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Welcome to ASHRAE Toronto Chapter
Greetings!
 It is that time of year again, the frost begins to nip at our noses and the sounds of the holidays begin to rise. ASHRAE Toronto Chapter would like to invite all our members and there partners to spend an evening to celebrate another successful year, and to bring in the holiday season.
This year we will be celebrating at Woodbine Racetrack, they offer a fantastic meal, a beautiful setting,
and if you have never been, the racing is very enjoyable.
As the chapter president I would highly recommend this event to all our membership. I believe that we spend so much of our time together working, that it is always a welcome and refreshing change to have a social evening, where we can all let our hair down (not so much in my case).
On behalf of all of the members of the Board of Governors I would like also to extend a holiday greeting to all of those who can not attend and wish all the members of the Toronto Chapter a safe and prosperous New Year.
Dave Sage,
Toronto Chapter President.
A little housekeeping:
There are still some minor issues with the online registration, although it is functioning. If you are bringing a guest to the December meeting please note that you will have to register the guest separately but first clear your browser history. Also note that you cannot use the same email address twice when registering and paying by VISA, therefore it is recommended that you use your guests email address.
A fix for this issue should be made available to us for our next meeting on Monday January 4th, in the new Year!
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Theme: Research Promotion & Awards Night
Location: Woodbine Racetrack
Bring: Your Spouse, a Friend or a Colleague!
Monday December 7, 2009
Woodbine Racetrack
Post Parade Dining Room
4th Floor
555 Rexdale Blvd, Toronto
Cocktails at 5:30 PM
Dinner at 6:30 PM
WELCOMES
ASHRAE
Toronto Chapter
To Woodbine Racetrack on Monday, December 07, 2009
For an Evening of Dining and Races
For more details & to register go to:www.TorontoASHRAE.com |
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November Meeting Review:
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Ms. Lori Michalski, Eastern Canada Market Development Manager for Roberts Gordon, one of the Table Top Presenters for the evening.
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Mr. Dragos Paraschiv, Project Manager for Program Operations at Better Buildings Partnership, one of the Table Top Presenters for the evening.
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Mr. Michael Wadham Vice President for the Toronto Chapter, standing in for the under the weather President.
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Allard Vegter Research Chair with the evenings 50/50 winner Mr. Enzo Iantorno President of AIREX. Please note Mr. Iantorno invested his winnings back in ASHRAE Research. |
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Robyn Ellis BOG Member with the evenings dinner speaker Mr. Leon Kloostra, Senior Chief Engineer of Titus
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The November ASHRAE Society's Presidential theme was "Sustaining our Future by Rebuilding our Past," highlighting the importance of HVAC retrofits of existing building systems to reduce overall energy usage.
Leon Kloostra has been a member of ASHRAE since 1963 and became an inventor from the age of 19 when he registered his first U.S. patent for the TMS model diffuser still in production today. He holds two university degrees; one degree in Physics and a second degree in Mechanical Engineering. He has been with Titus for 52 years where he developed and patented numerous products including a pneumatic reset velocity controller. His latest is an automatic pattern changeover diffuser which does not require any external power. Leon Kloostra is a member of TC 5.3 Air distribution and a voting member on the Standards 170 committee as well as a contributing author to numerous ASHRAE standards and books. He is a leading contributor to the ASHRAE HVAC Design Manual for Hospitals and Clinics. When he is not busy with ASHRAE or Titus Leon tours universities, where he speaks to students about the latest in air distribution practice, sharing his stories and experience.
Our speaker Leon Kloostra presented different types of HVAC retrofits and demonstrated which systems would be the most effective in various types of buildings. Those present were able to see how to convert energy inefficient Constant Volume systems into economical, low pressure Variable Volume systems which result in considerably reduced air volume and greatly reduced utility energy costs. Many older buildings have a huge potential for energy savings in this way. Savings are accomplished by reducing total air flow and by shifting maximum cooling air flow around the building as the sun moves during the day from East to West.
Retrofits to other older HVAC systems that were presented included:
· Bypass Systems
· Induction Systems
· System Powered VAV
· Multi-zone System
· Low Pressure Single Duct Reheat
Alternative solutions using Under Floor Air Distribution, Chilled Beams, Displacement Ventilation, Fan Coils, Grilles, Registers and Diffusers were also discussed. Mr. Kloostra also discussed the benefits of adding Variably Frequency Drives and terminal units as other good options to cut back building's HVAC energy bill.
