ERAPPA 2009 - Portland

     Sustainable     

Striving for Climate Neutrality on Campus: 7 Steps to Developing a Climate Action Plan 

Michael Crowley, MS, LEED AP; Debra Shepard, Environmental Health & Engineering

In the absence of nationwide greenhouse gas (GHG) reduction regulations, many colleges and universities have been taking a leadership role by mitigating GHG emissions resulting from their own campus operations.  This presentation will provide a 7 step climate mitigation roadmap for facility directors or sustainability practice leaders.

     Facilities Planning     

Choosing the Best Delivery Method for Your Project

Steve Cunningham, AIA, LEED AP; Spagnolo Gisness & Associates, Inc.; Gordon King, Suffolk University; Tim Bonfatti, Compass Management; Dom Tiberi. Barr & Barr Builders

Design/Build, CM at Risk, CM Advisory, and General Contracting are all terms that we are familiar with. They make specific reference to various forms of project delivery and contract types - some better suited for specific projects, programs and building types than for others. A panel of industry experts - Facilities Director, Builder, Architect and Owner's Project Manager - will provide a primer on several different project delivery methods and discuss the best case scenarios under which the delivery method should be used on your campus. Roles and responsibilities of the team members including the owner as well as the basic differences in contractual relationships will be presented in a case study type format.

Target Audience:  Physical Plant Administrators and Facility Managers who only build capital projects on an occasional basis; Capital Project Managers, Physical Plant Administrators, Facility Managers and others who build more often that are interested in learning the benefit and value of alternative delivery systems.

Level:  Beginner and Intermediate

People

Tribal Knowledge and a Diverse Workforce...Bridging the Gap With Effective Mentoring

            Teena Shouse, Facility Engineering Associates, P.C.

Developing an effective mentoring program continues to be a critical tool for your facilities toolkit.  The ability to pass on critical knowledge in the proper care and operation of physical plants in universities and colleges from an aging workforce to a younger, more diverse one is no small task.  This session will provide a practical approach for both the mentor and mentee as we discuss proven techniques and ideas.  Join us and become a leader in creating a work environment that feeds on positive energy and knowledge transfer and helps push others to greater heights.

Potpourri     

Security Assessments and Security Project Planning for College Campuses 

Chad Barnes, C&S Engineers, Inc.

The need for appropriate assessments and project planning for security on a college campus are paramount in implementing an effective campus security plan and in ensuring that it makes operational and fiscal sense for the campus community.  This presentation will discuss NFPA 730, the security assessment/planning process, and what it takes to properly develop a security plan for your campus. 

Utilities/Energy    

Managing Energy in These Volatile and Difficult Times (AIA/LU)

            Jon Sorenson, Competitive Energy Services

Jon Sorenson, Competitive Energy Services partner, will provide an energy market overview, explore product procurement, and discuss strategy development and implementation.  He will present case studies, information about the regulatory environment and renewable products.   His program targets businesses, institutions and large end-users, and is appropriate for mid to high levels.