NEBB Technical for Existing Buildings (RCx) Seminar Monday, August 13, 2018 Thursday, August, 16, 2018 RCx SEMINAR DATES AUG 13 16, 2018 SEMINAR REGISTRATION DEADLINE JUL 30, 2018 RCx EXAM DAY* AUG 17, 2018 *See page 6 for complete certification details. WWW.NEBB.ORG LOCATION NEBB TEC, GAITHERSBURG, MARYLAND
ABOUT THIS SEMINAR AND INSTRUCTORS About This Seminar The introduction of ANSI/NEBB S120-2016, Rev.1-2017 along with the enhanced Technical (RCx) program, has allowed NEBB to produce a significant business opportunity for contractors, TAB professionals, engineering and commissioning firms providing corrective action for under-performing buildings, improving indoor environment and comfort, and optimizing energy usage for aging facilities. Technical RCx-EB is the technical process of improving building systems by inspecting, testing, analyzing, calibrating, repairing, adjusting and optimizing building systems. The RCx process allows for the training of operators for improving building performance covering such items as: building systems, energy-utilizing equipment, and operating schedules as well as optimization of these elements for maximum efficiency. The seminar will cover the main content domains in the RCx-EB Body of Knowledge (included in the RCx-EB CP Candidate Handbook Appendix) which include: Project Acquisition /Contract Process Project Development and Records and Documents System Assessment / Discovery Performance Verification / Troubleshooting Analysis / System Optimization Continuous Performance Tracking Learning Objectives Overview of the NEBB Technical Program Introduction to the Technical Process Investigation Process Best Practices Activities within the Analysis and Recommendation Phases Energy Calculations Marketing Services Who Should Attend Professionals looking to enhance their knowledge of Technical Architects, engineers, mechanical contractors, building commissioning agents Building owners, operators and facility maintenance/ management personnel Building facility, building auditors and safety professionals Energy auditors Professionals desiring to obtain the NEBB Retro- Commissioning (RCx CP) certification. Instructors Jim Bochat Jim Bochat, President of Commissioning Concepts, has been involved in the Arizona Engineering and Construction industry for over forty years. His experience includes Mechanical Design, Mechanical Construction, Controls, Test & Balance, Commissioning 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, SMAR- CA, IFMA, Southwest Plant Engineers, the RMA Chapter of APPA, Western Area Power Users, and AMCA of Australia regarding Commissioning. Steve Wiggins Steve 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 experience in Building Systems Commissioning. He has been working in the built environment since 1975. Steve owned a mechanical and electrical company for eight years. After 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 Commissioning Handbook.
Seminar Attendee Requirements To achieve the best educational experience, attendees are asked to read the following BEFORE attending the training seminar. It is assumed that all attendees have a thorough working knowledge of the requirements of these NEBB publications prior to attending the seminar. Attendees must have a working knowledge of the ANSI/NEBB S120-2016, Rev 1-2017 Technical Retro- Commissioning of Existing Buildings (available for purchase on nebb.org). Attendees must be familiar with the NEBB Energy Calculation Handbook (with CD) (available for purchase on nebb.org). Knowledge of the RCx-EB Candidate Handbook Attendees are required to bring a laptop with Windows operating system, Adobe Acrobat, Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel. Working knowledge of the software prior to attending the seminar. RCX Seminar Schedule Monday, August 13 15 minute AM & PM breaks included Tuesday, August 14 15-minute AM & PM breaks included 7:30 am 8:00 am 8:00 am 12:00 pm 1:00 pm 5:00 pm 8:00 am - 12:00 pm 1:00 pm 5:00 am Registration Procedural Standards and Process Process of Discovery Process and Evaluation Findings Process and Energy Calculations Important Dates/Times Seminar Location: NEBB TEC - NEBB Training and Education Center 8575 Grovemont Circle Gaithersburg, MD 20877 Wednesday, August 15 15-minute AM & PM breaks included plus 1-hr lunch break 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Process and Corrective Actions and system optimization Seminar Dates and Times: Monday, August 13 Tuesday, August 14 Wednesday, August 15 Thursday, August 16 8:00 am 5:00 pm 8:00 am 5:00 pm 8:00 am 5:00 pm 8:00 am 5:00 pm Arrival in Gaithersburg: Sunday evening, August 12, 2018 Thursday, August 16 15 minute AM & PM breaks included plus 1-hr lunch break 8:00 am 5:00 pm Instruction Question and Answer Optional RCx-EB Certified Professional Exam Day: Friday, August 17, 2018 8:00 am 2:00 pm RCx-EB CP Exam Day will cover two exams: 1. RCx-EB CP Process Management Exam (2 hours) 2. RCx-EB CP Technical Exam (4 hours). Friday, August 17 No scheduled breaks or lunch provided. 8:00 am 2:00 pm Optional RCx Certified Professional Written Exam *See page (insert pg number) for Certification Details This seminar has been awarded 19.5 continuing education credits (CECs) by NEBB.
