how central systems work, give some best practices and tips/tricks, discuss various options for maintenance, and review the benefits of a managed system (and how it’s different).

Anna Chenier and Bob Watson will guide presentation attendees through a high-level overview of what makes up a central plant and the maintenance options and best practices related to these complex pieces of equipment. The presentation will specifically discuss boilers, chillers, pumps, and controls, as well as provide pros and cons for performing maintenance in-house versus various outsourced options. The presentation will close with a review of the benefits a managed central system solution can offer all parties in the building industry - from designers to contractors to building owners and end users.

Bob Watson is TEAL’s Field Service Director and has over 35 years of experience in the operations and maintenance of mechanical systems for buildings of all sizes. Anna Chenier has spent the last 10 years working with school districts and higher education institutions in the architecture/engineering/construction industry, giving her an acute awareness of the challenges that facilities teams face with maintaining building systems and an interest in finding and providing solutions to address those challenges.