The November meeting had an exceptional turnout of ASHRAE members and it was yet another occasion for our members to catch up with one another and gain some technical knowledge all in one night.
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Viewpoint
Friends in ASHRAE
In writing the viewpoint for this months ASHRAE gazette, I wanted to share an experience I just recently had. An experience that some of you may have had once or twice in your careers. What I am referring to, is when you leave a long time employer which you have been with for years and years; in order to take on a new challenge with a different company, but of course still staying within the HVACR industry that we all love.
When you finally change the company you have worked for, for a very long time, you will always find that there are certain unknown factors that come into your mind. You will have the normal stress and doubts, and even feel nervous as to your decision. But, when we feel nervous or stressed out, it is because we are moving forward with our life and career, and we need to remember that we are making it better than what it was. We as human beings are known for not embracing change, therefore, a big change in our career is a huge step that we do not take lightly, nor should we.
Some of us may feel more stress than the other person, but all in all, we will all feel the uncertainties and loss of comfort levels while going through the process of a career change. I found that when I recently took on the task of leaving the past as the past and looking at the future as a brand new challenge; it helped my mind set to be very positive. When you look at it as being a challenge, it brings out the best in you and allows you to look back with a smile on your face and into the future with anticipation.
In whatever way it comes to be, it is what it is. The one thing I can tell you that stays constant and positive through this process, is your friends and relationships in ASHRAE. It is a wonderful experience to be involved in such a great association that has allowed many relationships to be cultivated and grown over the years. It doesn't matter to your friends at ASHRAE that you are changing your career; they will most definitely support you. They know that you are still you, and that it does not matter what company you work for, as they know who you are from your relationship and involvement in ASHRAE over the years.
Something that we all know is true is that people and relationships are what drive this industry, not the companies we work for. Although they do have a part in what we do in the industry, as they enable us; if you have established relationships in the industry and with your fellow ASHRAE members, you can be assured that even if you change careers, the relationships will still be there.
David Benedetti
Executive Board of Directors
Executive Treasurer 2009-2010
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Membership Promotion
Welcome New ASHRAE Society Members 2009-2010
Assigned to the Toronto Chapter (Year to Date July2009-October 2009)
| David Belluz | Jeff Treleaven | | Xiaojing Li | Frank Anthony DeCaria | | Jason Pagnutti | Lin Ye | | Jason Manikel | Martin Gram | | Alexander Choi | Elamir Mohamad Chehab | | Murray Harman | Linda Ku | | Yu Lu | Ivan Fernandes | | Liquan Dai | David Long | | Mohammed Totah | Stuart Fix | | Troy White | Amani Morcos | | Joun Starr | Cristian Cianfrone | | Hugo Lafontaine | Fred Woo | | Dana McCormack Boily | David MacKeracher | | Pranjai De | Peng Wei | | Steve Mooney | Manjur Ahmad |
If you haven't already done so, please join the Toronto Chapter as well.
Thank you for becoming an ASHRAE Society member.
Alan J. Porter, P.Eng.
Membership Chair-Toronto Chapter |
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Research Promotion
Hello! I would first like to commend my predecessor Doug Cochrane who was able to exceed our goal and raise $29,740 for ASHRAE Research from our Chapter last year. In total, ASHRAE Research redistributed just under $2,000,000 US worth of investments to valuable research projects. In order for ASHRAE to meet its goals this year, the Toronto chapter has a minimum goal of $29,000. So far the following individuals or companies have already made investments for the 2009-2010 year.  HTS Engineering Ltd
Yorkland Controls Ltd
Mr. T David Underwood
Mr. Karol Goldman
Mr. Jasani M Vallabhadas, PE
Mr. H Robert Bach, PE
Mr. Thomas E Zsenaty
Dr Eric Z Nejat
Hidi Rae Consulting Engineers Inc
Mr Miodrag M Premovic
Mr Michael Leo Loughry, PE
Klimatrol Environmental Systems Ltd
Mr Lyle W Norrie
Robyn Ellis
THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT!