Hotel, Transportation and Important Reminders NEBB Preferred Hotel Attendees are to make reservations directly with the hotel. NEBB s preferred offers local negotiated room rates (Please note that hotel and transportation costs are not covered by the seminar registration fee.) Hilton Garden Inn & Homewood Suite Rockville/Gaithersburg 14975 Shady Grove Road, Rockville, MD 20850 Phone: 240.399.7967 *Offers Complimentary Shuttle Service within 3-Mile Radius Hotel Reservation Link: https://secure3.hilton.com/en_us/gi/reservation/book.htm? ctyhocn=dcarvgi&corporatecode=3143928&from=lnrlink (Corporate Code: 3143928) Airports Three airports service the Maryland/ Washington Metropolitan area: Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA): 30 miles from facility; 37 minutes average drive time; $80 average taxi fare. Dulles International Airport (IAD): 33 miles from facility; 34 minutes average drive time; $80 average taxi fare. Baltimore/Washington International Airport (BWI): 40 miles from facility; 44 minutes average drive time; $100 average taxi fare Important Reminders 1. Registration deadline is Monday, July 30, 2018. 2. Enrollment is limited. Registrations will be filled on a first come-first served basis. 3. Seminar fees include course instruction, lunch, and am/pm breaks. a. Seminar fees do not include anything pertaining to certification. 4. Registrants will receive a confirmation letter, including instructions regarding required seminar materials. 5. Questions? Call 301-977-3698 or email training@nebb.org.
NEBB AUGUST 2018 RCx SEMINIAR REGISTRATION FORM 1. Pre-registration and payment are necessary to ensure your participation in the seminar. 2. Registration and payment must reach the NEBB Office on or before Monday, July 30, 2018. 3. Register: Online by using the Certelligence Portal at www.nebb.org, or mail this form to: NEBB, 8575 Grovemont Circle, Gaithersburg, MD 20877-4121. 4. Phone: 301.977.3698 Fax: 301.977.9589 Email: training@nebb.org Name Date Company Address City, State, Zip Phone / Cell Email Fax Chapter Please list any dietary restrictions Seminar Fee (Check all that apply) Payment Method $1,500.00 Seminar registration fee for Mon day Wednesday Seminar Instruction; (RCx Check Enclosed made payable to NEBB CP Exams on Thursday require separate fees, Visa MasterCard See page (insert page) for Certification details). Publication Fees American Express Name on Card $200 Handbook for Energy & Water Calculations, includes CD with Energy CC Number Calculating $125 ANSI/NEBB S120-2016, Rev. 1-2017 Expiration Date Technical of Existing Buildings Hard copy Download Security Code $125 ANSI/NEBB S110-2018, Whole Building Technical Commissioning of New Construction *Prices for publications do not include shipping and handling. $ Total Amount Paid Signature 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. No shows or late cancellations (those persons registered for the seminar who do not cancel 14 days prior to the seminar and subsequently do not attend the course) will forfeit the entire registration fee unless a replacement can be 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.
