sites and ID of conducive conditions.
Session 15
12:00 PM - 12:50 PM
Managing Stormwater- Compliance to Best Practices
Presented By:
Tom Archer, Director Sustainable Design Services, PBS Engineering + Environmental
This session will cover topics including regulatory compliance for stormwater systems, best management practices, and strategies for reducing impacts on the environment from stormwater pollutants.
Session 16
12:00 PM - 12:50 PM
Sustainable Landscape Solutions
Presented By:
Bob Grover, President, Pacific Landscape Management
This informative seminar will provide an overview of new landscape design and practices that can help you become sustainable outside your home or business.
Session 17
1:00 PM - 1:50 PM
Mitigating The Risks In Sustainable Buildings
Presented By:
Eric Grasberger, Partner, Stoel Rives, LLC.
Sustainable building involves new methods, new products, new technology, new players, and significant risks. This presentation will suggest 10 ways to mitigate your risk when going "green".
Session 18
1:00 PM - 1:50 PM
Commissioning: A Practical Guide for Sustainable Buildings
Presented By:
Emily Moore, Senior Program Manager, Portland Energy Conservation, Inc
This presentation will discuss the role of commissioning in achieving high performance buildings and the methods and strategies that will ensure that the benefits of commissioning are sustained throughout the life of the building.


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