January 25, 2010 – Orlando, FL, USA – LonMark International, a non-profit member trade association and a major driving force in the establishment of interoperable guidelines for building, industrial, transportation, lighting, residential, and utility automation, announced today the launch of the LonMark International Certified System Integrator Program. The program was established to meet the increasing demand from building owners and building managers for safer, greener, energy efficient buildings.

“Over 350 individuals have passed the LonMark Certified Professional program during the last three years, which tells us that there is significant market demand for a professional proficiency,” said Ron Bernstein, LonMark International’s Executive Director.  “The new Certified System Integrator credential builds on the Professional Certification and certifies companies that promote, install, and integrate smart control systems leveraging the highly qualified, LonMark Certified Professionals on their staff.”

Participation in the Certified System Integrator program assures end users that the system integration company will deliver a solution that fits their exact installation and performance requirements. This usually means an energy-efficient, cost-effective and future proof solution that can easily incorporate on-going demands for further energy saving programs such as load control and demand response.  Companies in the Certified System Integrator Program deliver the interoperable, energy efficient systems that help keep an organization’s operating and maintenance costs to a minimum. This allows the building owners to run their buildings seamlessly and transparently in a financially sound manner.

The LonMark Certified System Integrator Program is an accreditation for companies that have obtained the highest level of technical certification within LonMark International. Companies in the program undergo a rigorous peer review process to establish proficiency and commitment with LonMark system specifications and the enduring value that they can deliver to end-users. 

For more information about the Program, visit http://www.lonmark.org/news_events/calendar.

Monday, January 25

Session #1            9:00 – 9:50 a.m.
LonWorks Open Systems & Intelligent HVAC Design
Get a thorough look at how to maximize cost savings and operational efficiencies by implementing open, intelligent designs in this HVAC-specific class.

Session #2           10:00 – 10:50 a.m.
The Building Controls Market – Understand the role building controls take in creating optimally efficient enterprises and how they can impact every facet of operation, from the obvious energy-savings benefits to the lesser known ways such as streamlining production and reducing training costs. This session will explore the market, resources, and available options for those looking to implement intelligent building automation and control solutions.

Session #3            1:00 – 1:50 p.m.
LonMark International, NIST, and the Interoperable Smart Grid Roadmap
Learn of the work LonMark International and many governmental and non-governmental organizations are doing to create the standards that define energy use from the stand-point of the supplier all the way down to the individual appliances using that energy.

Session #4            2:00 – 2:50 p.m.
Powering the Smart Grid with the LonWorks Platform and RF Wireless Technology
LonMark Americas and the EnOcean Alliance will highlight multiple interoperable products and investigate real world case studies to examine how these technologies mesh within buildings.

Tuesday, January 26

Session #5            9:00 – 9:50 a.m.
Leveraging HMIs to Centrally Manage a LonWorks Technology-based Enterprise
Wonderware and Invensys to talk about leveraging HMI’s for centrally managing LonMark systems across an enterprise.

Session #6            10:00 – 10:50 a.m.
Open Integrated Systems: A Case for Total Facility Control – This session will focus on the value of system integration, introduce the master system integrator concept, present a unified controls and IT system infrastructure, and explore various options for system management and applications.

Session #7            12:00 – 1:30 p.m.
Lunch & Learn: LonWorks Open Systems Case Studies – Successful systems integrators will share their best practices and lessons learned from a variety of LonWorks technology enabled projects ranging from sustainable renovations to LEED-certified, multi-campus installations.

Session #8            3:00 – 4:00 p.m.
Who is specifying the LonWorks Platform and Why? (Panel Session) - Listen to end user experiences and the deciding factors and considerations made for the use of LonWorks technology throughout their facilities and campuses.