APPA T3 – Beyond Commissioning: Using AI to Scale FDD Across Campus Portfolios
APPA T3 – Beyond Commissioning is a featured session presented by Bueno Analytics Founder Leon Wurfel as part of the APPA Targeted Titles and Topics (T3) program in Orlando, Florida. This AI-focused stream of the APPA U event brings together higher education facility leaders and solution providers to explore the future of AI-powered optimisation in the built environment.
Leon’s presentation dives into how campuses can now scale fault detection and diagnostics (FDD) using AI and Large Language Models (LLMs)—removing the traditional roadblocks of cost and complexity while personalising analytics at scale.
Session Overview
While FDD has long been discussed, widespread adoption in education has lagged due to cost and system integration hurdles. Leon demonstrates how Bueno’s AI-powered approach now makes continuous performance monitoring and diagnostics more accessible across campus portfolios—without extensive customisation.
Learning Objectives
Learn how AI and LLMs support scalable fault detection and optimisation across campuses.
Understand how automation allows FDD to extend from commissioning into long-term operations.
Discover how AI personalisation can enhance energy and asset outcomes and reduce resource strain.
Why It Matters to Educational Facilities
Campuses vary in building types, controls, and usage profiles. Traditional FDD approaches can’t keep up. This session shows how AI can simplify fault identification, speed up issue resolution, and drive cost-effective performance improvements—all while supporting sustainability goals and easing the load on facilities teams.
About APPA T3
The T3 program at APPA U focuses on “AI in Educational Facilities: Navigating Opportunity and Risk.” The agenda includes keynotes, technical case studies, and a collaborative closing workshop to map out the path forward for AI in the sector.
Who Should Attend:
Campus facilities directors and energy managers
Operations and commissioning teams
Sustainability and ESG officers
Consultants and solution providers in education
Attendance is limited to a curated group of 60–80 participants, ensuring engaging dialogue and real-world knowledge exchange.
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