Web-Series for Southwest Region - Session Three

Event Dates

Wednesday, July 24 | Thursday, July 25

Available Credits

4 AIA HSW/LU CE Hour(s)

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Event Agenda

Wednesday, July 24, 2024

Wednesday, July 24, 2024 | 1:00 pm Central

Resisting Attack: Building Ballistic and Blast & Forced Entry Protection

Sponsored By Armortex

Presented By Rick Snelling

1 AIA HSW/LU CE Hour(s)

In this one-hour course, design professionals will learn about blast and ballistic resistant technology developed to provide comprehensive life, asset and building protection.

Learning Objectives:

Evaluate the variety of innovative resistance technologies that are used to protect occupants and assets from threats including blast and ballistic assault
Explore the standards organizations that create the criteria and testing for resistance technologies to determine the successfulness of these products protecting life and securing a building in the event of blast or ballistic attack
Analyze panels, windows, doors & related physical security products engineered to provide durability and safety against threats to life, buildings and assets
Apply knowledge of anti-ballistic technology through case studies that highlight products that protect and provide comprehensive security

Wednesday, July 24, 2024 | 2:00 pm Central

The Design Advantages of Composite Roofing Solutions

Sponsored By DaVinci Roofscapes

Presented By Adrian Galeon

1 AIA HSW/LU CE Hour(s)

In this one-hour course, design professionals will take an in-depth look at the sustainable, and versatile attributes of composite roofing solutions. The advantages of composite roofing systems will be examined, including long life-cycle, durability, and its ability to be specified in a wide array of applications and environments.

Learning Objectives:

List the green features of virgin-engineered polymer composite roofing materials
State the design and architectural benefits of specifying a composite roofing solution including product integrity, versatility, and aesthetics
Compare the advantages and disadvantages of traditional roofing materials versus synthetic products
Discuss the durability and long life-cycle of composite roofing materials including the various testing methods and approvals related to roofing materials

Thursday, July 25, 2024

Thursday, July 25, 2024 | 1:00 pm Central

High-Performance Fire-Rated Joint Assemblies

Sponsored By CEMCO

Presented By Don Pilz

1 AIA HSW/LU CE Hour(s)

In this one-hour course, design professionals will gain knowledge of head-of-wall, bottom-of-wall and wall-to-wall assemblies, as well as the respective UL standards for approval, It will discuss different joint treatment types and the components involved with each application.

Learning Objectives:

Identify a variety of wall-to-wall, bottom-of-wall, and head-of-wall joints, including their UL assemblies and ratings
Evaluate different joint treatment types for their advantages and disadvantages, particularly in regard to their durability, cost, and safety
Discuss International Building Code that relates to fire resistant joint systems and firestopping that protects occupants in the event of a fire
Apply knowledge of IBC standards to specify, install, and operate fire resistance joints to ensure occupant safety