Webinars

• June 7, 2011                                                                                                                                            
• August 24, 2010                                                                                                                                                    Increasing Learning per Square Foot Webinar                                                                                                            Presented by: Chris Whitney, AIA and Kathleen Stone, IIDA, LEED AP from URS Corporation                           This webinar will take a look at demographics and expectations of today's students and the implications of those expectations on Facilities Design for Universities and Colleges. We will also explore matching Pedagogy with Planning and look in depth at specific examples of how to maximize retention and the overall learning experience.
  

• March 2, 2010
  Pest Bird Management and the Role of Contraception Webinar
  Presentation (PDF 1.7mb)
  Presented by: Erick Wolf, BS, MBA, Innolytics LLC
  Nuisance birds are often a facilities management challenge and many campuses struggle with these aerial pests. Due to the risk of collateral damage, commonly accepted, lethal control techniques for rodents and insects are not appropriate for birds. Killing birds, even lowly pigeons, can result in unprecedented public outrage by students, faculty and staff. The AFC webinar will describe the most common bird pests, their biology, behavior and relevant mitigation techniques. Contraception of pest birds is a new tool that has been recently added to the portfolio of management alternatives. In addition to conventional exclusion and removal techniques, the new technology provides a safe and effective population management tool. Participants will be introduced to the basics of bird management strategies and the principles of integrated pest management for birds (“IPM”). 
• July 29, 2009
  Phantom Load: Become a Carbon Zero Hero Webinar (WMV 38mb)
  Presentation (PDF 6.7mb)
  Case Studies (PDF 242kb)
  Questions and Answers (PDF 73kb)
  Resource List (PDF 3.2mb)
  Presented by: Elliot Easton, Project Director for Sustainability at EYP/Energy and Katherine Johnson, President of Johnson Consulting Group
  Are you aware of the constant drain of energy resulting from poorly managed phantom-loads on your campus? Computers, televisions, printers, and other high-energy demand plug-in electronics can quickly short-circuit the typical college dorm. While colleges and universities are striving to manage rising energy costs and become more sustainable, energy demands from the increased use of plug-in electronic devices are a constant drain on an institution’s bottom line. So how can you reduce the negative effects of phantom-loads? This webinar will summarize power-management strategies for reducing phantom-loads based on comprehensive on-site audits of more than 15 college campuses. We will use audit data to analyze specific plug-load usage by key college constituents and programs, such as staff, faculty, dormitories, and computer labs and libraries. The presentation will also feature examples of student-led energy conservation campaigns, including the University at Buffalo’s creative and successful "Do It In the Dark" campaign.
• July 15, 2009
  Building Green with Metal Webinar
  Presented by: Scott Kriner
  This informative presentation takes a look at energy usage in the U. S. and how the use of metal roofs and walls can help reduce energy consumption in buildings. The session begins with an explanation of the concept of "cool metal roofing" and how it can help lower air conditioning loads. Compliance with new energy codes and the findings of independent research studies are then discussed, along with a case study comparing two identical buildings, except that one has a "standard" roof, the other, a "cool" roof. The presentation continues with a look at the role of "cool metal walls" and insulated metal panels in reducing energy consumption, and then concludes with a discussion of the environmental benefits of metal roofs and walls, including their contribution to LEED points.
• April 15, 2009
  A Range of Inspection Webinar
  Presented by: Sandy Conard, JenMar Systems and George Thomlison, University of Alberta
  Reason for inspections - Why do we do inspections?  comply with health & safety regulations, - organizations use & information other? How is the information used once gathered - is it just stored or is it evaluated and used in a decision making process? Review examples of inspections including ADA doors, Custodial, Exit routes, Fire extinguishers, Food services, Grounds, HUD, OSHA, Parking lots, Safety, Vehicle.
  Making you information gathering more effective through the use of electronic inspection formats and benefits effective use of resources with an end product that is usable.
• January 28, 2009
  CS Training & Roundtable Audio (MP3 8.8mb)