David Laird, Msc Email & Phone Number

West Vancouver, Bc, Ca

Vancouver

As a member of Real Property's Engineering group, I design, manage, and implement sustainability and energy conservation measures across facilities and operations within the Pacific Region. Additionally, I support and manage major infrastructure and civil projects in the built environment, as well as in marine and river environment's.

Big Bar Landslide Response Technical Authority and Project ManagerI provided technical support and managed consultants and contractors in the emergency response to the Big Bar Landslide on the Fraser River.

Part time instructor in the Sustainable Energy Management Advanced Certificate (SEMAC) and BCEM (Building Controls & Energy Management) programs at BCIT. I teach the following courses: - Introduction to Energy Management - Codes and Standards

Vancouver, Canada

As a member of the Green Planning and Design team at one of Canada's top Engineering Consulting firms, I worked on energy management and sustainability initiatives in both existing and new buildings, including:- Business Development: Client Management and acquisition through proposal writing, general networking, event attendance, lunch and learns, etc.- LEED: Consult on strategy, design, and management on several LEED projects across Canada, including New Construction, Existing… Show more As a member of the Green Planning and Design team at one of Canada's top Engineering Consulting firms, I worked on energy management and sustainability initiatives in both existing and new buildings, including:- Business Development: Client Management and acquisition through proposal writing, general networking, event attendance, lunch and learns, etc.- LEED: Consult on strategy, design, and management on several LEED projects across Canada, including New Construction, Existing Building, Core and Shell and Commercial Interior. I am also a member of the CaGBC LEED Review Team, providing third party reviews for LEED certifications.- Benchmarking: In depth understanding of the technical details and normalization methodology of the Energy Star Portfolio Manager through creating, optimizing, and reviewing entries.- Commissioning and Energy Audits: Involved in several Energy projects, finding energy savings through operational and capital opportunities and improvements. - General Sustainability: Consult on a range of sustainability initiatives including waste management, transportation, procurement, and tenant/occupant engagement and training. Show less

I connected professionals, professors, and students in the sustainability industry in a pilot project to green the trades in BC. Communication and research skills were used to investigate the road blocks in Green Building Practices. I also assisted in the development of the pilot project website greentrades.s4s.com.

Manager and Bartender at 5 locations throughout the Lower Mainland.

Through an online portal, I helped to narrow the knowledge gap of known best practices in Green Technologies and Buildings.

Master Of Science, Environmental Science

M.Sc. with a focus on Climate Change Science and Policy. My thesis explored the impact climate change will have on salmon migrating.

Graduate Certificate In Science And Policy Of Climate Change

Bachelor Of Science (B.S.), Environmental Science

Sustainable Energy Management Advanced Certificate, Energy Management, Honors With Distinction

Certified Energy Manager, Energy Engineering And Management

Transfer, Pre-Engineering

Research And Exchange Credit, Biogeography And Urban Wellbeing