Archive of Recent MZA News & Events
AIHce 2008 Full Conference Now Available on CD-ROM - August 2008
The 10-CD set allows you to explore over 100 technical sessions, as well as watch the "Future of Work" video presentation by Jeremy Rifkin from the Opening Session. Additionally, individual sessions, including MZA's Podium Session ‘A Cross Sectional Study of Schools’are available via pay-per-download for $16.00 per session.
To review the session offerings, to purchase individual sessions, or to order the Full Conference on CD-ROM visit: meetingarchives.com
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2008 Johnson Conference: Critical Issues in Monitoring Asbestos - July 2008
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Best 1: MZA presents at the first biennial international conference on Building Enclosure Science and Technology - June 2008
The first biennial international conference organized by BEC-National and the Building Enclosure Councils of the US was held June 10-12, 2008 at the Minneapolis Convention Center in Minneapolis, MN.
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The Environmental Institute - May 2008
MZA's Roger Morse AIA served as an instructor at the “Mold Assessment and Remediation in Buildings” course at The Environmental Institute (TEI). This three-day course provides practical instruction on assessing and correcting mold and moisture problems in buildings. The course is of interest to physical plant and facility managers, consultants, and contractors. Course topics included the following:
•"Understanding Bldg. Systems"
•"Important Issues Regarding HVAC Systems"
•"HVAC Mold remediation"
The Environmental Institute (TEI) Website
AIHce 2008: Vision. Value. Impact. - May 2008
The annual AIHce Conference titled AIHce 2008: Vision. Value. Impact. was held at the Minneapolis Convention Center in Minneapolis, MN from May 31-June 5, 2008.
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Online at AIHA- Mold Session Track CDs!
Morse Zehnter Associates has several sessions included in AIHA’s new publication “Mold Session Track CDs.” Get the latest and greatest OEHS information on mold via this comprehensive AIHce offering and earn certification maintenance points. MZA's Sessions include:
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Hurricane Katrina – Lessons Learned for the CIH
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Airborne Mold Spore Levels in Post Katrina
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Illustrating Humidity for the CIH
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MZA's Robert Shorr appointed to AFE's Board - February 2008
MZA's Robert Shorr has been appointed to the Association for Facilities Engineering (AFE) Board as the Chairman for the Committee of Representative. His term, beginning in February will extend through 2008.
Link: http://www.afe.org
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Oak Ridge National Labs (ORNL) - December 2007
Roger Morse AIA has been invited to present at the Oak Ridge National Labs (ORNL)/ ASHRAE Thermal Performance of the Exterior Envelopes of Whole Buildings X International Conference. At the Conference Roger will conduct a workshop and present a paper.
• WORKSHOP: “Building Sustainability: Lessons Learned from Hurricanes Katrina and Wilma and DISASTER DESIGN FOR HURRICANES AND EARTHQUAKES: Points to Consider in a Disaster Recovery Plan.”
• PRESENTATION: “Causes and Effects of High Humidity in South Florida Schools.”
Conference Link: http://www.ornl.gov/sci/buildings/
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Tampa, FL - November 2007
Roger Morse AIA presented “Vernacular Architecture” at the ASTM E06 Symposium on "Up Against the Wall": An Examination of Building Envelope Interface Techniques and Systems, on Thursday, November 1, 2007 in Tampa, FL. The Symposium, sponsored by the E06 Performance of Buildings Committee of ASTM, was held at the Tampa Marriott Waterside Hotel, Tampa, FL.
Committee Webpage: Link
ASTM Website: http://www.astm.org
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West Palm Beach, FL - June, 2007
Congratulations to MZA’s Timothy Buhl, Jason Mowrey and Robert Shorr, CPMM on their recent professional accomplishments. Timothy Buhl & Jason Mowrey have passed their Engineer in Training (E.I.T.) exams beginning their eligibility to apply for Professional Engineer (PE) accreditation, while Robert Shorr, CPMM recently completed his NEBB TAB Supervisor certification for testing and balancing HVAC systems. Great work all!
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Philadelphia, PA - June 4-7, 2007
Roger Morse AIA and Paul Haas CIH made several presentations at the American Industrial Hygiene Conference & Expo (AIHce) in Philadelphia, PA between June 4-7, 2007.
