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Understanding Building Automation and Best Practices – Springfield, MO
November 1, 2023 @ 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm
This event is presented in partnership by Missouri Gateway Green Building Council – Ozark Branch and AIA Springfield.
There are dozens of different building automation systems (BAS) on the market today. Each has pros and cons, and while they all tout their own special features, they are functionally the same. Regardless of what type of BAS your building or campus has, there are many things that can be done to improve comfort and efficiency.
But first, we need to ask, what is a Building Automation System (BAS)? The name pretty much explains it, but what IS it? How does it work? Is it just about making things happen automatically? How does a BAS lead to energy savings? Attendees will gain an understanding of building automation systems and their components. They will learn details about specifying automation for their projects, as well as best practices for maintaining, optimizing, and improving their current systems.
SPEAKER
Chris Ruth, Mid-Missouri Controls Manager, Integrated Facility Services
Chris Ruth, Mid-Missouri Controls Manager, Integrated Facility Services Chris is the Mid-Missouri Controls Manager for Integrated Facility Services, where he has worked for 17 years in various capacities. In his current role, he designs and manages the company’s Building Automation and Energy management operations across the State of Missouri. As a Building Automation Professional, Chris’s goal is to help building managers and owners save energy and money by giving them the knowledge and tools to manage their building’s environmental systems efficiently, while still maintaining optimum comfort for the building’s occupants. Chris is skilled in sales, estimating, engineering, project management, design, installation, programming, and support of innovative microprocessor-based networkable systems for the control and monitoring of building environments. He has over 10 years of experience with small and large group facilitation, networking, volunteer training and engagement, strategic planning, and fundraising.
ADMISSION
FREE
SCHEDULE
5:30pm – 7:00pm Hors D’Oeuvres + Presentation at Hammons School of Architecture
After the event Join us for an Allied Social with AIA Springfield at 417 Taphouse!
417 Taphouse, 431 S Jefferson Ave Ste 160, Springfield, MO 65806
HOST
Missouri Gateway Green Building Council – Ozark Branch
QUESTIONS?
Contact Chris Ruth at chrisr@intfs.com.
CONTINUING EDUCATION:
Approved for 1 AIA LU|HSW.
Learning Objectives:
- Identify the different components of a building automation system
- Discover different strategies for integrating building automation components together
- Explain how proper use of building automation systems can reduce energy consumption
- Demonstrate the importance of proper specification for building automation projects
CONSENT TO USE OF PHOTOGRAPHIC IMAGES
This event will be recorded and shared on our website. Registration/attendance at, or participation in Missouri Gateway Green Building Council programs and activities constitutes an agreement by the registrants to allow the organization to use and distribute (both now and in the future) the attendee’s image, in photographs, video, and electronic reproductions of such events and activities.
AIA CES PROVIDER STATEMENT
Missouri Gateway Green Building Council is a registered provider of AIA-approved continuing education under Provider Number R341. All registered AIA CES Providers must comply with the AIA Standards for Continuing Education Programs. Any questions or concerns about this provider or this learning program may be sent to AIA CES (cessupport@aia.org or (800) AIA 3837, Option 3). This learning program is registered with AIA CES for continuing professional education. As such, it does not include content that may be deemed or construed to be an approval or endorsement by the AIA of any material of construction or any method or manner of handling, using, distributing, or dealing in any material or product. AIA continuing education credit has been reviewed and approved by AIA CES. Learners must complete the entire learning program to receive continuing education credit. AIA continuing education Learning Units earned upon completion of this course will be reported to AIA CES for AIA members. Certificates of Completion for both AIA members and non-AIA members are available upon request.
