2024 CONFERENCE PROGRAM
CENTRAL VALLEY FACILITIES CONFERENCE
| Time | Name | Speakers | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wednesday, March 20, 2024 | |||
| 8:40 AM - 9:40 AM | Session 1: 2022 Title 24 Lighting and Electrical Energy Code Update | Michael Scalzo , National Lighting Contractors Association of America | This presentation will provide an overview of the changes to the nonresidential Building Energy Efficiency Standards (Title 24, Part 6, Lighting/Electrical) for 2022 that will be implemented on January 1, 2023. The speaker will also discuss how the code changes affect Acceptance Testing and what that means for you on a new project. |
| 8:40 AM - 9:40 AM | Session 2: Proper Roof Maintenance and Leak Management | Bob Roche , Simon Roofing | Learn about common problems related to roofing systems of all types, and how proper maintenance and repair practices can help avoid or minimize such problems, and thus extend the life of the roof. Find out about leak management – including what an unrepaired roof leak really costs your facility – and also what requirements are needed to fulfill the warranty that the roof manufacturer offers after a roof is installed. |
| 9:50 AM - 10:50 AM | Session 3: National Electrical Code (NEC) Compliance – Information You Can Count on For Success | Bob Sullivan - Southwest Regional Director , NFPA | Involved with electrical systems in your facility? Don't be isolated from knowledge and information that will help reduce risk from electrical systems. This presentation will help you with National Electrical Code (NEC) compliance. Learn about free code access and resources available to you. You will also understand the NEC system and significant changes to the 2020 edition of the NEC recently incorporated by reference into the California Electrical Code. |
| 9:50 AM - 10:50 AM | Session 4: Ladder Safety – Avoid Accidents at Your Facility | Andy Bull - President , C.H. Bull Co. | Thinking of ladder safety, you might say: "This is a simple tool I've used all my life – what possibly could go wrong?" But in fact there are 300+ killed and over 175,000 injured every year in ladder accidents. The speaker will discuss the "CLIMB" program: Choose the right ladder, Look at and inspect the ladder, Insure safe ladder set-up, Move safely with and on the ladder, and Be a ladder safety expert. He also will describe the new CAL OSHA standards on training for ladder safety. |
| 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM | Session 5: A Look at Modesto City School’s Impressive Sustainability Achievements | Roger Orth - Senior Director MOT , Modesto City Schools Gilbert Rosas - Director of Sustainability and Adaptation , Modesto City Schools | Modesto City Schools, the 25th largest school district in California, with 34 schools, has implemented a very impressive sustainability program. Hear about their program, whose goal is to reduce environmental pollutants and conserve energy. Examples include: purchase of 30 electric buses, installation of about 800 kWp of solar canopies, and installation of 30 EV charging stations. Included will be details on financing of the sustainability program by leveraging energy and operational savings from the project, as well as federal stimulus funds and local grants. Gain ideas you might apply at your own site. |
| 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM | Session 6: Leadership and Supervisory Practices for Improved Organizational Effectiveness | Jason Wolins - Chair , Humphreys University Ray Call - Adjunct Instructor , Humphreys University | This session will focus on leadership characteristics and supervisory practices that lead to greater organizational effectiveness. Topics will include how leadership can inspire employees to perform beyond what is expected, how to improve employee misbehavior in the workplace by developing clear expectations, and how to avoid being a toxic boss. |
| 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM | Session 7: Boiler Basics and Best Practices | Sean Skiles - General Manager , Fulton Equipment Pacific | In this presentation on the basics of commercial boilers, the speaker will discuss the do’s and don’ts of boiler operation and installation, best practices for boiler maintenance and preventive maintenance, and what to look for when selecting a new boiler. Gain information that will help you improve your boiler system’s efficiency and dependability. |
| 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM | Session 8: Ready or Not – Mastering Emergency Preparedness Like a Pro | Amanda Johnson , Restoration Management Company | In this session, the presenters will discuss the art of disaster planning and how to keep facilities operating after an emergency. The speaker will coordinate an interactive panel of experts who will provide insight on standardization of processes and procedures for water and fire remediation, as well as common challenges in emergency response. Included will be details on relatable project experiences that can help prepare facility managers for unforeseen events and ensure that their buildings are not being left in a vulnerable state. |
| 2:10 PM - 3:10 PM | Session A: Film -- ASHRAE’s New Standard 241: Addressing the Risk of Disease Transmission in Indoor Spaces | Learn about ASHRAE’s new groundbreaking Standard 241, Control of Infectious Aerosols, which establishes minimum requirements to reduce the risk of disease transmission by exposure to infectious aerosols in new buildings, existing buildings, and major renovations. This valuable filmed presentation is by Dr. William Bahnfleth, Professor of Architectural Engineering at Pennsylvania State University, who chairs the project committee for ASHRAE Standard 241. Find out what you need to know to help your facility plan for COVID-19, influenza viruses and other pathogens that cause problems for building occupants. Standard 241 provides requirements for many aspects of air systems design, installation, operation and maintenance. The presentation was given at the 25th Westford Building Science Symposium organized by Building Science Corporation. | |
| Thursday, March 21, 2024 | |||
| 8:40 AM - 9:40 AM | Session 09: Active Shooter Situations – What Facility Managers Need to Know | Orrin Nelson , Modesto Police Department SWAT | When you hear about active shooter situations in the news, do you wonder “Is my facility prepared?” This presentation, by the Modesto Police Department, will provide information you and your facilities staff members need to know. The speaker will describe what type of location shooters are looking for (soft compared to hard in respect to accessibility) – to “harden” your facility means to set things up to limit accessibility, like locked doors, a card system to get in, fences and locked gates, cement planters on a walkway to the front door to limit ability to drive a car through. Find out details about the mindset of shooters, learn signs to look for. Discussed will be the “Run, Hide, Fight” scenario during an active shooter situation. Also discussed will be the Department’s assessments provided upon request for Modesto facilities. |
