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Hampton Roads Industrial & Facility Maintenance Show

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2013 SEMINAR SCHEDULE

Please note:  All Sessions are FREE to Attend. Schedule is subject to change.

Designated educational sessions offered at HR-FM are approved for CEU credit by
the Association for Facilities Engineering (AFE)
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Wednesday, May 8, 2013

Session 1

Five Myths about Replacing Fluorescent Lamps with LED Replacement Tubes

9:00am

Room A

Speaker:

Richard A. Gill, Managing Member, Green Edge Lighting, LLC

Description:

There is much confusion surrounding LED replacements for fluorescent tubes. This session is designed to address five of the more common misunderstandings and shed some light (pun intended) on how municipal organizations can address the issues and achieve success without resorting to huge capital outlays. 0.1 CEU - AFE

Session 2

Water Mitigation

9:00am

Room B

Speaker:

John Moss, Process Specialist, ServiceMaster

Description:

This seminar will educate in the ways to reduce the size of building losses.  You will learn just how much damage water can cause and what steps can be taken to reduce or minimize the damage.  When left untreated the costs go up and you stand a chance of the building owner experiencing more problems than necessary. 0.1 CEU - AFE

Session 3

NFPA 70E Arc Flash PPE and your Electrical Safety Program - Are you Compliant?

10:10am

Room A

Speaker:

Dan Hollingsworth, Sr. Technical Mgr. Electrical Safety Div., Oberon Company

Description:

This session details changes in NFPA 70E 2012 and how to put an Electrical Safety Program together that addresses the hazards associated with an electrical arc flash. Are you Compliant? 0.1 CEU - AFE

Session 4

Signs, Symptoms, and Solutions to Foundation Failure

10:10am

Room B

Speaker:

David Stinette, PE, Director of Engineering, JES Foundation Repair

Description:

This presentation will help industrial and facilities maintenance professionals recognize the signs of structural foundation problems, understanding what could be causing the issues and be aware of the long term rehabilitation solutions available in the market.
0.1 CEU - AFE

Session 5

Improve Your CMMS and Not Spend a Dime!

11:20am

Room A

Speaker:

Kenny Walker, General Administration Manager, Commonwealth of VA  -  AFE

Description:

Now that you have had a CMMS in place let's take the next step to becoming a World Class Leader in maintenance. Together we will explore strategies that you can employ within your organization that will improve efficiency, and promote a team environment. 0.1 CEU - AFE

Session 6

Contingency Planning - Do It Before It Does You!

11:20am

Room B

Speaker:

Ericka McKellar, Project Manager, Power Mechanical, Inc.

Description:

As a major player in the emergency rental equipment industry, we frequently see the effects of facilities who do not have a full contingency plan in place.  The financial expense as well as the potential loss to operations can range from very inconvenient to devastating.  However, with an honest consideration of options, clearly defining your needs and goals for managing  these seemingly unpredictable situations, as well as making sure your infrastructure is set up to serve you, you can keep your  facility under control when an unexpected problem arises.  We will discuss several considerations as they relate to facilities. 0.1 CEU - AFE

Session 7

Lighting: Facts and Fiction

12:30pm

Room A

Speaker:

E.W. Dovel, VP, Public Sector, Harris Manufacturing,Inc.

Description:

The audience will learn the true meaning of common lighting terms, understand the ever changing technology, and the pitfalls to avoid when considering a lighting project.
0.1 CEU - AFE

Session 8

Building Envelope Maintenance the Right Way

12:30pm

Room B

Speaker:

Christopher Scott, PE, Project Engineer, Engineering and Testing Consultants, Inc.

Description:

This presentation will highlight the main components of the building envelope, identify the needs of a maintenance plan, and discuss how to set up and execute an effective maintenance plan. 0.1 CEU - AFE

Session 9

Compressed Air Systems: Evaluate Efficiency & Reduce Operating Costs

1:40pm

Room A

Speaker:

Frank Fair & Mark Chittom, Atlas Copco Compressors, LLC

Description:

Rotary screw compressors have been proven to be reliable and durable for industrial applications. But the correct sizing and control scheme is often overlooked when evaluating a compressed air system. This session will help the operator evaluate the system and provide ideas to reduce energy and maintenance costs. 0.1 CEU - AFE

Session 10

Mitigating Mold & Liability - A Straight Forward Approach

1:40pm

Room B

Speaker:

Bart Brown, Mold Remediation Manager, First Atlantic Restoration

Description:

Mold is in the air we breathe and has been forever.  Why all of the excitement now?  This session approaches a very hot topic with a straight forward, no nonsense approach in not only preventing unhealthy indoor levels, but properly addressing the concerns in today's litigious society. 0.1 CEU - AFE

 

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