Fort Worth, TX - Thursday April 9, 2026

Fort Worth, TX

Event Date
Thursday April 9, 2026

7:30 am - 4:20 pm

Available Credits

Up to 7 AIA HSW/LU CE Hour(s)
Up to 2 GBCI General Hour
Up to 1 IDCEC HSW CEU(s)
Up to 1 IIBEC CEHs
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 Apr 3, 2026

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Event Agenda

Thursday, April 9, 2026

7:30 am

Breakfast & Networking

8:00 am

Aluminum Framing Solutions for High-Performance Interiors: Sound, Safety, and Style

Aluminum Framing Solutions for High-Performance Interiors: Sound, Safety, and Style

Sponsored By Avalon International Aluminum
Presented By Rick Carleton
1 AIA HSW/LU CE Hour(s)
1 GBCI General Hour

Aluminum doors and frames are increasingly popular in commercial interiors for their clean aesthetics and strong performance. This course explores practical applications of aluminum framing systems in modern architectural projects.

Learning Objectives:
  1. Identify the components and configurations of modern aluminum interior door and framing systems including sidelights, borrowed lights, flush assemblies, and sliding doors and their role in supporting safe, functional interior environments.
  2. Describe the aesthetic and functional benefits of aluminum framing systems including minimal sightlines, flush glazing, and integration with contemporary interiors and how these design attributes contribute to occupant well-being and spatial quality.
  3. Explain how aluminum assemblies meet critical performance and code compliance requirements such as fire ratings (45 to 90 minute), positive pressure testing, and acoustic control (STC-rated assemblies) to support life safety, occupant comfort, and building code adherence.
  4. Assess hardware compatibility, prep options, and code-related considerations including ADA accessibility, NFPA 80 compliance, and electric strikes and specify aluminum assemblies that align with applicable safety, egress, and sustainability standards including LEED and EPD documentation.
Avalon International Aluminum

9:10 am

New Global Trends in Commercial Restroom Design

New Global Trends in Commercial Restroom Design

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

This course explores the evolving landscape of commercial restroom design, highlighting the most significant changes and innovations of recent years.

Learning Objectives:
  1. Evaluate post-pandemic perceptions of commercial restrooms—based on a global survey of architects, facility managers, and restaurant operators—and identify emerging design priorities across stakeholder groups.
  2. Analyze innovative restroom products designed to minimize touchpoints and reduce germ transmission, and assess their impact on occupant health, safety, and overall user experience.
  3. Identify restroom products that contribute to building performance certifications such as LEED and WELL, and explain how specific product attributes align with sustainability and wellness criteria.
  4. Examine the environmental impact of building material choices during the use phase, and demonstrate how strategic product selection can generate long-term operational savings and improve occupant well-being.
  5. Apply lessons from real-world case studies to illustrate how product selection supports project goals, including cost efficiency, environmental performance, and alignment with client sustainability objectives.
Excel Dryer, Inc.

10:20 am

High-Performance Sealants Using Silane Modified Polymer (SMP)

High-Performance Sealants Using Silane Modified Polymer (SMP)

Sponsored By Kaneka
Presented By James Stroud
1 AIA HSW/LU CE Hour(s)
1 GBCI General Hour
1 IIBEC CEHs

This one-hour course focuses on the applications of sealant products formulated with Silyl-Terminated Polyether (SMP), also known as Silane Modified Polymer (MS Polymer).

Learning Objectives:
  1. Describe the types of sealants formulated with Silane Modified Polymer (SMP) and their appropriate site-specific applications, emphasizing their role in supporting building performance, durability, and occupant well-being.
  2. Examine the structure and advantages in the development of SMP sealants, while focusing on their role in enhancing building envelope integrity and beyond.
  3. Analyze SMP sealants performance, their features, best practices and sustainability benefits, compared to other product alternatives.
  4. Explore relevant case studies related to SMP sealants.

11:30 am

Using Cable Railings in Public Buildings and Structures: A Demonstration of Strength & Beauty

Using Cable Railings in Public Buildings and Structures: A Demonstration of Strength &...

Sponsored By Prime Source Building Products
Presented By Steve Akin
1 AIA HSW/LU CE Hour(s)

In any building, individuals come in contact with many different building materials — concrete, wood, steel, stone, and brick — all designed and engineered for their strength, durability and functionality.

Learning Objectives:
  1. Define stainless steel cable, fittings, and hardware.
  2. Implement a code-compliant cable design for the built environment.
  3. Recognize, using present-day case studies, the innovative use of stainless-steel cable, fittings, and hardware and the impact on occupant health and well being and balanced aesthetic.
  4. Explain the features of stainless-steel cable, fittings, and hardware and its use to ensure the safety of occupants.
Prime Source Building Products

12:30 pm

Lunch & Networking

1:00 pm

The Perfect Fit: Designing with Sectional Overhead Doors

The Perfect Fit: Designing with Sectional Overhead Doors

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

This course is designed to provide architects and design professionals with a comprehensive understanding of the various aspects involved in selecting and specifying sectional overhead doors for commercial and industrial applications.

Learning Objectives:
  1. Thermal Performance: Participants will learn about the impact of thermal air infiltration and insulation on energy efficiency. The course will explain the differences between R-value and U-factor, and how these metrics affect the overall thermal performance of sectional doors
  2. Types of Commercial Overhead Doors: The course will provide an overview of different types of commercial overhead doors, including steel pan doors, insulated doors, aluminum full-view doors, and flexible doors. Each type will be discussed in terms of aesthetic options, size, thermal performance, durability, and cost
  3. Opening Requirements and Clearances: Participants will gain an understanding of the critical dimensions and requirements for door openings, including headroom, sideroom, and backroom. The course will also cover the importance of proper track and spring mounting to ensure smooth operation
  4. Operation and Safety: Participants will learn how to select the appropriate door operator and entrapment protection to ensure safe and efficient operation of sectional doors. The course will also cover the importance of high-cycle springs and their impact on the lifespan of the door system
Raynor Garage Doors

2:10 pm

Introduction to Terracotta Cladding

Introduction to Terracotta Cladding

Sponsored By Acme Brick Company
Presented By Bob Carter
1 AIA HSW/LU CE Hour(s)

Terracotta as a building material has a long history across the world but faced challenges establishing its architectural legacy in the United States. In this course we will review the history of architectural terracotta throughout its rise in use, fall in use, and revival of the material in the US from the late 1800s to present.

Learning Objectives:
  1. Describe terracotta panel materials and how they are used
  2. Understand the standards and codes related to terracotta panels
  3. Learn how terracotta panels are used as a part of rain screen systems and sealed wall systems
  4. Learn the different methods of installation for terracotta panels
Acme Brick Company

3:20 pm

Firestop Specifications: What Architects Need to Know

Firestop Specifications: What Architects Need to Know

Sponsored By Specified Technologies Inc.
Presented By BW Brisco
1 AIA HSW/LU CE Hour(s)
1 ICC CEU

According to the IBC, “…Construction documents shall be of sufficient clarity to indicate the location, nature and extent of the work proposed and show in detail that it will conform to the provisions of this code…as determined by the building official.” Failure to properly to do so can jeopardize life safety and property and result in

Learning Objectives:
  1. Recognize the importance of specifying firestop correctly.
  2. Identify and avoid the most common mistakes made when specifying firestop.
  3. Describe the features and shortcomings of the two most widely-used spec writing tools with respect to firestopping.
  4. Identify resources and solutions available to help make firestop specification faster, easier and with lower liability.
Specified Technologies Inc.
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: 
Last Day of Licensees' Birth Month
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)