From Reactive to Proactive: Improving Existing Building Operations

Name: From Reactive to Proactive: Improving Existing Building Operations
Start: 2026-06-23T12:00:00-04:00
End: 2026-06-23T13:00:00-04:00
Location: Virtual Event

June 23 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

About the Training
Many building owners and operators experience rising utility costs, unexpected maintenance expenses and premature equipment failures that slowly push operating expenses beyond budget.

Existing Building Commissioning, also known as retrocommissioning, helps owners and operators better understand these operational and budget variances by identifying where systems are no longer functioning as intended.

Often described as a “tune-up” for existing buildings, existing building commissioning can help:
– Reduce unexpected utility and maintenance costs
– Improve alignment between operating expenses and annual budgets
– Identify underperforming or failing equipment
– Improve occupant comfort and system reliability
– Extend the life of existing building systems
– Support compliance planning for Boston BERDO and Massachusetts Building Performance Standards (BPS)

Through real-world examples, this 1-hour webinar will explore how existing building commissioning helps to uncover operational inefficiencies, and how programs like Mass Save can help fund assessments and correction measures.

Designed for building owners, operators, facility managers, sustainability managers, consultants, and teams working with existing buildings in Massachusetts, participants will leave with clear next steps for improving operations using the systems already in place.

This training is eligible for 1 AIA LU / HSW continuing education credit. This is a live, online webinar led by Hardik Miyani and Pushpank Atwadkar with Baumann Consulting.

Hardik Miyani is a Sr. Energy & Decarbonization Manager at Baumann Consulting, bringing over nine years of experience in portfolio-level energy management, decarbonization, commissioning, and retro-commissioning. He leads the firm’s Existing Building Decarbonization Committee in the Midwest, advancing scalable strategies guided by helping clients reduce costs, lower carbon emissions, and enhance occupant well-being. Hardik holds a Master’s degree in Energy Engineering from the University of Illinois at Chicago and is a licensed Professional Engineer (PE) and Certified Energy Manager (CEM). Hardik has received multiple national and international recognitions, including GreenBiz 30 Under 30 in Energy, Under 40 in Commissioning from BCxA, and Young Energy Professional of the Year (AEE – Midwest).

Pushpank Atwadkar, LEED AP BD+C, is an Energy and Decarbonization Engineer at Baumann Consulting with over four years of experience in building performance and optimization. He supports a wide range of services including energy benchmarking, ASHRAE energy audits, and retro-commissioning, helping clients identify practical opportunities to improve efficiency and reduce carbon emissions. With a detail-oriented and analytical approach, Pushpank contributes to delivering data-driven, cost-effective solutions that enhance building performance and support clients in achieving their sustainability and decarbonization goals. Pushpank holds a Master’s degree in Energy Engineering from the University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC), along with a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering.

Learning Objectives

1. Understand the Existing Building Commissioning (EBCx) process and how it supports compliance with Building Performance Standards (BPS)
2. Identify common operational inefficiencies using industry best practices for system diagnostics
3. Learn how Mass Save incentives can offset engineering study and implementation costs
4. Apply industry best practices to develop an EBCx roadmap aligned with BPS targets

Funding Grants Available: Submit by June 2nd, 2026

The Express Grant is designed to help businesses respond quickly to emerging needs and keep employees engaged. With bite-size grants for just-in-time training and no waiting periods between grants, the Express program is the Workforce Training Fund’s fastest path to funding.
You could take this training for FREE. Complete an Express Grant Application.

Course ID#: C-15687
Course Provider: Built Environment Plus
Course Cost:
– Free tickets for Building Owners/Operators & Gov’t/Non-Profits through Building Performance Exchange
– $10 for Students
– $25 for AEC Professionals

Express Grant Eligibility
Employers with 100 or fewer Massachusetts, W-2 employees are eligible to receive Express Program grants. Express Program grant applications must be submitted no fewer than 21 days before the training date. The following documentation is required to apply:

Signed Form W-9
Certificate of Good Standing (COGS) from the Massachusetts Department of Revenue, dated within 6 months from the date of application submission
Certificate of Compliance from the Massachusetts Department of Unemployment Assistance (DUA) that is not expired on the date of application submission

The contracting period of approved Express Grants begins 21 days after the grant application date and ends one year from this date. All training must be completed within the contract period to be eligible for reimbursement.

*Review the BE+ Workforce Training Grant webpage for additional eligibility requirements and other updates made by the Commonwealth Corporation.

Cancellation and Rescheduling Policy

Full refunds are available only if written notice is provided 7 days prior to course start date. There will be no refund if less than one week’s notice is given.

Please note: Full refunds will be issued less the standard processing fee. In general, rescheduling is always preferred over refunds. Registration transfers are only allowed for rescheduling to a future training and cannot be transferred between individuals.

Don’t see a financial assistance option that meets your needs? Reach out to education@builtenvironmentplus.org to learn more about leveraging the opportunities available to you. Bulk discounts are available for 5 or more attendees at once.

BE+ is committed to providing accessible events. If you have a disability and require accommodation in order to fully participate, please indicate in your registration and we will reach out to you. Advance notice is necessary to arrange for some accessibility needs.