Minnesota Chief Engineers Guild

Facility Tour: Hennepin County Medical Examiners Building
2023-09-28 15:00 - 16:30 (America/Chicago) | Hennepin County Medical Examiner Building, 14250 County Rd 62, Minnetonka, Minnesota, 55345, United States
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Join the Minnesota Chief Engineers Guild for a special tour of the brand new and state of the art Hennepin County Medical Examiners Building. Hennepin building facilities staff and staff from building architecture firm LEO A DALY will talk through the intricacies of the design and complex technical needs of the building.
Event Details:Free onsite parking availableThe tour will start at 3:00pm and end by 4:30pm on Thursday, September 28th
Each participant must stop by the front desk and fill out anon-disclosure agreement. The main frontlobby on the south side of the building will be the gathering point.
This event is free for MNCEG members and $35 for non-members.
Read more about this unique building:
“AIA Minnesota awards design of Hennepin County Medical Examiner’s facility”

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“New building in Minnesota raises bar for Medical Examiner offices”

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“One-of-a-kind county medical examiner’s office going up in Minnetonka”

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Annual Conference and Trade Show 2023
2023-09-06 11:00 - 2023-09-08 12:30 | Minnesota
Celebrate 8o years of MNCEG this year at our annual conference and trade show at Breezy Point Resort

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Registration Information:Step 1.) Register with MNCEG to attend the conference. If you are staying onsite at Breezy Point there is no additional program fee to register with MNCEG. If you are not staying onsite at Breezy Point the program fee to register for the conference is $50.
Step 2.) Book your housing and meals directly with Breezy Point. You can select the full conference package, or pick your rooms and meals a la carte to fit your arrival and departure schedule. Fill out this form and mail or email to groups@breezypointresort.com.
Important Reminders & Health Guidance:By attending this event, you agree to voluntarily assume all risk related to exposure to COVID-19 and agree to not hold MNCEG or any of their affiliates including partners, sponsors, director, officer, employees, agents, contractors, volunteers, or sponsored venues liable for illness.
FAQQ. What if I want to register to take a boiler licensing exam onsite?A. Please read the boiler course and licensing page or contact MNCEG for assistance.
Q. Can I bring my spouse?A. Sure, many attendees do travel with a spouse and bring them to the social events and banquet dinner. There is a spouse meal package on the Breezy Point form and many activities at Breezy Point if your spouse is not also a conference attendee.
Q. What if I don’t know which meals I will need to order yet. Can I buy meal tickets onsite at Breezy?A. Do your best to order meals in advance so we have accurate numbers, but if you need to add a ticket onsite you may do so at the Breezy Registration desk.
Q. Can retired members attend? A. Yes! Retired members are always welcome. Some retired members come for the full conference and some just come for the banquet on Thursday evening. You are invited to attend as much as you wish.
Important: Rooms and Meals are booked directly with Breezy Point. Fill out this form and mail or email to groups@breezypointresort.com.

CHS Field Facility Tour
2023-07-12 13:00 - 15:00 | Minnesota
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Join the Minnesota Chief Engineers Guild for a tour of CHS Field, home of the St. Paul Saints on Wednesday, July 12th. This event is free for members, $25 for non-members and includes the tour and food and beverage during the happy hour.

Agenda:
1:00pm Welcome
1:15pm Guided tour with operations staff
3-5pm Networking happy hour at the Securian Club.

Register today for the tour, just the networking happy hour, or both!

