session descriptions
The 2012 GREEN Real Estate Summit will focus on sustainable operations and maintenance of existing buildings.
In addition to providing a forum to network and learn best green practices from other individuals in the commercial real estate industry, the Summit features educational seminars equipping attendees with the knowledge and skills they need to go green successfully.
There are so many wonderful sessions being presented at the GRES. Click below to access descriptions of the event's offerings.
March 8: The Science of Green
March 8: 9 a.m. Sessions
March 8: Day 1 - Realities and Resources
March 8: Case Study Forum
March 8: Building Tour
March 9: Keynote Address
March 9: 9:30 a.m. Sessions
March 9: 10:30 a.m. Sessions
March 9: Lunch Program
March 9: Day 2 - Realities and Resources
March 9: General Session
MARCH 8
8 – 9 a.m.
Topic: The Science of Green
Speaker(s): Clint Mays
Location: Room 222
Description: The non-political "science" of green, ie this issues of climate change and the positive impact building operations can collectively have on the planet. While we have effectively addressed many of the "how-tos" in previous Summits, including governmental activity, ROI, tracking, etc., this session will be a step back to focus on some of the environmental "why" drivers that are the true motivators of green and sustainability initiatives.
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MARCH 8
9 – 10 a.m.
Topic: Breakout Session 1: Seeing Through the Fog: Taking Best Advantage of Energy Direct
Speaker(s): Eric Gray
Location: Coming Soon!
Description: Learn how to use Georgia Power's Energy Direct program, a tool that can save energy and money. Eric Gray shares real life situations you can apply to your own situation - immediately.
Topic: Breakout Session 2: Optimization
Speaker(s): Wayne Robertson
Location: Coming Soon!
Description: Practical steps to take to optimize your building's energy performance - and improve ROI.
MARCH 8
10:30 a.m. – Noon
Topic: Realities and Resources Lighting Seminar
Representative(s): Voss Lighting, Regency Lighting and E Sam Jones
Location: Room 222
Description: Everything new in interior lighting, parking/exterior lighting, and decorative/specialty lighting - a close look at technologies and products in a fast paced session led by three of the top lighting distributors in Georgia.
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MARCH 8
1 – 2:30 p.m.
Topic: Case Study Forum
Speaker(s): Celeste Bilson, Kerry Higgins, Billie Hollifield, Lorry Jenson, Todd Mitchell, Brad McCahill and Mark Zboran
Moderator: Greg O'Brien
Location: Room 222
Description: A case study of green technology that features six presenters and 18 case examples. Topics covered will include charging stations; going platinum (LEED); parking garage retrofits; day cleaning; reflective and green roofs; harvesting solar; CO² sensors; irrigation; solar panel installation; and current green technology in Atlanta.
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MARCH 8
3 – 4:30 p.m.
Topic: Facility Tour
Speaker(s): Chris McCall
Location: Centergy Building
Description: Right across the street from the Summit is an outstanding example of putting LEED to work for building operations and tenants. The tour will cover xeriscape and smart irrigation; LEED and ENERGY STAR®; lighting; day cleaning; submetering and lighting controls; commissioning; condensate collection and water treatment; and recycling.
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MARCH 9
8 – 9 a.m.
Topic: Keynote -Why Green, Why Now: Understanding the Global Impact of Sustainability
Speaker: Michael Garrison
Location: Room 236
Description: As a key executive in a business where sustainability is embedded in its culture, Chick-fil-A's sustainabilitiy chief is in a good position to share the environmental "why" drivers that truly motivate green and sustainability initiatives - and inspire his audience about the process, as he shares the company's sustainability story and how sustainable solutions have been implemented throughout the system.
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MARCH 9
9:30 – 10:30 a.m.
Topic: Track I - (Organizational Adoption and Engagement) Green Leases
Speaker(s): Robert Newcomer
Location: Coming Soon!
Description: Learn the ins and outs of Green Lease language, including the new BOMA Green Lease template
Topic: Track II - (Best Practices) Sorting Fact From Fiction: How to Evaluate Proposals and Other Considerations
Speaker(s): Barry Abramson
Location: Coming Soon!
Description: This informative session will explain how to evaluate proposals and associated payback when trying to sift through "promise" versus "reality."
Topic: Track III - (LEED) How to Select a Consultant, Draft an RFP and Build a Budget for LEED
Speaker(s): Tom Boeck
Location: Coming Soon!
Description: Getting down to the practical matters: how to select a consultant, draft an RFP, and build a budget, from someone who has successfully negotiated through the process.
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MARCH 9
10:30 – 11:30 a.m.
Topic: Track I - (Organizational Adoption and Engagement) Better Building Challenge
Speaker(s): Coming Soon!
Location: Coming Soon!
Description: Coming Soon!
Topic: Track II - (Best Practices) ENERGY STAR® Tools
Speaker(s): Barry Abramson
Location: Coming Soon!
Description: The ENERGY STAR® website contains a treasure trove of tools that you can use to track your progress and energy consumption. Learn how in this informative, practical session.
Topic: Track III - (LEED) Re-certification and the New Metrics
Speaker(s): Charlie Cichetti
Location: Coming Soon!
Description: The metrics will change in 2012 as the USGBC updates the points grid and requirements. Learn what the new metrics will be, and what will be required to re-certify your building.
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MARCH 9
11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Topic: Lunch Program: Institutionalizing Sustainability
Panel Representatives: Cox Communications, Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport, Phillips Arena, Home Depot and more!
Moderator: Bob Fuhr
Location: Georgia Tech Global Learning Center Ballroom
Description: Corporate and institutional sustainability officers share how they are ensuring sustainability becomes not just a measurement, but part of their business cultures. A deeper dive on a topic we began during last year's Summit lunch discussion.
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MARCH 9
1 – 2:30 p.m.
Topic: Realities and Resources
Speakers: Kevin Butler, Jacqui Keslep, Steve Williams, Scott Kale, Faith Zydowsky and Allen Irvine!
Location: Coming Soon!
Description: A series of 25-minute presentations on 1) Gizmos and Gadgets, wireless technology, and smart meters; 2) Water management; and 3) Recycling and Composting. Presentations to be followed by a short "brainstorming" session to ensure you leave with concrete action steps you can implement immediately.
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MARCH 9
2:30 – 3:30 p.m.
Topic: The Impact of Sustainability on Decision Making
Speakers: Asset Manager/Building Ownership Panel
Moderator: Bob Best
Location: Room 236
Description: Bob Best, executive vice president with Jones Lang LaSalle, will moderate a panel comprised of senior asset management and building ownership from across our commercial real estate community. He'll ask penetrating questions that will probe just how much sustainability impacts decision making at the highest levels.
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