Justin Garner, P.E., CxA, vice president, Engineered Air Balance Co. Inc., discusses the role testing, adjusting, and balancing plays in the COVID-19 pandemic; if COVID-19 can be spread through the air, the upcoming Associated Air Balance Council (AABC) Annual Meeting, and more.  

Troy Byers, P.E., TBE, CxA, LEED AP, founder/partner of Commissioning Consultants, member of the Associated Air Balance Council (AABC), president of the AABC Commissioning Group (ACG), and member of the ASHRAE Epidemic Task Force, discusses the role of testing, adjusting, and balancing in the COVID-19 era; the many organizations he’s involved in; the effectiveness of ASHRAE’s Building Readiness Guide; and more.  

Amy Boyce, P.E., CEM, LEED AP BD+C, associate director of codes and technical strategy, Institute for Market Transformation (IMT), discusses the IMT’s decision to assume leadership of the Energy Efficient Codes Coalition (EECC), shares the timeline for the pending 2021 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) update, and more. 

Michael Frank, P.E., vice president of design and engineering, McKinstry, discusses how the firm’s “Return with Confidence” program can deliver the health, safety, and assurance needed for building occupants to safely return to work. 

Dr. Stephanie Taylor discusses the potential of a COVID-19 second wave, the importance of indoor ventilation, her role on the ASHRAE Epidemic Task Force, and more.