Darryl K. Boyce, P.Eng.
2019-2020 ASHRAE President
Operational performance is an important process in the management of a building. Buildings often fall short on operating to the expectations of the building designers and operators. This is because designers are not always focused on operability during the design process and operators frequently do not possess the proper to skills to adequately operate the technology incorporated into today’s buildings. ASHRAE and its members must take an active role in the ongoing training, engagement and action toward reducing the gap between design, construction and operations. This presentation will explore what ASHRAE is doing to achieve effective operational performance and operator experience, that is good for buildings, good for those who live and work within those building and good for the planet.
Darryl K. Boyce, P.Eng., Fellow/Life Member ASHRAE, is ASHRAE’s President for the 2019-2020 term. Boyce has previously served on the board of directors as treasurer, vice president and director-at-large. He is the recipient of ASHRAE’s Distinguished Service Award, Exceptional Service Award and Regional Award of Merit.
His theme for the Society year is “Building for People and Performance. Achieving Operational Excellence.”
“We must ensure operational performance for the people that live, work, and interact in buildings,” said Boyce. “People must succeed within the buildings we create. Let’s ensure we take the steps needed to achieve effective operational performance and operator experience.”
In addition to his time served on the Board of Directors, Boyce has served as chair and coordinating officer for the Finance Committee and chair of the Members Council, Appointments Roadmap Committee and President-Elect Advisory Committee. He has held ASHRAE Society-level leadership roles on many standing committees, technical committees and presidential ad hoc committees.
Equipped with his extensive ASHRAE experience, Boyce plans to focus on how to improve operational performance of buildings by understanding and reducing the challenges between design, construction and operations.
“You may ask why should ASHRAE members care about operational performance? There are four reasons. First, we own buildings that we design, build, commission and operate. Second, it aligns with our mission of “advancing human well-being.’ Third, building operators need our help. Finally, reducing the environmental impact of building operations is good for the planet.”
Boyce is special advisor to the vice-president (Finance and Administration) – and was previously an assistant vice president in Facilities Management and Planning – at Carleton University in Ottawa, Ontario. With his experience, he has made contributions to creating a built environment since 1974.