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Free Seminar Program
COST EFFECTIVE CAPITAL REPAIR &
RENEWAL STRATEGIES
8:30 am to 9:30 am
Cost Effective Building Envelope and Physical Building Management
Strategies That Can Save You Money
1 BOMA Credit
An informative session for
property managers and owners that will explore the key issues
pertaining to management of the physical elements of structures and
building envelopes. This will be a high-speed journey employing
numerous visuals to illustrate actual conditions that are commonly
encountered. Topics covered will include: an understanding of how
structure, wall and roof systems work; the mechanisms by which
performance problems or deterioration can develop; symptoms to watch
for in order to diagnose these problems; maintenance activities
which can avoid or address them; and options for capital repair and
renewal.
Jim Bunting, Sales Manager, Canam Building Envelope Specialists Inc.
Steve Tratt, National Sales Manager, Canam Building Envelope
Specialists Inc.
IMPROVING BUILDING EFFICIENCY AND REDUCING YOUR COSTS
8:30 am to 9:45 am
Dealing with Aging Mechanical & HVAC Systems in Older Buildings: How
Can You Effectively Update These Systems to Make Them More Energy
Efficient?
1 BOMA Credit
This session will examine a
range of common problems, issues, and challenges related to aging
mechanical systems that building owners, property managers, and
facility engineers need to understand and address. An efficient HVAC
system can reduce the demand on a building’s energy loads and
potentially provide greater comfort to occupants and users. Topics
discussed will include: upgrading domestic water systems; upgrading
central heating systems; energy savings programs and incentives; and
piping rehabilitation vs. replacement.
Doug Brady, President, Brady & Seidner Associates Ltd
Derrick Finn, President, Finn Projects
ENERGY MANAGEMENT & SAVINGS
9:00 am to 10:00 am
Thought Smart Sub-Metering is a Dead Issue? The Smart Money is On
"No"
1 BOMA Credit
Current economic conditions and
pending changes to the electricity market are making the decision to
smart sub-metering an easy one for Property Managers, Condominium
Boards and apartment Owners. This session will provide an overview of
smart sub-metering, how the technology works, what are the major
benefits associated with its use, a discussion of the pending
legislative and pricing changes, and why the Ontario Government is
absolutely committed to smart metering. A question and answer session
will also enable a discussion on the different sub-metering models,
questions to ask when choosing a service provider, and what have we
learned over the last couple of years.
Rob Detta Colli, Sales
Executive, Enbridge Electric Connections Inc.
10:00 am to 11:00 am
Creating an Energy Management Plan for Your Building: The Most
Significant Step to Reduce Costs
1 BOMA Credit
This session will provide
detailed information on how owners and property managers can
effectively decrease their building’s energy consumption. Steps
examined will include: conducting energy audits; benchmarking a
building’s energy consumption; opportunities to decrease energy
consumption; information on rebates and incentives; monitoring;
automation; financing options; and other initiatives.
Andy Ireland, Energy Specialist,
Mann Engineering Ltd.
John Lucic, Energy Specialist, Mann Engineering Ltd.
11:00 am to 12 noon
Energy Strategies for Apartment Buildings – How to Increase Your
Property Value in These Economic Times
1 BOMA Credit
Organized by Multiple Dwelling
Standards Association
Retrofitting and upgrading the
major systems and operating equipment in older multi-unit
residential buildings will not only bring your properties up to
modern standards but can result in significant energy reductions and
cost savings. The resulting financial benefits can also increase the
value of your apartment buildings in these economic market
conditions. This session will outline the steps and strategies that
landlords and managers can take to achieve these results. Included
in the discussion will be
financial programs and grants that owners can take advantage of
along with the scope of the savings and total value that could be
created by implementing these
actions.
RISK MANAGEMENT STRATEGIES
9:00 am to 10:00 am
Risk Management Strategies for Building Owners and Property
Managers: How to Reduce Your Potential Liabilities and Insurance Premiums
1 BOMA Credit
Organized by Real Estate
Institute of Canada – Toronto Chapter
Insurance premiums only form one
component of a company's total cost of risk. Retained losses,
whether recognized or not, loss prevention expenses, broker
compensation, and administrative costs are the others. This workshop
will examine strategies that you can use to manage these costs
collectively to reduce your Total Cost of Risk. The presentation will
include risk management tools you need to know to help reduce your
property and business liability risks and to help prevent excessive
negligence claims against your property and business.
Neil Gilbertson, Managing
Director, Real Estate Industry Practice,
Marsh Canada Limited
Erin Magilton Morneau, Vice President, Real Estate Group, Marsh
Canada Limited
UNDERSTANDING YOUR ROOF
9:00 am to 10:00 am
Making Important Roofing Decisions and Avoiding Costly Mistakes.
