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08:00 AM - 09:00 AM

This session is a discussion of fire-retardant-treated wood's technical characteristics and building code-related applications. Emphasis is placed on the testing and labeling required by the International Building Code. The building code, as with many products, regulates the use of wood in construction. Two broad categories separate materials: combustible and noncombustible. Codes limit the applications of combustible materials on the basis of fire and life safety. The question is then, are there options available to using wood in lieu of a noncombustible material. Fire Retardant Treated Wood (FRTW) provides that option. Codes recognize FRTW for many applications where a noncombustible material is mandated.

• AIA HSW # 1FRTW | GBCI (USGBC/CAGBC) # 920007678
• Provider: Hoover Treated Wood Products
• Presenter: Chris Athari
Course Number: 1FRTW
Credits: 1 AIA HSW, 1 GBCI (USGBC/CAGBC), 1 AIBC Core LU, 1 AAA Structured LU, 1 OAA, OAQ, SAA, MAA, AAPEI, NWTAA,

09:00 AM - 10:00 AM

Discusses the process of wood acetylation, the resulting changes to wood, applications for this product, its green credentials and a number of case studies involving acetylated wood

• AIA HSW # K382 | GBCI (USGBC/CAGBC) # 920007705
• Provider: Accsys Technology - Titan Wood Inc.
• Presenter: Tim Svarczkopf
Course Number: K382
Credits: 1 AIA HSW, 1 GBCI (USGBC/CAGBC), 1 OAA, OAQ, SAA, MAA, AAPEI, NWTAA,

10:15 AM - 11:15 AM

Discover the art and science of wind control and wind uplift on metal roofs and metal structures. Learn about wind uplift requirements, testing and proper wind mitigation specification techniques, as well as metal roof options and accessories to improve wind uplift characteristics.

• AIA HSW # MRIL1611 | GBCI (USGBC/CAGBC) # 920011504
• Provider: S-5! Attachment Solutions
• Presenter: Harry Lubitz, CSI, CDT
Course Number: MRIL1611
Credits: 1 AIA HSW, 1 GBCI (USGBC/CAGBC), 1 OAA, OAQ, SAA, MAA, AAPEI, NWTAA,

11:15 AM - 12:15 PM

Design Basics for Sintered Compact Surfaces

• AIA HSW # AIACE4012016 | GBCI (USGBC/CAGBC) # 920015352
• Provider: TheSize Surfaces USA LLC
• Presenter: Albert Vadachino Nick Pitirri
Course Number: AIACE4012016
Credits: 1 AIA HSW, 1 GBCI (USGBC/CAGBC), 1 OAA, OAQ, SAA, MAA, AAPEI, NWTAA,

12:15 PM - 01:15 PM

01:15 PM - 02:15 PM

Resiliency is a growing necessity. It is important to understand the impacts on the built environment resulting from natural and manmade disasters and disturbances and to design for those impacts now. Presented in this course is an overview of the benefits of using steel doors as part of a resilient design strategy for applications requiring resistance to blasts, tornadoes, and ballistics.

• AIA HSW # AMBO16 | GBCI (USGBC/CAGBC) # 920014111
• Provider: Ambico Ltd.
• Presenter: Judah Silverman
Course Number: AMBO16
Credits: 1 AIA HSW, 1 GBCI (USGBC/CAGBC), 1 OAA, OAQ, SAA, MAA, AAPEI, NWTAA,

02:30 PM - 03:30 PM

Participants of this course will learn about the types of polyurethane spray foams in the market and how they can be incorporated into commercial construction projects to create high performance building. · Participants can describe the effect of the building code on spray foam insulation. · Participants can describe the effect of spray foam on the indoor environment. · Participants can explain the impact of spray foam on a building’s energy performance. · Participants can explain the life cycle analysis of spray foam and payback periods.

• AIA HSW # SPF201 | GBCI (USGBC/CAGBC) # 920010268
• Provider: Huntsman Building Solutions
• Presenter: Robert Naini
Course Number: SPF201
Credits: 1 AIA HSW, 1 GBCI (USGBC/CAGBC), 1 OAA, OAQ, SAA, MAA, AAPEI, NWTAA,