Course Catalogue.

After participating in this course, you will be able to:

• detail the major components of the building envelope
• recognize commissioning and recommissioning processes as accepted practices for building owners and manufacturing process managers based on latest Energy provisions
• incorporate the commissioning process in a successful design and construction approach based on the latest Energy provisions
• specify the key steps and tools used in the commissioning and total building commissioning process to achieve the requirements based on the specification
• transition from the current design-build-supervise process to the commissioning process with the latest provisions
• adopt the total building commissioning process principles in your organization based on the latest Energy provisions

Description
The National Energy Code for Buildings (NECB) sets out technical provisions to address energy efficiency in the design and construction of new buildings and additions to existing buildings. In the context of the NECB, the use of the term "energy efficiency" shall be understood to mean "energy use efficiency".

In this course, you will consider the primary goals of the National Energy Model for Buildings in Canada for new construction, but also explore the activities and roles of the Energy Model. The KEY objective of this Code is to limit the probability that, as a result of the design or construction of buildings, resources will be used in a manner that will have an unacceptable effect on the environment, caused by excessive use of energy.

Course Outline

• The New National Energy Model for Buildings in Canada
• The Building Envelope
• Overview of New Energy Model (Part 1 &2)
• Structure of Objective-Based Codes
• Commissioning for Energy Management (LEED Building Commissioning)
• Findings from the National Energy Board of Canada
• Energy Demand
• Energy Consumption and Potential Concerns (Part 1 and 2)

Who Should Attend
Commissioning Engineers • Engineering and Architectural Consultants •Designers • Project Managers and Coordinators •Developers and Builders • Directors of Physical Plants • Technical Support • Operating and Maintenance Personnel • Other Individuals Interested in the Smooth Operations of Institutional, Industrial, Commercial, and Large Residential Buildings

Course Syllabus

Day 1

Welcome, Introduction, Workshop Preview, Learning Outcomes

The New National Energy Model for Buildings in Canada

• Introduction to the Code/Codes
• The fundamental objectives of the Energy Model for Building
• Definition of the Energy Model for Building
• Benefits of the Energy Model as it relates to the Total Building Commissioning Process

The Building Envelope

• Objectives
• Definition of each of the components of the building envelop
• Review of each of the components of the building envelop
• Areas to be improved within the Building Envelop with regards to Energy Efficiencies
• The “Sears Tower” Example and Case Summary

Overview of New Energy Model (Part 1)

• Prevalent Codes in Canada
• Basic Energy Code for Buildings
• Player Involved with the Development
• Code Update
• Highlight of the New Code
• Adoption of the New Code

Overview of New Energy Model (Part 2)

Structure of Objective-Based Codes

• Division A: Compliance, Objectives and Functional Statements
• Division B: Acceptable Solutions
• Division C: Administrative Provisions
• Relationship between Division A and Division B

Day 2

Commissioning for Energy Management (LEED Building Commissioning)

• Continuous commissioning (CC) and team members
• Continuous commissioning process
• Uses of commissioning in the energy management process
• Commissioning measures
• Operational efficiency measures for AHU systems
• Ensuring optimum building performance
• Commissioning new buildings for energy management
• Sustainability principle and LEED
• Advantages of LEED certification
• The role of commissioning in LEED certification
• Fundamental building commissioning
• Commissioning report components
• Standards and guidelines
• Best Practice commissioning
• Measurement and verification

Findings from the National Energy Board of Canada

• Canada’s energy demand growth
• Greater adoption of new energy technologies
• Energy use and economic growth
• Energy mix continues to diversify
• Canada’s ENERGY Sectors Pros/Cons

Energy Demand

• Canada vs the Globe
• Residential/Commercial
• Industrial
• Transportation
• Primary Demands

Energy Consumption & Potential Concerns (Part 1)

• ASHREA Specifications as it applies to the Building Envelop
• Difference between Preliminary Energy Audit and a Detailed Energy Audit
• Detailed Energy Audit for Code Verification (Part 1)

Energy Consumption & Potential Concerns (Part 2)

• Detailed Energy Audit for Code Verification (Part 2)
• Summarizing National Energy Model for Buildings in Canada

Questions and Answers, Feedback on Achievement of Learning Outcomes

Final Adjournment