• Roger presented “Building for Sustainability,” on Tuesday, June 5, 2007 as part of the Engineering and Control Technology session.
• Paul presented “Hurricane Katrina - Lessons Learned for the CIH,” on Wednesday, June 6, 2007, as part of the Microbial & Allergen General Topics session.
• Roger and Paul presented “Airborne Mold Spore Levels in Post Katrina New Orleans and Remediation Project Clearance,” on Wednesday, June 6, 2007, as part of the Microbial & Allergen General Topics session.
• Roger presented “Illustrating Humidity for the CIH,” on Thursday, June 7, 2007, as part of the Indoor Environmental Quality - General Interest session.
AIHA Website: http://www.aiha.org
Conference Website: Link
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Pittsburgh, PA - June 26-29, 2007
Roger Morse AIA made the following four presentations at the Air & Waste Management Association’s (A&WMA) 100th Annual Conference & Exhibition, June 26-29, 2007, in Pittsburgh, PA:
• Illustrating Humidity for Building and Air & Waste Management Professionals
• Building for Sustainability
• Mold Remediation When the Building Remains Occupied - a Case Study
• Rain Water and Flood Damage Remediation - a Case Study.
Conference Website: http://secure.awma.org/ACE2007
A&WMA Website: http://www.awma.org
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Atlanta, GA - June 27, 2007
Roger G. Morse AIA served as an instructor at the “Mold Assessment and Remediation in Buildings” course at The Environmental Institute (TEI). This three-day course provides practical instruction on assessing and correcting mold and moisture problems in buildings. The course is of interest to physical plant and facility managers, consultants, and contractors. Course topics included the following:•"Understanding Bldg. Systems"
•"Important Issues Regarding HVAC Systems"
•"HVAC Mold remediation"
The Environmental Institute (TEI) Website: http://www.tei-atl.com
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Springfield, MO - May 4, 2007
Roger Morse AIA was the featured speaker at the Building Science Seminar in Springfield, MO on May 4, 2007 for the Southwest Missouri Chapter of the Construction Specifications Institute (CSI). During the morning of the full-day seminar, Roger addressed issues dealing with air quality, dehumidification, and mold identification and remediation. The afternoon sessions was comprised of presentations about the collapse of the World Trade Center on 9/11, including a unique insight into spray applied fireproofing and code implications of the collapse of the WTC.
Newsletter: May CSI Newsletter
Website: http://www.csi-swmo.com
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San Francisco, CA - May 2, 2007
Paul Haas CIH presented “A Cross Sectional Study of Schools for Code Compliance to Ventilation Rate Requirements” at the Air & Waste Management Association’s (A&WMA) Symposium on Air Quality Measurement Methods and Technology, held May 2, 2007 in San Francisco, CA.
Conference Link: http://www.awma.org/events/
A&WMA Website: http://www.awma.org
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West Palm Beach, FL - MZA Accolades
Congratulations to MZA’s Timothy Buhl and Mike DelGrosso for their recent professional accomplishments. Timothy Buhl has recently completed training certifying him as a Level 1 Thermographer. Also, congratulations to Mike DelGrosso for his recent certification as AEE Certified Building Commissioning Professional. Great work Tim & Mike!
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Barbados, West Indies - December 2006
MZA was selected by Ingemel, S.A. to commission the HVAC system in the new 80,000 square foot US Embassy in Barbados, West Indies. NEBB Certified System Commissioning Administrator Robert Shorr along with fellow team members Mark Montantes, Paul Haas and Timothy Buhl are presently working on the commissioning plan and report to allow the new facility to open January 2007. Working with on site staff from LG Engineering of Trinidad, the MZA team has identified and assisted with the correction of many deficiencies that would have had a negative impact on the building performance had commissioning not been performed. E-mail quote from Maria Morales, Ingemel S.A. Vice President “It certainly is a pleasure working with people who know what they are doing and do the job right the first time......” The MZA Commissioning Team is proud of the work they do and the long term benefits to the facility managers.
