This course discusses three milestones for a successful low slope commercial roofing project, with a focus on single ply PVC roofing, including design considerations, installation considerations, manufacturing considerations, and owner considerations. This course dives into each party's contribution (or lack thereof) to a successful roofing project and things each party can do to help avoid future problems associated with roofing leakage and failure.

Polyvinyl chloride (PVC) has been used in North America as a single-ply roof membrane for more than 40 years. Because of the longevity of PVC and its history of performance, PVC roofs have a lower roof replacement rate compared to other single-ply membranes. This course discusses how PVC is manufactured, its features and benefits, and comparisons between its performance and that of other thermoplastic single-ply membranes.

This course will provide an overview of single ply roofing systems.

Discover what safety benefits single-ply roofing systems provide to building occupants, the three major attachment methods of single-ply roofing systems, and how the membrane attachment method affects the insulation attachment method and attachment rates.

This course provides participants with the knowledge of Structural Thermoplastics within the railing industry and how to properly specify them.

Covers the purpose of insulation; current code & environmental issues; the function & different types of roof insulations; compares performance of different types; layout and attachment methods; condensation issues and tapered insulation.

The effects of Strom Water during Peak Flow periods in areas serviced by Combined Sewer Systems is a hot button issue all over the United States. Blue Roofs are a useful and cost effective tool for managing Storm Water during Peak Flow periods and can be used to contribute to minimizing Combined Sewer Over-flow.

Rubber has been recycled for more than a century and used in recycled rubber flooring for over 65 years. Over this time, it has been proven to be a durable and flexible product that improves numerous aspects of the built environment while benefiting the natural environment. This course examines the sustainability attributes of recycled rubber flooring, how rubber is recycled, how it is used to make flooring, its health and safety benefits, and where to use and not use the product. The course also includes an overview of how recycled rubber flooring can be used to meet a number of USGBC’s LEED® v4 BD+C and WELL Building Standard® v2 credit requirements.

Waterproofing Solutions highlights and discusses in depth the installation procedures and various materials that can be utilized in several waterproofing applications. The learning objectives of the course are to understand damp-proofing vs. waterproofing, damp-proofing examples, waterproofing examples, reasons for waterproofing and applications.

In a perfect world, the architect designs a building, and the contractor builds it, accurately and on time, with all the skilled labor necessary. In the real world, the supply of skilled construction labor ebbs and flows. Today it has ebbed. The scarcity of skilled labor drives up costs and drives down quality as crews rush from project to project in a quickening market. Through this course you will review the decline of skilled building labor in the U.S., learn the history and benefits of factory-made building components, the consequences of roofing failures, how roofing membranes are fabricated and installed and finally explore case studies of custom-fabricated roof systems.

A summary of performance characteristics of thermoplastic roofing systems and review of results from infrared case studies done on reflective roofing products. Emphasizes thermoplastic roofing as a component of sustainable high performance buildings and highlights some of the areas where they may help with LEED certification. Provides a sample calculation of cool roofing energy savings utilizing an on-line calculator.

This course takes a close look at the functions of the exterior wall cavity and offers tools to better understand how to meet current code and design requirements for commercial buildings.

Industry groups and government agencies continue to define objectives for cool and sustainable roofing. These actions, combined with economic factors, are creating demand for a new class of high performance roofing systems (HPRs). Understanding the five key elements of HPRs can help specifiers, designers and building owners make an informed choice that meets high performance building guidelines.

History of fully reinforced, cold-fluid applied, liquid resin waterproofing membranes. Technology - composite of resin and reinforcement. Understanding system components. Application process, performance benefits, range of applications. Project examples including detailing and various assemblies.

Large format modular concrete panels (LFMCP) offer a clean, simple to design solution for outdoor kitchens, planter boxes, firepits and more. Because of their size labor time is saved by speed of installation that uses stainless steel hardware. An overview of the outdoor living industry and options, installation, design options and project examples will be reviewed.

