Nashville, TN - Thursday July 17, 2025

Nashville, TN

Event Date
Thursday July 17, 2025

7:30 am - 4:30 pm

Available Credits

Up to 7 AIA HSW/LU CE Hour(s)
Up to 2 GBCI General Hour
Up to 1 GBCI LEED Specific BD+C
Maggiano's Little Italy
3106 West End Avenue
Nashville, TN 37203
no registration link
Registration Price

$100.00

Terms
Early Bird Discount! $30.00 off if purchased before Jul 10, 2025

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Event Agenda

Thursday, July 17, 2025

7:30 am

Breakfast & Networking

8:00 am

Elevate Your Outdoors: The Art of Designing Functional Living Spaces

Elevate Your Outdoors: The Art of Designing Functional Living Spaces

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

Overview of the outdoor living space and materials used in outdoor living design. Material selection, care and design, will be discussed, and common misconceptions will be addressed.

Learning Objectives:
  1. Understand the evolution of the outdoor living market. Discuss how new materials have longer sustainability on life cycle costs and how wood and older materials have continued to create maintenance issues and if not maintained can create safety issues with Code related materials on decking and railing.
  2. Address trends and materials used in outdoor living spaces. Trends are moving toward more Aluminum railing items. Some competitors don’t have IRC and IBC coded materials in the field.
  3. Apply standard design principles and how they relate to outdoor living spaces. Many of the design principles relate to safety because of life cycle maintenance as well as improper flashing and installation that lead to unsafe building practices.
  4. Identify and explain common misconceptions and safety issues in designing outdoor living spaces. Decking today has many options when it comes to installation and using the proper installation hardware. We review all code rulings for decking and railing.
  5. Explain proper use and care of outdoor living spaces and how to avoid them for extended performance. We review how some chemicals can harm the decking material and which products can be safely used to provide a non-toxic method to maintaining the life of your deck and rail material. Some products can react to PVC and cause issues to the capstop.
Wolf Home Products

9:10 am

Managing Condensation, Water Intrusion, and Energy in the Real World - 1

Managing Condensation, Water Intrusion, and Energy in the Real World - 1

Sponsored By PROSOCO
Presented By Guy Long
1 AIA HSW/LU CE Hour(s)
1 GBCI General Hour

Window opening air and water leakage has been a difficult problem for the construction industry. This course evaluates building failures, conventional construction approaches, and new developments in waterproofing techniques to show a path forward for designers seeking higher-performing wall assemblies.

Learning Objectives:
  1. Explain why job-site conditions should be used as systems engineering requirements in construction product development.
  2. Compare and contrast the similarities and differences between silicone, urethane, and STP sealants.
  3. Describe the multi-step weatherproofing process of conventional window installation and how such installations fare in real-world testing conditions.
  4. Explain new window weatherproofing techniques using liquid flashing membranes.
  5. Instruct others on construction defect remediation using STP technology through case-study examples.

10:20 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

11:30 am

Protecting People and Property: Fortifying Building Safety with Ballistic, Blast, Storm Impact & Forced Entry Solutions

Protecting People and Property: Fortifying Building Safety with Ballistic, Blast, Storm Im...

Sponsored By Specialty Fenestration Group
Presented By Wade Arnold
1 AIA HSW/LU CE Hour(s)

As the number and volatility of threats to facility security and safety continue to escalate, protection is becoming paramount in the scope of today’s facility design.

Learning Objectives:
  1. Identify security threats which dictate design standards and product performance criteria.
  2. Compare and contrast design options to fortify buildings with security, safety, and aesthetics in mind.
  3. Define the different levels of ballistic, blast, and forced entry testing standards.
  4. Properly specify ballistic, blast, forced entry and storm impact fenestration solutions.
Specialty Fenestration Group

12:30 pm

Lunch & Networking

1:00 pm

Rooftop Snow Retention Solving the Mystery with the Facts

Rooftop Snow Retention Solving the Mystery with the Facts

Sponsored By TRA Snow & Sun
Presented By Mindy Dahlquist
1 AIA HSW/LU CE Hour(s)
1 AIBC Learning Units

This course provides a review of the problems, safety issues, and solutions associated with snow and ice moving on roofs, particularly in heavy snow accumulation areas. It also provides in-depth training on the proper engineering and installation of snow retention systems.

Learning Objectives:
  1. Realize that codes and standards relating to snow retention systems are nonexistent.
  2. Recognize common hazards and damages caused when heavy snow moves on a roof.
  3. Compare and contrast everyday snow retention solutions and design practices.
  4. Identify and understand modern snow retention systems that can effectively and safely retain snow.
  5. List factors that need to be considered while engineering snow retention devices and layouts.
  6. Explain practices that can be used to eliminate ice dams.
TRA Snow & Sun

2:10 pm

Beyond the Frame: Choosing Windows for Design and Performance Goals

Beyond the Frame: Choosing Windows for Design and Performance Goals

Sponsored By All Seasons Architectural Windows
Presented By Isaac Ratliff
1 AIA HSW/LU CE Hour(s)

This course provides a comprehensive overview of selecting the appropriate window products based on project-specific design and performance requirements. It covers various window types and their performance characteristics, examining factors such as location, building type, air and water infiltration, and design pressures.

Learning Objectives:
  1. Analyze how window function, including operation and usability, influences product selection to enhance occupant comfort and accessibility in various project applications.
  2. Examine key performance factors—air infiltration, water resistance, and structural integrity—to ensure durability, indoor air quality, and protection against environmental conditions.
  3. Identify critical code requirements such as egress, tempered glass, smoke evacuation, and energy efficiency to support safe building design and emergency preparedness.
  4. Assess aesthetic considerations, including finish options, color choices, and sightlines, to achieve both functional and design objectives.
All Seasons Architectural Windows

3:20 pm

Sustainable Roofing: Building a Better Future

Sustainable Roofing: Building a Better Future

Sponsored By Eagle Roofing
Presented By David Vallas
1 AIA HSW/LU CE Hour(s)
1 GBCI General Hour
1 GBCI LEED Specific BD+C

Imagine a roof that not only protects you from the elements but also champions sustainability and occupant safety—that's the promise of concrete roofing materials. While evaluating options like asphalt shingles and metal roofs, it's essential to consider their environmental impacts and overall performance.

Learning Objectives:
  1. Evaluate the environmental impacts of leading sloped roof materials, such as asphalt shingles and metal roofs, in relation to health, safety, and welfare considerations, occupant safety, and overall building performance.
  2. Describe how sustainable concrete roofs can support LEED v4.1 BD+C goals such as energy efficiency and material transparency.
  3. Explore how concrete roofs can help support LEED v4.1 BD+C resilient design goals and protect occupants from fire, high winds, extreme heat, and hailstorms.
  4. Discuss how sustainable concrete roofs advance LEED v4.1 BD+C circular economy goals through material recycling and landfill waste reduction strategies.
  5. Examine the performance and impacts of different roofing materials through case studies, focusing on their contributions to occupant safety, durability, and environmental welfare.
Eagle Roofing
no registration link

State CE Requirements

Tennessee CE Requirements

Tennessee Board of Architectural & Engineering Examiners
(615) 741-3221
Renewal Cycle: 
Biennial
Total Hours Required: 
24
Detailed Hours Required: 
13 HSW
Renewal Deadline: 
Last day of licensee's birth month
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