9:00 AM - 11:00 AM Eastern
Building Water Events, Water Vapor Issues & IAQ
Friday, April 10, 2026 | 9:00 AM
Join BOMA Fort Lauderdale/Palm Beaches for a focused education session addressing one of the most complex and often misunderstood areas of building operations: water intrusion, vapor dynamics, and indoor air quality (IAQ).
This session will provide practical insight into how water events and vapor conditions impact building performance, tenant health, and long-term asset value—along with guidance on identifying risks, responding effectively, and avoiding common missteps.
Who Should Attend:
Building Engineers • Property Managers • Assistant Property Managers • Operations Professionals
Key Topics Include:
- Understanding building water events and their impact on structures and systems
- Water vapor behavior and its role in hidden moisture issues
- Indoor air quality (IAQ) fundamentals and risk factors
- Mold, VOCs, and environmental contaminants
- Best practices for inspections, testing, and remediation
- Common mistakes that lead to costly building and health issues
- How to approach investigations and documentation with defensibility
Agenda
9:00 AM – Breakfast & Networking
9:15 AM – Educational Session Begins
10:30 AM – Q&A / Discussion
Speakers
Robert Farina
Owner, RJF Environmental Consulting Services, Inc.
Robert Farina is the owner of RJF Environmental Consulting Services, Inc., established in 2007. With over 35 years of experience in indoor air quality, he specializes in mold and VOC investigations across Florida and the eastern United States. A long-standing BOMA member, Rob currently serves on the local board of directors and brings decades of practical field expertise to environmental diagnostics and consulting.
Simon Hahessy
Founder & President, AirMD
Simon Hahessy is the Founder and President of AirMD, a building science and environmental consulting firm operating throughout Florida and 18 additional states. With more than 25 years of experience, he has expertise in indoor environmental quality, toxicology, and environmental microbiology. As Scientific Director, he leads AirMD’s technical methodologies, investigative protocols, and quality assurance programs, ensuring a high level of scientific rigor across all projects.
Breakfast & Tool Sponsor:
. 
Location & Parking
Broward Financial Centre
500 East Broward Blvd, Fort Lauderdale, FL
10th Floor Conference Room and Lounge
- BFC utilizes a ticketless garage system
- Attendees should have their license plate numbers ready for validation
- Parking is available in any non-reserved or non-visitor spaces
- Guests should take the elevator to the 10th floor
500 E. Broward Blvd.
10th Floor Conference Room & Lounge
Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33394
Click here for Google Maps
| 4/10/2026 |    |