Myths and Realities about System Performance, Maintenance, Repair
and Re-Roofing
1 BOMA Credit
Organized by Ontario Industrial
Roofing Contractors Association
All building owners and managers
will at some time be faced with the need to replace or renovate a
roof. With the vast array of products, designs and systems available
today, finding the best and most effective solution can be a
daunting task. What should be the most viable element of the
building is often the one receiving the least amount of
attention. What can be done to maintain the roof, keep costs down
and avoid problems? This session will briefly examine the major
features and benefits and clarify any misconceptions related to all
major roofing systems. Topics of discussion will include: thermal
transfer in and out of the building, durability and life expectancy
of various membrane systems, and issues relating to the maintenance,
repair, and re-roofing requirements of all major roofing
systems. This session will provide you with a
better understanding of the roofing system and how it can extend the
life of your building. The right decision can add substantially to
the bottom line and the building’s
performance. The wrong decision can result in economic loss and
unhappy tenants. Building owners and managers will also receive some
practical and proven guidelines for making important roofing
decisions, understanding costs in today’s market, and avoiding major
mistakes.
John Petrachek, President, Atlas-Apex
Roofing Inc.
SOURCES OF ADDITIONAL REVENUE
9:00 am to 10:00 am
Building New Revenue Streams for Apartments and Condominiums
1 BOMA Credit
Organized by Federation of
Rental Housing Providers of Ontario
This session will examine
effective strategies, amenities and innovations that can provide a
new revenue stream in your multi-unit residential building. The
speakers will
address a range of potential initiatives including: laundry room and
parking services, renting out party rooms, amenities’ fees,
advertising opportunities in common areas, and strategies to reduce
move-outs. Gordon W. Alderdice, Vice President, Business
Development, Coinamatic Canada Inc.
Mark Kenney, Chief Operating
Officer, CAP REIT
DEALING WITH ASBESTOS AND MOULD
9:45 am to 11:00 am
Asbestos and Mould in Buildings: What Every Owner and Manager Needs
to Know
1 BOMA Credit
Organized by Institute of
Housing Management
This session will begin by
briefly examining the provincial Asbestos Regulation and its
requirements for compliance by all building owners and Managers. As
of November
2007, all buildings must have an Asbestos Management Plan in place
which would identify all “asbestos containing material” in the
building. If asbestos is found on the property, then it is the
owner’s responsibility to notify all the building occupants and
workers in the building. How do you determine whether there is
asbestos in your building? For many years now, mould growth in
buildings has been recognized as a health hazard and liability for
building owners and managers. This session will provide an update on
developments in regulations, guidelines and technology trends
regarding mould in buildings. It will also address the more common
details in the building envelope that contribute to the risk of
water damage and mould growth so that owners and managers have a
better understanding of the potential causes and problems, and what
to watch out for.
Samantha Anderson, Environmental
Scientist, Trow Associates Inc.
MAKING YOUR BUILDING GREENER
10:00 am to 11:00 am
Low Cost Strategies and Funding Programs to Help You Upgrade an
Existing Building: The Untapped Green within Graying Buildings
1 BOMA Credit
What are the options for
enhancing the energy and environmental performance of existing
buildings? What steps can you take to improve the operational
efficiency of
your property and to ensure that your space remains competitive in
the market? The session will open with an examination of specific
operations and capital strategies that you can take to achieve these
goals and objectives that can lead to ongoing improvements in your
energy, water, and waste efficiency, and your building’s overall
environmental management and performance. The second part will
examine a few specific funding programs that can be used to help you
implement some energy saving initiatives.
Adrien Deveau, Green Building
Business Manager, Halsall Associates
Peter Sissaris, Manager, Demand Response, Toronto Hydro Corporation
ELIMINATING BED BUGS
10:00 am to 11:00 am
Bed Bugs and Pest Control – A Major Issue That You Must Deal With
1 BOMA Credit
Organized by the Greater Toronto
Apartment Association
Toronto’s Medical Officer of
Health has identified bed bugs as a health concern and is currently
looking at ways to effectively deal with them across the city. Bed
bugs have
become a major problem in multi-unit dwellings over the past ten
years. This presentation will examine the reasons why this pest
continues to return, how it can be avoided or alleviated, and the
best tools presently available to building owners and managers to
deal with this annoying problem.
