Understanding Pedestrian Levels of Service (1 LU)

Examining the analysis of pedestrian motion in a given environment, and how to utilize newer technologies to improve the pedestrian experience. This course focuses on building an initial foundation in understanding pedestrian Levels of Service (LOS).

 

APTA Elevator Design Guidelines (2 LU|HSW)

This presentation will educate architects, engineers, and owners regarding the Recommended Practices of the American Public Transportation Association (APTA) for the design of elevators and escalators including, higher design loading and dimensions appropriate for public transportation facilities.

 

Façade Air & Water Testing in the Field (30-minute presentation) (0.5 LU)

This course presents the different types of façade field air & water testing: AAMA 501.2 Water Hose Spray Test ASTM E783 Field Chamber Test: Air ASTM E1105: Field Chamber Test: Water, Procedure A and B ASTM E779: Building Envelope Air Leakage, quantitative ASTM E1186: Building Envelope Air Leakage, qualitative

 

Façade Air & Water Testing in the Field (1 hour presentation) (1 LU)

This course presents the different types of façade field air & water testing: AAMA 501.2 Water Hose Spray Test ASTM E783 Field Chamber Test: Air ASTM E1105: Field Chamber Test: Water, Procedure A and B ASTM E779: Building Envelope Air Leakage, quantitative ASTM E1186: Building Envelope Air Leakage, qualitative

 

Elevators: Technology & Design (1 LU|HSW)

This course focuses on elevator technology and design aspects of planning and evaluating elevator systems for all types of buildings. Design guidelines are reviewed to enable architects, developers, engineers, and planners to understand why vertical transportation analyses are vital to the success of building design.

 

Machine-Room-Less Traction Elevator Systems (1 LU|HSW)

This course focuses on the Machine-Room-Less (MRL) traction elevator technology and the design aspects of planning and evaluating elevator systems for buildings. MRL applications and design guidelines are discussed including design implications, environmental impact, structural and electrical considerations, and code requirements. The unique design considerations for each manufacturers’ product offering are reviewed, and MRL technology’s impact on the building, safety, and aesthetics for commercial office, residential, and hospitality facilities.

 

An Introduction to Façade Access (1 LU|HSW)

This course provides information on the design considerations for façade access and the codes and standards that govern the façade access industry. Design guidelines are fully discussed, including equipment considerations for various building types, stabilization methods, and fall protection equipment to enable architects, developers, engineers, and planners to understand why façade access analyses are vital to the success of a building’s design.

 

Understanding Elevator Analysis (1 LU)

This course provides architects, developers, engineers, and planners with an understanding of elevator design objectives in relation to the intended functions of the building, and the analysis of optimal ride quality, capacity, and transit times. The course provides an overview of analysis terminology used to evaluate elevator system design and an overview of analysis methodology by establishing building populations and design criteria. Unique elevatoring applications and their ideal solutions are also discussed.

 

Design and Engineering of Glass (1 LU)

This course provides an in-depth presentation on the manufacturing of architectural glass, architectural applications, and aesthetic considerations.

 

Building Logistics: An Introduction to Facilities Waste & Recycling Management (1 LU|HSW)

Educate design professionals on what is Waste Management and its components and broaden their understanding of the significance of Waste Management to reduce waste effects on health and the environment and maintain the aesthetics of the building. This course provides information on the impact that the collection, transportation, processing, recycling, disposal, and monitoring processes have on facility planning and design and the design considerations for planning a facility’s Waste Management operation.

 

Introduction to Enclosure Design & Consulting (1 LU)

This course provides a comprehensive overview of enclosure design and consulting. This course provides consultants with an understanding of what the building envelope is, what consultants do, the key types of enclosure systems, and the value added to a project by quality assurance oversight during construction administration.

