CITY BUILDERS GALLERY

4:00 pm -4:45 pm

CRH GALLERY STAGE

CRH GALLERY STAGE

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Decarbonization Challenge:

Uncomfortable Truths & Unavoidable Actions

Anthony Haines

President and Chief Executive Officer

Toronto Hydro

Anthony Haines is the President and Chief Executive Officer of Toronto Hydro Corporation and its subsidiaries, one of the largest urban electricity distribution companies in North America. He is a seasoned leader with over 30 years of experience both natural gas and electricity, which brings a unique perspective to the Canadian energy industry.

Mr. Haines is currently a board member of Ontario Energy Association (OEA) and has served as past Chair. He is a board member of the Canadian Electricity Association (CEA) and former Chair. He has received a number of industry accolades, including the Electricity Distributors Association's Chair's Citation Award, OEA's Leader of the Year, Corporate Responsibility Association's North America CEO

of the year (first Canadian to receive) and Energy Council of Canada's 2014 Canadian Energy Person

of the Year.

In addition to his commitment to the energy industry, Mr. Haines is actively involved in philanthropic activities. He is most proud of his fundraising efforts for the Ross Tilley Burn Center at Sunnybrook Hospital, the largest and most advanced burn treatment center in Canada. Mr. Haines is responsible for Toronto Hydro's charity golf tournament which has raised millions of dollars for electrical injury rehabilitation research.

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Special Presentation

Whole Life Carbon - Challenges and Opportunities

The built environment is responsible for nearly 40 percent of carbon emissions globally. While building owners and managers have for decades focused on reducing operational energy and related carbon emissions, whole life carbon is emerging as crucial in the way buildings are designed, constructed, (maintained) and renovated to go further in the pursuit of reducing the built environment’s overall carbon impact. Progressive planning authorities now request embodied carbon data at the earliest stages of major projects and require this to be verified once buildings are constructed, and investors are increasingly prioritizing environmentally focused evaluations to inform their investment decisions.

Ainsworth’s Innovation Day is pleased to present Luke Leung as he shares his thoughts and perspectives on the challenges and opportunities that the industry faces.

Luke Leung

PE, ASHRAE Fellow, LEED Fellow (BD+C), BEMP, P Eng

Principal - Sustainable Engineering, Practice Leader

Skidmore, Owings & Merrill LLP (SOM)

As a firmwide leader in SOM’s interdisciplinary Sustainable Design Studio, Luke Leung defines high-performance design as the integration of sustainability, wellness, and innovation. Through his work, Luke advances innovative practices, design ideas, and cutting-edge technology in pursuit of a world where humans and nature will thrive together.

In addition to his SOM practice, Luke’s current and recent activities includes ASHRAE Task Force for Building Decarbonization (TFBD) ExCom; ASHRAE Director-at-Large; Carbon Leadership Forum MEP 2040 founding member; City of Chicago Decarbonization Task Force member; ASHRAE Distinguished Lecturer; ASHRAE Epidemic Task Force Commercial Team Leader; research with the US Department of Energy, National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) regarding district scale operational carbon modeling, and end of life carbon with Remade Institute.

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Sustainability Through Technology

Langdon Baker

Fred Morency

Katelyn Poyntz

P. Eng.

B.A.Sc., P.Eng., LEED Green Associate, RCDD, DCDC, WiredScore AP, SmartScore AP

VP Sustainability, Strategic Initiatives & Innovation

Schneider Electric Canada

Director, Project Engineering & Energy

Unity Health

Principal Smith + Andersen

Langdon’s experience is tailored to the strategy and deployment of Intelligent Integrated Systems. Drawing from previous roles as both a consultant and a client, Langdon specializes in careful collaboration with team members and, ultimately, leverages smart technologies and telecommunications infrastructure to meet each project's specific needs.

As the Principal leading the Intelligent Integrated Systems group at Smith + Andersen, Langdon advises a team of technology specialists to integrate low voltage systems into the built environment, meeting defined user requirements and driving successful outcomes. The group's future-focused designs have been instrumental to the successful delivery of post-secondary, commercial, residential, and healthcare projects across Canada.

Frederick has been with Schneider Electric for 25 years and most recently served as

Vice President Services, where he orchestrated strong digital experiences between Schneider Electric’s partners, customers and core businesses.

He has been a quarterback for Sustainability in Canada for many years, guiding the company’s Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) commitments to support local decarbonization efforts at all 20 sites across the country.

In addition to leading Schneider Electric’s decarbonization actions for the country,

Frederick is also responsible for accelerating the company’s position in growth segments emerging with the energy transition.

Katelyn Poyntz is the Director of the Project Engineering & Energy team at Unity Health Toronto.

Katelyn started the energy team at Unity Health Toronto in 2019 - winning the 2021 (Save on Energy) Energy Manager of the Year Award for consistent and outstanding achievement in energy savings for three years in a row (and still going strong). She is currently developing and building the Sustainability strategy for Unity Health which is both challenging and rewarding work.

