Dinner & Presentation:
Date:
Monday, March 3rd, 2025
Venue:
The University Club of Toronto
380 University Ave
Toronto, ON M5G 1R6
Agenda:
5:30 PM - 6:30 PM: Networking
6:30 PM to 8:30 PM: Dinner and Panel
EVENT SUMMARY
Join ASHRAE Toronto for an engaging presentation on the renovation of the new ASHRAE headquarters—a journey marked by visionary goals, unexpected challenges, and innovative solutions. This presentation will guide you from the very inception of the project, where the ASHRAE HQ Ad-hoc team meticulously developed the owner project requirements, setting a solid foundation for success.
Throughout the session, Ginger will explore:
Project Goals & Vision: How the renovation aimed to meet evolving organizational needs while setting a benchmark for modern, sustainable design.
Challenges & Issues: An honest look at the obstacles encountered along the way—from design dilemmas to construction hurdles—and the strategies employed to overcome them.
Team Selection & Collaboration: The critical process of choosing design, construction, and commissioning teams that shared the commitment to excellence.
Design Decisions: Insights into the key design phase choices that shaped the final product, highlighting the balance between innovation and practicality.
Financial Impacts: A detailed breakdown of the cost considerations and financial implications of each decision, offering valuable lessons on managing budgets in complex projects.
Register Now and be part of the conversation shaping the future of HVACR!
Special Notice:
2025 Enbridge Gas Energy Efficiency Programs Presentation
Jumpstart 2025 with new and enhanced incentives for commercial and affordable housing energy efficiency projects that save on natural gas. From control upgrades to hybrid rooftop units (RTUs) and boiler optimization, come learn how to leverage and maximize incentive funding to advance energy efficiency for you or your customer during dinner.
We are delighted to invite you to our upcoming Past Presidential Themed Night—an exclusive evening dedicated to celebrating the legacy, leadership, and contributions of those who have steered our organization to success.
Presenter
Ginger Scoggins, PE, CEM, CxA, FASHRAE
Ginger Scoggins is a licensed mechanical engineer with over 30 years of experience. She is the President and Co-owner of Engineered Designs, Inc., a full-service engineering which she founded over 25 years ago. Ginger is also a certified commissioning agent, as well as a certified energy manager, and works on the design and commissioning of projects ranging from $4 million construction cost up to $90 million construction cost. Her focus is on designing high-performing buildings across a wide variety of markets.
In addition to running her firm, Ginger has been heavily involved in ASHRAE since 1988 when she joined the Triangle Chapter in Raleigh, North Carolina, becoming the first female president of the chapter in the 1995-96 year, the first female Regional Vice-chair, and the first female Director & Regional Chair for Region IV. Ginger was recently named a Fellow of the organization and is the current President-Elect for ASHRAE, becoming ASHRAE president in July of 2023.
Ginger has served ASHRAE on Society level committees including CEC (Conferences & Exposition Committee), which she chaired twice, as well as on the Society planning committee, finance committee, and membership promotion committee. She has served on all three ASHRAE councils, including as chair of both the Technology Council and Member’s Council.
Ginger’s professional experience as a consulting engineer has spanned numerous market sectors, including laboratory design, telecommunications design, mission-critical spaces, and all levels of educational markets such as K-12, community college, and university projects. In addition, she has commissioned numerous projects for the same educational clients as well as the military.
Walk-in registrations will not be permitted.
Please feel free to reach out if you need assistance:
Tina Abbasi
ASHRAE Toronto CTTC Chair
cttc@torontoashrae.com
Tina.abbasi@zapascon.com
Doug Waterston
ASHRAE Toronto CTTC Co-Chair
waterston@kilmerenv.com
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