It should be noted that all investments made in Canada, stay in Canada and we receive almost double the amount it invests through ASHRAE society. If you are interested in investing in ASHRAE Research you can do so easily directly through our website here Toronto ASHRAE - Donate , or please feel free to give me a call or drop me an email. Kind regards, Allard Vegter, P. Eng., LEED AP Toronto ASHRAE Research Promotion Chair 416 674 6744, ext227 allardv@eficoncepts.com |
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Region II PAOE Update
The following table describes the measurement of our chapter activities relative to the other chapters in our Region. This measurement tool is developed annually in the listed categories by the society president for the direction of all chapter activities across the society, so we at the grass roots are all pulling in the same direction. Toronto chapter has usually been awarded a Presidential Award of Excellence at the annual CRC (chapters regional conference)
| 2009-2010 Presidential Award of Excellence (PAOE) |
| Chapter |
Member
Promotion |
Student
Activities |
Research
Promotion |
History |
Chapter
Operations |
Chapter
Tech
Transfer |
Total
PAOE
Points |
| Quebec |
310 |
5825 |
0 |
250 |
315 |
350 |
7050 |
| Montreal |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
100 |
100 |
| Ottawa |
0 |
0 |
0 |
350 |
100 |
150 |
600 |
| Toronto |
350 |
1500 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
325 |
2175 |
| Hamilton |
150 |
500 |
0 |
360 |
0 |
100 |
1110 |
| Halifax |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| London |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
100 |
100 |
| NB / PEI |
120 |
110 |
0 |
160 |
405 |
555 |
1350 |
| Windsor |
0 |
385 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
150 |
535 | Remember to notify one of your Board of Governors members if you or someone you know reviews an ASHRAE Society handbook chapter to make sure Toronto is awarded the resultant PAOE points! |
Young Engineers In ASHRAE  
Young Engineers in ASHRAE Toronto Chapter....What is it?
Young Engineers in ASHRAE is a new program that was introduced by ASHRAE in 2006 to promote the involvement of young professionals under the age of 35 in ASHRAE. It is the intention of YEA to assist young professionals in ASHRAE to become more involved with their chapters while providing the technical and professional guidance that is often required in the beginning of a career.
"It is currently estimated that there are between 65,000 and 85,000 technical professionals employed in the HVAC&R-related industries. Approximately one third of these professionals are 55 years of age or older and expected to retire from active practice over the next 10 years."
ASHRAE like many other organizations is facing the fact that many of the professionals who have contributed their expertise and time to their respective industries will be retiring in the next decade. Groups such as Young Engineers in ASHRAE were created in order for young professionals to learn the valuable lessons that if not passed down from our experienced colleagues and fellow professionals would be lost forever. YEA is the vehicle for the next generation of young professionals to learn about ASHRAE and its important role in our future.
The ASHRAE Toronto Chapter has been actively promoting YEA since its beginning and as a result, developed a strong base of young professionals who are committed to the continuing growth of ASHRAE. The YEA's committee's main goal is to increase the amount of YEA members, thus increasing the base membership of the ASHRAE Toronto Chapter. Although increasing membership in YEA is fundamental to its success, the committee is striving to make YEA members the most active members of the ASHRAE Toronto Chapter. There are currently over 110 members of the ASHRAE Toronto Chapter who don't realize that they are YEA members!
How do I become a YEA member?
Any ASHRAE member who is under the age of 35 is automatically a YEA member. Although membership is automatic for ASHRAE members it is essential to participate in the ASHRAE and YEA events if one hopes to gain the most out of the organization. If you are not an ASHRAE member then it is required that you join ASHRAE in order to become a YEA member. Once you are an ASHRAE member YEA membership is free. Most companies understand the importance of ASHRAE and will offer reimbursement/compensation for joining.
If you would like to see what YEA is all about before committing, we encourage you to come to one of the many events that will be posted on the YEA section of the ASHRAE Toronto webpage http://www.torontoashrae.com and on our Facebook group (www.facebook.com - YEA Toronto Group).
Also, if you would like to register for the YEA connection newsletter which will inform you of YEA events please register at http://www.ashrae.org/members/page/2068
Why should I become involved with the YEA Toronto Chapter?
The YEA program offers many personal and professional benefits to its members. The members in YEA have a wide variety of experiences and specialties in relation to the HVAC industry, Sustainable Design, Green Buildings, HVAC Products and Building Automation to name a few. By having members with diverse professional backgrounds our members are always able to help each other by giving guidance and sharing their experiences. This allows our members a special perspective to their careers that would not be possible without YEA.