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Atlanta, GA - December 5-7, 2006
Roger G. Morse AIA served as an instructor at the “Mold Assessment and Remediation in Buildings” course at The Environmental Institute (TEI). This three-day course provides practical instruction on assessing and correcting mold and moisture problems in buildings. The course is of interest to physical plant and facility managers, consultants, and contractors. Course topics included the following:
- Life cycle & growth habits of molds
- Health effects associated with fungi
- Understanding building construction & systems
- How moisture gets into buildings
- Building evaluation surveys
- Sampling & analyses for mold
- Data evaluation & corrective measures
- Case study & workshop
- Floods, storms & fire damage
- Planning the mold remediation project
- Isolation & control of the work areas
- Cleaning methods for moldy materials
- HVAC mold remediation
- Project monitoring & quality control
- Personal protective equipment & worker training
- Regulation & guideline.
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Troy, NY - November 17, 2006
On November 17, 2006, Morse Zehnter Associates officially launched a newly designed version of the Mzaconsulting.com website. In addition to its new look, the redesigned site provides added functionality including a text resize tool and a print layout tool. The text resize tool allows each visitor to specify their preferred text size for reading ease. The print utility restyles the look of each page when printed, presenting the site visitor with a more organized printed document than what is typical when printing from a website!
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Atlanta, GA - October 23-25, 2006
Roger G. Morse AIA participated in the ASTM (American Society for Testing & Materials) "October Committee Week" of the "Air Quality" Committee.
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San Diego, CA - October 9, 2006
Roger G. Morse AIA presented a session on “Hurricane Readiness: Lessons for Facility Managers to Learn from Hurricanes Katrina and Wilma,” at the IFMA World Workplace 2006 Conference & Expo, sponsored by the International Facility Management Association (IFMA). The conference was held October 8-10, 2006 at the San Diego Convention Center in San Diego, CA.
Conference Link: www.worldworkplace.org
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Atlanta, GA - September 6-8, 2006
Roger G. Morse AIA served as an instructor at the “Mold Assessment and Remediation in Buildings” course at The Environmental Institute (TEI). This three-day course provides practical instruction on assessing and correcting mold and moisture problems in buildings. The course is of interest to physical plant and facility managers, consultants, and contractors. Course topics included the following:
- Life cycle & growth habits of molds
- Health effects associated with fungi
- Understanding building construction & systems
- How moisture gets into buildings
- Building evaluation surveys
- Sampling & analyses for mold
- Data evaluation & corrective measures
- Case study & workshop
- Floods, storms & fire damage
- Planning the mold remediation project
- Isolation & control of the work areas
- Cleaning methods for moldy materials
- HVAC mold remediation
- Project monitoring & quality control
- Personal protective equipment & worker training
- Regulation & guideline.
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University of Colorado - July 24-28, 2006
Roger G. Morse AIA was part of the conference organizing committee for the ASTM International (American Society for Testing & Materials) Boulder Conference. The 2006 Boulder Conference, entitled "Bringing Science to Bear on Moisture and Mold in the Built Environment," was held at the University of Colorado at Boulder. The conference was sponsored by ASTM Committee D22 on Air Quality and its Subcommittee D22.08 on Sampling and Analysis for Mold. Mr. Morse made several presentations at the Conference; see Technical Program below for details.
Conference Link
Technical Program
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Anaheim, CA - July 17-18, 2006
Roger G. Morse AIA made two presentations at CSHEMA 2006 Conference (Campus Safety, Health & Environmental Management Association). The Conference, hosted by the Environmental Health and Safety Departments from the University of California - Irvine and the University of California - Riverside, was held from July 15-20 at the Disneyland Resort in Southern California. On Monday, July 17th, Mr. Morse presented "Severe Weather Readiness: Lessons Learned from Hurricanes Katrina and Wilma" (Emergency Management Session #38). On Tuesday, July 18th, Mr. Morse presented "Points to Consider in a Disaster Recovery Plan" (Emergency Management Session #40).
CSHEMA Link
Conference Technical Program
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Atlanta, GA - June 7-9, 2006
Roger G. Morse AIA served as an instructor at the "Mold Assessment and Remediation in Buildings" course at The Environmental Institute (TEI). This three-day course provides practical instruction on assessing and correcting mold and moisture problems in buildings. The course is of interest to physical plant and facility managers, consultants, and contractors. Course topics included the following:
- Life cycle & growth habits of molds
- Health effects associated with fungi
- Understanding building construction & systems
- How moisture gets into buildings
- Building evaluation surveys
- Sampling & analyses for mold
- Data evaluation & corrective measures
- Case study & workshop
- Floods, storms & fire damage
- Planning the mold remediation project
- Isolation & control of the work areas
- Cleaning methods for moldy materials
- HVAC mold remediation
- Project monitoring & quality control
- Personal protective equipment & worker training
- Regulation & guideline.
