HIGHMARK Ventilation Workshop

HIGHMARK Presents: Ventilation, Indoor Air Quality, and Energy Recovery Workshop

Date & 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

Continuing Education: Earn 6.5 Professional Development Hours (PDHs) upon completion.

Event Description

Shout out to RenewAire partners, HIGHMARK, who are hosting an exclusive, hands-on ventilation workshop in New York City!

Developed specifically to address the business practices and performance needs of design professionals, this comprehensive session covers key HVAC and ventilation strategies for creating high-performance indoor environments. Attendees will explore best practices in IAQ, examine energy recovery technologies, and learn how to leverage selection tools like RenewAire’s CORES Configurator for commercial projects.

Featured Topics Covered:

• Ventilation & Indoor Air Quality (IAQ): Best practices for occupant health, pathogen dilution, and IAQ management.
• Codes, Standards & Regulations: Compliance strategies for modern building codes and energy standards.
• Energy Recovery Technology: Static-plate core performance, enthalpy recovery, and wheel ERV systems.
• Applied Systems: Integration of energy recovery ventilators (ERVs), dedicated outdoor air systems (DOAS), and dynamic controls/sensors.
• CORES Configurator: Practical application using project and performance software for rapid ERV specification.

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.

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.