NEBB RCx CP Certification Application & Exam Process Those who desire to achieve the RCx-EB CP certification and who want to sit for the two exams must be approved certification Candidates and pay all associated certification fees BEFORE sitting for the exams. For optimum success, allow ample time for the application review process and self-study time. Please begin the certification application process as soon as possible. 1. Applicants must meet the RCx-EB pre-requisite /Eligibility requirements before requesting the RCx-EB CP Application for Candidacy. To review the pre-requisite /Eligibility requirements, visit http://www.nebb.org/ assets/1/7/2018_nebb_individual_certification_pre-req_eligibility_policy_-_updated_1.31.18.pdf, pages 7 and 8. 2. To obtain the RCx-EB CP certification Application for Candidacy and information packet, email certification@nebb.org. a. The pre-requisites/eligibility requirements must be met prior to submitting the RCx-EB CP Application for Candidacy. b. The RCx-EB CP Application for Candidacy processing fee must be paid prior to approval. 3. To allow ample time for application review, acceptance into the certification program and studying, Applicants must submit their RCx-EB CP Applications for Candidacy on or before Monday, July 2, 2018. 4. RCx-EB CP Exams a. The RCx-EB CP certification requires two exams: a process management exam and a technical exam that test the knowledge, engineering application and field testing skills required to properly manage retro-commissioning of existing buildings. i. RCx-EB Process Management Exam (2 hours) 1. 80-question written exam: open-book, multiple choice format ii. RCx-EB CP Technical Exam (4 hours) 1. 100-question written exam: open-book, multiple choice format b. Candidates have two options for taking the RCx-EB exams i. Paper-based Exam 1. Paper-based exams are proctored and delivered on RCx-EB Day, Friday, August 7, 2018 2. RCx-EB CP paper-based exams take 7 to 10 business days to process, score and for the Candidate to receive their results. 3. Approved certification Candidates will be invoiced for the RCx-EB CP paper-based Written Exams. 4. RCx-EB CP exams must be paid for in full prior to RCx-EB Exam Day ii. Online Exam at a Kryterion Test Center Location Near You 1. Instead of taking the paper-based exam on RCx-EB Exam Day, Candidates may choose to schedule their exams at a Kryterion Test Center in their hometown at a time convenient for them after the seminar. 2. Candidates will receive their exam scores immediately upon completion of the exam. 3. This option allows for additional study time. iii. Exam Payment 1. All facets of the RCx-EB CP certification application and exam application process must be completed and all fees paid prior to sitting for the RCx-EB exams. c. Profiles in Kryterion i. Regardless of whether the Candidate chooses the paper-based or Kryterion online exam option, all Candidates are required to set up a profile on Kryterion in advance of sitting for the two RCx-EB CP exams. 1. Instructions on the process will be sent via email upon acceptance into the RCx-EB CP certification program. 5. RCx-EB CP Certification Fees a. Application for Candidacy fees and exam fees are separate from seminar fees, publications or any training-related items. b. All exam-related fees are final but can be transferrable. c. Below is a listing of applicable RCx-EB CP certification fees. i. NEBB Affiliated/Non Affiliated non-refundable RCx-EB CP application fee: $100.00 ii. NEBB RCx-EB CP Process Management Exam fee: $350.00
Iii. NEBB RCx-EB CP Technical Exam fee: $450.00 D. Once the Candidate passes all the exams, he/she is required to complete the NEBB RCx-EB CP Application for Certification to finalize the certification. Additional fees include: i. RCx-EB CP Certification: $50.00 Ii. RCx-EB CP Certificate: $30.00 6. Success with certification comes with dedicated self-study and preparation. (RCx-EB Candidates are encouraged to purchase and reference the following recommended readings for their at-home studying in preparation for exams. NEBB publications are available through NEBB s Bookstore at www.nebb.org. a. ANSI/NEBB S120-2016, Rev. 1-2017 Technical of Existing Buildings b. ANSI/NEBB S110-2018 Whole Building Technical Commissioning of New Construction Standard c. ASHRAE Guideline 4-2008 O&M Manual Preparation d. ASHRAE Procedures for Commercial Building Energy Audits, 2nd Edition e. ASHRAE Guideline 0-2013 Commissioning Process f. ASHRAE Guideline 1.1-2007 Technical g,. Design Phase Commissioning Manual, Edition 1, 2005 h. Honeywell Engineering Manual of Automatic Control of Commercial Buildings (free download) i. NEBB TAB Procedural Standards, 8th edition, 2015 J. NEBB Formula Chart, 2018 (free download) k. NEBB Environmental Systems Technology Textbook, 1999 l. NEBB Handbook for Energy and Water Calculations, 1st Edition, 2015 m. NEBB RCx-EB Marketing White Paper, 2018 n. NEBB Commissioning Technician Handbook, First Edition, 2015 o. NIST BLCC Handbook (free download) p. OSHA 10 q. OSHA 30 r. VA RCx June 2014 s. https://www.wbdg.org/project-management Disclaimer: Attending the RCx-EB Seminar is not a guarantee that a candidate will pass the required exams. Passing the RCx- EB CP exams is based on a combination of study, practice, experience and application of those knowledge, skills and abilities.
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