NEBBBUILDING SYSTEMS COMMISSIONING (BSC) SEMINAR

BSC SEMINAR DATESMONDAY – WEDNESDAY

OCTOBER 31 – NOVEMBER 2, 2016

SEMINAR REGISTRATION DEADLINEMONDAY, OCTOBER 17, 2016

BSC CP EXAM DAYTHURSDAY, NOVEMBER 3, 2016

LOCATIONBOLAND TRAINING CENTER

GAITHERSBURG, MARYLAND

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Building Systems Commissioning (BSC) is the process of verifying the technical systems within a new building to achieve the owner’s project requirements. The technical commissioning pro-cess is intended to improve the building’s per-formance from the design through construction completion and occupancy. This course covers the basic commissioning process for all disci-plines and the specific requirements for mechani-cal (HVAC) and control systems.

Who Should Attend• Attendees interested in attaining

NEBB certification in Building Systems Commissioning

• Professionals seeking in-depth instructionin commissioning procedures who will play a key role in the commissioning process within their companies.

• Management-level personnel who alreadypossess commissioning experience but want to enhance their professional knowl-edge, skills and abilities

Learning ObjectivesThis 3-day seminar provides attendees with a review and analysis of the following:

• NEBB Building Systems TechnicalCommissioning program

• Commissioning Process with emphasis on:• Development of Commissioning Plans• The Commissioning Schedule• Commissioning Communications• Marketing Commissioning Services• Estimating Commissioning Services• Technology reviews of HVAC, Controls,

Equipment and Control Components

Jim BochatJim Bochat, President of Commissioning Concepts, has been involved in the Arizona Engineering and Construction industry for over forty years. His experience includes me-chanical design, mechanical construction, controls, test & balance, bommissioning and retro commissioning. Jim is a former NEBB President. He is a Life Member of ASHRAE and serves on the GPC-02, GL1.2, and PDC committees.

Jim is a frequent lecturer who has presented commissioning topics for numerous organizations and events, including Greenbuild, ASHRAE, AHR Expo, PECI, NEBB, SMARCA, IFMA, Southwest Plant Engineers, the RMA Chapter of APPA, Western Area Power Users, and AMCA of Aus-tralia regarding Commissioning.

Steve WigginsSteve Wiggins is an Associate Partner at Newcomb & Boyd. He is the past President of NEBB and former chairman of NEBB’s BSC Committee. He has more than 30 years of ex-perience in building systems commissioning. He has been working in the built environ-ment since 1975.

Steve owned a mechanical and electrical com-pany for eight years. Prior to that he worked for the United States Air Force at base level and headquarters AFCESA as the commissioning and retro-commissioning expert. He has master mechanical and electrical contractor licenses and is a co-author of NEBB’s Design Phase Commis-sioning Handbook.

ABOUT THIS SEMINAR & INSTRUCTORS

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BUILDING SYSTEMS COMMISSIONING (BSC) SCHEDULEThe NEBB Building Systems Commissioning Seminar has been substantially revamped based on the latest Building Systems Commissioning Procedural Standards and industry trends. • Seminar hours are 8:00 am. to 5:00 pm each day. • Topics will cover: • Commissioning process • Requirements of the NEBB BSC Procedural Standards • Instruction on building systems commissioning • Requirements for building systems commissioning • Requirements covering drawings and forms • Introduction to Control Systems • Extensive control systems review • Discussion on marketing and estimating commissioning services.

Attendee Requirements

Instruction is based on the assumption that all attendees have a thorough working knowledge of the requirements of these NEBB publications prior to attending the course. Prior to attending the seminar, attendees are expected to have:

1. A working knowledge of the NEBBProcedural Standards for Whole BuildingSystems Technical Commissioning of New Construction. (Free to download atwww.nebb.org.)

2. Familiarity with the NEBB Design PhaseCommissioning Handbook for HVACSystems (for purchase on nebb.org or viathis registration form).

a. Required: Bring both documentsto the seminar.

3. Laptop with Windows operating system,Adobe Acrobat, Microsoft Word andMicrosoft Excel.

a. Required: Attendees must befamiliar with the software prior to attending the seminar.

Important Reminders

1. Seminar Registration deadline is Monday,October 17, 2016.

2. Enrollment is limited. Registrations willbe filled on a “first come-first served” basis.

3. Seminar fees include course instruction,lunch, and am/pm breaks.

4. Seminar fees do not include anythingpertaining to eventual certification.

5. Registrants will receive a confirmation letter,including instructions regarding requiredseminar materials.

6. Questions? Call 301-977-3698 or emailtraining@nebb.org.

This BSC Seminar has beenawarded 22 continuing education

credits (CECs) by NEBB.

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HOTEL, TRANSPORTATION& IMPORTANT DATES/TIMESImportant Dates and Times

Seminar Location:Louis J. Boland Business Center30 W Watkins Mill RdGaithersburg, MD 20878

Seminar Registration Deadline:Monday, October 17, 2016

Arrival in Gaithersburg:Sunday, October 30, 2016

Seminar Dates & Times:Monday, October 31 -Wednesday, November 2, 20168:00 am – 5:00 pm

Optional BSC Certified Professional Exam Day: Thursday, November 3, 20168:00 am – 2:00 pm

Airports

Three airports service the Maryland/ DC area. Se-lect the one that’s right for you! 1. Ronald Reagan Washington National

Airport (DCA):30 miles from facility37 minutes average drive time$80 average taxi fare.

