Speaker Biograghy: Mike is the Senior Manager for Facilities and Infrastructure at the Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, a division of the Port of Seattle, where he is responsible for leading the management of a portfolio of over US$7bn in facility assets, and another US$18bn in new assets planned as part of a 20-year development programme. He is a national leader in facilities asset management in the United States. Mike gained experience in asset management leading development of complex electrical and mechanical systems in the nuclear power industry, as well as with the US Navy Civil Engineer Corps, where he was an officer responsible for managing very large facility asset portfolios. Mike’s credentials include a Master's degree in Civil Engineering, licensed Professional Engineer, Certified Energy Manager, and Acquisition Professional Community. Mike is currently leading an asset management benchmarking study for IFMA’s (International Facilities Management Association) Airport Facilities Council.


Day 2 - 21 March
Session: Energy, Environment & Sustainability

16:45 - 17:15 - Integrating sustainability considerations into airport utility masterplanning
Synopsis: This presentation will focus on the strategy for integrating sustainability considerations into a utility masterplan for Seattle Airport. Key sustainability considerations include: setting airport-wide energy targets for retrofit and design of terminals; consideration for electricity versus natural gas with potential carbon tax in future; central plant efficiencies to reduce energy and water use; reducing use of potable water for non-potable needs; storm water treatment; solid waste reduction; return on investment targets. Economic and environmental benefits will be highlighted.

Audience will learn:

• Key sustainability issues to consider when integrating sustainability into a utility masterplan
• Economic and environmental benefits of integrating sustainability
• Central utility plant efficiencies and connection between energy and water
• Consideration of potential future carbon tax in choice of energy system
• Return on investment targets where there is an environmental benefit

Day 3 - 22 March
Session: Facilities Maintenance & Management

10:05 - 10:35 - Business case for asset management in airport terminals
Synopsis: This presentation focuses on the business case benefits of asset management. New terminals get all the attention, but existing assets, often ageing, remain an important part of airport operations. Airports have made substantial investments in terminals and other facilities, as they are typically the most valuable assets in an airport’s financial report. Essential to day-to-day operations, terminals also enable airports to generate revenue and maximise financial return. Great customer experience is linked to reliable facilities where ACI ASQ passenger surveys demonstrate that an increase of 1% in passenger satisfaction generates an average 1.5% growth of non-aeronautical revenue.

Audience will learn:

• Mission-critical importance of asset management as a core strategic resource for airport operations and business management practices
• Business case drivers for asset management: predictable performance, economic savings, safe operating environment and high customer service
• Surveys that connect asset management to financial performance and passenger satisfaction, such as: Airports Council International Airport Service Quality
• Total cost of ownership components and methods for analysing: replacement costs, maintenance, custodial, energy use, level of service
• Importance of integrating asset management with new capital development, resulting in economic benefit and enhanced customer experience