Katelyn has an undergrad in Systems Design Engineering with an Option in Cognitive Science.

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Existing Building Commissioning

John Bell

Eli Miller

Clyde Stanley

C.E.T., BCxP, LEED Green Assoc.

Vice President, Project Management

Hullmark

Senior Manager Critical Environments

Rogers Communications

Technical Director, Commissioning

RWDI

John Bell is a seasoned professional passionate about construction, engineering, and sustainable design innovation. With a career spanning over two decades, John has consistently demonstrated his expertise in driving projects to success through his dynamic leadership and technical prowess.

As a Certified Engineering Technologist (CET), John brings practical knowledge to every endeavour. His ability to bridge the gap between theoretical concepts and practical implementation has earned him a reputation as a problem solver and a go-to resource in the industry.

John's commitment to sustainability is evident in his LEED Green Associate achievement. His dedication to incorporating eco-friendly practices into construction projects has reduced environmental impact and created healthier spaces for communities.

Eli Miller is the Vice President, Project Management at Hullmark Asset Management. He is accountable for the end-to-end deliver for Hullmark’s development projects from acquisition to stabilization.

Prior to joining Hullmark in 2018, Mr. Miller held a variety of senior level roles in public and private organizations, focused on Asset Management, Capital Planning, Construction and Development across a variety of asset classes.

Mr. Miller is a Licensed Professional Engineer (P.Eng.), Project Management Professional (PMP) and LEED Accredited Professional (AP). Educated as a mechanical engineer, couple with a passion for process efficiency, energy conservation, renewable energy and environmentally sustainable and financially feasible development, Mr. Miller brings a unique view that connects and aligns technical and business objectives.

Clyde is a widely respected real estate property specialist. Strategically focused on Critical Infrastructure - Uptime, Building Environmental Systems, Smart Buildings, Capital Planning, Building Commissioning, Project Management, Business Risk & Resiliency and mission critical system Uptime.

Driven by a desire to ensure for Mission Critical Uptime, reducing operating costs, troubleshooting & problem solving. Clyde addresses critical issues facing Facilities Operations: Mechanical & Electrical, HVAC systems - design, Operational sustainability, across the board.

Clyde’s approach to facilitating FM teams results in long-term operational customer success – whether that means achieving certification, educating staff, or enhancing building performance through building operations, capital planning and energy efficiency. His passion is to move the organization towards improving critical infrastructure , operational sustainability for Uptime, achieve energy conservation and social responsibility goals.

Fabrizio Pompilii has over 29 years of experience in providing project management and oversight of multi-million dollar projects in the energy sector. He has worked with both residential and commercial programs ensuring program success related to customer satisfaction, energy savings, and budgets. He has extensive experience in working with contractors in the field, assisting them with understanding program rules and requirements, and motivating them to participate fully in conservation programs.

Fabrizio works with key accounts, trade associations, channel partners, and other supply chain members to identify and develop energy savings projects in order to meet conservation targets. He also develops and implements strategic account plans for the key customers and manages multi-level relationships with market stakeholders.

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Fostering Sustainable Healthcare Facilities

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ASHRAE 241-2023 & Indoor Air Quality

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Building a Sustainable Ontario in 2023

Benjamin Shinewald

President and CEO​

BOMA Canada

Benjamin L. Shinewald is the President and Chief Executive Officer of the Building Owners and Managers Association of Canada (BOMA Canada). Under Benjamin’s leadership, the organization’s flagship sustainability program, BOMA BEST, has grown dramatically, with over 4,000 certifications in Canada, Mexico, the United States (where it is called “BEST”), China, Europe and the Middle East. BOMA Canada is also a worldwide leader in producing thought leadership for the commercial real estate industry including via BOMEX and various written and video products. Additionally, under Benjamin’s tenure, Canadian property management firms have won dozens of BOMA International awards, securing the greatest per capita international awards record in the world.

Prior to joining BOMA Canada in 2012, Benjamin served as the CEO of Canadian Jewish Congress. Earlier, he worked in the Privy Council Office and practiced law at Torys LLP. Benjamin previously served as a Law Clerk to the Chief Justice of Israel, as an Adjoint-aux-Programmes in the Canadian Mission to the OECD in Paris and worked for the Winnipeg Jets Hockey Club.

Terry Olynyk

President and Managing Director (Canada)

Multiplex

As President and Managing Director of Multiplex in Canada, Terry is responsible for executing business decisions that ensure long-term value, realize innovative solutions for construction partners, and drive precision as the company continues its expansion in Canada.​

With more than 25 years in the Toronto construction industry, Terry has expert knowledge of the local market and longstanding and collaborative relationships within the industry. He has an entrepreneurial passion for developing people and product, and drives the continued evolution of construction approaches and practices to create positive impacts.​

Terry is LEED accredited and is on the Board of Directors for the Canada Green Building Council Toronto Chapter. He is also Co-Chair of the Urban Land Institute (ULI) Toronto Membership Committee.​

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