Whole Building Commissioning

Commissioning is a process which verifies and documents completed system performance for buildings.  The methodical, organized approach to commissioning identifies potential performance deficiencies before owner occupancy and may also include verification of proper training and documentation for future maintenance and operation of the building.  USGBC has recognized the benefits of commissioning and has made this process a requirement for achieving certification. 

Information will be presented describing in detail the tasks prescribed by USGBC and ASHRAE for a properly commissioned project.  In addition, information on developing commissioning plans, installation and functional performance testing checklists, approach to the work, costs and benefits will be discussed.

Speaker

Laura Ludwig's professional experience includes ten years of operations and maintenance with large manufacturing and production facilities and eight years' experience within a design firm.  She began providing commissioning services within the pharmaceutical industry over 10 years ago and with the advent of USGBC Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design, began providing third party LEED commissioning in 2005.
 
Ms. Ludwig is a licensed professional engineer and serves as the Chairman for the Chapter Technology Committee for Illinois ASHRAE and also serves on the Board of Governors.  She is a qualified commissioning provider through the Building Commissioning Association and has been the lead commissioning provider on over $1 billion of construction.

When                        
Wednesday, March 18, 2009
5:30 - Registration & Networking
6:15 - 7:30- Presentation