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New Orleans , LA - June 21, 2006
Roger G. Morse AIA made two presentations at the 99 th Annual Conference & Exhibition of the Air & Waste Management Association. The conference was held June 20-23, 2000 at the New Orleans Convention Center in New Orleans, LA. The theme of the Conference was Healthy Environments: Rebirth and Renewal. Mr. Morse's first presentation (No. 996), entitled "Methods for Assessing Moisture and Remediating Mold Contamination in HVAC Systems," was on Wednesday, June 21 st, and his second presentation (No. 997), entitled "Disaster Recovery Planning in the Aftermath of Hurricane Katrina," was later the same day.
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Mold & Moisture Management Magazine - June 2006
"Unwanted Guest: What Makes Some Hotels Susceptible to Mold Growth?," an article by co-authors Roger G. Morse AIA and Gordon Brandon of Morse Zehnter Associates, was recently published in the May-July 2006 issue of Mold & Moisture Management Magazine. As shown on the cover of the magazine, the article describes "8 Ways to Grow Mold in Your Hotel."
Mold & Moisture Management Magazine
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Troy, NY - January - May 2006
Annmarie Lanesey, MZA Multimedia Project Manager and a member of the adjunct faculty at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in Troy, NY, instructed an Electronic Media Arts and Communication (EMAC) course entitled "Rethinking Documentary." Electronic Media, Arts, and Communication (EMAC) at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute is one of the first undergraduate programs of its kind in the United States, offered jointly by the Department of Language, Literature, and Communication (LL&C) and the Department of Arts at Rensselaer.
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Chicago, IL - May 18, 2006
Paul Haas CIH recently participated in the roundtable discussion (RT 237) entitled "Recovering From the Hurricanes" at the American Industrial Hygiene Association Conference & Expo (AIHce) in Chicago, IL. This roundtable addressed "Protecting Those Recovering the Area: Protective Measures."
Conference Website
AIHA Website
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Atlanta , GA - March 7-8, 2006
Roger G. Morse AIA served as an instructor at the "Mold Assessment and Remediation in Buildings" course at TheEnvironmental Institute (TEI). This three-day course provides practical instruction on assessing and correcting mold and moisture problems in buildings. The course is of interest to physical plant and facility managers, consultants, and contractors. Course topics included the following:
- Life cycle & growth habits of molds
- Health effects associated with fungi
- Understanding building construction & systems
- How moisture gets into buildings
- Building evaluation surveys
- Sampling & analyses for mold
- Data evaluation & corrective measures
- Case study & workshop
- Floods, storms & fire damage
- Planning the mold remediation project
- Isolation & control of the work areas
- Cleaning methods for moldy materials
- HVAC mold remediation
- Project monitoring & quality control
- Personal protective equipment & worker training
- Regulation & guideline.
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Atlanta , GA - February 9-11, 2006
GeoSpace1 was an exhibitor at the 2006 Golf Industry Show, held February 9-11, 2006 in Atlanta, GA. Kris Savignac represented GeoSpace1 at this event. The Golf Course Superintendents Association of America (GCSAA) and the National Golf Course Owners Association (NGCOA) have joined forces to present an innovative trade show experience at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta. The Golf Course Builders Association of America (GCBAA), American Society of Golf Course Architects (ASGCA), and National Golf Foundation (NGF) served as supporting organizations for the Golf Industry Show by presenting a number of key education opportunities for attendees.
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Myrtle Beach , SC - November 15-18 2005
Kris Savignac attended the Carolinas Golf Course Superintendents Association (GCSA) annual conference and trade show as an exhibitor for GeoSpace1. The four-day event, held in November, 2005, continued its growth trend with record numbers of attendees and exhibitors.
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Washington, DC - December 15, 2005
Roger G. Morse AIA participated in the Sustainable Buildings Industry Council (SBIC) Super Thursday at the Ecobuild Federal conference in Washington, DC on December 15, 2005. Mr. Morse joined the panel for the 2005 SBIC Annual Forum session entitled "The Ripple Effect of Integrated Design: Sustainable and Durable." The Ecobuild Federal Conferencewas held December 13-16, 2005 at the Washington, DC Convention Center.
