When: Tuesday, October 8, 2024 from 4:30 PM to 8:00 PM (CT)
Where: Maggiano's Little Italy Grand - 516 N Clark St. Chicago, IL 60654
Event Agenda
4:30 pm: Networking - visit tabletop sponsors (5) and socialize with members
5:45 pm: Welcome, Chapter Announcements & Dinner
6:30 pm (approx.): Educational Presentation
The Evolving Landscape of Commercial Energy Efficiency - Understanding and Applying New Codes
This course equips Owners, Architects, Engineers, and Construction professionals with the knowledge to navigate the evolving landscape of Commercial Energy Efficiency Codes and their critical role in sustainable and energy-efficient building design. We will delve into the most recent and upcoming energy codes and standards, with a focus on ASHRAE 90.1 and IECC, and explore their implications for building enclosure design and performance.
Energy codes are instrumental in achieving energy-efficient buildings within our built environment. We will examine key requirements of these codes and their impact on building enclosure design, materials, and systems. Additionally, the course will highlight the importance of Building Enclosure Commissioning (BECx) – a quality-assurance process that ensures the building enclosure meets design intent and performance requirements. The BECx process, including design review, field testing, and functional testing, helps identify and address issues related to air and water leakage, thermal performance, and moisture management.
Through engaging case studies and real-world examples, participants will gain valuable insights into the challenges and opportunities of implementing energy codes and BECx in their projects. Furthermore, the course will explore emerging trends and innovations in building enclosure design and commissioning, offering a glimpse into new materials, technologies, and performance metrics shaping the future of the industry.
Learning Objectives:
- Discuss and analyze key energy code requirements and their market impacts
- Describe and detail the Building Enclosure Commissioning (BECx) process
- Identify and explain essential construction and functional testing procedures and required qualifications
- Examine and learn valuable insights from case studies and lessons learned, demonstrating real-world applications
Speaker:
Stephen Shanks, CxA, CxA+BE, BECxP, NDT, Salas O'Brien
Stephen Shanks, CxA, CxA+BE, BECxP, NDT Level III, is a seasoned building scientist and commissioning provider with over 40 years of experience. As the Vice President for Building Enclosure Commissioning at Salas O'Brien Company, he combines deep expertise in physics with extensive knowledge in building construction, effectively bridging theory and practice.
Stephen is a Subject Matter Expert (SME) in Building Enclosure Commissioning (BECx), Air Barriers, Whole Building Airtightness Testing (WBAT), and Thermal-Infrared (IR) Examinations. He actively participates in industry standard and code development committees, including ASHRAE Technical Committees 4.4, 7.9, and 1.12, as well as ASTM Committee E06 for BECx & WBAT.
He serves as Chair Emeritus of the Building Enclosure Technology and Environment Council (BETEC) of the National Institute of Building Sciences (NIBS), Co-Chair of the Codes Task Group for the Air Barrier Association of America (ABAA), and is a member of the Building Enclosure Best Practice Task Force for the Building Commissioning Association (BCxA).
Stephen is committed to enhancing the performance and sustainability of the built environment through his consulting services, which include new and existing construction, building enclosures, historic restoration and preservation, and expert witness testimony.
Credit:
1 AIA LU
Registration Cost (Includes Dinner)
Registration closes 2 days before the event or when capacity is met. Event space is limited to the first 130 registered attendees. Registration is refundable up to 7 days before the event. Registration will open once Education Presentation is confirmed.
- CSI Member = $60
- CSI Non-Member = $110
Tabletop Sponsor Available