AABC Eastern Regional TAB Seminar (in conjunction with NFMT 2025)

The Associated Air Balance Council (AABC) invites building operators, engineers, and commissioning providers to the AABC Eastern Regional TAB Seminar on Tuesday, March 25, 2025, at the Baltimore Convention Center – Room 324. Held in conjunction with NFMT 2025, this one-day event offers a technical deep dive into the principles and practices of Testing & Balancing (TAB) to enhance HVAC system performance and project outcomes.

Register Now to Gain Practical Insights from Industry Leaders

Attendees will engage with a comprehensive technical program designed to address critical aspects of TAB. The sessions will be led by industry experts and cover a range of topics, including:

• Pre-TAB for Engineered Designs
  Speakers: Brendon Burley, PhD, P.E., LEED AP, BKM & Jeremy Johnson, TBE, CxA, American Testing, Inc.
  This session explores methodologies for gathering critical data during pre-construction and how consulting engineers can integrate this information to optimize designs.
• Healthcare Facilities: Building a Team for Routine Compliance
  Speaker: Brian Venn, TBE, CxA, Mechanical Testing, Inc., an Integra Company
  A discussion on overcoming the unique challenges of healthcare facilities through collaboration and compliance-focused team building.
• Specifying Duct Leakage – Percent Leakage vs Leakage Class
  Speaker: Mike Kelly, TBE, CxA, American Testing, Inc.
  Learn about standards for duct leakage, energy loss considerations, and best practices for specification to optimize HVAC performance.
• Testing & Balancing: Expectations and Realities
  Speaker: Joseph E. Baumgartner, III P.E., TBE, CxA, Baumgartner, Inc.
  A guide to creating effective TAB specifications, resolving common challenges, and ensuring proper HVAC system functionality.
• Periodic TAB of Existing Buildings
  Speaker: Troy Byers, P.E., TBE, CxA, LEED AP, Cx Solutions
  Discover how regular TAB practices can maintain system efficiency, enhance indoor environmental quality, and reduce operational costs in existing buildings.

Schedule Overview

• 8:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. Breakfast and Registration
• 9:00 a.m. – 3:15 p.m. Technical Sessions (with lunch provided)

Attendees will earn AIA LU, USGBC LEED General Education, TBE, CxA, and EMP continuing education credits for attending the presentations.

Why Attend?

This seminar provides actionable insights for professionals committed to improving system performance, achieving energy savings, and fostering sustainability. Participants will gain practical knowledge, explore real-world case studies, and network with peers and industry leaders.

The AABC Eastern Regional TAB Seminar is proudly sponsored by: American Testing, Inc., Baumgartner, Inc., EAB Training, and Integra Testing.

Registration: Visit AABC’s Event Page to register and learn more about this must-attend event for TAB professionals.

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Author: Anna Kosova