NEBB Basic Building Systems Commissioning Certified Professional Seminar and Exam

March 21-23, 2016

Gaithersburg, MD Optional

BSC CP Exam

Thursday, 3/24/2016

NEBB Basic Building Systems Commissioning

Certified Professional

Seminar

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Introduction:

Building Systems Commissioning (BSC) is the process of verifying, in new construction, all of the

subsystems for mechanical (HVAC), plumbing, electrical, fire/life safety, building envelopes, interior

systems, cogeneration, utility plants, sustainable systems, lighting, wastewater, controls, and building

security to achieve the owner's project requirements as intended by the building owner and as designed

by the building architects and engineers. The commissioning process main goal is to improve a project

from the design phase through post construction and occupancy.

Who Should Attend:

Candidates interested in attaining NEBB certification in Building Systems Commissioning and those

seeking in-depth instruction in commissioning procedures who will play a key role in the commissioning

process within their companies. Those attending should be management level persons who can qualify

as a NEBB Building Systems Commissioning Certified Professional by already possessing the required

commissioning experience and whose firm meets the criteria for the “NEBB Building Systems

Commissioning Certification Requirements.”

Seminar Content: The seminar will cover the following:

Review of the NEBB Building Systems Technical Commissioning program

Review of the Commissioning Process with emphasis on:

Development of Commissioning Plans

The Commissioning Schedule

Commissioning Communications

Marketing Commissioning Services

Estimating Commissioning Services

Technology reviews of HVAC, Controls, Equipment and Control Components

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Instructors (preliminary—subject to change)

Jim Bochat

Jim Bochat President of Commissioning Concepts, has been involved in the

Arizona Engineering and Construction industry for over forty years. His

experience includes Mechanical Design, Mechanical Construction, Controls,

Test & Balance, Commissioning and Retro Commissioning.

Jim is a former NEBB President. He is a Life Member of ASHRAE and serves

on the GPC-30, GL1.2 and PMP Project Committee. He has been a NEBB

Certified Professional since 1974 and has co-authored several standards re-

garding Commissioning for NEBB, ASHRAE and ABBA.

Jim was presented the George Hightower Award for his distinguished service

to NEBB. The George Hightower Award is NEBB's most prestigious honor

and is presented to someone who has made significant contributions to the

success of NEBB and the HVAC industry.

Steve Wiggins

Steve Wiggins is an Associate Partner at Newcomb & Boyd. He is the past

President of NEBB and former chairman of NEBB’s BSC Committee. He has

more than 30 years of experience in Building Systems Commissioning. He

has been working in the built environment since 1975.

Steve owned a mechanical and electrical company for eight years. Prior to

that he worked for United States Air Force at base level and headquarters

AFCESA as the commissioning and retro-commissioning expert. He has mas-

ter mechanical and electrical licenses. He is a co-author of NEBB’s Design

Phase Commissioning Handbook.

Did you know?

It is estimated by Texas A&M researchers that as much as 20% of the energy used in an average commercial

building is waste associated with poorly operated systems. Buildings systems underperform for several rea-

sons:

They were never properly configured

The design did not account for all sources of building efficiency

The building is not properly maintained

The use of the building has changed over time

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Seminar Schedule

The NEBB Basic Building Systems Commissioning Seminar has been substantially revamped based on the latest Building Systems Commissioning Procedural Standards and industry trends.

The seminar will begin at 8:00 am. each day. Topics will cover a review of the Commissioning process and the requirements of the NEBB BSC Procedural Standards and begin instruction on Building Systems Commissioning.

The seminar continues with discussions covering the requirements for Building Systems Commissioning including the requirements covering drawings and forms and an introduction to Control Systems.

The Basic Building Systems Commissioning Seminar concludes with an extensive control systems review and discussion on marketing and estimating commissioning services.

Optional BSC CP Exam Schedule and Details

NEBB offers Building Systems Commissioning certification to firms and individuals. All certification requirements are available on the NEBB website at http://www.nebb.org/certified/building_systems_commissioning_certification_requirements/

The optional NEBB BSC CP Exam will be offered on Thursday, 3/24.

For complete information on BSC CP certification and the exam, please email certification@nebb.org.

Those who wish to sit for the BSC CP exam will need to have completed all applications and be

approved to sit for the exam prior to March 24, 2016. Please note that you need to apply for

certification before you can take the NEBB BSC Certification Exam.

*Attendees should be aware that this seminar is a refresher on NEBB BSC. Attending the

seminar in itself is insufficient for successful completion of NEBB BSC CP exam.

Student Preparation Prior to the Seminar:

All seminar participants need to have working knowledge of

the NEBB Procedural Standards for Whole Building Systems

Technical Commissioning of New Construction. (Free to

download at www.nebb.org.) Participants should also be

familiar with the NEBB Design Phase Commissioning

Handbook for HVAC Systems (for purchase on nebb.org or via

this registration form) before attending the seminar. Please bring both documents to the seminar.