| 8:40 AM - 9:40 AM | Session 10: Getting to the Roots of Electric Motor Failure | Josh Iris - President/CEO , Ace Electric Motor & Pump Company | Electric motors are the heartbeat of every facility, and their uninterrupted operation is crucial for consistent productivity. In today's session, the speaker will delve into the often-overlooked factors leading to early motor breakdowns, from the challenges of retaining skilled technicians and the pitfalls of run-to-failure strategies to the limitations of dated testing tools and the importance of dependable vendor partnerships. |
| 9:50 AM - 10:50 AM | Session 11: The Renovation of the Historic Modesto Transit Center | Bill Sandhu - Director of Public Works , The Renovation of the Historic Modesto Transit Center | Hear about the extensive, $5.7 million renovation project that took place from 2021 to 2023 of the historic Modesto Transit Center. Built in 1915 to serve rail traffic in the Central Valley, the facility has most recently served as a regional bus terminal, though it will also support the future rail transit service Altamont Corridor Express, expected to begin in 2026. City of Modesto Public Works had the special challenges of dealing with a historic designated building, as well as a building open to the public, with several hundred people a day coming and going. Among the topics will be the expansion and modernization of the restrooms to ADA compliance, touchless devices, and water-saving devices. Vandalism considerations were part of the planning. Facilities engineers worked with the designers to make sure that their recommendations for ease of maintenance in the facility would be taken into account. The finished building is an investment in Modesto’s future. |
| 9:50 AM - 10:50 AM | Session 12: How to Spot Problems with utility Systems | Ryan Stroupe - Building Performance Program Coordinator , PG&E Pacific Energy Center Allen Layman - President , Nexus Engineering |
Learn how to spot problem issues with utility systems (steam, hot water, chilled water, compressed air, etc.), in this valuable presentation. |
| 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM | Session 13: The 2022 Title 24 Energy Code for Nonresidential Buildings – the New Requirements as of January | Chris Olvera , California Energy Commission | This presentation will cover the major changes to Title 24, Part 6, 2022 Building Energy Efficiency Standards (Energy Code) for nonresidential buildings. The 2022 Energy Code has new requirements for HVAC, lighting, building envelope, and water heating that have taken effect starting on January 1, 2023. This session reviews the mandatory, prescriptive, and performance requirements and available resources that apply to newly constructed buildings, additions, and alterations. |
| 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM | Session 14: Thermography – Now Required for Electrical Applications per NFPA-70B | Keith Steiner , Teledyne FLIR | Thermography, as an equipment monitoring and detection solution, enables proactive inspection and predictive maintenance for electrical equipment – and in fact, per the recent requirements of NFPA-70B thermography has been changed from recommended to required. This presentation will describe what facilities engineers need to do to be in compliance with the new standard requirements regarding thermography. |
| 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM | Session 15: Beat the Heat – Understanding Heat Emergencies and How to Prevent Them at Your Facility | Ruben Wegner - Emergency Services Manager , Stanislaus County | Learn how excessive heat can cause an emergency for a facility just as drastic as floods or earthquakes – but possibly more preventable because there are warnings. As changing climate has meant unprecedented heat waves for California, Stanislaus County has developed an extreme heat contingency plan. Find out how by planning and using weather forecasts, facilities can be prepared and safeguard workers and equipment. |
| 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM | Session 16: Best Practices for Modernizing Old Switchgear and Breakers | Mike DeBono , Bay Power, Inc. | There are many reasons for modernizing your facility’s switchgear and breakers: older equipment can fail unexpectedly and cause outages, newer technologies can bring increased efficiency and also improved safety (less likely for an arc flash incident). Replacement of an entire electrical system is often prohibitively time-consuming, which is where replacement of individual equipment meets the need. This session will examine best practices for the modernization of switchgear and breakers, including dealing with obsolete equipment, mismatched equipment, and modification of equipment. |
| 2:10 PM - 3:10 PM | Session B: Film -- ASHRAE’s New Standard 241: Addressing the Risk of Disease Transmission in Indoor Spaces | Learn about ASHRAE’s new groundbreaking Standard 241, Control of Infectious Aerosols, which establishes minimum requirements to reduce the risk of disease transmission by exposure to infectious aerosols in new buildings, existing buildings, and major renovations. This valuable filmed presentation is by Dr. William Bahnfleth, Professor of Architectural Engineering at Pennsylvania State University, who chairs the project committee for ASHRAE Standard 241. Find out what you need to know to help your facility plan for COVID-19, influenza viruses and other pathogens that cause problems for building occupants. Standard 241 provides requirements for many aspects of air systems design, installation, operation and maintenance. The presentation was given at the 25th Westford Building Science Symposium organized by Building Science Corporation. | |
As of 2012, the Green Building Certification Institute allows individuals with LEED Professional credentials to report any education related to green buildings to the Institute for continuing education. Upon request, Facilities Expo will send a certificate of completion for sessions on green building topics to any LEED Professional who requests one for GBCI documentation purposes, as long as they make the request at the conclusion of the class session, and as long as their badge was scanned.
