Escalating climate change has driven rapid transformation in both sustainable facilities management and preparing facilities for future challenges. This webinar explores the intersection of climate resilience planning and decarbonization within building management and outlines key considerations facility managers should have in mind navigating climate-related risks and implementing strategies to reduce carbon footprint.
While climate change is one of the major risks to our built environment, it also presents an opportunity for organizations. The session will break down the complexities of optimizing climate resilience in buildings, with practical steps for facility managers to develop sustainability strategies that address and mitigate climate change impacts and reduce carbon emissions in the long-term.
Over a career that spans more than 20 years, Kurt Monteiro, B.A.Sc., P.Eng., LEED® AP, HFDP, HBDP has established a reputation that carefully balances innovation with client satisfaction. Kurt first started at Smith + Andersen as a co-op student, before graduating from the University of Toronto with a degree in Mechanical Engineering. Since then, Kurt has spent the majority of his career with Smith + Andersen and, over the last decade, has focused on healthcare and laboratory projects – particularly large P3 projects and renovations to existing healthcare facilities.
An active member of the ASHRAE Toronto Chapter for many years. Kurt currently serves on the Executive Board of Governors (2023-2024) and was President for the 2022-2023 term. He is a voting member of the ASHRAE Certification Committee, as well as a provisional corresponding member for several healthcare and laboratory technical committees. Kurt is also an active member of the CSA Medical Gas technical sub-committee that published CSA-Z7396.1 Medical Gas Pipeline Systems.
Cindy MacCormack, P.Eng., LEED® AP BD+C provides senior leadership to Footprint’s national sustainability team, pioneering methods to aid clients in addressing emerging sustainability trends, including greenhouse gas emission inventories, climate adaptation, and ESG reporting, as well as health and wellness.
A LEED Accredited Professional with over 20 years of experience, clients and project teams trust Cindy to guide them through LEED facilitation and certification, carbon neutral strategies, and wellness features, and advise on sustainable design and energy-efficient solutions across a variety of building types.