Live In-Person Seminar - Mixed Topics - Boston, MA

08:10 AM - 09:10 AM

This course will discuss the overall advantages of choosing a custom-fabricated railing system built 100% off-site, compared to off-the-shelf railing products or locally-fabricated rails. In addition to looking at the practical considerations of how prefabrication can improve overall product quality, visual appearance, installation times and budget, this course also identifies some ways to address health, safety, and building occupant welfare.

• AIA HSW # K1608C | GBCI (USGBC/CAGBC) # 920020642
• Provider: AGS Stainless Inc.
• Presenter: Kevin Harris
Course Number: K1608C
Credits: 1 AIA HSW, 1 GBCI (USGBC/CAGBC), 1 OAA, OAQ, SAA, MAA, AAPEI, NWTAA,

09:10 AM - 10:10 AM

Provides an overview of aluminum extrusion coatings and includes discussions on the aluminum extrusion process; a comparison of powder and liquid coatings; an overview of the chrome and the chrome-free pretreatment processes; and, the performance objectives of AAMA testing standards.

• AIA HSW # AG101 | GBCI (USGBC/CAGBC) # 920017985
• Provider: Barrette Outdoor Living Inc.
• Presenter: Taylor Coley
Course Number: AG101
Credits: 1 AIA HSW, 1 GBCI (USGBC/CAGBC), 1 AIBC Core LU, 1 AAA Structured LU, 1 AANB, NSAA, ALBNL (EPP), 1 OAA, OAQ, SAA, MAA, AAPEI, NWTAA,

10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

Building products have evolved over many generations, but the one constant is the use of wood. From heavy timber and solid-sawn lumber to engineered-wood products, today’s wood solutions are the strongest, most efficient, and most reliable. Today’s floor systems capitalize on these advancements. This course will delve deeper into the latest all-wood open-web floor joist which features a trimmable end and precision robotic manufacturing. We’ll address safety and performance requirements like load support, fire endurance, sound management and vibration performance. Lastly, we’ll identify the benefits of today’s floor joist including LEED contribution, sustainability, mechanical clearance, time and cost savings, and installation support.

• AIA HSW # Triforce2020 | GBCI (USGBC/CAGBC) # 920021939
• Provider: TRIFORCE Open Joist - Built by Barrette
• Presenter: Matt Loiselle
Course Number: Triforce2020
Credits: 1 AIA HSW, 1 GBCI (USGBC/CAGBC), 1 OAA, OAQ, SAA, MAA, AAPEI, NWTAA,

11:30 AM - 12:30 PM

Acoustical control and fire resistance are two primary code requirements for commercial buildings. An emerging product solution that is proving successful is Magnesium Oxide (MgO) panels for wall and floor/ceiling assemblies. This course investigates specifically MgO wall and floor/ceiling applications in Type III and V construction. In this course, you will investigate the design and construction process for MgO panels in code recognized assemblies. The course begins with a description of the material and its properties, and its code compliance characteristics related to acoustical performance and fire resistance. Installation procedures and discussed, and comparisons made to alternative systems such as wet-laid gypsum underlayment.

• AIA HSW # HEW 301
• Provider: Huber Engineered Woods
• Presenter: Scott Johnston
Course Number: HEW 301
Credits: 1 AIA HSW, 1 OAA, OAQ, SAA, MAA, AAPEI, NWTAA,

01:10 PM - 02:10 PM

Architects and Construction professionals understand the numerous benefits of building with wood. But, many are unaware of its application for a GLAZED TIMBER CURTAIN WALL (TCW). Today’s advanced glazing technology provides opportunities to incorporate the beauty and energy-efficiency of wood into glazed facades that not only bring the outdoors in but also can serve as the building’s heavy lifter. This course will present the differences between a conventional non-load-bearing curtain wall and a timber curtain wall (TCW) with load-bearing and non-load-bearing capabilities. We will also show applications of Timber projects using glulam mullions in North America.

• AIA HSW # IC2tech2020 | GBCI (USGBC/CAGBC) # 920019926
• Provider: Unicel Architectural Corp
• Presenter: Samuel Doyon Bissonnette
Course Number: IC2tech2020
Credits: 1 AIA HSW, 1 GBCI (USGBC/CAGBC), 1 AIBC Core LU, 1 AAA Structured LU, 1 AANB, NSAA, ALBNL (EPP), 1 OAA, OAQ, SAA, MAA, AAPEI, NWTAA,

02:10 PM - 03:10 PM

Few aspects of the design process are conducted in “silos” as disassociated from one another as how many projects approach interior concrete slab specifications and subsequent flooring specification sections. This is not done intentionally, rather it is by-product of lack of coordination, and fundamental misunderstanding, between those involved with the structural elements and those involved with the aesthetic and finishing elements. During this presentation, we will discuss sustainability and what it means; drawing the attendee into a clear discussion of how sustainability relates to LEED, Lean Construction, Green Building, and process improvement. Inconsistencies with current specification processes related to concrete moisture as compared to the tenets of sustainability will be exposed, with clear recommendations given as to how the specifying professional can resolve those disconnects.

• AIA HSW # ISL03K
• Provider: ISE Logik Industries
• Presenter: Dean Craft
Course Number: ISL03K
Credits: 1 AIA HSW, 1 IDCEC, 1 AIBC Core LU, 1 AAA Structured LU, 1 OAA, OAQ, SAA, MAA, AAPEI, NWTAA,

03:30 PM - 04:30 PM

- Understand various sound isolation assemblies and their components. - Describe various steel framing products and components of sound isolation - Understand the importance of proper installation in order to achieve desired STC rating - Explain the building code requirements for sound

• AIA HSW # MW005
• Provider: Marino\Ware
• Presenter: Dan Williams
Course Number: MW005
Credits: 1 AIA HSW, 1 AIBC Core LU, 1 AAA Structured LU, 1 OAA, OAQ, SAA, MAA, AAPEI, NWTAA,

04:30 PM - 05:30 PM

In this course, we will discuss the benefits of shrinkage compensating concrete and how it can be implemented in a variety of applications according to ACI standard.  We will discuss control joints, how to eliminate them, the long term maintenance costs associated with control joints. We will also discuss the sustainability of concrete when treated with Green Canvas, the life cycle is 250% greater than normal concrete, the abrasion resistance is 300% greater and it is waterproof on the surface. 

• AIA HSW # AIACESGU104-22
• Provider: Green Umbrella
• Presenter: Tom Hollis
Course Number: AIACESGU104-22
Credits: 1 AIA HSW, 1 AIBC Core LU, 1 AAA Structured LU, 1 OAA, OAQ, SAA, MAA, AAPEI, NWTAA,