The local AEE Columbia River Chapter will be hosting the Certified Energy Manager (CEM) training and certification in downtown Portland October 28th – November 1st. The five-day training seminar provides an in-depth, comprehensive learning and problem-solving forum through examining the fundamentals within key areas of energy management. Participants learn, system by system, how to diagnose and analyze energy savings opportunities. The CEM certification exam will be proctored on the final day of the training. If you’re interested in participating, you can learn more here: https://lnkd.in/gmuXjjN
One week until the next Why Smart Buildings event – don’t forget to register!
This is your last chance to register for the ‘Why Smart Buildings? Creating a Compelling Business Case” on September 17th at the Pacific Tower from 11:30am – 2pm.
We will be discussing the latest in smart technologies during an expert (and unbiased!) panel discussion focusing on the business case for smart building technologies. This will be a fantastic event and we hope to see you there!
After the event concludes, we will also be hosting a Tool Lending Library Open House along with AESP Evergreen Chapter, we hope you can join us for some drinks and apps!
The Tool Lending Library Open House is free to attend and we will hear from tool manufacturer, Fluke, to provide a demonstration on some of the tools we offer through the library, like our IR camera, as well as a brand new leak detecting tool for compressed air or other gasses. Find out about energy savings opportunities during this demonstration directly from the manufacturer!
You don’t want to miss this event on Sept 17th – register today!
At our next Why Smart Buildings event we are going to dive into the conversation around what smart building technologies have to offer to the commercial building world and how to create a compelling business case for investing in these technologies.
Join us for lunch and hear from unbiased experts in the industry that have real world experience in implementing smart technologies at the ‘Why Smart Buildings? Creating a Compelling Business Case” on September 17th at the Pacific Tower from 11:30am – 2pm. We will also be hosting a Tool Lending Library Open House directly after the event, we hope you can join us!
The Tool Lending Library Open House is free to attend and we will hear from tool manufacturer, Fluke, to provide a demonstration on some of the tools we offer through the library, like our IR camera, as well as a brand new leak detecting tool for compressed air or other gasses. Find out about energy savings opportunities during this demonstration directly from the manufacturer!
ShiftBuilding Symposium: A Window on the Future
In July 2020, buildings will have to meet new higher energy efficiency standards than ever, now being adopted with the Washington State Energy Code. The right window systems can help buildings reach high-performance goals for lighting, comfort and energy efficient living, while achieving or exceeding these tougher compliance standards. If you are in the business, a student, or a professional wanting to achieve these goals in the future, join us for this month’s NW EcoBuilding Guild ShiftBuilding Symposium: A Window On The Future – High-Performance Window System in Bellingham on Wednesday, September 18th from 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM and in Seattle on Thursday, September 19th from 12:00 PM to 5:30 PM. Register for advanced ticket reduced pricing today!
Why Smart Buildings? Creating a Compelling Business Case – September 17th!
Did you catch this article from socPub that affirms that smart building technologies are here to stay? At our next Why Smart Buildings event we are going to dive into the conversation around what smart building technologies have to offer to the commercial building world and how to create a compelling business case for investing in these technologies.
Join us for lunch and hear from unbiased experts in the industry that have real world experience in implementing smart technologies at the ‘Why Smart Buildings? Creating a Compelling Business Case” on September 17th at the Pacific Tower from 11:30am – 2pm. We will also be hosting a Tool Lending Library Open House directly after the event, we hope you can join us!
Why smart building technology is here to stay
The term ‘smart building technologies’ is not just a buzz word according to this socPUB article which describes how these technologies are here to stay. The article states that “intelligent, more aware buildings are being developed to offer unprecedented levels of energy and resource efficiency, organizational management, general optimization, and improved occupant health and productivity.” The article goes on to site a Memoori report that reveals that “the global market for IoT in buildings will grow from $34.8 billion at the end of 2017 to $84.2 billion by 2022.”
The article provides some answers to key questions like what does smart building technology truly offer the commercial world, and what are the benefits. To read the full article and additional benefits of smart building technologies to commercial building owners, click here.