 

Building Envelope Paths to Compliance-2024 MN Commercial Energy Code & MN B3 (1 LU)

This course presents the different compliance paths for the building envelope and air-barrier assemblies as they relate to the 2024 MN Commercial Energy Code and MN B3 requirements. The course provides an overview of the different requirements and outlines the necessary considerations for each option. Field performance testing requirements are also discussed.

 

Bird-Friendly Local Codes Taking Flight (1 LU|HSW)

An in-depth presentation on bird-friendly building and glazing design; review of an example local law requiring bird-friendly glazing, prescriptive requirements set forth by the American Bird Conservancy, and typical glazing applications with precedent projects.

 

The subject matter of this course addresses the design of glazing to be bird-friendly, which ties into the welfare aspect of HSW by addressing the positive emotional impact of mitigating bird strikes on buildings. It includes sustainability (environmental) as well as materials and methods for bird-friendly glazing systems.

 

Consultants and Consequences Flight (1 LU|HSW)

Consultants & Consequences helps to educate the Architect on when a building enclosure consultant is required, and all of the expectations across new design, remodel and forensics. The presentation shares the critical nature of keeping water out of a building, how this is mitigated, and the responsibilities of a quality design. Finally, there are case studies and litigation results discussed for reference on the importance of the topic.

 

Horizontal Transport in Healthcare Facilities (1 LU|HSW)

This course provides information on the types of material transportation systems used in healthcare facilities and the benefit of each system toward enhanced quality of care, patient satisfaction, patient safety, and the most efficient delivery of critical products throughout the facility. Building Design criteria is provided for each system regarding space and equipment requirements, and early planning and implementation requirements are discussed to ensure increased staff efficiencies, reduced redundancy in manpower and equipment, and adaptability to meet the changing needs of the facility.

 

Wood Framed Balconies: Common Failure Mechanisms and Best Practices (1 LU|HSW)

This session reviews common failures and deficiencies of multi-family residential wood-framed balconies, including issues with footings, posts, beam, ledger, rim joist, joists, decking, and guardrails. Common problems and solutions will be discussed for each topic. Case studies are presented to show examples of each topic area.

 

Specifying Glazing Assemblies (1 LU)

This course provides the understanding for the criteria necessary to specify glazing assembly types and performance classifications. This course also provides and overview of AAMA/WDMA/CSA 101/I.S. 2/A440 and highlights typical failure mechanisms of glazing assemblies.

 

Understanding Glazing Performance and Test Standards (1 LU)

This course provides the understanding for Architects, construction teams, and subcontractors to understand the varying performance between glazing assemblies, how building performance requirements are determined from a prescriptive approach, and glazing tests to validate performance.

 

An Introduction to Parking Consulting (1 LU)

This course provides the understanding for Presentation for Architects, Engineers, Owners, General Contractors and Developers outlining services and key planning and design issues that need to be considered during the design phases, construction administration, and operating a parking garage.

 

Building Envelope Theory (1 LU|HSW)

The session reviews various wall system types with the purpose of aiding architects in the assessment of building envelope and how moisture is managed in each. We will discuss proactive approaches to maintaining wall systems and re-active options to resolve problems with wall systems. Case studies are presented to review how the theory is implemented into practice.

 

Corrosion Protection and Treatment in Coastal Structures (1 LU|HSW)

Construction defects, poor maintenance, age, and constant exposure to chlorides (salts) all can contribute to critical components of your structure degrading and deteriorating quicker for coastal structures. Continued neglect can have catastrophic consequences. This seminar will focus on the effects corrosion has on coastal structures with attention to how various wall assemblies and construction types are most affected such as EIFS, Stucco, Reinforced concrete, parking decks, and more. We will discuss how to protect and prevent corrosion from occurring and how to properly treat it when identified.

 

Loading Docks, Operations and Design Guidelines (1 LU)

This course provides information on determining operational and design requirements of loading docks for commercial, hospitality, manufacturing, warehouse/distribution centers, and healthcare facilities including the data required to determine the number of loading docks and vehicle spaces; design guidelines for dock access, apron and truck bay size and space requirements, dock configuration considerations; and additional equipment considerations. loading docks and vehicle spaces; design guidelines for dock access, , apron and truck bay size and space requirements, dock configuration considerations; and additional equipment considerations.

