The “Healthy Zone” of Humidity
Mechanical heating & cooling systems can reduce humidity inside buildings - sometimes more than intended. This is not necessarily a good thing! During this webinar, we will discuss the many reasons why humidity is important. This includes how pathogens struggle to survive when relative humidity is optimized. We'll also examine humidity pitfalls and the importance…
Developing a Flexible Building Operation Plan
COVID-19 may be forcing us to re-think our current Building Operation Plan as we prioritize occupant health. However, this doesn't mean that energy efficiency has to take a back seat - we can do both. In this webinar, we will discuss the importance of flexibility as we move through a phased re-opening process. We will…
Higher Ed Peer Forum On COVID-19: Managing Your Campus During a Pandemic
The Higher Ed Round Table is a new forum that brings together higher education facility leaders & operators. If you are a representative from an educational institution, join your peers and our industry experts for a discussion focused on "the new normal". You are in the driver’s seat. This is a small group to give…
Assessing Your Indoor Water Quality
Piping systems affect the health of your water before it reaches the faucet. There are many risk factors that hide out of sight from the naked eye, especially if water has been stagnant during low use or a building shutdown. A one-time building flush might seem like a simple fix, but it is not the only action needed. For…
The Benefits of Zero Carbon Design & Construction
Interested in learning more about the process of Zero Carbon design? Bradford Station is an all-electric, mixed-use development in Grand Rapids designed to operate as Zero Carbon. To learn more about this innovative project, we’ve brought together the owner and developer, Bazanni, to explain their decision-making process that led to the forward design, plus, a…
Measuring & Monitoring: Vital Steps to Managing Your Energy and Indoor Air Quality
Do you know what is in your air at any given moment of the day? As the facilities manager, you're responsible for controlling the indoor environment as people and materials enter and leave the premises. How do you know that your precautions are effective? Tune into this week’s webinar to learn the benefits of air…
Reach Zero Carbon through Michigan 2030 Districts and DTE Incentives
The Michigan 2030 Districts are teaming up with DTE and the MIGreenPower program to bring you a webinar packed with money, energy, and carbon saving tips for your building. The reasons to “go green” have never been better and these speakers will shed light on the resources you need to take your project from concept…
Michigan Energy Summit Afterglow Series: How Consumers Energy can help you achieve Net Zero
Thinking about a carbon-neutral future for your most valuable asset? As market trends drive away from carbon-based fuels in search of a healthy, more efficient built environment, you don’t want to be left holding the bag - but where do you begin? Our partners like Consumers Energy have the resources for you. Join us for…
How to Synchronize your Building Systems through Retrocommissioning
Life is a journey of change, and like people, indoor building environments must continuously adapt to meet the needs of their users. If you are practicing the old “set it and forget it” method in your facility, you are likely wasting money in spaces of your building that are no longer being used as they…
USGBC West Michigan Annual Meeting
2020 has been quite the year for many of us. It has taught us to enjoy the little things, slow down, and not take in-person connections for granted. Seeing that our members, partners, board, and staff at USGBC West Michigan value resiliency, you have all used this opportunity to rise up to the challenges that…
IAQ in COVID Times
Strategies to minimize OA, improve IAQ, and maximize LEED planning during a pandemic. We will cover the ASHRAE Epidemic Task Force’s recently revised guidance on safe reopening and how IAQ can be safely deployed in buildings using air scrubbers. We will also discover how your organization can be one of the 6-8 to participate in…
Get Paid for Your Building Reno: Utility Rebates & Incentives for Business
Grand Rapids Downtown Market 435 Ionia Ave SW, Grand Rapids, MI, United StatesAre You Leaving Money on the Table? Get Paid Out for your Building Renovations Your utility company wants to help elevate your next project. Thursday, October 14th, 2021 4:00PM - 6:00PM Tacos & Cocktails Provided Grand Rapids Downtown Market 435 Ionia Ave SW, Grand Rapids, MI 49503 A new concierge service designed with you in…