SBIC's Super Thursday [PDF]
SBI Council
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Washington, DC - December 14 , 2005
Roger G. Morse AIA , Paul Haas CIH, CSP, and Michael Lowdermilk of the MZA team participated in the Sustainable Buildings Industry Council's Ecobuild Federal 2005 conference program on the presentation entitled "Natural Disasters and the Effects on Sustainability: Learning From Katrina." The session was held December 14th, and was identified as Ecobuild Federal Panel ECO-S54. The Ecobuild Federal Conference was held December 13-16, 2005 at the Washington, DC Convention Center.
Ecobuild Federal
Ecobuild Federal 2005 Conference
MZA Katrina [Word .doc]
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Washington, DC - December 13 , 2005
Roger G. Morse AIA participated in the Sustainable Buildings Industry Council's Ecobuild Federal 2005 conference program on the panel presentation entitled "Mold: Prevention by Design." The session was held December 13th, was identified as Ecobuild Federal Panel ECO-S10. The Ecobuild Federal Conference was held December 13-16, 2005 at the Washington, DC Convention Center.
Ecobuild Federal
Ecobuild Federal 2005 Conference
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Atlanta, GA - December 6-8, 2005
Roger Morse AIA was an instructor at the "Mold Assessment and Remediation in Buildings" course sponsored by NIBS. This three-day course provided practical instruction on assessing and correcting mold and moisture problems in buildings. This course is offered at various times throughout the year and will be of interest to physical plant and facility managers, consultants, and contractors.
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Philadelphia , PA - October 23-25, 2005
Roger G. Morse AIA is scheduled to present a session on "Using Web-Based Services to Improve Facility Control" at the IFMA World Workplace 2005 Conference & Expo, sponsored by the International Facility Management Association (IFMA). The conference will be held at the Pennsylvania Convention Center in Philadelphia. Mr. Morse's specific speaking time during the June 25-28, 2005 conference will be announced in the near future.
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West Palm Beach, FL & Poestenkill, NY - September 2005
Numerous members of the MZA team completed the 10-hour training course HAZWOPER: Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Operations in accordance with the Federal Department of Labor, Occupational Safety and Health Administration Regulations. The HAZWOPER training was conducted for individuals who are responding to Hurricane Katrina for intial site characterization. MZA was able to bring in Mr. Michael Self with the Homeland Security Agency to facilitate Incident Command training and field exercise. More training will be implemented in the near future including construction safety and health and disaster site worker and operations.
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Atlanta, GA - September 13-15, 2005
Paul Haas was an instructor at the "Mold Assessment and Remediation in Buildings" course sponsored by NIBS. This three-day course provides practical instruction on assessing and correcting mold and moisture problems in buildings. The course is of interest to physical plant and facility managers, consultants, and contractors. Course topics included the following:
- Life cycle & growth habits of molds
- Health effects associated with fungi
- Understanding building construction & systems
- How moisture gets into buildings
- Building evaluation surveys
- Sampling & analyses for mold
- Data evaluation & corrective measures
- Case study & workshop
- Floods, storms & fire damage
- Planning the mold remediation project
- Isolation & control of the work areas
- Cleaning methods for moldy materials
- HVAC mold remediation
- Project monitoring & quality control
- Personal protective equipment & worker training
- Regulation & guideline
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Burlington, VT - July 18, 2005
Roger Morse AIA, along with Tom Ouimet of Yale University,made a presentation entitled "Case Study of Measuring Asbestos at 1% Level in Plaster" at the 2005 ASTM Johnson Conference.
Conference Website
ASTM Johnson Conference Flyer [PDF]
ASTM Website
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Anaheim , CA - June 27, 2005
Roger G. Morse AIA presented "Using Web-Based Services to Improve Facility Control" at the BOMA International North American Commercial Real Estate Congress & The Office Building Show, sponsored by BOMA (Building Owners & Managers Association International). The BOMA conference was held at the Anaheim, CA Convention Center from June 25-28, 2005. ABSTRACT: Communication, control, and system visibility are three key factors in managing a facility for optimum results. Discover how web-based services can complement traditional building management tools and translate into several key benefits: increased building system uptime; faster, more efficient service; and greater control through improved system knowledge.
