b"WHATS HAPPENING IN THE BAY AREABy Vannessa PattonAn engineer and project manager collaborateon the presentation for each lunch and learn.Recently, the San LeandroThe Sales team has new presenters for each Project teams announced thesession to ensure that there is a representationstart of in-person lunch andof diverse backgrounds and expertise. All the learn training sessions for thetraining sessions include composite estimate Construction, Engineering,(CompEST), FastEST (the program used for Purchasing and Facility Service teams. Theseestimating), take-off strategies and vendor lunch and learns take place twice a month andengagement. As they progress, additional scope, cover HVAC and plumbing topics.including process will be added. These training sessions are not limited to ProjectThese training sessions have proven to be a great Engineers and newer Project Managers; theysuccess for all of our teams, McKenzie said. are equally valuable for experienced ProjectThey offer different insights and experiences and Managers, said Rob McKenzie, Sales Manager.expand everyones knowledge into a different trade. We encourage everyone to actively participateAveraging around 60 attendees a session, everyone in the process by sharing their experiences andcan be a part of this collaborative environment. insights, creating an environment where we canall learn from each other's war stories. Below is a list of the topics that have been, or will be, covered in the lunch and learns and photos from some of the lunch and learns to date. TOPICS COVERED IN THE LUNCH AND LEARNSPlumbing DWV Waste and vent piping, layouts, sizing, considerations.HVAC Equipment General overview of HVAC equipment: split systems, VRF, Exhaust Fans, VAV Package Units, CTs, Chillers, RTUs, Boilers, AHUs.DCW/LW/ICW/RCW Piping Plumbing water layouts and sizing, including DCW, LW, ICW and RCW.HVAC Load Calcs Run through HVAC loads using software, ballpark estimates, BTUs/SF, etc.Plumbing Equipment Review different types of plumbing equipment such as water heaters, boilers, pumps and compressors.Air Distribution and Fan Selection Duct design, layout and sizing. Include a tutorial for fan selection.Storm Drainage Storm drain layout and sizing, DMAs, Bioswales and retention.Hydronic Piping Design and Pumps Review pipe sizing and layout with calculations, pump selection tutorial.Go over different types of supports, including rooftop, trapeze, equipment Supports and Seismic Bracing anchors, Gripple, Clevis, etc. Seismic overview and triggers for seismic anchorage.Fuel Oil Review Fuel Oil systems, including equipment CFC requirements, etc.HVAC Controls Review controls, including trim and response, different technologies, DDC, ALC, BMS Architecture.Vibration Isolation and Acoustics Vibration isolation, mitigation, acoustical requirements.12|Summer 2024"