2. Dulles International Airport (IAD):33 miles from facility34 minutes average drive time$80 average taxi fare.

3. Baltimore/Washington InternationalAirport (BWI):40 miles from facility44 minutes average drive time$100 average taxi fare.

Hotels

Attendees should make reservations direct-ly with the hotel of their choice. While NEBB cannot endorse any hotel, below is a short list of hotels in close proximity to the training center. (Please note that hotel and transportation costs are not covered by the seminar registration fee.)

• Hilton Gaithersburg620 Perry ParkwayGaithersburg, MD 20877301-977-8900(3.2 miles from the Training Facility)

• Courtyard Gaithersburg WashingtonianCenter204 Boardwalk PlaceGaithersburg, MD 20878301-527-9000(4.6 miles from the Training Facility)

• Hampton Inn & Suites – Gaithersburg960 North Fredrick AvenueGaithersburg, MD 20879301-990-4300(4.2 miles from the Training Facility)

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NEBB BUILDING SYSTEMS COMMISSIONING (BSC) SEMINARREGISTRATION FORM 1. Pre-registration and payment of fees are necessary to ensure your participation in the seminar.2. Seminar registration & payment must reach NEBB by Monday, October 17, 2016. 3. Mail: NEBB, 8575 Grovemont Circle, Gaithersburg, Maryland 20877-41214. Phone: 301.977.3698 Fax: 301.977.9589 Email: training@nebb.org

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Seminar Fee (Check all that apply) $1,500.00 Seminar Registration Fee for

Monday - Wednesday (BSC CP Exams:See page 6 for complete details.)

Optional Study Materials / Publication Fees $175/$200 Design Phase Commissioning

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Cancellation Policy Cancellation by registrants, regardless of reason, will be subject to a $250 service charge to cover NEBB’s expenses.A refund of the prepaid registration will be made less the $250 service charge. All publication sales are final.

No shows or late cancellations (those persons registered for the seminar who do not cancel 14 days prior to theseminar and subsequently do not attend the course) will forfeit the entire registration fee unless a replacement canbe found.

NEBB reserves the right to cancel any seminars having insufficient registrants, in which case, all prepaid registration will be refunded in full. NEBB is not responsible for any losses resulting from cancellation of a seminar.Please advise NEBB and your hotel of your cancellation as soon as possible.

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NEBB BSC CP CERTIFICATION & EXAM PROCESS:A STEPPED APPROACH

Professionals who desire to achieve theBSC CP certification and who want to sitfor the two exams at the conclusion of theBSC CP training seminar are required to bein compliance with and complete all certific-ation requirements and processes BEFOREattending the training seminar.

The certification process must be started wellin advance.

1. BSC CP certification requirements areavailable in the NEBB ComprehensiveCertification Handbook available on theNEBB website at www.nebb.org, oremail certification@nebb.org.

2. To obtain BSC CP certification andexam information, please emailcertification@nebb.org.

3. Deadline for receipt of BSC CPApplication for Candidacy:Monday, October 3, 2016 a. Last minute applications and walk-ins to the exam will not be accepted.

4. Pre-requisites must be met and theBSC CP Application for Candidacymust be submitted for approval andthe certification application fees paid. a. Once approved, the Candidate will receive payment information for the BSC CP paper-based Written Exam.

5. Application for Candidacy fees andexam fees are separate from thetraining seminar fees. a. All exam-related fees are final

but can be transferrable.

6. Because a Candidate’s exam resultsare entered into Kryterion, NEBB’s online exam processing center, Candidates are required to set up a profile on Kryterion in advance of sitting for the BSC CP exams. a. Instructions on the process will

be sent. 7. Those who wish to sit for the BSC CP

exams, must have all facets of thecertification process completed priorto attending the BSC seminar.

8. Success with certification comes withdedicated self-study and preparation.As such NEBB recommends the followingpublications for BSC CP Candidates.

To obtain, please visit www.nebb.orgor call 301-301.977.3698 a. NEBB Procedural Standard for Whole

Building Systems Technical Commis-sioning, 4th Edition, 2014

b. NEBB Procedural Standards forRetro-Commissioning of ExistingBuildings, 1st Edition – March 2009

c. NEBB Procedural Standards for Testing,Adjusting & Balancing of Environmental Systems, 8th Ed. 2015

d. NEBB Environmental SystemsTechnology Textbook, 2nd Edition,October 2007

Reminder The BSC seminar focuses on NEBB building

systems commissioning. Attending theseminar is insufficient for successfulcompletion of NEBB BSC CP exams.

8575 Grovemont Circle Gaithersburg, Maryland 20877 Phone: 301.977.3698 Fax: 301.977.9589 Email: certification@nebb.org