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Orlando , FL - June 20-23, 2005
Roger G. Morse AIA presented "The Second Phone Call" as part of the panel discussion "M6: Mold, Moisture, Misery, Money, and Myth + MANAGEMENT." at the M6+ Symposium, cosponsored by BETEC, the Building Environment and Thermal Envelope Council, and Ecobuild America.
Ecobuild America Website
Flyer
Managing Mold in the Built Environment [PDF]
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Atlanta, GA - June 6-9, 2005
Roger Morse AIA was an instructor at the "Mold Assessment and Remediation in Buildings" course sponsored by NIBS. This three-day course provides practical instruction on assessing and correcting mold and moisture problems in buildings. The course was of interest to physical plant and facility managers, consultants, and contractors.
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Anaheim, CA - May 25, 2005
The MZA Team made 3 presentations at the American Industrial Hygiene Conference & Expo (AIHce). AIHce, was held May 21-26, 2005, and was sponsored by AIHA and ACGIH.
Conference Website AIHA Website
Roger Morse AIA, Paul Haas CIH, and Dean Zehnter CHMM made a presentation entitled "A Comparison of HVAC Age and Condition with IEQ Complaints" at AIHce. This presentation (#164) was part of Session PO-121 on Mold Field Applications.
Roger Morse AIA, Paul Haas CIH, and Dean Zehnter CHMM made a presentation entitled "Case Study - What Makes Some Hotels Susceptible to Mold Growth" at AIHce. This presentation (#103) was part of Session PO-114 on Building Construction Mold Issues ("Don't Build Wet Buildings").
Roger Morse AIA, Paul Haas CIH, Dean Zehnter CHMM, Andrea Grdina, and Mike Snyder made a presentation entitled "Methods of Assessing Moisture and Remediating Mold Contamination in HVAC Systems" at AIHce. This presentation (#163)was part of Session PO-121 on Mold Field Applications.
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Troy, NY - January - May 2005
Annmarie Lanesey, MZA Multimedia Project Manager, joined adjunct faculty at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in Troy, NY. This spring Lanesey is instructing an Electronic Media Arts and Communication (EMAC) course entitled "Intermediate Digital Imaging." Electronic Media, Arts, and Communication (EMAC) at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute is one of the first undergraduate programs of its kind in the United States, offered jointly by the Department of Language, Literature, and Communication (LL&C) and the Department of Arts at Rensselaer.
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Fort Lauderdale, FL - April 7, 2005
Dean Zehnter CHMM made a presentation (Session 15) entitled "Asset Management Integral to Success of PM" at the 13th annual South Florida Buildings & Facilities (SFBF) Maintenance Show. SFBF was held April 6-7, 2005 at the Fort Lauderdale-Broward County Convention Center.
Abstract: Successful preventive maintenance (PM) programs require identification and evaluation of facility assets as a first step. Learn about valuable tools - including inventory and inspection forms, web-based databases, and stored CAD drawings - which used together can assess building envelope and mechanical components and help facilities engineers determine optimum maintenance or replacement schedules.
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Baltimore, MD - March 2005
Dean Zehnter CHMM collaborated with Karen Warsek AIA of Building Diagnostics Associates to make a presentation (T3.02, Track: Assets) entitled "Manage your facility at your fingertips" at the National Facilities Management and Technology Conference and Maintenance Solutions Expo 2005 Show (NFM&T and MS Expo). The conference/expo was scheduled for March 15-17, 2005 at the Baltimore Convention Center.
Abstract: Asset management with a strong preventive maintenance program is the key to life cycle cost and energy savings. Everyone understands the importance of a PM program, but few realize that assets must be identified and evaluated prior to implementing a successful one. Asset identification consists of a three step process: asset inventory, asset evaluation and asset maintenance. Utilizing algorithmic inspection forms to assess mechanical, roofing, and exterior wall components in a building can allow the user to determine when an asset should be maintained or replaced. Combining the inspection form with a web-based database and an identification of the components in a CAD drawing file allows the facility manager to easily identify, with a click of a mouse button, all components that require preventive maintenance in a building, determine the number of components involved and prepare an accurate budget for the expenditures. This seminar will outline the necessary components of an effective web based facility management program and how implementing it can save money over the long term.
