Fort Worth, TX - Wednesday November 6, 2024

Fort Worth, TX

Event Date
Wednesday November 6, 2024

7:30 am - 5:30 pm

Available Credits

Up to 8 AIA HSW/LU CE Hour(s)
Up to 2 IDCEC HSW CEU(s)
Up to 1 GBCI General Hour
Up to 1 ADA Accessibility / Barrier-Free Req.
Acme Brick Corporate Office
3024 Acme Brick Plaza
Fort Worth, TX 76109
no registration link
Registration Price

$100.00

Terms
Early Bird Discount! $30.00 off if purchased before Nov 1, 2024

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Event Agenda

Wednesday, November 6, 2024

7:30 am

Breakfast & Networking

8:00 am

Commercial Sectional Doors

Commercial Sectional Doors

Sponsored By Raynor Garage Doors
Presented By Zdenek Kalabza
1 AIA HSW/LU CE Hour(s)

Types of sectional doors, applications, performance factors including thermal performance, building clearances, track mounting & types of tracks, special applications & options, appearance & aesthetics. Commercial operators and safety devices

Learning Objectives:
  1. Learn how determine proper clearances around the door and how to select the proper type of track to ensure safe operation of the door.
  2. Understand what accessories and options are available to design into the door to meet the users needs, including safety and security.
  3. Deep dive into thermal efficiency, air infiltration, and U-factor. Understand options to increase the thermal performance of a door.
  4. How to select the correct operator and safety devices for sectional doors based on the specific application and user needs.
Raynor Garage Doors

9:10 am

Crafting Culinary Spaces: Exploring Kitchen Cabinet Construction, Finishes, and Uses

Crafting Culinary Spaces: Exploring Kitchen Cabinet Construction, Finishes, and Uses

Sponsored By Wolf Home Products
Presented By Brian Barron
1 AIA HSW/LU CE Hour(s)

A study of the US cabinet market and cabinet construction methods including substrates, composition, hardware, and finishes.

Learning Objectives:
  1. Understand the categories that go in to making up the domestic kitchen cabinet market. Knock down cabinets flat stacked and shipped from overseas and how they are competing against domestic cabinet makers with higher labor costs against countries with no labor laws.
  2. Identify and compare various substrates and composition of kitchen cabinets. How furniture board and MDF are made with binders and materials that can off gas.
  3. Examine the features and benefits of various finish options for kitchen cabinets. How these finishes are applied regarding robotics for paint and stain booths as well as capturing and recycling fumes/off gas. Discussion on off gassing of compounds in Resins such as thermofoil and melamine cabinet finishes.
  4. Define and compare framed and frameless cabinets, as well as factory built versus assembled cabinets. These differences play a significant role in how they are installed as well as the sturdiness and safety of hanging heavier weights/cabinet materials.
  5. Discuss available and new hardware options as well as best installation practices for safe and sturdy install.
Wolf Home Products

10:20 am

Optimized Insulation

Optimized Insulation

Sponsored By Elevate Commercial Roofing Systems
Presented By Chad Angerstein
1 AIA HSW/LU CE Hour(s)

This course provides an in-depth exploration of the functions and different types of roof insulations, focusing on comparing the performance of different types; layout and attachment methods; condensation issues and tapered insulation.

Learning Objectives:
  1. Discuss the common types of roofing insulation
  2. Outline current ASHRAE/Code issues affecting insulation design R-Value
  3. Explain the layout and attachment methods of roof insulation
  4. Explain critical design considerations such as tapered insulation and roof condensation
Elevate Commercial Roofing Systems

11:30 am

Commercial Restroom Design to Promote Safety, Sustainability and Savings

Commercial Restroom Design to Promote Safety, Sustainability and Savings

Sponsored By Excel Dryer, Inc.
Presented By Scott Kerman
1 AIA HSW/LU CE Hour(s)
1 GBCI General Hour
1 IDCEC HSW CEU(s)

This course is designed to help you consider what it takes to design restrooms that are sustainable and safe, without breaking the bank.

Learning Objectives:
  1. Articulate the role that commercial restrooms play in supporting occupant health and well-being
  2. Identify key safety considerations within commercial restrooms, to protect building occupants
  3. Describe sustainability considerations within commercial restrooms, including those that promote occupant well-being
  4. Recognize opportunities for cost savings when designing commercial restrooms
Excel Dryer, Inc.

