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This bootcamp offers a practical introduction to HVAC, electrical systems, and waterproofing essential to data center reliability. Learn to apply ASHRAE standards, understand system design and safety, and evaluate key performance metrics.

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Brent D. Anderson, PE

Brent D. Anderson, PE, is principal at BDA Associates, LLC, heading a company that offers numerous services in construction and repair of buildings, with an emphasis on waterproofing. His projects include Los Angeles Subway; Pink Palace Museum, Memphis, Tennessee; United Airlines Terminal, Chicago; and First Hawaii Center, Honolulu.
Anderson is the author of a book on waterproofing and has written articles on the subject for Concrete Construction, Architecture Minnesota, and The Construction Specifier. He has lectured at more than 300 events nationwide for groups such as The World of Concrete and the National Association of Homebuilders.


Mark P. Malkin, PE

Mark P. Malkin, PE, is a Program Director in the Office of Interdisciplinary Professional Programs in the College of Engineering at UW-Madison. He is a registered Professional Engineer with over 25 years of experience in university facilities project management and HVAC systems design. His course offerings include HVAC, plumbing and fire protection fundamentals, building code reviews, and design and operation of science labs, data centers, museums and libraries.
Prior to joining UW-Madison, Mark worked as a university project manager on capital construction projects, responsible for planning, design, construction and closeout of over 100 capital maintenance, programmatic renovation, and new construction projects. Mark received his bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering from Cornell University, and his MS in Mechanical Engineering from UW–Madison.
 

Kevin Rogers, PE

Kevin Rogers is an electrical engineer with a background in electrical power systems. He is a registered professional engineer, and his 18 years of industry experience spans across electric utility, government, commercial, and industrial applications. His technical responsibilities have included design and commissioning of mission-critical facilities, underground medium voltage distribution planning, design, and operations, high-voltage substation design, and relaying protection and control for complex interconnections.

 Dustin W. Demetriou, PhD

Dustin W. Demetriou, PhD, is a Senior Technical Staff Member at IBM Infrastructure where he leads the sustainability and data center innovation team. He has more than 15 years of experience focused on data center optimization and advanced electronics cooling technologies.

He is the current Vice Chair of the ASHRAE TC 9.9 IT Subcommittee and the past Chair of ASHRAE TC 9.9.

Dustin received his BS in Mechanical Engineering from Manhattan College, and MS and PhD in Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering from Syracuse University.

Ian B.D. McIntosh, PhD, CxM

Dr. Ian McIntosh is a program director for the University of Wisconsin-Madison, Office of Interdisciplinary Professional Programs (InterPro). He joined InterPro in December 2020 and now leads the Facilities and Building Systems (FABS) team after being a frequent lecturer and course developer at UW InterPro for the previous 20 years. His responsibilities include teaching, directing and business development for commissioning certification courses related to project management, existing buildings, and building enclosures.

He is also the owner and founder of ianTEACH LLC, which provides innovative and strategic performance-based training, consulting, and coaching to engineers, architects, construction and facilities management professionals in various sectors of the national building industry.

Ian holds Bachelor and Master's degrees in Mechanical Engineering from the City College of the City University of New York (CCNY) and earned his Doctorate degree in Mechanical Engineering from the Solar Energy Lab at University of Wisconsin - Madison.

