When it comes to lighting for your facility, there are many things to consider. Everyone has input and will want to make sure it is bright enough, but not too bright, is the right color, doesn’t cause headaches and so much more. As a facility manager or engineer, it is your responsibility to make everyone happy, all while staying in budget. This talk is designed to help you give consideration to the details that are the most important, capitalizing on incentives and ensuring that all of the stakeholders are just right with your lighting choices. You’ll leave with the skills and knowledge to make the best choices, whether it be for facility maintenance, improved energy efficiency, or a full-scale retrofit of your facility.

The presentation will cover the top 10 most frequently cited OSHA standards following inspections of worksites by federal OSHA. Topics include fall protection, hazard communication, control of hazardous energy, and PPE. The presentation is for management responsible for facilities, safety, and/or regulatory compliance.

Energy modeling – software simulation of building energy use – isn’t just for new construction—when used correctly, it’s a powerful tool for planning and validating cost-effective retrofits in existing facilities. This session will demystify the role of energy simulation and analysis in identifying and prioritizing upgrades that deliver real operational savings. The speaker will describe the key eligibility requirements of the Federal 179D Energy Efficient Commercial Buildings Tax Deduction, with details on how facility owners can benefit from designer allocations, and how documentation is structured. Included will be examples of how public-sector entities (schools, universities, municipalities) are leveraging 179D. Gain clarity on how to collaborate with design teams and tax advisors to optimize and capture this incentive.

This session demystifies arc flash hazards by explaining what they are, which codes (NFPA, OSHA and NEC) apply, and how to navigate the process of obtaining and completing an arc flash study. Attendees will gain insights into typical costs, training requirements, and strategies for maintaining compliance with minimal disruption. Learn how to streamline the 5-year renewal process and avoid common pitfalls encountered in real-world applications. Whether you're new to arc flash or looking to optimize your current program, this presentation offers practical guidance and actionable takeaways.

When AT&T decided to upgrade its downtown Dallas headquarters several years ago, the original plan was to create an outdoor space for its employees. But under the direction of the design architect, the outdoor space was expanded to a four-block, mixed-use public space for the city. Now, the AT&T Discovery District is a dramatic, seamlessly integrated immersive, mixed-use destination for all. Hear from members of the project team about some of the advanced technologies being utilized: wind energy, smart building technologies including advanced energy management platform, smart water management, comprehensive waste reduction initiatives, and more.

Tornadoes are among the most destructive natural disasters, and North Texas facilities managers need to have a preparedness plan in place for tornado season.  This session will examine elements of planning, including structural assessment and insurance review, as well as evacuation routes, designated safe zones, and communication protocols. Also, the speaker will discuss post-tornado recovery:  assessing damage, moving quickly to implement repairs, and maintaining documents, including photos, about everything that happened.  

This presentation will provide an overview of the Texas Energy Efficiency market with a focus on utility-led initiatives that drive energy savings and sustainability. It will highlight key programs offered by Oncor, including commercial incentives and support for energy-efficient upgrades in North Texas. Attendees will gain insight into how facility managers can leverage these programs to reduce operational costs and meet green building goals

Routine roof inspections are critical to protecting your commercial property investment, but a truly effective program goes beyond basic checkups. In this session, the speaker will outline how a proactive inspection strategy, paired with preventive maintenance, helps identify potential issues early, allowing for long-term cost savings and extension of roof life, while minimizing emergency repairs. Learn how to leverage advanced diagnostics like aerial imagery, moisture scanning, and detailed reporting to deliver cost-effective, long-term roofing solutions. Attendees will also gain practical guidance on inspection frequency, seasonal planning, and maintenance integration.

In facilities with extensive infrastructure one size does not fit all.  That is, the most effective maintenance concept will usually be a variety of approaches. How we approach our maintenance should be based on multiple factors and should vary based on these factors. This presentation will outline the most common maintenance strategies, such as run-to-failure, preventive maintenance, predictive maintenance, and condition-based maintenance. The speaker will then describe the variables that must be examined, including equipment criticality, ease of correction action, costliness of action, and safety considerations, in order to develop a maintenance plan that is best for your unique facility.

The testing of standby generators is essential for the reliability of a facility’s power system. This presentation will discuss different types of testing for generators, transfer switches, switchgear, etc.  as well as the frequency of needed testing.  Also included will be the latest NFPA requirements and best practices in the industry.

Building envelope restoration is a critical part of facility management, focused on maintaining and extending the life of the building's outer shell—roofing, walls, windows, doors and foundation. This envelope serves as the first line of defense against weather, moisture, air infiltration and energy loss. Learn important details of building envelope restoration in this informative session.

Join us for an insightful session on enhancing fire and life safety compliance in commercial properties. Including information on fire sprinklers, alarms, extinguishers and more, we’ll explore new code updates, common code pitfalls, proactive inspection strategies, and how to streamline safety system maintenance for industry trends in North Texas. Learn some practical ways that you and your team can reduce risk, improve tenant safety, and ensure peace of mind for property managers and facility engineers.

The 2024 IECC introduces a new wave of commercial building energy requirements that directly impact energy performance, operational strategies, and long-term cost management. This session will walk energy managers through the most important code changes, including system efficiency upgrades, electrification readiness, enhanced commissioning and controls, and expanded documentation requirements. Attendees will gain practical insights into how these changes affect building operations, utility usage, and capital planning—so you can stay ahead of compliance while improving building performance.

Many of us working in industry have been taught that no one likes change, and that it’s best to suppress conflict.  But this is not the right instruction for current work environments – where change and conflict are frequently inevitable for managers in their job. This presentation will explore how change can be turned into a positive instead of a negative, and the ways conflict can be resolved in a satisfactory manner.

Learn how to optimize HVAC system performance and reduce downtime through regularly scheduled preventive maintenance. The speaker will discuss PM focused on component-based tasks (involving filters, coils, sensors, etc.), and also describe the use of condition-monitoring equipment and analysis to check for deficiencies that aren’t obvious, but when found may save significant amounts of money or alternatively signal serious problems. Included will be HVAC system PM checklists and recommended scheduling information.

This session will focus on advanced metering, prefaced by a discussion of power quality fundamentals. The speaker will discuss why power quality is so important today and the impacts of poor power quality, with details on renewable energy systems, harmonics and power anomalies on the power delivered, energy consumed and reliability of the infrastructure. Then the session will examine advanced metering hardware and software and its critical importance in energy management, predictive analysis, and PQ analysis.