The purpose of this 1-hour presentation is to provide information to determine what type of blindside waterproofing system to use on various projects, tips for writing effective waterproofing and related specifications, understanding of the relationship between design, material and installation and pitfalls to avoid by using the wrong material.

Participants will receive an overview of fire safety provisions in the2012 IBC to understand their overall scope and intent. The focus of this course is on air barrier membrane compliance with the fire safety provisions of IBC 2012. At the conclusion of the course, attendees will master the following learning objectives: List the 6 basic elements of fire safety. Know the five construction types. Understand the basics of ASTM E 119, ASTM E 84 and NFPA 285Understand how IBC 2012 affects requirements for air barrier burn performance. Know the basic requirements for specifying an air barrier membrane that complies with fire safety provisions of IBC 2012.

This course will review properdrainage composite, installation techniques and best practices.

This presentation will discuss the features and benefits of green roof systems.

This is an advanced course, with a target audience having substantial knowledge in building science and commercial wall construction. The purpose of this 2-hour presentation is provide instruction on the effective integration of adhered membrane materials in commercial wall assemblies. The presentation will emphasize the interrelated functions of materials and systems in commercial wall construction. Requires careful selection of materials, design review, qualified installers, coordination of work and a commissioning program with inspection and testing.

The course will provide information on how to ensure a properly installed air barrier is achieved. Application instructions for both liquid/fluid and self-adhering air barrier membranes are provided. Critical construction details that affect the air barrier system performance are also discussed. At the conclusion of the presentation, course attendees will be able to: Understand air barrier definitions. Describe air barrier design considerations. Explain application guidelines and specific application instructions for liquid applied and self-adhering air barrier membranes. Identify critical details that effect air barrier performance.

Find out the advantages and limitations of each of the different systems including: sheet, bentonite, blindside, cold-applied liquid, spray-applied liquid and hot-applied liquid waterproofing membranes.

This one-hour presentation is an in-depth discussion of the use of polyiso foam for commercial exterior wall construction. Topics covered are material fundamentals, product track record in construction, advantages in wall construction and successful installation. Attendees of this course will master four learning objectives: 1) List the basic characteristics and important physical properties of polyiso foam board insulation.. 2) Describe the track record and market adoption of polyiso insulation in building construction applications: 3) Explain the benefits afforded by polyiso insulation when used in exterior wall assemblies: 4) List the important elements of successful installation of polyiso insulation in exterior wall assemblies. Finally, the attendee will learn about the important elements of good installation of polyiso foam board on a jobsite. Construction documents, coordination of work, mockups, testing and inspection are all discussed. Also discussed are the importance of partnering with a qualified, experience installer and a reliable insulation manufacturer.

Participants will receive general knowledge of air barriers as they are used in commercial building construction. Participants’ newly-gained knowledge of the subject matter will be assessed with two or three questions at the conclusion of each leaning objective, for a total of 12questions. At the conclusion of the presentation, course attendees will be able to: Describe an air barrier and its functional requirements. Recognize benefits provided by air barriers. Understand building code requirements for air barriers. Identify materials commonly installed as air barriers.