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Boiler Training and Exam
2023-05-02 08:00 - 17:00 | Merit Center, 1001 E Erie Rd, Marshall, Minnesota, 56258
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The MN Chief Engineers Guild in partnership with the Minnesota Educational Facilities Management Professionals Association (MASMS) will be offering a Special Engineer Level Boiler License Review Course with an onsite exam on May 2nd, 2023.
Agenda:8am-11:30am Review Course11:30am-12:30pm Working lunch provided by MASMS12:30pm-1:30pm Review Course Continued1:30-2pm Break and Check in for Exam2:00pm-4:30pm Exam Offered Onsite through the State of MN – please note that you must register separately for the exam through the state of MN.
Location:Merit Center1001 E Erie RdMarshall, MN 56258
Cost:$25.00 to register includes the 6 hour review course, lunch, and the course workbook (provided the day of the review course) with practice exam.
Study Resources: -Recommended textbook- Safe Boiler Operation Fundamentals: Special Engineer’s Guide for the State of MN Order online here or use the title and ISBN number 978-0-8269-4611-9 to order through your local library.
-Videos- Follow Boiler Ben on YouTube for Boiler Training Videos: https://www.youtube.com/@BoilerBen
-State Statutes and other study materials: https://www.dli.mn.gov/workers/boiler-engineer/boiler-and-historical-boiler-licensing-books
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Boiler Exam Information:All boiler license exam levels will be available for testing. You will need to complete the Individual Boiler Engineer License Examination Application through the Department of Labor and Industry.
You will need to pay the state examination application feeof $50, payable to the MN Department of Labor & Industry.
Here’s what you need to do to sign up for the examportion:

Completethe Individual Boiler Engineer License Examination Application through theDepartment of Labor & Industry https://secure.doli.state.mn.us/license/initialapp.aspx

Important: You must apply with the state prior to attending—we will not be acceptingapplications on site. Please allow for ample time for your application tobe processed.
The help number for licensing questions at MN State Department of Labor andIndustry is 651-284-5031
You can select the Merit Center in Marshall, MN as your exam site on the MNdepartment of labor website after you have:

Applied to the state to take your exam
Been approved by the state to take your exam
Paid the $50 fee to the state
Select your exam date here: https://secure.doli.state.mn.us/ccldexams/

You will receive notification from the Department of Labor & Industry onceyour application has been approved. Bring this documentation and aphoto ID with you to the training/test on May 2nd.

For more information on licensing, go to:https://www.dli.mn.gov/workers/boiler-engineer/licensing-boiler-engineer

Once you pass the exam, the State will send you a secondinvoice for your license fee.

MSP Airport Tour
2023-04-20 13:00 - 15:00 | MSP Airport
Registration for this event is now closed.
Join the Guild for a tour of Minneapolis/St. Paul International Airport. The airport Facilities and Energy Management Staff will be giving our group a guided tour from the perspective of managing this unique facility.
This event is free for members and $35 for non-members. Registration by April 12th is required as we need to submit our guest list in advance of the tour. You will be required to show valid photo ID as we will go through airport security at the beginning of the tour.
Tour Guides:Brad Juffer, Asst Director Terminal Operations & FacilitiesRick Valentino, Manager of Terminal Operations & FacilitiesJamie Chatelle, Chief Engineer of Energy Management Center
Tour DetailsTour will be held at Terminal 1.
PARKING:Proceed into the T1 parking ramp. At the ticket dispensers, touch the screen to “wake it up” then press “ticket” to get a printed ticket dispensed to you. Bring the ticket with you for validation. Do not use your credit card. If you use your credit card, your parking will not be validated and you will have to pay.
CHECKING IN: Go to the Information Booth on the Departures (Ticketing) level (center of the area – by the Aurora art piece). At the Information Booth, each person will show their government-issued (passport, driver’s license) picture ID, sign in, get the security pass issued and get your parking validated. Brad, Rick & Jamie will meet you and the Departures Information Booth.

INSPEC's 18th Annual Technical Seminar
2023-03-15 07:30 - 13:00 | Heritage Center, 6155 Earle Brown Dr, Minneapolis,, Minnesota, 55430
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Wednesday, March 12th, 2025 from 7:30am-1pm. Our friends at INSPEC will be hosting this seminar at The Earle Brown Heritage Center located at 6155 Earle Brown Dr., Brooklyn Center, MN 55430. This event is free but registration by February 28th is requested.