Through our YEA events we are focusing on creating an environment where young professionals can gain technical knowledge, meet other professionals and learn about the interesting things that many of the other professionals in our industry are doing. Although our events are geared towards networking and learning we prefer to do this is in a social atmosphere. Some of our past events included a pub crawl, technical tours of buildings in the Toronto area and a paintball event. This year we will be growing off the success of our past years and we will be offering more opportunities for professionals to meet and discuss their experiences, so please contact us for more information.
YEA is an active group at the ASHRAE events and we work in collaboration with other organizations in ASHRAE such as the Student Activities committee, Membership committee and ASHRAE Event Planning committee. We hope that YEA members see the benefit of participating in the many committees that ASHRAE provides and we are always there to help any member in growing their ASHRAE career. Outside of ASHRAE many of our members are involved with other organizations such as the Toronto Construction Association's Young Construction Executive Club. YEA's involvement with these other organizations broadens the benefits enjoyed by our members. Becoming involved with an organization such as YEA will give young professionals the edge, knowledge and expertise that are in such high demand in today's competitive economy.
"We were young, but we had good advice and good ideas and lots of enthusiasm."
- Bill Gates, founder of Microsoft Corporation
See you in 2009-2010
The Young Engineer's in ASHRAE are very excited about the upcoming year and hope to see many new faces this year. Below is a list of the current committee members and please feel free to contact them at your convenience for any questions you may have.
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YEA Calendar of Events :
Air Canada Center Tour (December 2009)
This event will be organized by the Student Activities group but will be open to all ASHRAE YEA members. We will be doing a tour of the Air Canada Center and attending a Toronto Raptors game after the tour. Marco Otavino will be organizing this event and will be forwarding more information once the details are finalized. If you are interested in attending the event please contact the YEA group at torontoashraeyea@gmail.com and leave your contact information.
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Pub Crawl (January 2010)
We invite all the YEA members and those ASHRAE members that are interested in participating in a traditional pub crawl to come downtown for our second annual YEA pub crawl. We will be visiting various establishments in the downtown core all within stumbling distance of one another. So take the TTC down and join us for a social evening where you can meet your fellow ASHRAE members in a more social atmosphere. Please watch the YEA section of the Toronto ASHRAE website and our Facebook group for details on this event.
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York Campus Tour - (Thursday February 18, 2010)
This tour will be an educational tour for those YEA members that would like to visit the York Campus to see their central plant operations. There will be a presentation prior to the tour that will explain the operations of the plant and the HVAC systems present on the campus. This tour will be organized by Greg Rushby and more information will be available as the date approaches.
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Go Carting - (Thursday March 18, 2010)
Two locations are currently being reviewed and a location will be decided upon in early 2010.
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Earth Rangers Facility Tour (Thursday April, 15, 2010)
The Earth Rangers Facility is an impressive building that houses many unique HVAC applications and systems. The goal of the Earth Ranger program is to educate children and provide them with the necessary tools to have a measurable impact on the natural world and to be able to influence their own future. The YEA members will be able to visit a LEED facility where sustainability can be seen in both the building's design and daily operations. Greg Rushby will be planning this tour and details will follow in 2010.
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ASHRAE Toronto Meetings 2009-2010:
CTTC Schedule For Toronto Chapter
2009-2010 CTTC Program Schedule
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Location & Theme |
Speaker & Topic |
December
12/7/2009
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Woodbine Racetrack
Decemberfest & Awards
Night
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Awards Presentation by Allard Vegter
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January
1/4/2010
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Central Location
Refrigeration
Night
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Speaker TBA
CFC Phaseout Schedule
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February
2/1/2010
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Holliday Inn Oakville
Membership Night
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Marlene Linders - Distinguished Lecturer
Preparing
for the Unthinkable:
Seven Components in Preparing for Business
Continuity
in the Advent of a Pandemic
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March
3/1/2010
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Paradise Banquet Hall
Government Affairs Night
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Diane
Green
Health
Issues and Building Effects of Schools
in Low Humidity Environments
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March
3/25/2010
to
3/27/2010
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Metro
Toronto Convention Centre
North Building
Sustainability
at CMX/CIPHEX
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Gordon
Holness
- Society President
Sustaining
Our Future by Rebuilding
Our Past
- Energy
Efficiency in Existing
Buildings - Our Greatest Opportunity
for a Sustainable Future
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April
4/5/2010
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Tour TBA - Sanofi
Pasteur
Research
Promotion Night
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Sanofi Pasteur
Speaker TBA
Innovation at the new
Pharmaceutical
R&D Facility | May
5/3/2010
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Central
Location & Tour TBA
Life Members/Past Presidents
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Speaker TBA
Li Ka
Shing Knowledge Institute -St. Michael's Hospital
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ASHRAE Toronto Chapter Officers 2009-2010
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Table Tops
Want a great Place to Introduce new or improved products? Consider a Tabletop display at our monthly meetings. Contact Robyn Ellis
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ASHRAE.org
SOCIETY
NEWS
Sessions to Boost Efficiency,
Sustainability of Contractor Projects Featured at
AHR Expo
For Release:
October 29, 2009 Contact: Jodi Dunlop Public Relations 678-539-1140 jdunlop@ashrae.org
ATLANTA - Two sessions to assist contractors in construction management and high-performance building are being offered by ASHRAE at the AHR Expo.