 

Façade Inspections (1 LU|HSW)

Using ASTM E2270 Standard Practice for Periodic Inspection of Building Facades for Unsafe Condition as a guide we will discuss both proactive inspections, evaluation, and reporting for periodic inspections of building facades for unsafe conditions as well as reactive inspection, evaluation, and reporting resulting from loss of facade material. Background of façade inspections around the country and review of the current cities that have mandatory façade inspections and why. Review Different forms of access will be reviewed for performing inspections. Review options for sidewalk protection.

 

Parking Garage Inspections and Maintenance (1 LU|HSW)

Parking garages are highly complex structures that tie to the overarching infrastructure we use daily. Garages surfer a great deal of wear and tear, continuously changing loads and weathering. Proper maintenance is critical for extending its service life and preventing tragedies that have become all too familiar in the news. With many municipalities adding mandatory parking garage inspections, this topic will continue to be a safety topic. This presentation is a tool to teach participants how proper maintenance and regular inspections can keep a parging garage safe for years.

 

Understanding the Complexity of Maintenance in Commercial Buildings (1 LU|HSW)

This session will provide attendees with an understanding of how the building enclosure protects the building from the elements, how failure or deferred maintenance impacts the structure, and how important considerations such as proper access can impact a project.

 

Finding and Repairing Below-Grade Moisture Problems (1 LU|HSW)

This session reviews in depth strategies for Negative side below-grade waterproofing techniques, along with discussion about various different types of wall systems and how these moisture intrusion complications come about.

 

The Foundations of Fenestrations (1 LU|HSW)

The session reviews fenestration types such as windows, curtainwalls, skylights, and other openings with the purpose of aiding architects, building owners, and property managers in practical decision making when considering maintenance, renewal, or replacement programs. The session will also review air, thermal, and water testing of repaired and replaced fenestrations and the use of mock-ups and prototypes during the design phases of project development, as well as their use during quality assurance testing during restoration. Additionally, case studies will be presented to review how the foundations are implemented in practice.

 

The Science and Craft of Sealant Replacement (1 LU|HSW)

This session reviews the identification of sealant failures and potential reasons for premature failures as well as the determination for when a sealant maintenance program is needed. From inspection of existing sealants to determining replacement materials, design alterations and secondary sealant options the presentation covers best practices for developing and implementing a sealant replacement program.

 

Working at Height-Fall Protection Policies and Regulations (1 LU|HSW)

This session reviews the basics of proper fall protection programs by instructing the participants on updated standards and codes based on OSHA, ANSI & ASME; Identifying the different elevated work area definitions; identify and eliminate potential building fall hazards and implementing proper fall protection programs.

 

Building Enclosures and Mechanical Systems Working Together to Keep the Outside Out and the Inside In (1 LU|HSW)

This session reviews the evaluation process to determine the source of water infiltration and moisture drive as well as the development and execution of the repair solutions. Case studies are presented to review how building envelope wall system theory is implemented into practice.

 

Risk Mitigation for the Building Envelope (1 LU)

Presentation for Architects and Developers outlining risk mitigation tactics for building envelope design during the design phases and construction administration.

 

Passing the Test-Mock-Up Walls and Choosing the Best Building enclosure Testing Matrix for Your Healthcare Project (1 LU|HSW)

Air and water infiltration into a building directly affects a building’s performance, energy efficiency, indoor air quality, and component’s longevity. The Healthcare industry has increasingly focused on the airtight Building Enclosure assemblies for new hospitals projects, renovations, additions and medical office buildings. This presentation will focus on the Quality Control testing of mock-up walls, facade assemblies, windows, and waterproofing materials and the scope, timing during construction phases, and selection of activities, to best confirm the design intent and material performance requirements with the installation methodology.