Design firms are being pushed by clients to save time and money, but in doing so we run the risk of providing the code minimum design or not spending the right amount of time investigating current conditions. This leaves projects that end up costing a lot more time and money for both the engineer and… Read More »February Program – Design vs Facilities Maintenance (DL Heather Platt)

Topic ASHRAE Standard 62.1 - Where have we been, where are we now and where are we going?   Explanation of the evolution of Standard 62.1 including what ASHRAE Standard 62.1-2019 will look like with the proposed changes to the IAQP and VRP. Know that there are major changes proposed in Standard 62.1 Understand the… Read More »Chapter Meeting: ASHRAE Standard 62.1 – Where have we been, where are we now and where are we going?

Christian Taber, Principal Engineer - Codes and Standards, LEED AP BD+C, HBDP, BEMP, CEM Christian Taber is a senior engineer at Big Ass Fans, working on building codes/standards and fan test standards that impact the fan industry. Taber is an ASHRAE certified High-Performance Building Design Professional, a Certified Energy Manager, and a committee member of ASHRAE Standards… Read More »Chapter Meeting: ASHRAE 55 – Thermal Comfort Standards and Updates

Generational differences in the workplace go far beyond the occasional pop culture references. Employees from different generations have different expectations of the workplace. This presentation will cover how generation differences impact the manager/employee relationship as well as team dynamics. The presentation will also cover what employers can do to recruit, retain, and mentor millennials to… Read More »Chapter Meeting: Take it from a Millennial : Generational Differences

Racing includes: 14 Lap Qualifier 14 Lap Main Event (grid start)   Proceeds go to ASHRAE Research Promotion   Packages: 4 Person Team Sponsor: $300 *Includes 4 racer fess, sponsor recognition on Bluegrass ASHRAE website and on-site recognition on MB2 Raceway.   Individual Racer Sign-up: $75

NFPA 13: Updates and Standards to Fire Protection Engineering Kentucky was one of the pioneers of Fire Protection Engineering in the United States.  This presentation will discuss the history of fire protection and how these codes/standards have evolved into what it is in modern-day.  NFPA Standards - 13/14, standpipe design, wet-pipe sprinkler systems, dry pipe… Read More »Chapter Meeting: Fire Protection Basics : NFPA 13 Review

The new Fredrick Douglass High School is a two-story 287,125 SF educational facility serving 1800 students and 150 staff that is the sixth high school in Fayette County Public School District. The facility fulfilled a need for the additional capacity required in the rapidly growing school district with the intent of being the district’s first… Read More »Technical Tour and Christmas Party