This presentation dissects the major differences in the test methods and protocols of ASHRAE 52.2 and the soon to be published ISO 16890.  These air filtration test methods use similar equipment, but handle their respective data products very differently.  These differences can and will have some impact on other ASHRAE Standards, industry standards, and customer specifications.  Thus, understanding these differences beforehand is very important to users and specifiers of air filtration equipment.

It is very likely that ISO 16890 will be published in 2016 and replace the EN779 in Europe. With a more globalized world this standard will also affect the evaluation of filter performance in the US, but how does this standard affect standards and guidelines published by ASHRAE? In this work, we will discuss: Which ASHRAE standards reference to ASHRAE 52.2 and would be affected if 52.2 was replaced by ISO 16890? What are the effects on filter manufacturers, filter laboratories and users of filtration products?

Steve discusses ASHRAE Publication's philosophy behind its mobile and web app strategy and talks about its successes and issues so far. In addition, Steve discusses future mobile and web app plans and also solicit feedback from forum attendees.

Recent industry trends show that installation of metering devices after the primary utility meter that measure actual resource consumption are bringing multiple benefits to commercial building owners. These submetering systems could allow GSA to monitor energy usage for individual tenants, departments, whole floors, pieces of equipment or other loads individually to account for their actual energy usage.The GSA developed a Submeter Framework that provides a standardized means to map submeter functionalities to a range of benefits. The framework also assists stakeholders with identifying data needed to determine the associated costs and monetary savings resulting from submetering projects.

The use of submeters has grown significantly in recent years at both the National and State level. As the value of submeters becomes more well known and practiced, the allowance and requirement of metering systems has increased tremendously to attain the wide array of benefits they offer. The presentation summarizes the current state of policies related to submetering at the National, State, and City level.

All dashboards are not created equal. The term “dashboard” today continues to be flaunted when marketing any screen-based display with flashy graphics and energy related charts. But what do you get when you decide to purchase a dashboard?  This workshop presents a rational method for categorizing building automation dashboards to indicate required features at each level so that owners, operators, designers, and contractors can discuss their needs in the same terms.

The presentation will provide the latest available technology in smart grid interface through building automation systems.  Practical scenarios and applicable "rule-of-thumb" checks in smart metering will be discussed.  The presentation will include an overview of governing code and various ASHRAE and IEEE guidelines and standards.

This presentation describes the role that Standard 189.1 plays in efforts by policymakers to achieve net zero energy and high performance green buildings.

This presentation describes the efforts in Europe to achieve net zero energy and high performance green buildings that have come as a result of the 2015 Paris Climate Agreement and related activities.

This presentation describes the often misunderstood processes by which code officials adopt, amend, and implement building energy codes and model standards such as the International Energy Conservation Code and Standard 90.1. Tips will also be provided for how ASHRAE members can become involved with these processes.

This presentation describes how ASHRAE members can effectively work with state energy officials to encourage the adoption and implementation of the most recent editions of the model building energy codes.

Have you ever wondered why a new technology is readily accepted by some, but resisted by others?  In this workshop, you’ll discover the 5 characteristics of any technology or strategy that will determine its chances of being adopted successfully on your projects.  Based on technology adoption research from Everett Roger’s "Diffusion of Innovations", you can learn to be more strategic when selecting design options for your projects.  The goal of this simple technique is to choose the best options for your clients – ones that will be embraced and maintained for the life of the building.

Mitchell Swann will assist in this workshop as a facilitator.

This presentation highlights a success story for BIM where a strong MEP Contractor took the lead on the model development effort and used the tool to advance a quality product and make for a happy customer.  Key in this effort was the contractor integrating construction sequences to MEP layouts and design, thus truly integrating the building model into the construction process. Come and learn some tricks.

BIM holds much promise as a powerful tool to improve and enhance the design and construction process.  But experience tells us that any tool can be a weapon if you hold it right.  This portion of the program looks at some of the features and facets of BIM, how they differ from what we ‘used to do’ and how you can get a hedge against some of those less than ideal outcomes that we all worry about but don’t want to talk about.