This program discusses the most widely utilized commercial roof cover technology – thermoplastic membranes, with a core focus on TPO and PVC applications. Similarities and differences in the production, installation, and performance of thermoplastic roofing membranes will be explored. The presenter will also note the advantages of viewing a roofing assembly as a “system,” instead of just a membrane and its accessories, and provide guidance on how to choose the appropriate roofing system for a given building.

Guided Manufacturing Plant Tour of Kemper System America's West Seneca, NY Facility. Tour includes a review of plant safety criteria (5 mins); QC & R&D labs (30 mins) introduction into various equipment used for ASTM and product testing; Warehouse tour (5 mins) including discussion of building design for containing potential spills to protect surrounding wildlife area; Distribution center (5 mins) discussions including QC process for incoming raw materials and outgoing products; Manufacturing overview (15 mins) showing machinery and processes for creating various liquid resins, primer, topcoats, & coatings.

This is Masonry 101, what to look for to avoid a bad looking job. But more importantly create a safe healthy and resilient project for your client. Everyone on the jobsite, from the mason contractor to the GC Supervision has eyes on the job. If something doesn’t look right stop that portion of the project and ask a question. We will discuss the important items an Architect should review during regular site inspections.

Textile air dispersion systems have come a long way from the days of cotton “diffusers” and “duct socks.” Today’s systems are custom-engineered and constructed from advanced polyester fabrics that offer features and capabilities not possible with other air distribution systems. This course will examine the similarities and differences between metal and fabric systems as well as highlight the comfort, efficiency, creativity, and sustainability characteristics unique to textile air dispersion. It will also explore the wide-ranging application possibilities for textile systems.

There are now three distinct types of sustainable roof solutions: green, blue and white. Designers need to understand the relative benefits of eah approach to effectively select the appropriate system for the project. Understand the standards that are used as the basis for green roofs and their myriad benefits that can be reaped. Numerous case studied will be presented.

In my presentation participants will gain an understand of what spray foam insulation is. The characteristics, components and what makes a quality SPF product. Then discuss building benefits using spray insulation; Sustainability, where energy is lost in conventional insulation systems, energy analysis and case studies of buildings. Understand Air Leakage and what causes it. Next we will Review ICC and IRC building codes. We will discuss how to achieve R value in building design and discuss the difference of thermal barriers and ignition Barriers. Finally we will review what you are looking at on PDS and product evaluation reports.

This program provides an in depth look at the performance standards, testing and codes relating to Air Barrier Systems. This includes the 2015 IECC code requirements and NFPA 285 requirements. Participants will understand how to select the proper air barrier system for their project and the benefits a proper system provides.

Explore the design, installation, and benefits of a high-performance PVC roofing system. PVC has been used successfully in North America as a single-ply roof membrane for more than 40 years. This course discusses three milestones for a successful low slope commercial roofing project. With a focus on the benefits of PVC single-ply roofing, including design considerations, installation considerations, and manufacturing considerations.

The roof is the first line of defense to protect the safety of building occupants and content during a weather event. This presentation provides information on how a resilient roofing system supports that objective for wind uplift.

What are you doing to address the urban heat island effect? This hot topic in the design industry has led to local governments following LEED and amending their building codes to combat the effect of traditional roofing materials. In this session, you'll discover materials and techniques that will help you bring sustainable roofing into your practice - meeting both the latest building codes and the demands of increasingly eco-conscious clients. Discover how "cool roofing" and "green roofing" can help elevate sustainability while also maintaining performance and controlling costs.

The trend toward greater resilience in roof design has come into sharp focus in recent years. The forces driving this trend include the decline in skilled labor among roofing contractors and allied trades; changes in the building code that have been influenced by severe weather patterns; and the increasing application of sustainable and “green" technologies. The urgency of this trend has challenged both design and construction professionals to find both human and technological solutions in a dynamic work environment. This presentation will explore how the trend toward greater roof resilience has affected the application and performance of roofing systems over time. It will also discuss ways to meet the changing demands.