Join us for a comprehensive discussion on maintaining high-rise building infrastructure, where industry experts will delve into the intricacies of sustaining the structural integrity, safety, and functionality of tall structures. In this session, participants will gain valuable insights into the unique challenges posed by high-rise buildings and discover cutting-edge strategies to address them.

Key Topics Include:

• Structural Health Monitoring: Explore advanced technologies and methodologies for real-time monitoring of the structural health of high-rise buildings, ensuring early detection of potential issues.
• Maintenance Best Practices: Learn from seasoned professionals about the best practices in high-rise building maintenance, including routine inspections, preventive measures, and proactive strategies to mitigate wear and tear.
• Safety Protocols: Understand the importance of stringent safety protocols in high-rise buildings, covering emergency response plans, evacuation procedures, and disaster preparedness.
• Impact of re-insurance in relation to structural requirements of high-rise buildings.

Panelists:

Moderator: David Velasco, JGS Insurance

Jessica Clifford, P.E., Partner/President, Joseph B. Callaghan, Inc.

Mitch Frumkin, P.E., RS, Kipcon, Inc.

Robert G. Morgan, CPCU, CLU, ChFC, ARe, AIT, CIRMS, Philadelphia Insurance Companies

In late January of this year, Christopher Wray, head of the FBI, testified that hackers from the People’s Republic of China were well positioned to “wreak havoc and cause real-world harm” to American citizens and communities by attacking critical infrastructure. The “Commercial Facilities Sector”, which includes office buildings and condominiums, is a critical infrastructure sector.

With the move toward Smart Buildings, high-rise building facilities, such as elevators, HVAC and access control systems, which used to be stand-alone and hard wired, are increasingly controlled by computers, interconnected on networks, and more recently, accessible from the Internet for remote access, present an inviting target for hackers.

This panel session will explain the cyber threat, include a live demo of public websites which search the Internet for access to undefended BAS controllers, and present what progressive equipment vendors and systems integrators are doing to secure buildings

Presenters

Dave Teumin, MSChE, CPCC, Chair, Engineering Committee, Valley Forge Towers West

Steve Long, Cyber Security Advisor, US Department of Homeland Security

The City of Philadelphia requires high rise condominium buildings to perform property maintenance (façade, fire escape, private bridge and waterfront structures) inspections and file reports with the department of Licensing and Inspections (L&I). This presentation will highlight the requirements for high rise condominium buildings owners/managers and generally discuss the process for these inspections. The session will also discuss common best practices for high rise condominiums related to maintaining a safe building structure.

Presenter:

Kendall Eberhardt, P.E., The Falcon Group

Hear from high rise building engineers about regular maintenance schedules and calendars to insure building operations and safety.

Presenters:

Joe Dansette, Engineering Manager, The Philadelphian;

Joseph Trout, Operations Manager, Society Hill Towers

Presenters:

Lt. Michael Jackson, Philadelphia Fire Department

Marc Levinson, CMCA, AMS, PCAM, General Manager, The Philadelphian Condominium