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Midgard Management is pleased to bring you:

The Cost of Sustainability: Real World Data
Friday, July 30, 2010 | 8:00am - 11:00am

Sheraton Fort Lauderdale Airport Hotel
1825 Griffin Road
Dania Beach, FL 33004



Join us as to hear from practitioners who have made a financial commitment to sustainability. Separating hype from reality and political correctness from market performance, this program outlines the true economic, operational, and long-term strategic benefits of sustainable development. What do the numbers really say about green benefits?

Continuing Education Credits:
2.5 hr. AIA Credits Pending
2.5 hr. AIA Sustainable Design Credits Pending



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Agenda


8:00am - Registration & Buffet Breakfast

8:30am - Welcoming Remarks
Eric Swanson, Chair, ULI SE FL/Caribbean & Executive Vice President, Flagler
James Murley, Sustainability Committee Chair, ULI SE Florida/Caribbean & Assistant Dean of External Affairs, FAU College of Architecture Urban & Public Affairs


8:40am - Upgrading your Building to Take Advantage of Economic Incentives
A. Brian Lomel, PE, LEED AP, CxA, Principal, Sustainability Consultant, TLC Engineering for Architecture

Lomel will give a presentation outlining upfront costs versus lifetime savings. Learn about the latest in incentives and programs, including the new PACE legislation, that are available for efficiency upgrades.


9:10am - Lessons from Academia: How are they doing?
Moderator: Cheryl Jacobs, Director of Community Relations, Zyscovich Architects, Inc.
Thorn Grafton, Director of Sustainable Initiatives, Zyscovich Architects, Inc.
Joseph Sanches, Chief of Facilities Management, The School District of Palm Beach County
Neyda S. Otero, Architect, LEED AP, Director of Project Management and Construction, Pine Crest School

Metrics from green buildings on university and K-12 campuses. How can those results apply to commercial buildings?


10:10am - Why Go There?
Moderator: A. Brian Lomel, PE, LEED AP, CxA, Principal, Sustainability Consultant, TLC Engineering for Architecture
Lynn-Ann Ierna, Director of Property Management, Midgard Management
Michael Vullis, VP of Property Operations, Flagler Real Estate Management
Kenneth E. LaRoe, Chairman & CEO, First Green Bank
Moderator-led discussion amongst a developer, banker, and property manager regarding decision to upgrade sustainability factors and the results.


11:00am - Adjourn