Recent Events
Wednesday, February 26, 2014
Please join us for this important update regarding local energy laws. Industry leaders will discuss best practices and what to expect when preparing for energy audits, benchmarking and retro-commissioning.
This important event will feature speaker presentations by: Lauren Brust of Steven Winter Associates, Inc., Jon Weiskopf of Steven Winter Associates, Inc., Michael F. Flatley of Steven Winter Associates, Inc. and Vanessa Ulmer of NYSERDA.
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Wednesday, February 26, 2014
Please join us for this important update regarding local energy laws. Industry leaders will discuss best practices and what to expect when preparing for energy audits, benchmarking and retro-commissioning.
This important event will feature speaker presentations by: Lauren Brust of Steven Winter Associates, Inc., Jon Weiskopf of Steven Winter Associates, Inc., Michael F. Flatley of Steven Winter Associates, Inc. and Vanessa Ulmer of NYSERDA.
Enforcement and Compliance With the New NYC Fire Safety Plan Requirements
Wednesday, October 9, 2013
Now that the New York City Fire Code Fire Safety Plan Requirements have been amended, many hotels have received violations for failure to comply with the new measures. The Hotel Engineers Association of New York, Inc. is offering an exclusive seminar with a panel of industry professionals to help protect your hotel property from significant fines and other risks associated with failure to comply with code requirements.
The program, which follows up on our March 2012 update on the New York City Fire Code, provides essential information specifically for hotel properties. A panel of industry leaders will provide advice on how to timely and cost-effectively comply by being proactive in implementing revisions.
This important seminar features Captain Joseph Evangelista of the FDNY, Ken Samuelsen of The Safety Planning Group, and Scott Geraghty, Area Vice President/General Manager of The Ritz Carlton New York and will be moderated by Jack Osborn of John E. Osborn P.C.
New Ideas for Your Old Hotel: Renovating, Retrofitting, and Repositioning Properties
Wednesday, March 20, 2013
Elevator Hot Topics
Tuesday, October 2, 2012
Building Codes: Third Party Elevator Inspections
Tuesday, July 24, 2012
Enforcement and Compliance with the New NYC Fire Safety Plan Requirements
Wednesday, March 7, 2012
The seminar followed up on the July 2011 update on the New York City Fire Code, providing essential information specifically for hotel properties on the amended New York City Fire Code Fire Safety Plan Requirements. Many hotels had received violations for failure to comply with the new measures, and a panel of industry leaders provided advice on how to timely and cost-effectively comply by being proactive in implementing fire code revisions in order to avoid future violations. Speakers included Chief Thomas Jensen and Captain Joseph Evangelista of the FDNY, Ken Samuelsen of The Safety Planning Group, and Harry Falik, Director of Security for the St. Regis Hotel and was moderated by Jack Osborn of John E. Osborn P.C.
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Sustainability Planning for Hotels
Thursday, November 17, 2011
This seminar provided Hotel Engineers and General Managers knowledge of industry standards for sustainability, information on sources of funding including grants, tax credits and low cost financing available for sustainable and energy saving upgrades for hospitality properties, and best practices for sustainability from leading energy, sustainability, and hospitality professionals. Attendees learned how to put hotels on the right track to succeed in the long-term in meeting sustainable goals.
Fire Department Hot Topics for Hotels: Fire Safety and Evacuation Plan Updates
Thursday, July 28, 2011
Recent New York City Fire Code requirements have modified the requirements for hotel occupancies to be used when submitting to the Fire Department for amendment to the existing fire safety plan. Keeping current on this and other NYC Fire Code requirements is essential.
The program explained how hotels can continue to remain updated on changes to fire code requirements. In addition, the program highlighted the benefits of developing and maintaining good communications with the FDNY in order to avoid costly mistakes and violations that could have been avoided by being better educated on code requirements. Understanding New York Fire Codes and complying with its standards are essential to running a hotel smoothly and ensuring the health and safety of its employees, guests, and visitors. Because the New York Fire Code is constantly being revised, keeping abreast of current requirements is a challenge for every category of buildings, especially hotels.
Dinner and Bocce
Thursday, June 23, 2011
On behalf of the Advisory Board of the Hotel Engineers’ Association of New York, thank you to our sponsors and members who attended "Dinner and Bocce” on Thursday, June 23, 2011 at Il Vagabondo at 351 East 62nd Street, between 1st and 2nd Avenues.
The indoor bocce court at Il Vagabondo is one of the only indoor bocce courts in New York and was a magnet for the local clientele of the predominantly Italian neighborhood. The bar restaurant now attracts visitors from all over the city including sports figures and celebrities who are drawn to the easy going atmosphere.
Renovating a Hotel While Keeping the Lights On
Wednesday, May 18, 2011
This program examined budget concerns, legal issues and strategies for a successful renovation project. The speakers included an architect, a chief engineer of a hotel, an attorney and an owner’s rep who specializes in hospitality projects.