Speaker Biograghy: Tobias, a Civil Engineer by trade, has been in the business of managing medium- to large-scale construction projects for over 20 years. In his current role as Manager, Airport Terminal Projects at Vancouver Airport Authority, he has been fortunate to be involved in a variety of interesting initiatives, ranging from rapid transit rail connection to airport firehall and multi-storey rental car/parking facilities. Prior to immigrating to Canada in 2004, Tobias managed construction projects in mainland China and Germany.


Day 1 - 20 March
Session: Energy, Environment & Sustainability

10:10 - 10:40 - Introducing YVR's leading-edge CORE terminal infrastructure programme
Synopsis: The CORE programme is an assembled suite of five major infrastructure upgrades under design: (1) Sustainable energy systems including geoexchange well fields and mechanical infrastructure to support the entire terminal complex; (2) Electrical infrastructure including upgrades to the existing 25kV power network and provision of standby power to the entire terminal complex; (3) Central Utilities Building (CUB) to house new mechanical and electrical infrastructure and replace the existing ageing utilities building; (4) New parkade, ramps and passenger bridges to expand car rental and public parking; (5) Rainwater capture to supply emergency firefighting water and to reduce potable water use.

Audience will learn:

• Background and justification that led to the initiative being approved as a capital investment
• Schematic design development
• Sustainable building design features
• Innovative design features
• New approach to programme management