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Day 1
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8-9 a.m.
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PVC Roofing Materials
This course will describe the many benefits of using a white reflective PVC roofing membrane for the benefit of saving energy and reducing the use of fossil fuels. The decision of which buildings to use PVC roofs will be discussed on how they tie into the building use to minimize occupant disruption.
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1 HSW
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Chad Schreppel
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9-9:05 a.m.
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Break
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9:05-10:05 a.m.
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Solutions for Large Openings in Wind Borne Coastal Areas
This seminar provides an overview of large opening glass wall systems, their structurally engineered components, and how they provide a perfect solution for large openings in coastal areas for commercial and residential applications.
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1 HSW
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Mark Gallagher
Yvonne Sidor
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10:05-10:20 a.m.
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Break
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10:20-11:20 a.m.
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The Impact of Florida HB 837 Requiring Minimum Security Requirements and CPTED Assessments
This course reviews key security requirements in building codes for doors, gates, egress, and escape openings, along with CPTED principles for residential communities. Attendees will learn about the 2025 state law on compliance and liability protection, along with navigating conflicts between state and local regulations, the Florida Building Code, the Fair Housing Act, and national standards. Participants will leave with a clear understanding of the documentation and certification needed for compliance and security.
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1 HSW
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Randy Atlas, FAIA
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11:20-11:25 a.m.
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Break
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11:25 a.m.-12:25 p.m.
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Controlling Moisture in Masonry
Concrete Masonry is an effective solution for the ever-changing design environment. Protecting the building’s envelope from water penetration is critical to the architect and their design team. Masonry buildings offer a wealth of health and safety benefits to the occupants, including mitigating moisture (which can lead to mold growth and degraded air quality), resiliency and the overall energy performance of the built environment. Moreover, masonry structures help maximize the occupant’s comfort as well as the environmental benefits of being among the most locally produced and lowest carbon-emitting materials available.
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1 HSW
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Lisa Pelham
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12:25-12:45 p.m.
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Break |
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12:45-1:45 p.m.
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Developing Masonry Structures to meet the 8th Edition (2023) Florida Building Code
Concrete masonry coupled with effective insulation solutions are effective strategies for the ever-changing design environment. Attendees of this one-hour HSW presentation will gain a better understanding of the compliance paths used for meeting the 8th Edition of the 2023 Florida Building Code, regarding mass wall assemblies. In addition, this course reviews the criteria for selecting proper insulation remedies, while addressing air and vapor transmission. Lastly, participants will understand methods and procedures to ensure a more sustainable and resilient building envelope.
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1 HSW
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Lisa Pelham
Jan Bradford
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1:45-2 p.m.
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Break
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2-4 p.m.
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Advanced FBC: 8th Edition (2023) Architectural Acoustic Requirements in the Code
This seminar will address Florida Building Code requirements in section 1207 that are applied to acoustical situations in living and dwelling units, i.e. multi-family residences, hotels and similar occupancies.
Part 1 of the session will cover the laboratory and field rating systems for Sound Transmission Class (STC) requirements for demising and corridor walls and floor/ceiling assemblies; and Impact Insulation Class (IIC) requirements for floor/ceiling systems in these buildings specified by the Code will be defined.
Part 2 will allow participants to be able to design and implement acoustical systems and identify potential “pitfalls” that can result in acoustical problems in completed buildings.
Part 3 of the session covers the new section 1211 of the FBC (Buildings) code on enhanced classroom acoustics, including where the code is applicable, what the requirements are, how building systems and finishes can be evaluated for compliance, and compliance procedures during design and post construction testing.
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2 HSW/ ADV FBC
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Siebein Acoustic
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Day 2
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8-9 a.m.
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Lightweight Insulating Concrete Roof Decks: Florida Applications and The Florida Building Code
Program will cover all aspects of lightweight insulating concrete roof deck applications and roofing assemblies, with specific references to Section 1917 of the Florida Building Code, design standards and specifications, thermal values and thermal bridging, wind bridging, wind uplift and hurricane performance.
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1 HSW
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Frank Peydro
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9-9:05 a.m.
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Break
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9:05-10:05 a.m.
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Designing Glazing for Wind-Borne Debris Protection
Wind-borne debris protection is a building code requirement in many coastal areas prone to hurricanes as a means of protecting people and property during a storm. In those areas, impact resistant glazing is part of the window or door system. Failure to protect openings can result in interior damage, business interruption, and potential mold problems. The worst-case scenario is a build-up of internal pressure leading to catastrophic building failure. Industry building codes and standards, including ISO, Miami Dade, ASTM E1886 Test Method and the ASTM E1996 Specification are reviewed in the presentation, including test requirements based on wind zone and type of protection required (basic vs. enhanced).
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1 HSW
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Ron Hull, P.E, CDT
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10:05-10:20 a.m.
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Break
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10:20-11:20 a.m.
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Design Essentials for Architectural Metal Roof and Wall Panel Systems
Architectural metal wall and roof panel systems lend themselves to practically unlimited applications in almost any climate or environment. Residential, institutional, commercial, retail, recreational, industrial, hospitality, multifamily, and mixed-use structures all are ideal applications for architectural metal wall and roof products. This course provides design options for metal roof systems and metal architectural wall panels for numerous applications and examines case studies in which these products have been innovatively used.
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1 HSW
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Royal Casey
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11:20-11:25 a.m.
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Break
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11:25-12:25 p.m.
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8th Edition (2023) Florida Building Code and ASCE 7-2 Wind Loads and Window and Door Design Wind Pressure Calculator
Overview of changes to the wind provisions in the 8th Edition (2023) FBC and ASCE 7-22, and introduction to the Andersen Corporation Wind window and door design wind pressure calculator.
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1 HSW
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Eric Stafford, PE
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12:25-12:45 p.m.
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12:45-1:45 p.m.
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Sustainability + Wellness: Their Impact on The Built Environment
As our worlds blend and we see the visible evidence of climate change, it’s hard to deny the importance of sustainable practices. Many companies are creating sustainability plans to align with their culture and values. With so much ever-changing information at our fingertips, it’s important to take a step back and look at where we are, what resources we have now, and what developments we may have available in the future. This course is meant to open a dialogue of “what could be” if we put our efforts together in prioritizing a sustainable future.
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1 HSW
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Mariel Basurco
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1:45-2 p.m.
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Break
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2-4 p.m.
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Advanced FBC 8th Edition (2023): Fair Housing vs. Florida Accessibility Code
Today’s mixed-use buildings require the application of varying codes, particularly with respect to accessibility requirements. While these projects are not, by definition, solely residential, they are often “primarily” so. This course compares Fair Housing regulations with the stricter requirements of the FBC Accessibility with an eye towards when one applies over the other and when both apply.
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2 HSW/ ADV FBC
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Miguel Rodriguez, FAIA
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