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Darren Draper presents on commissioning for owners at CxEnergy 2024
Get a practical guide on commissioning for owners at CxEnergy 2024 in San Diego on May 1st.
Salas O’Brien’s Darren Draper is presenting with Derek De Jesus at CxEnergy 2024 on Commissioning for Owners: a Roadmap to Success on Wednesday, May 1st at 11:15 am.
This presentation will serve as a roadmap for building owners, guiding them through key areas of focus and valuable lessons learned. The session delves into the critical decision of when commissioning is essential, unpacks the variables that shape scope definition, and provides insights into pricing variations among CxA firms. It also shares effective strategies for managing and collaborating with CxA professionals.
Darren Draper, PE, CxA has served as a lead commissioning agent on a wide range of building projects including university buildings, research laboratories, healthcare facilities, data centers, corporate headquarters, and multiuse facilities. Darren performs commissioning and retro-commissioning for HVAC, DDC controls, electrical, and plumbing systems. He is one of three instructors for the ACG Commissioning Authority Certification preparation workshop and has taught more than 20 workshops. Darren serves as a principal for Salas O’Brien.
The commissioning process is most effective when the CxA and owner act as a united front. The CxA brings technical mastery and process guidance, while the owner fosters collaboration with designers and constructors, ensuring everyone rows in the same direction.Darren Draper, PE, CxAPrincipal, Salas O’Brien
About CXEnergy
CXEnergy is the leading event focused on commissioning, energy management, and building diagnostics. It attracts a diverse range of participants interested in learning about the significance of commissioning. CxEnergy is presented by the AABC Commissioning Group (ACG), Associated Air Balance Council (AABC), and Energy Management Association (EMA).
About Salas O’Brien
Salas O’Brien is an engineering, commissioning, and technical services firm focused on advancing the human experience through the built environment. Our team is engineered for impact, helping clients achieve critical goals, advancing our team members through growth and opportunity, and operating at the center of important global issues including sustainability and decarbonization. We are a top firm as ranked by Engineering News-Record and Consulting-Specifying Engineer, and we have appeared for the past ten years on the Inc. 5000 list of North America’s fastest-growing private companies.
For more details or to set up an interview, please contact Stacy Lake, Director of Corporate Communications.