Instruction is based on the assumption that all attendees have a thorough working knowledge of the

requirements of these NEBB publications prior to attending the course. Students are required to bring a

laptop with Windows operating system, Adobe Acrobat, Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel.

Candidates should be familiar with the software prior to attending the seminar.

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Hotel, Transportation and Related Information

Seminar Date: Arrival in Gaithersburg, MD Seminar Location: March 21-23, 2016 March 20, 2016 Louis J. Boland Business Center Optional Exam 3/24/16 30 West Watkins Mill Road Gaithersburg, MD 20878 Select a Hotel: Please refer to the seminar schedule prior to booking travel. Housing and other costs are not covered by the registration fee. Reservations at the hotel of your choice must be made directly with the hotel. Below is a short list of hotels in close proximity to the training center. All three below have free shuttle service available to take guests within a five mile radius (including the training facility) and must be arranged in advance. NEBB does not endorse any hotel in relation to this meeting

Select an Airport:

Hilton Gaithersburg 620 Perry Parkway Gaithersburg, MD 20877 301-977-8900 3.2 miles from Training Facility

Holiday Inn Gaithersburg 2 Montgomery Village Avenue Gaithersburg, MD 20879 301-948-8900 1.8 miles from Training Facility

Hampton Inn & Suites - Gaithersburg 960 North Fredrick Avenue Gaithersburg, MD 20879 301-990-4300 4.2 miles from Training Facility

Three Airports Service the Maryland/DC Area: Miles Average driving

time (minutes)

Average taxi

fare

Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) 30 37 $80

Dulles International Airport (IAD) 33 34 $80

Baltimore/Washington International Airport (BWI) 40 44 $100

Important Notes Enrollment is limited. Available openings will be filled on a “first come-first served” basis.

Lunch will be provided on Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday of the seminar and is included in the seminar fees.

Registrants will receive a confirmation letter, including instructions regarding required seminar materials.

Please contact Connie Vitale at 301-977-3698 to confirm that space is available and the exam schedule prior to purchasing airline tickets, or committing to other expenses. (Connie@NEBB.org)

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NEBB Building Systems Commissioning Certified Professional

Seminar, March 21-23 2016: Registration Form

Please Print Legibly

Name: _____________________________________ Nickname:____________________________________

Company:_____________________________________ Title:_____________________________________

Address: ________________________________________________________City______________________

State:_____________________ Zip:__________ Tel: ______________________ Fax: ___________________

Email:_________________________ Chapter:_____________________ Dietary restriction: _______________

Important Reminder: All hotel reservations must be made directly by the seminar participant. Please refer to the

local hotel information in this brochure.

Certification Testing: Please send email to NEBB’s Certification Department, certification@NEBB.org for Candidacy

Application and written exam information, as soon as possible. Separate certification fees apply. Optional Exam 3/24/16.

Fees: (check all that apply)

$1,500.00 SEMINAR REGISTRATION FEE (Monday—Wednesday; Thursday Testing Requires Separate Registration)

$175.00 DESIGN PHASE COMMISSIONING HANDBOOK FOR HVAC SYSTEMS (For NEBB Firms)

$200.00 DESIGN PHASE COMMISSIONING HANDBOOK FOR HVAC SYSTEMS (For non-NEBB Firms)

ADD $10 for SHIPPING FOR CD AND $14 FOR HARDCOVER. (Please call for international shipping costs).

$ ____________ TOTAL AMOUNT

Payment method:

Check Enclosed made payable to NEBB for Seminar Registration Fee

VISA MASTERCARD AMERICAN EXPRESS

Name on the Card________________________________________________________________________

Credit Card Number___________________________________________________ Expiration__________

Security Code___________________________ Signature_________________________________________

Form & check must reach the NEBB Office no later than Monday, February 22, 2016. RETURN TO:

Connie Vitale, connie@nebb.org | NEBB | 8575 Grovemont Circle, Gaithersburg, Maryland 20877-4121

Conditions: Pre-registration and pre-payment of fees are necessary to ensure your participation in the seminar.

Cancellation by registrants, regardless of reason, will be subject to a $250 service charge to cover NEBB’s expenses. A

refund of the prepaid registration and examination fees will be made less the $250 service charge. All publication sales are final.

No shows or late cancellations (those persons registered for the seminar who do not cancel 14 days prior to the seminar

and subsequently do not attend the course) will forfeit the entire registration fee and examination fee unless a replacement can be found.

NEBB reserves the right to cancel any seminars having insufficient registrants, in which case, all prepaid registration and

examination fees will be refunded in full. NEBB is not responsible for any losses resulting from cancellation of a seminar.

Please advise NEBB and your Hotel of any Cancellations as-soon-as-possible.

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