Operations and Maintenance of High Performance Buildings
As expectations for building performance continue to rise, facilities teams are being asked to do more than keep systems running—they’re expected to deliver productive, efficient environments without wasting resources. At the 2026 ASHRAE Winter Conference, Laurie Gilmer will bring that challenge to life as the instructor for the full-day course, Operations and Maintenance of High-Performance Buildings, on Tuesday, February 3, 2026, in Las Vegas.
Drawing on ASHRAE Guideline 32: Sustainable High-Performance Operations and Maintenance, the course begins by clearly defining what a high-performance building really is—one that consistently delivers a highly productive environment without wasting resources. From there, Laurie walks participants through how operating and maintaining these buildings often requires a different mindset and different actions than those used in typical commercial or institutional facilities.
Throughout the 6-hour course (9:00 am–4:00 pm PST), attendees will gain practical insights into operations and maintenance practices for both conventional and high-performance buildings. Laurie’s approach emphasizes real-world application, helping facilities professionals understand where standard O&M practices fall short and how to adjust strategies to support energy performance, reliability, and long-term asset value.
A key feature of the course is an interactive group project, designed to reinforce learning through collaboration. Participants will work through how to identify and define energy and maintenance management metrics, then apply those metrics to make a compelling business case for improvements to existing buildings and systems. The result is a clearer path from data to decision-making—one that resonates with both technical teams and organizational leadership.
The course will be held at the Las Vegas Convention Center as part of the 2026 ASHRAE Winter Conference. Registration is $669, with a discounted rate of $499 for ASHRAE members.
For facilities professionals looking to strengthen their understanding of high-performance operations and translate that knowledge into actionable strategies Laurie Gilmer’s course offers a full day of practical guidance, discussion, and takeaways that extend well beyond the conference.
