Joint event with Engineers and Geoscientists BC (EGBC) Victoria Branch
Agenda:
The integrity of the HVAC industry is dependent on sound technical design, reliable products, skilled construction practice and consistent maintenance and operation. But another critical element that is sometimes overlooked is professional ethics. As members within the HVAC industry engineers, contractors, architects, manufacturers, vendors and building owners are expected to exhibit the highest standard of honesty and integrity to safeguard the confidence that the public has in us. In this very competitive climate, however, it is sometimes tempting to "bend the rules" to some degree in order to gain an advantage over competition or to simply get the job done on time. But how much is too much? Is there a clearly defined line between ethical practice and "just the way things are done?"
Target Audience: ASHRAE Members, Engineers, Consultants, Regulators, Building Owners, Students, Educators
“The (un)Ethical Engineer” is an interactive, multimedia, dramatic presentation that explores these issues through the eyes of a well-intentioned engineer.
Presenter Bio:
Devin Abellon, P.E., is the Business Development Manager for Engineering Services at Uponor North America. He has over 29 years of experience in the HVAC and plumbing industries with a focus on sustainable building design and construction. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of California at Santa Barbara and is a registered professional engineer in California and Arizona. Abellon is an active member of the American Society of Plumbing Engineers (ASPE) and the American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE). He serves on the ASHRAE Board of Directors as the Region X Director and Regional Chair.
We will have a short opening presentation from our guest speaker, Lucy Kryachok. She is from Ukraine and will talk about her work in helping refugees at the Polish Ukrainian border for the first 3 months of the war. She also traveled across the war zone and continues her work to support Ukraine with her team and their non-profit Hope Foundation. You can read more about her work and organization in the website below.
Schedule:
5:00 - 6:00 pm: Meet 'n Greet (no host bar)
6:00 - 7:00 pm: meal
6:45 - 7:00 pm: special short opening presentation
7:00 - 8:30 pm: Presentation/Q&A
Tickets Via EGBC site, ticket sales close on March 12, Do not have an EGBC account? Create an account
The Mission of the CTTC
The mission of The Chapter Technology Transfer Committee (CTTC) provides efficient and effective transfer of current and relevant information throughout the HVAC&R industry to and from the Chapters. CTTC develops and maintains high quality and readily available tools to enable Chapters to offer information and attractive industry-related information and programs to all segments within the HVAC&R industry. CTTC reports to the Members Council.
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IDEAS FOR MEETING TOPICS FOR VI ASHRAE
Each year we try to get in appropriate speakers both within ASHRAE Society and outside of ASHRAE Society
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Potential dates…
Thursday evening 5 to 8ish or lunch time
September 29, Joanne Ogilvie,
Improve Indoor Air Safety in Schools Rooms, Offices, Public Buildings and Large Venues
October 20, David Halliwell, Jeff Hoogveld and Paul Binotto,
Energy Independence, GHG Reduction & Resiliency with micro-Cogeneration
November 17, Norm Grusnick,
Overview of new rules for SMACNA Manual FIRE, SMOKE, RADIATION Dampers
December 08, Herald Street Brew Works,
January 19, Lilah Amlan,
Teaching hope in a time of crises
February 16, Distinguished Lecturer, Topic to be clarified, Shelia Hayter
Integrating Renewable Energy Systems into Buildings
March 16, Distinguished Lecturer, Devin Abellon,
The (un)Ethical Engineer: a study in principle and practice
April 20, VI ASHRAE Trade Show Gala Diner
April 21, VI ASHRAE Trade Show
May 18 Topic TBD
June 22, International Women in Engineering Day (June 23), World Refrigeration Day (June 26), (similar to June 23, 2022)