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INSPEC's 16th Annual Technical Seminar
2023-03-15 07:30 - 13:00 | Heritage Center, 6155 Earle Brown Dr, Minneapolis,, Minnesota, 55430
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Wednesday, March 15th, 2023 from 7:30am-1pm. Our friends at INSPEC will be hosting this seminar at The Earle Brown Heritage Center located at 6155 Earle Brown Dr., Brooklyn Center, MN 55430. This event is free but registration by March 6th is requested.
This is a wonderful opportunity to network with your industry peers and learn useful and up-to-date information that will help you manage your facilities. Registration and continental breakfast begins at 7:30am with welcome and program introduction at 8:15am. Seminar will conclude at 12:00pm. Help us celebrate Inspec’s 50th Anniversary with a plated lunch following the seminar and join us in a champagne toast!
The three educational sessions include:
•Lessons Learned from 50 Years of Evaluating, Designing, and Inspecting Roofs–Learn some of the most important “lessons learned” from Inspec’s 50 years of evaluating, designing, and inspecting roofs. Hear from our knowledgeable experts on issues such as: How often should a roof be examined and what are the main things to look at? What are some of the most important design tips for new roofs and/or replacing existing roofs? What are common problems that occur during installation and how do you prevent those or deal with those when they happen? This session will boil down 50years of hands-on experience with roofs and give you some useful information for managing your roofs and roofing projects!
•Condensation–The Fools Gold of Water Intrusion–When excess moisture shows up inside your building, it is only natural to assume it came from the outside and is leak-related. However, we are discovering that increasingly this is the result of condensation forming inside the wall system, or “Interstitial Condensation” as opposed to water intrusion. As the emphasis on increased R-value and energy efficiency has increased, unfortunately the same cannot be said of our industry’s awareness of interstitial condensation. Learn what interstitial condensation is, what causes it, and how to distinguish between such condensation and water intrusion. Also, discover how computer modeling(WUFI) during the design phase can identify and prevent future condensation issues from occurring in your buildings.
•Recent Building Code Changes Related to Roofs You Should Be Aware Of–Did you know that building code now requires formal structural reviews as part of many major reroofing projects? Newer energy code requires increased minimum R-values to save energy which also increases the amount of insulation on roofs as well as potentially the amount of snow that will stay on roofs during the winter. This significant added weight creates potential structural issues that, worst case, can cause a catastrophic roof collapse. Learn about this new code requirement and other important code issues related to your roofing projects.
Accreditation has been applied for and is pending approval from the following organizations: American Institute of Architects (AIA) and Association of Facilities Engineering (AFE). Accredited professional development hours meet the requirements of continuing education as outlined by the MN Board of AELSAGID. Attendance may be applicable toward renewal requirements for various credentials/certifications. Check with credentialing organization. Electronic certificates will be available upon request.

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January 2023 Quarterly Meeting
2023-01-25 13:30 - 15:30 | La Doña Cervecería Brewery, 241 Fremont Ave N,, Minneapolis, Minnesota, 55405
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Join the Guild at La Dona Cerveceria Brewery Wednesday, January 25th, 2023 from 1:30pm-3:30pm. We will have three short form presentations, networking, and brewery facility tours. A drink token and appetizers will be provided. Free for members and $25 for non-members, registration is requested but feel free to join the day of the event and bring colleagues.
Agenda:
1:30-1:40 Welcome, tour of brewing area, socializing, grab drinks and snacks1:45-2:15 Presentation 1 – The Current State of Facility Indoor Air Quality, Amy Satterfield with IEA, Safety2:20-2:50 Presentation 2 – HVAC/ Filter Upgrades, Hallberg Engineering3:00-3:30 Presentation 3 – LED Lighting Tends, Advantages, and new products, brad Selley with Voss Lighting3:30 pm Closing, opportunity for another tour of brewing area