Conference Website
NFMT Website
Power Point Presentation
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Washington, DC - February - March 2005
Roger Morse AIA and Don Acker are developing the chapter on mold and moisture control in building envelopes (walls and roofs) for the Envelope Design Guide that is being developed by the National Institute of Building Sciences for the Whole Building Design Guide.
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Washington, DC - February - March 2005
Roger Morse AIA and Don Acker are serving on the Total Building Commissioning committee convened by the National Institute of Building Sciences (NIBS) in cooperation with the American Society of Heating Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE). This committee is developing guidelines for the addition of third party quality assurance for design, construction and commissioning of buildings. The guidelines developed by these committees are expected to be adapted by the General Services Administration (GSA) and other large constructors and managers of buildings. This is a continuation of work completed by MZA to develop a database of building envelope requirements, metrics and standards.
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Washington, DC - February - March 2005
Roger Morse AIA sits on the steering committee and chairs the Building Design Subcommittee of a committee formed by the National Institute of Building Sciences (NIBS) of behalf of the Access Board to address the issue of individuals with sensitivity to low level concentration of multiple chemicals used in the construction and maintenance of buildings. The Access Board is the federal agency with responsibility with developing compliance guidelines for the American with Disabilities Act (ADA).
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Orlando, FL - February 2005
GeoSpace1, a division of MZA, was featured at the Golf Industry Show to be held in Orlando from February 10-12.
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Locations Throughout Florida - January-February 2005
GeoSpace1, a division of MZA, was on display at numerous 2005 Florida Turf Grass Association (FTGA) turf conferences throughout Florida during the month, as follows:
- January 11, 2005 Orlando
- January 12, 2005 Tampa
- January 18, 2005 Lake Worth
- January 19, 2005 Weston
- January 20, 2005 Ft. Myers
- January 26, 2005 Jacksonville
- February 1, 2005 Milton
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Atlanta , GA - December 7, 2004
Roger Morse AIA was an instructor at the "Mold Assessment and Remediation in Buildings" course sponsored by NIBS. This three-day course provides practical instruction on assessing and correcting mold and moisture problems in buildings. The course is of interest to physical plant and facility managers, consultants, and contractors.
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Washington , DC - October 13, 2004
Roger Morse AIA, a longstanding member of the National Institute of Building Sciences (NIBS), presented a chapter on "Mold and Moisture Damage in Building Envelopes" to the final NIBS committee meeting. This document will become part of a "Building Envelope Guide" in the "Whole Building Design Guide."
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Charleston , SC - October 12, 2004
Roger Morse AIA was an instructor at the "Mold Assessment and Remediation in Buildings" course sponsored by NIBS. This three-day course provides practical instruction on assessing and correcting mold and moisture problems in buildings. The course is of interest to physical plant and facility managers, consultants, and contractors.
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Washington , DC - October 4-5, 2004
Roger Morse AIA, a longstanding member of the American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM), led the workgroup of the ASTM Committee D22 Sampling of Atmospheres, charged with the task of developing a guide for the use of ASTM asbestos dust sampling standard methods
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Austin , TX - September 28, 2004
Roger Morse AIA coordinated a training session on "the proper location of vapor and air barriers in building envelopes" to the technical representatives of Ludlow Coated Products/ a Division of Tyco Plastics & Adhesives.
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West Palm Beach, FL - September 2004
Morse Zehnter Associates announced that the organization had entered into a joint venture called GeoSpace1. GeoSpace1 is a geo-spatial service organization providing complete GIS (global information systems) to facilities anywhere in the world. Utilizing the most precise equipment and data collection technologies, GeoSpace1 offers high resolution aerial imagery, sub-centimeter GPS (global positioning systems) along with GPS vehicle tracking and monitoring.
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Chicago, IL - July 15-16, 2004
Roger G. Morse AIA presented "The Second Phone Call" as part of the panel discussion "M6: Mold, Moisture, Misery, Money, and Myth + MANAGEMENT" at the National Institute of Building Sciences Conference held at the Omni Chicago Hotel, Chicago, IL.
NIBS Website
NIBS Conference
Paper [PDF]
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Atlanta, GA - May, 2004
Roger G. Morse AIA and Paul Haas CIH presented two lectures at the Annual AIHA (American Industrial Hygiene Association) Conference. The presentations were entitled "Causes of High Relative Humidity Inside Air Conditioned Buildings" and "Remediation of Mold-Contaminated Ductwork."
