Building Commissioning Association
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The NewsFlash – August 26, 2010
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Association News
Back to School with BCA
Back by popular demand, the BCA’s Fall Webinar Series begins October 13, 2010. Three webinars are offered in as many months, providing a low cost, no-travel way to bring education to your entire office. Take advantage of this convenient educational opportunity!
- October 13, 2010
Integrated Systems Testing - November 3, 2010
GeoExchange Systems: What CxAs Need to Know - December 8, 2010
Drive to Results – The RCx Process
All webinars run from 10:00–11:30 am PT (1:00–2:30 pm ET), and the cost per webinar connection is:
- $100 for BCA members
- $125 for non-members.
Election News
Election time is here again. Would you like to make a difference in the commissioning industry? Be one of the decision makers as a Board Member on your Chapter Board or the BCA International Board. Look for a special elections-themed Newsflash with all the details August 31, 2010.
SERBCA's Fall Meeting to Take Place September 17
Time is running out to register for the BCA Southeast Regional Chapter’s fall meeting, “Commissioning for Sustained Building Performance,” in Little Rock, AR.
Hone Your New Construction Cx Skills with the University of Wisconsin
In conjunction with the BCA, the University of Wisconsin – Madison offers a week-long course titled “Leading the Commissioning Process: Step-by-Step Strategies for New Construction Projects”.
The course, offered October 4-8, 2010, is specifically designed to delve into the day-to-day activities of the commissioning process and is recommended for Cx authorities, project managers, building owners and facilities staff, as well as architects, engineers and other project team members. Completion of this class can also count as a project on the CCP exam application.
BCA members qualify for a $100 course discount.
Course description and registration info
Industry News
ASHRAE, NEMA Partner on Standard to Create Facility Smart Grid Model
Under a national Smart Grid effort, ASHRAE and the National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) are jointly developing a standard that would provide a common basis for electrical energy consumers to describe, manage and communicate about electrical energy consumptions and forecasts.
Eaton Acquires EMC Engineers, Inc., Enhancing Energy Services Offerings
Diversified industrial manufacturer Eaton Corporation acquired BCA sponsor EMC Engineers, Inc. in mid-July. Terms of the deal were not disclosed.
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