12:30 pm

Lunch & Networking

1:00 pm

Hit the Deck! Solution Paths to Successful Exterior Deck Installations

Hit the Deck! Solution Paths to Successful Exterior Deck Installations

Sponsored By Noble Company
Presented By Dean Moilanen
1 AIA HSW/LU CE Hour(s)
1 IDCEC HSW CEU(s)

The use of ceramic tile & natural stone on exterior decks has become increasingly popular for both residential and commercial projects.

Learning Objectives:
  1. Examine the history of exterior deck installation techniques & challenges.
  2. Review the nature of exterior deck failures and the role legacy means & methods play in evolution of best practices.
  3. Highlight misinformation, misperceptions, and ineffective installation practices which are fueling the increase in shortened life cycles of exterior deck installations.
  4. The presentation culminates with supportive documentation and collaborative information from independent forensic and waterproofing consultants, strengthening the assertions and issues raised, and maps out a critical path of proactive specification language and installation techniques designed to minimize the incident of exterior deck failures, as well as promoting evolving best practices. By elevating materials, methods, and best practices, the risk of remediation associated with poorly installed exterior decks can be greatly reduced.
Noble Company

2:10 pm

Technical Advances in Structural Insulated Sheathing (SIS)

Technical Advances in Structural Insulated Sheathing (SIS)

Sponsored By DuPont Building Innovations
1 AIA HSW/LU CE Hour(s)
1 GBCI General Hour

This course will review various hybridized sheathing solutions and show how the integration of advanced technology has improved performance, capability, and sustainability of SIS.

Learning Objectives:
  1. Identify the characteristics of various hybridized sheathing solutions.
  2. Use SIS systems to assist project teams in meeting green building program goals and requirements.
  3. Relay the benefits of fusion technology versus lamination/gluing.
  4. Identify how fusion based Magnesium Oxide SIS contributes to sustainability, constructability, and versatility.
DuPont Building Innovations

3:20 pm

Lawns and Beyond

Lawns and Beyond

Sponsored By ForeverLawn
Presented By Nick Pavey
1 AIA HSW/LU CE Hour(s)

The enhanced need for water conservation and a decrease of harmful runoff resulting from lawn maintenance has pushed the demand for environmentally friendly alternatives for landscaping and recreational areas.

Learning Objectives:
  1. Recall the benefits of synthetic grass
  2. List the applications of synthetic grass
  3. Describe the construction of a standard synthetic grass system
  4. State the installation considerations to facilitate a long service life
ForeverLawn

4:30 pm

Accessible Elegance: Railing Systems + ADA Code Compliance

Accessible Elegance: Railing Systems + ADA Code Compliance

Sponsored By Livers Bronze
Presented By Lee Kirby
1 ADA Accessibility / Barrier-Free Req.
1 AIA HSW/LU CE Hour(s)

Handrails and guardrails are a safety feature that we easily take for granted as a common fixture in environments where stairs and balconies are featured, aiding us in our coming and going.

Learning Objectives:
  1. Determine the specific conditions that mandate the installation of ADA-compliant handrails for various environments, including stairways and ramps, to ensure compliance with accessibility regulations.
  2. Clearly outline the required dimensions, such as height, width, and clearance, for ADA-compliant handrails and explain how these measurements contribute to creating accessible and user-friendly spaces.
  3. Analyze key railing specifications, including material selection, gripping surfaces, and installation standards, while reviewing how these aspects align with broader ADA code requirements.
  4. Assess the specific requirements for railings on ADA-compliant ramps and stairs, focusing on details like slope, landing, and handrail continuity to ensure structures meet accessibility standards.
Livers Bronze
no registration link

State CE Requirements

Texas CE Requirements

Texas Board of Architectural Examiners
(512) 305-9000
Renewal Cycle: 
Annual
Total Hours Required: 
12 Hours
Renewal Deadline: 
December 31st
Board Guidelines
12 HSW (1 hour SD or energy efficient design + 1 hour barrier-free design + min. 8 hours structured + max. 4 hours self-directed)