  • Course cost:
    • $1250 for MO-CCI active member companies (McCarthy, Arco, Brinkmann, Alberici, Paric, Clayco, NorthPointe, Greenselder, Tarlton, and Good Development Group)
    • $1,500 for all other registrants
  • Dates: November 6–7, 2025
  • Registration Deadline: October 23, 2025
  • Location: Missouri S&T Office: 2127 Innerbelt Business Center Drive, St. Louis, MO 63114
  • Explain the environmental conditions applied to data centers to provide mission critical operation.
  • Describe data center HVAC equipment and performance evaluation criteria.
  • Gain introduction to building electrical system equipment & components
  • Provide an overview of electrical system theory, safety, design responsibilities, and contractor interfaces
  • Apply ASHRAE standards for comfort, air quality, and energy conservation
  • Describe HVAC processes such as mixing of airstreams and dehumidification
  • Gain an understanding of classic below-grade and plaza deck waterproofing
Day 1 (Thu 11/6/25) – 8:00 am – 5:00 pm (incl. mini-breaks & 60-min lunch)
Welcome and Participant Introductions (8:00 am – 8:15 am)
Session 1 – Introduction to HVAC Systems (8:15 am – 12:00 pm) (Including Session 1 Group Activities)
  • The need for HVAC
    • Things to consider
  • References, standards, and codes
    • ASHRAE standards
    • ICC model codes
      • IMC, IECC, IgCC
  • Terms, definitions, and units
    • Abbreviations and acronyms
    • IP and SI units
  • HVAC system type overview
    • Air handling units
      • Variable volume
      • Filters and coils
    • Chilled water system
    • D/X and refrigerants
    • ASHRAE Standard 55
  • Using a Psychrometric Chart
    • Properties of Moist Air
      • Group Activity 1.1
    • Sensible and Latent
    • Mixing of Airstreams
  • Ventilation and indoor air quality
    • ASHRAE Standard 62.1
      • VRP and IAQP
    • Demand control ventilation
    • Ventilation heat recovery
  • Energy efficiency and loads
    • ASHRAE Standard 90.1
      • Changes from 2013 to 2022
    • ASHRAE Standard 170
      • Air change rate
      • Group Activity 1.2
    • Green building guidelines
    • Heating and cooling loads
(Lunch Break at 12:00 pm)
Session 2 – Introduction to Building Electrical Systems (1:00 pm – 5:00 pm) (including Session 2 Group Activities)
  • Electrical Theory
    • Define terms: voltage, current, resistance, power, energy
    • Simple circuit diagram
    • Where do our “voltages” come from?
    • 3phase vs 1phase power
    • What is a transformer? What does it do?
  • Safe and Functional Electrical Systems
    • Safe electrical installations: NFPA 70 (NEC) - prevent against electrical hazards
    • Functional electrical installations
    • Overview of applicable electrical standards/codes
  • One-Line Drawing/Equipment Introduction
    • Looking at a simple one-line, identify symbols and corresponding equipment
    • Intro to electrical construction equipment
    • Definitions: service, feeder, branch circuit, shown on one-line drawing
  • Introduction to Electrical Distribution Design
    • Sizing the “service” for building/facility “loads”
    • Service conductors and service equipment
    • Electrical equipment ratings
  • Electrical Equipment Overview – Physical Details & Building & Contractor Interface
    • Padmounted transformers
    • Dry-type transformers
    • Generators
    • Automatic Transfer Switches
    • Switchgears, Switchboards, Panelboards
  • Electrical Responsibilities – Overview
Day 2 (Fri 11/7/25)8:00 am – 4:00 pm (incl. mini-breaks & 60-min lunch)
Session 3 – Data Centers (8:00 am – 12:00 pm) (Including ​Session 3 Group Activities)
  • Technology infrastructure
    • Facility types
    • IT equipment and form factors
    • Electricity use trends
  • Uptime expectations
  • Environmental criteria
    • ASHRAE air cooling environments
    • ASHRAE liquid cooling environments
    • Corrosion and contamination
    • IT equipment reliability
  • Group Activity 1.1: Poll questions                                                                                                        
  • Data center floor planning
    • Hot aisle / cold aisle
    • Air distribution
  • Mechanical and electrical equipment
  • Performance metrics and measurement
  • Impact of artificial intelligence
  • Liquid cooling
    • Technology cooling system vs. Facility water system
  • Group Activity 1.2: Scenario
(Lunch Break at 12:00 pm)
Session 4 – Below-Grade Waterproofing (1:00 pm – 4:00 pm) (Including Session 4 Group Activity
  • Definitions of terms used in water control:
    • Waterproofing
    • Damp-proofing
    • Vapor barrier / retarder
    • Air barrier
  • Where is the waterproofing placed in construction?
    • Under-slab waterproofing
    • Foundation walls
    • Plaza systems
  • Categories of waterproofing and where it is used:
    • Crystalline growth materials
    • Fluid applied materials and systems
    • Sheet membrane systems 

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