"The bottom line is that we're all striving to deliver excellent service for our clients and to do that more effectively," Billy Austin, chair of ASHRAE's task group on contractors and design build firms that is sponsoring the sessions, said. "These ASHRAE sessions will bring together all members of the building team to learn new skills and to explore ways to work more closely together. With contractors representing 25 percent of Expo attendees, ASHRAE seeks to bring their knowledge and expertise into these sessions as well as to help shape the Society's future activities in contracting and design/build."
The sessions, which require no conference badge or fee for AHR Expo attendees, are Construction Management, 2-3 p.m.,Monday, Jan. 25, and Cost/Benefit Analysis Methodology and Tools Needed by Owners, 2-3 p.m., Tuesday, Jan. 26.
Both take place at the Orange County Convention Center, site of the 2010 AHR Expo, Jan. 25-27, Orlando. The ASHRAE 2010 Winter Conference takes place Jan. 23-27, Rosen Shingle Creek hotel, Orlando. For more information, visit www.ashrae.org/orlando.
Construction Management addresses two key contractor-related topics to help improve the quality of their work: whether systems commissioning will improve the contractors' ability to perform well and preconstruction management basics for mechanical engineers and contractors on design-build/design-assist projects.
Cost/Benefit Analysis Methodology and Tools Needed by Owners provides an understanding of high-performance building cost-benefit analysis with a focus on the LEED rating system. Several topics are addressed, including cost/benefit project setup, fiscal metrics, constraints and length of analysis.
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Winter Conference Technical Program to Focus on Humidity, Indoor Environments
ATLANTA- What better place to learn about the latest developments in humidity control than Florida? The 2010 ASHRAE Winter Conference, which takes place January 23-27, 2010 in Orlando, Fla. will focus on developments that contribute to making indoor environments sustainable in humid climates, while also addressing a myriad of other HVAC&R industry issues.
The technical program will be based on the theme Building Sustainability from the Inside Out. According to Dennis Wessel, the Orlando Conference chair, "the technical program presents state-of-the-art concepts and design techniques on a wide range of hot topics."
"The technical program features a mix of presentations and papers concentrated in 11 tracks, including the impact of ASHRAE standards 90.1 and 62.1, sustainability, and a combined energy conservation and alternative energy solutions track, the largest track," Wessel said.
The technical program focuses on humidity control and the industry's ability to improve comfort for occupants and save energy. Sessions address Operating Cost Implications in Humid Environments, Enhanced Dehumidification Strategies with Energy Recovery in Hot and Humid Climates, Humidity Control Issues and Solutions for High Performing Buildings, Ensuring the Performance of Your UFAD System and Solving Moisture Problems Created by Energy Retrofits.
Current interest programs include building information modeling, design of healthcare facilities, wireless sensing and control networks, commissioning, data centers, LEED and ground source heat pumps. In addition, the professional skills track includes business management sessions on billing and collection practices.
The technical plenary will discuss H1N1 and look at the importance of building ventilation as compared to vaccination and quarantine in infection control. The technical plenary will take place Sunday, Jan. 24, 9:45 - 10:45 am.
Additionally, two free contractor-related sessions will be presented in conjunction with the AHR Expo held at the Orange County Convention Center. Construction Management will be held Monday, Jan. 25, 2-3 pm and Cost/Benefit Analysis Methodology and Tools Needed by Owners will be held Tuesday, Jan. 26, 2-3 pm.
In all, the technical program features more than 90 programs and 300 speakers. The 2010 ASHRAE Winter Conference and will take place at the Rosen Shingle Creek hotel, Orlando, Fla. For complete conference information, including abstracts on all technical program sessions, or to register, visit www.ashrae.org/orlando
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