HIGHMARK Presents: Ventilation, Indoor Air Quality, and Energy Recovery Workshop
Dates & Time:
- Session I: Tuesday, October 13, 2026 | 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM EST
- Session II: Wednesday, October 14, 2026 | 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM EST
Location: In-Person | HIGHMARK Office, 49 West 45th Street, 11th Floor, New York, NY 10036
Event Overview
Shout out to RenewAire partner HIGHMARK! They are hosting an exclusive ventilation workshop in New York City.
Specifically, this session helps design professionals solve performance needs. Attendees explore indoor air quality (IAQ) best practices. Additionally, they examine energy recovery technologies. Engineers also learn to leverage selection tools like the CORES configurator for commercial projects.
Continuing Education: Earn 6.5 Professional Development Hours (PDHs) upon completion.
Featured Topics Covered:
- Ventilation & IAQ: Learn best practices for occupant health, pathogen dilution, and air quality management.
- Codes, Standards & Regulations: Review compliance strategies for modern building codes.
- Energy Recovery Technology: Compare static-plate core performance against wheel ERV systems.
- Applied Systems: Integrate ERVs, dedicated outdoor air systems (DOAS), and dynamic controls.
- CORES Configurator: Use project software for rapid ERV selection.
Event Sponsor Spotlight: HIGHMARK Building Efficiency
Operating out of New York City, HIGHMARK connects engineers, architects, building owners, and contractors with advanced, eco-friendly HVAC technologies that optimize energy efficiency and indoor comfort. HIGHMARK is dedicated to providing local design professionals with top-tier technical education and innovative building solutions.
Featured Speaker: James Abney | Technical Sales Support and Products Manager, RenewAire
Leading the discussion is RenewAire’s Technical Sales Support and Products Manager, James Abney. James is a highly accomplished Mechanical Engineer with over 20 years of HVAC industry experience. His expertise spans product development and application engineering for ERVs, managing global accounts for data center clients, and leading technical sales support teams. James brings a deep engineering background and practical insight to help design professionals solve complex commercial ventilation challenges.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
How can I earn Professional Development Hours (PDHs)?
Engineers earn Professional Development Hours (PDHs)—where one PDH equals 50 to 60 minutes of instruction—by completing accredited continuing education, attending technical seminars, participating in industry webcasts, or presenting research. Attendees earn 6.5 PDHs by participating in either session of the hands-on HIGHMARK & RenewAire Ventilation Workshop in NYC, directly satisfying professional engineering license renewal requirements.
Who should attend the HIGHMARK Ventilation Workshop?
The HIGHMARK Ventilation Workshop has been developed specifically for HVAC design professionals, mechanical engineers, architects, building owners, and facility managers looking to optimize indoor air quality (IAQ), navigate modern ventilation standards, and implement energy recovery technologies.
What key topics are covered during the workshop?
Led by RenewAire’s James Abney, the course covers air quality management, energy codes and standards compliance, static-plate ERV performance vs. enthalpy wheels, applied DOAS integration, and practical selection using the RenewAire CORES configurator.