Jennifer Ganes…
Username
Jennifer Ganesharatnam
Proposer First Name
Jennifer
Proposer Email
jganes@akfgroup.com
Proposer Last Name
Ganesharatnam
Boston 2023 Areas of Focus
Proposed Session Description
As global warming and carbon emissions continue to be a pressing issue, Monitoring-based commissioning (MBCx) presents an innovative and practical approach to decarbonization efforts. Using real-time monitoring and advanced analytics, building owners and operators can optimize building performance and energy consumption to create a safer, more efficient, and sustainable environment, ultimately improving the occupant experience and operational efficiency.
Diversity and Inclusiveness
Eniola is an African-American female – two underrepresented groups in the AEC industry.
Learning Objectives
1. Understand the principles of monitoring-based commissioning and how it can improve building performance, reduce carbon emissions, and achieve energy savings.
2. Identify the key components of a monitoring-based commissioning system and how they work together to help in decarbonization efforts
3. Address the challenges of implementing monitoring-based commissioning
4. Analyze case studies of successful monitoring-based commissioning implementations and the lessons learned from these projects.
Has this session been presented before?
No
Additional Comments
A similar abstract focused on monitoring-based commissioning in laboratory facilities was selected for a 2024 lab design conference.
Target Audiences Level of Expertise
Level 1 - No prior knowledge needed.
Session Format
Presentation followed by facilitated discussion or breakout groups
Session Format Details
Presentation with 1/3 of time for questions/facilitated discussion
Recommended Length
60-minute session
Strongest Content Connection - Boston 2023
Comments about your speaker roster
Brendan McGrath is a knowledgeable, reliable, and responsive commissioning engineer whose goal is to provide clients with the most efficient, dependable building systems. Brendan manages AKF’s Mid-Atlantic and Southeast Commissioning services, working on projects from New Jersey through Virginia. He is responsible for performance verification of building systems throughout all stages of a building’s life. Brendan also works with building owners to educate their facility operating staff regarding building system health, how to properly maintain systems, and how to ensure they are operating as intended and at expected levels of performance.
Eniola Yussef is a mechanical commissioning engineer with experience in building energy data analysis and energy modeling. She is recognized for her sharp attention to detail and diligence. Her responsibilities include existing equipment assessments, field testing of airside equipment, and generating commissioning functional testing procedures forms for mechanical, electrical, and plumbing equipment. In addition, she is skilled in the details of the close-out process for commissioning.
Reviewer 1
Davis, Fred
Reviewer 2
Moucachen, Chloe
Proposal #
193
Committee Decision
Being Considered
Presenters
Full Description
As global warming and carbon emissions continue to be a pressing issue, Monitoring-based commissioning (MBCx) presents an innovative and practical approach to decarbonization efforts. MBCx is a continuous commissioning process that utilizes advanced analytics and real-time monitoring to optimize building performance and energy consumption. By continuously monitoring critical parameters and analyzing data, MBCx enables facility managers to identify areas for improvement and implement targeted strategies for energy efficiency. MBCx analytics provide feedback so systems can be tuned to use as little energy as possible without compromising occupant comfort. As a result of Monitoring-Based Commissioning, building owners can achieve substantial cost savings while reducing their carbon footprint, contributing to sustainability goals. Real-time monitoring also allows facility managers to proactively adjust and monitor temperature fluctuations, air exchange rates, and filtration efficiency to improve functionality, efficiency, and overall performance.
Monitoring-based commissioning presents an innovative and practical approach to decarbonization efforts. Using real-time monitoring and data-driven insights, building owners and operators can create a safer, more efficient, and sustainable environment, ultimately improving the user experience and operational efficiency. As technology advances, MBCx will play an important role in shaping the future of design, construction, and operation.