Conference Agenda
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Smart Techniques for Smarter Building Operation
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What happens to a building once construction is complete and the owners move in? Maintenance happens. The reality is that spending thousands on BIM models, BAS systems, and ultra efficient designs yields poor results if the buildings are not maintained. Usually, the burden of creating a maintenance plan falls entirely on facilities managers, rather than a collaboration with designers. Yet, collaboration could potentially yield a scheduling tool that preserves institutional knowledge, saves operators time, supports operator well-being, and prevents small issues from becoming costly breakdowns. This session explores the conversations, tools, and benefits of a collaborative workflow. | ||
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Closing the Gap between Design and Operations & Maintenance JLL, United States of America What happens to a building once construction is complete and the owners move in? Maintenance happens. The reality is that spending thousands on BIM models, BAS systems, and ultra efficient designs yields poor results if the buildings are not maintained. Usually, the burden of creating a maintenance plan falls entirely on facilities managers, rather than a collaboration with designers. Yet, collaboration could potentially yield a scheduling tool that preserves institutional knowledge, saves operators time, supports operator well-being, and prevents small issues from becoming costly breakdowns. This presentation will explore the conversations, tools, and benefits of a collaborative workflow. A Scalable and Sustainable Solution to the U.S. Housing Crisis: A Case Study on Locally Manufactured Modular Multifamily Housing 1National Renewable Energy Laboratory, Denver, Colorado, United States of America; 2Sola Impact, Los Angeles, California, United States of America; 3Model Z Modular, Los Angeles, California, United States of America This study evaluates materials waste and embodied carbon emissions efficiencies in productized modular construction using Model/Z's 1-bedroom unit. We analyzed waste and emissions metrics from design to construction and compared them to traditional multifamily buildings. Based in a local facility in Los Angeles, Model/Z addresses affordable housing shortages by producing 2.5 units daily. Our analysis shows productized modular construction reduces materials waste through precise prefabrication, new framing methods, workforce expertise, and reduced transportation needs. This approach optimizes resource utilization and minimizes costs, offering scalable solutions for affordable housing while fostering economic opportunities through job creation and training programs. | ||