Boiler Exam and Review Session September 7th
2022-09-07 08:00 - 15:00 | Minnesota
The MNCEG Conference at Breezy Point will be a testing site for all levels of Boiler Licensing Exams on the afternoon of Wednesday, September 7th,
We will offer two review courses from 8am-Noon on Wednesday, September 7th:
8:00 am – 12:00 pm: Special Engineer Boiler Operator License Review, in the Pelican Room8:00 am – 12:00 pm: Review Course for all Boiler License classes (high and low pressure) above the Special Engineer Level, in Heartland 1&2 Room.12:00 – 1:00 pm: Lunch Break, A box lunch will be provided for those taking the review classes.1:00 – 3:30 pm: Exam – All license levels will test in the Pelican Room
Special Engineer Boiler Operator License Review Details:This review sessions is specifically for the Special Engineer Level Exam. The Guild will provide a Safe Operator Boiler Fundamentals book for MNCEG members taking the Special Engineer exam, compliments of the Steve and Pat Udell Scholarship. This training is open to all MNCEG Members, and there is no fee payable to the MNCEG for this training if you are a member.
Non-members may register for the course for $25 and they are responsible for their own study materials.
Review Course for all Boiler License classes (high and low pressure) above the Special Engineer Level:This review course is applicable to all license classes, except for the Special Engineer Level. All participants are responsible for their own study materials. The review course is free for MNCEG members and $25 for non-members.
Boiler Exam Information:All boiler license exam levels will be available for testing. You will need to complete the Individual Boiler Engineer License Examination Application through the Department of Labor and Industry for all level exams.
You will need to pay the state examination application fee of $50, payable to the MN Department of Labor & Industry.
Once you pass the exam, the State will send you a second invoice for your license fee.
Here’s what you need to do to sign up for the training and/or exam:

Email us at info@mnceg.org with the following information: Name, Organization/Facility, Level Exam you are taking, and if you are taking the training class.

If you are taking the Special Engineers Test, tell us (info@mnceg.org) where you want the training book mailed. Tell us ASAP so that we can get you the book before the review course!

Complete the Individual Boiler Engineer License Examination Application through the Department of Labor & Industry https://secure.doli.state.mn.us/license/initialapp.aspx

Important: You must apply with the state prior to attending—we will not be accepting applications on site. Please allow for ample time for your application to be processed.
The help number for licensing questions at MN State Department of Labor and Industry is 651-284-5031
You can select Breezy Point as your exam site on the MN department of labor website after you have:

Applied to the state to take your exam
Been approved by the state to take your exam
Paid the $50 fee to the state

You will receive notification from the Department of Labor & Industry once your application has been approved. Bring this documentation and a photo ID with you to the training/test on September 7th.

For more information on licensing, go to:https://www.dli.mn.gov/workers/boiler-engineer/licensing-boiler-engineer

Annual Conference and Trade Show
2022-09-07 04:00 - 2022-09-09 08:00 | Minnesota
Full Conference Agenda with Session Descriptions

Register for Conference

Book Housing and Meals

Purchase an Exhibit Booth

Sponsor Games4Grads

Registration Information:Step 1.) Register with MNCEG to attend the conference. If you are staying onsite at Breezy Point there is no additional program fee to register with MNCEG. If you are not staying onsite at Breezy Point the program fee to register for the conference is $50.
Step 2.) Book your housing and meals directly with Breezy Point. You can select the full conference package, or pick your rooms and meals a la carte to fit your arrival and departure schedule. Fill out this form and mail or email to groups@breezypointresort.com.
Important Reminders & Health Guidance:By attending this event, you agree to voluntarily assume all risk related to exposure to COVID-19 and agree to not hold MNCEG or any of their affiliates including partners, sponsors, director, officer, employees, agents, contractors, volunteers, or sponsored venues liable for illness.
FAQQ. What if I want to register to take a boiler licensing exam onsite?A. Please read the boiler course and licensing page or contact MNCEG for assistance.
Q. Can I bring my spouse?A. Sure, many attendees do travel with a spouse and bring them to the social events and banquet dinner. There is a spouse meal package on the Breezy Point form and many activities at Breezy Point if your spouse is not also a conference attendee.
Q. What if I don’t know which meals I will need to order yet. Can I buy meal tickets onsite at Breezy?A. Do your best to order meals in advance so we have accurate numbers, but if you need to add a ticket onsite you may do so at the Breezy Registration desk.
Q. Can retired members attend? A. Yes! Retired members are always welcome. Some retired members come for the full conference and some just come for the banquet on Thursday evening. You are invited to attend as much as you wish.
Important: Rooms and Meals are booked directly with Breezy Point. Fill out this form and mail or email to groups@breezypointresort.com.
