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provided by the Chicago Center for
Green Technology or register for one
of the following courses, please
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8 a.m. 11 a.m.
MCA Construction Education Institute
paperwork a mechanical/plumbing contractor
might typically see on a LEED
to keep others from making similar mistakes on
future projects. It will help project managers and
estimators have a better feel for what is expected
and how to work with the LEED
8 a.m. 12 p.m.
MCA Construction Education Institute
applied to existing buildings that have never been
commissioned. It is a systematic, documented
process that identifi es low-cost operational and
maintenance improvements in existing buildings
and brings the buildings up to the design intentions
of its current usage. Retro-commissioning assures
that the mechanical systems are optimally integrated
and perform together as effi ciently as possible.
Retro-commissioning primary focus is on using
O&M tune-up activities and diagnostic testing to
optimize the building systems. This course will
outline the process and phases of RCx: planning,
investigation, implementation, measurement and
verifi cation. Chris Philbrick will cover a typical project
that has moved through the retro-commissioning
process and will include a summary of cost and
savings for multiple projects. Typical low cost
measures will be discussed as well as how the retro-
commissioning process relates to LEED
8 a.m. 12 p.m.
MCA Construction Education Institute
actually worked on a LEED
study session for those wishing to take the LEED
class you must also purchase a copy of the Green
Building and LEED
printer; it is not available in hard copy format.
We recommend that you purchase the book and
then print a copy before attending the class.