Dan McCabe, Vice President, Magical Pest Control
Dr. Dale Blaine, Technical Specialist, Magical Pest Control
HEALTH & SAFETY RISKS IN CONDOS
10:00 am to 11:00 am
Managing Your Most Important Health and Safety Risks in Condominiums
1 BOMA Credit
Organized by Canadian
Condominium Institute
This session will assist you
with the most important risks which can give rise to government
orders, work stoppages and Occupational Health and Safety or
potential Bill C-45 criminal prosecution. The speakers (a
Professional Engineer/OHS Consultant and an OHS lawyer/former OH&S
Prosecutor) will address common scenarios and
questions including: dealing with multiple contractors at the same
construction project; health and safety program fundamentals such as
minimum training required and JHSC requirements; what to do if there
is a workplace accident; and how to protect management, boards of
directors and others from risk and liability.
MODERATOR:
Gina Cody, President, Construction Control Inc.
SPEAKERS:
Cheryl Edwards, Partner, Heenan Blaikie LLP
Jeff Jeffcoatt, Manager, Condominium Division, Construction Control
Inc.
WASTE REDUCTION, RECYCLING &
ENVIRONMENTAL PRACTICES
11:00 am to 12 noon
Waste Utility, Organics and Other New Waste Management, Recycling &
Environmental Practices and Strategies for Apartment and Condominium
Owners and Managers
1 BOMA Credit
Organized by Association of
Condominium Managers of Ontario
This session will help building
owners and managers make informed decisions regarding waste
reduction and environmental programs. How are various organizations
and levels of government addressing the need to divert more waste,
e.g. Toronto’s new wastewater utility fees are, now organics need to
be recycled? What are the impacts of using private service suppliers
instead of municipal services? Can they save you money? Are they
able to supply the same level of service as the municipality? What
is new with Provincial waste diversion policies and how does MOE
enforcement of their regulations impact your building? How do you
plan the allocation of limited space for recycling within your
building? What strategies can you use to implement programs, meet
compliance and control costs? This panel will provide you with a
stronger understanding of regulatory changes, emerging trends, and
infrastructure and service delivery options. You will also learn some
better ideas, practices and waste management solutions for your
building.
MODERATOR:
Doug King, Director, Market Development, Metro Group of Companies
Speakers will include a panel of leading experts in this field.
FIRE SAFETY PLANNING
11:00 am to 12 noon
Implementing a Fire Safety Plan in Your Building
1 BOMA Credit
A well devised fire safety plan,
coupled with practical implementation requirements, will
dramatically increase the speed at which occupants are evacuated, in
addition to providing fire responders with essential information on
the building’s fundamentals This session will provide building
owners and property managers with a well rounded overview of the
National Fire Code Regulations on occupant emergency evacuation
procedures, floor warden and supervisory staff responsibilities,
frequencies of fire drills, and equipment preventative maintenance
guidelines.
Mahendra Patel, Operations
Manager, ProFire Safety Services
IMPROVING THE VALUE OF YOUR BUILDING
11:00 am to 12 noon
Aging Buildings and Shrinking Operational & Capital Dollars: How Do
You Reconcile the Need?
1 BOMA Credit
As many of our buildings
continue to age, the structures are reaching thresholds where major
repairs or replacements are needed. Real estate managers, asset
managers and property managers are facing the complex puzzle of how
to balance their buildings’ capital expenditures and operating
costs. Getting a firm grasp of your mounting deferred maintenance,
understanding regulatory changes, and managing health and safety
risks are primary concerns impacting capital budgets. Notwithstanding,
adopting green strategies and meeting comfort expectations of
tenants add to the complexity of the problem. This session will
examine these challenges and offer some practical strategies to
weather the economic storm and manage your risk.
Diana Carr, Project Manager, Halsall Associates Limited
Kevin Day, Senior Project Manager, Halsall Associates Limited
KEEPING WATER OUT OF YOUR
BUILDING
11:00 am to 12 noon
How to Deal With Water – The Silent Enemy of Buildings
1 BOMA Credit
Storm water is a hot
battleground of conflicting objectives for builders and building
owners. Water is a major cause of much building deterioration and
its infiltration into buildings is a top complaint on any list. From
a building standpoint diversion of water away from the building
elements as quickly as possible is the ideal approach. Conflicting
with this ideal are the limits of municipal infrastructures to deal
with the water volumes and the current wave of ‘Green’ water
conservation initiatives in which storm water is stored and utilized
onsite for irrigation or service uses like flushing toilets. This
session will outline some methods of achieving harmony between the
conflicting objectives, providing some insight into ways of both
keeping the water out of a building and providing for its storage or
control on the site.
Rick Derbecker, Vice President,
Building Technology, Construction Control Inc.
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