Cook County News Herald

Building scientists to offer presentation on facility management




Are you in charge of a public building? Do you need to propose capital upgrades with performance and cost estimates? Want to know the most cost effective way to maintain building durability and reduce operational expenses?

Then the free informational presentation by CR-Building Performance Specialist (CR-BPS) is for you at 10 a.m. Nov. 19 at the Cook County Community Center.

CR-BPS is a highly qualified team of building scientists specializing in comprehensive facility condition assessments (FCA) and asset management services for schools, universities, state and local governmental agencies, nonprofits and private clients in the Midwest. CR-BPS has grown into a leading FCA and asset management provider with the goal of preserving existing building stock by helping facility managers identify, analyze and evaluate, and implement strategies that maximizes the effective life span of their buildings long term.

The presenting team of architects, engineers and energy/facility professionals use a whole-systems thinking and integrated design approach. They believe in data-driven decision-making, starting with a thorough inspection of a client’s current building stock along several dimensions: building systems, physical condition, age, function, energy opportunity, behavior patterns, economic opportunity, safety, health, and sustainability.

The team analyzes how day-to-day facility management practices and energy opportunities work together. The service provides a custom-tailored, fully integrated set of tools and reports for each unique building portfolio across long-term time spans.

Tony Mancuso, St Louis County Director of Property Management will also speak about his experiences working with CR-BPS and answer questions about working with this process.

Cook County Local Energy Project (CCLEP) is sponsoring this event in the interest of promoting increased energy efficiency in the public sector. Coffee and snacks will be provided.



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