GSA Water Testing Requirements Discussion (Webinar)
Wednesday, March 6, 2024
11:00 am-12:00 pm ET
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GSA has recently provided information regarding their new water testing requirements for leased space.  According to GSA, the new water testing requirements will be rolled out via a unilateral lease amendment under the Changes Clause (found in the General Clauses section of your lease). 

Join NFDA and IWC on Wednesday, March 6th, as we delve into these unilateral lease amendments to help our community understand the "why" behind the testing requirements, what the Scope of Work will actually require, the science underlying the requirement and the testing, and finally the importance of having an action plan in place prior to receiving the unilateral lease amendment.  Whether you own a 100% leased GSA asset, or a GSA tenant occupies a small portion of your space, almost every building will be expected to comply with this baseline testing requirement.  The goal of this webinar is to ensure that our ownership community is prepared.

Speakers:

Ben Klein, Owner
Ben Klein has been a prominent figure in the healthcare sector for over two decades. His journey began in long-term care and expanded into DME, institutional pharmacies, and home health care. Transitioning into the behavioral health realm, Ben addressed the critical need for quality mental health providers in addiction treatment, garnering recognition in Crain’s Chicago Business. He later founded an inpatient facility specializing in treating active military personnel suffering from PTSD, offering cutting-edge treatments like Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS). It was during this time that Ben discovered his passion for keeping people safe, ultimately leading him to the water industry. He recognized the importance of water safety and founded IWC Innovations to address this crucial aspect of public health. Leveraging his expertise, Ben has become a leading advocate for water safety, striving to ensure the well-being of communities nationwide.

Bill Pearson, Chief Science Officer
Bill, a graduate of East Carolina University in Biology/Medical Biochemistry, is an active
member of ACS and NACE International. He serves as Liaison for AWT to ASHRAE and CTI, chairing the CTI Legionellosis guideline committee. Bill chaired the AWT Legionella Task Force and represented AWT on the NSF Standard 444 committee. He's also contributed to ASHE and USGBC task forces. Past roles include chairing the ASHRAE Water Treatment Technical Committee and serving as Vice Chair of the ASHRAE Standard 188 committee. Bill was President of AWT in 2003 and received the Ray Baum Memorial Water Technologist of the Year Award. He's authored numerous publications on water treatment and Legionellosis, including the AWT Legionella document, and serves as an instructor for ASHRAE Standard 188 and AWT's Legionella training seminars.

Brian Waymire, CEO and Owner, IWC Innovations
Brian founded IWC Innovations in 2016, shifting focus to value-added services. With 15+ years in Legionella testing, he developed the Legionella Smart Plan App for simplified water management. IWC has crafted hundreds of ASHRAE188-2018 compliant plans nationwide. Brian is an ASSE 12080 Certified Legionella Specialist. Brian, mentored by Bill Pearson, is an expert in water treatment optimization. With 19+ years in industrial water treatment, he led IWC's involvement in 200+ sanitizations using the patented HydroTreat process.

About IWC:
IWC Innovations leads the way as a top-tier provider of water solutions, excelling in managing intricate client needs. Renowned nationally as the go-to partner for water safety, we focus on preventing, detecting, and eliminating Legionella and other waterborne pathogens. With our expert team, we deliver a wide array of water treatment services, elevating risk mitigation and operational effectiveness. This commitment solidifies our position as a trusted industry leader.

Chad Becker, Principal, Arco Real Estate Solutions
Chad is the principal of Arco Solutions. He began his career in Commercial Real Estate with the General Services Administration (GSA) and went on to spend 15 years with the Federal Government.  During his tenure with the Government, Chad held positions in Property Management, Asset Management, and concluded his career in Leasing where he served as an in-house broker for the U.S. Government.  It was during his role as an in-house broker that he began to see the great opportunities that existed for building owners and their brokers who sought deals with the Federal Government.