This presentation will provide a formula on how to complete, per California Title 24 requirements, a compliant lighting project that will pass the functional testing process starting from the basis of design. Participants will learn what they need to know before, during and after lighting installation; and how lighting plans and specifications will be reviewed for compliance and by whom. Also learn how to commission your lighting controls system to pass the functional testing process, and how to utilize a lighting controls ATT throughout your entire project.

This presentation focuses on the crucial role of predictive maintenance in monitoring and maintaining the equipment essential to a facility's critical infrastructure, such as motors, pumps, fans, HVAC systems, and electrical distribution networks. It highlights how monitoring technologies and data analytics are transforming the management of these critical systems, enabling facility managers to anticipate and prevent potential failures before they occur. The talk will provide insights into strategies and tools that ensure the reliability and efficiency of vital building systems, thereby enhancing overall facility performance and sustainability.

Everybody has been reading or hearing about the huge modernization project at LAX, and you may have wondered what this means to the LAX Facilities Group. This very interesting presentation will describe the ORAT program – Operational Readiness and Airport Practices – a Facilities Best Practices program to support the successful introduction of new facility infrastructure. Among the topics discussed will be:  development of operations and maintenance needs and staffing, participation of maintenance crews during construction, and review and acceptance of training, equipment, inspection and commissioning activities. Also: development of a warranty management plan and implementation, and the development, planning, testing and certification of fire life safety systems. Hear about LAX Facilities experiences, and gain ideas you can apply at your own site during changes to your facility.

Energy storage systems are everywhere and their use is increasing across all types of facilities.  Massive amounts of stored energy can cause serious problems if something goes wrong – including injury and death. This presentation will discuss different technologies associated with energy storage systems, and focus on lithium-ion battery technology and their hazards and risk. Applying NFPA 855 will help mitigate the risks to your facility.  The presentation will cover the basics and you will take away an understanding of the risk and how to mitigate it.

This presentation will showcase a very impressive net zero office project – the 1.25 million sq ft Richards Boulevard Office Complex – a Department of General Services project with four office towers, located on 17 acres in Sacramento. It is anticipated to be the largest all-electric net zero energy and net zero carbon operational facility in the nation when complete. Hear the details of this sustainably innovative project from the design criteria team, with a focus on the performance goals and how they are being achieved.  

This session will address how senior management perceives facilities management and explain the continuous budget reduction attempts. Attendees will gain insights into what's crucial for CEOs, learning to translate facilities data into quantifiable information and to effectively communicate it in a way that CEOs can grasp. The session covers topics such as redefining facilities as profit centers, creating facilities ratios, benchmarking, and conducting financial analyses using metrics like payback, Return on Investment (ROI), and life cycle costing. Additionally, it will provide guidance on constructing a business case to effectively pitch projects to management.

Is your facility ready to pass an OSHA inspection? Learn what you need to know to pass an inspection, and gain information on common violations. The speaker also will discuss resources available, including training and education.

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. 

Testing and inspection of fire systems – sprinklers, fire alarms, suppression systems – are an important part of maintaining a safe and secure facility. This session will describe an overview of What, When and Why fire and life safety systems testing and inspections are required. Find out what you need to know to ensure safety and protect your budget.

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.

Building electrification can reduce energy costs, increase asset value and enhance occupant comfort and health. Learn what building electrification is, why it is an increasingly important strategy to achieving California’s clean energy goals, and how to electrify existing commercial buildings. Information on heat pumps will be included, with details on clean technologies such as solar panels and batteries.

In 2023, The National Fire Protection Agency updated their regulations in NFPA-70B (the Standard for Electrical Equipment Maintenance) to shift annual thermal imaging from a “recommended” practice to a “required” one. What does this mean to your facility and how can you be in compliance? Come learn from licensed thermographers about practical applications for the thermal testing of electrical systems. Also discussed will be pumps, bearings, motors, steam traps, tank levels, roofs and building envelopes.

This session will be for anyone looking to implement EV charging for their property or facility. Or maybe there’s already infrastructure in place, but there’s a need to add more charging stations – but you aren’t sure where to start or what questions you need to be asking. The speaker will reveal five factors to help maximize EV charging infrastructure – ensuring the EV charging implementation can scale without costly electrical upgrades and that it goes live without a hitch.

When you hear about active shooter situations in the news, do you wonder “Is my facility prepared?” This presentation, by the Anaheim 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 local facilities.

This presentation will describe how solar energy effectively tackles an array of challenges faced by facility managers. The information includes real-world examples from the U.S. and around the world, demonstrating how solar energy is utilized to lower operating costs, and safeguard businesses during grid disruptions and extreme weather events. Also, to ensure regulatory compliance, enhance corporate reputation through sustainable practices, and deliver substantial energy cost savings while reducing carbon emissions.

This session will discuss the required annual inspection and testing of façade access equipment per CAL-OSHA mandates by a CAL-OSHA certified SIT company. Façade access equipment encompasses all rooftop suspension and safety systems utilized for exterior building maintenance access. This requirement would include, but is not limited to, the entire façade access system, guard railing, HLL lines, roof anchors, roof davits and much more. The speaker will outline the steps necessary to identify building hazards and develop solutions, and how to ask the appropriate questions of an SIT company. The presentation also will identify the importance of prioritizing worker safety to assist in the mitigation of liability and risks.