11th Hour Credit Harvest

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11th Hour Credit Harvest

Event Dates

Wednesday, December 16 | Thursday, December 17

Available Credits

8 AIA HSW/LU CE Hour(s)
3 GBCI General Hour
1 ADA Accessibility / Barrier-Free Req.

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Event Agenda

Wednesday, December 16, 2026

Wednesday, December 16, 2026 | 10:00 am Central

Transforming Outdoor Community Design: The Impact of Architectural Formliners

Transforming Outdoor Community Design: The Impact of Architectural Formliners

Sponsored By Spec Formliners, Inc.
Presented By Rich Cocuzzo
1 AIA HSW/LU CE Hour(s)
1 GBCI General Hour

Enriching community spaces with architectural art in everyday places. Join us for this one-hour course on architectural plastic, semi-elastomeric, and urethane form liners. Taking traditionally flat, uninspired structural spaces, form liners bring immense value through cultural, historical and naturescape art possibilities.

Learning Objectives:
  1. Establish the benefits of customizable architectural form liners, establishing the contributions they make to community, culture and landscape projects.
  2. Investigate aesthetic functionality of architectural form liners including the best practices, design process and transformative artistic possibilities.
  3. Discover how architectural form liners contribute to noise reduction, end user safety and landscape and community design standards.
  4. Appraise case studies related to the architectural form liners to determine their usability in landscape design projects and specification.
Spec Formliners, Inc.

Wednesday, December 16, 2026 | 11:00 am Central

Sound Control Dynamics For Sustainable Construction

Sound Control Dynamics For Sustainable Construction

Sponsored By Homasote
Presented By Chuck McPherson
1 AIA HSW/LU CE Hour(s)
1 GBCI General Hour

In this one-hour course, we will go deeper into the nature of sound by exploring its inherent characteristics and how we can use that knowledge to design for more effective sound control.

Learning Objectives:
  1. Discuss how sound propagates and transmits
  2. Explore the specific dynamics of airborne and structure-borne sound attenuation
  3. Describe sound control strategies that are particular to common wall and floor/ceiling assemblies
  4. Examine code compliant sound control design methods for walls and floors using sustainable, mold-resistant cellulosic fiberboards made from recycled materials

Wednesday, December 16, 2026 | 1:00 pm Central

Shaping Safe Spaces: Aluminum Railing Design for Residential and Commercial Architecture

Shaping Safe Spaces: Aluminum Railing Design for Residential and Commercial Architecture

Sponsored By Prime Source Building Products
Presented By Jeff Surovi
1 AIA HSW/LU CE Hour(s)
1 ASLA LA/CES HSW PDH
1 GBCI General Hour

Imagine stepping out to enjoy outdoor living spaces made safe because of railings that protect and complement exterior design. Join us in this one-hour course as we discuss aluminum railings as they relate to aesthetic, strength and durability of materials and code compliance, loading testing and sustainable solutions.

Learning Objectives:
  1. Compare and contrast industry standards for railing materials including wood, iron, steel, PVC, and aluminum to determine which product offers the best sustainable, cost-effective and durable options.
  2. Evaluate the benefits and features of aluminum alloys and railing systems relating to strength, durability, powder coating, recyclability, best use, and applications.
  3. Identify relevant building codes and standards relating to aluminum railings systems including ADA, load testing & deflection, IBC, IRC, and LEED compliance specifications.
  4. Explore aesthetics, sustainability, safety features and standards of aluminum railing systems through case studies and applications.
Prime Source Building Products

Wednesday, December 16, 2026 | 2:00 pm Central

Smarter Railing Solutions: The Advantages of Panelized Aluminum & Steel Systems

Smarter Railing Solutions: The Advantages of Panelized Aluminum & Steel Systems

Sponsored By Prime Source Building Products
1 AIA HSW/LU CE Hour(s)
1 ASLA LA/CES HSW PDH

Fortress Building Products, based in Garland, Texas, is a leading manufacturer specializing in innovative, durable, and sustainable outdoor building materials for residential, multi-family, and commercial markets. Known for "Outdurable Living," their portfolio includes steel/aluminum fencing, decking, framing, cladding, and pergolas.

Learning Objectives:
  1. Evaluate the key features and benefits of panelized railing systems.
  2. Compare the operational efficiencies and cost savings associated with panelized systems.
  3. Identify the value of the long-term durability and aesthetic appeal of aluminum and steel ornamental railings.
  4. Apply panelized railing code compliance and specifying.
Prime Source Building Products
Thursday, December 17, 2026

Thursday, December 17, 2026 | 10:00 am Central

Elevate Your Outdoors: The Art of Designing Functional Living Spaces

Elevate Your Outdoors: The Art of Designing Functional Living Spaces

Sponsored By Wolf Home Products
Presented By Jason Foura
1 AIA HSW/LU CE Hour(s)
1 AIC CPD Hour

Overview of the outdoor living space and materials used in outdoor living design. Material selection, care and design, will be discussed, and common misconceptions will be addressed.

Learning Objectives:
  1. Understand the evolution of the outdoor living market. Discuss how new materials have longer sustainability on life cycle costs and how wood and older materials have continued to create maintenance issues and if not maintained can create safety issues with Code related materials on decking and railing.
  2. Address trends and materials used in outdoor living spaces. Trends are moving toward more Aluminum railing items. Some competitors don’t have IRC and IBC coded materials in the field.
  3. Apply standard design principles and how they relate to outdoor living spaces. Many of the design principles relate to safety because of life cycle maintenance as well as improper flashing and installation that lead to unsafe building practices.
  4. Identify and explain common misconceptions and safety issues in designing outdoor living spaces. Decking today has many options when it comes to installation and using the proper installation hardware. We review all code rulings for decking and railing.
  5. Explain proper use and care of outdoor living spaces and how to avoid them for extended performance. We review how some chemicals can harm the decking material and which products can be safely used to provide a non-toxic method to maintaining the life of your deck and rail material. Some products can react to PVC and cause issues to the capstop.
Wolf Home Products

Thursday, December 17, 2026 | 11:00 am Central

Using Cable Railings in Public Buildings and Structures: A Demonstration of Strength & Beauty

Using Cable Railings in Public Buildings and Structures: A Demonstration of Strength &...

Sponsored By Prime Source Building Products
Presented By Steve Akin
1 AIA HSW/LU CE Hour(s)

In any building, individuals come in contact with many different building materials — concrete, wood, steel, stone, and brick — all designed and engineered for their strength, durability and functionality.

Learning Objectives:
  1. Define stainless steel cable, fittings, and hardware.
  2. Implement a code-compliant cable design for the built environment.
  3. Recognize, using present-day case studies, the innovative use of stainless-steel cable, fittings, and hardware and the impact on occupant health and well being and balanced aesthetic.
  4. Explain the features of stainless-steel cable, fittings, and hardware and its use to ensure the safety of occupants.
Prime Source Building Products

Thursday, December 17, 2026 | 1:00 pm Central

Code meets Craft: ADA Compliant Railing Systems

Code meets Craft: ADA Compliant Railing Systems

Sponsored By Livers Bronze
Presented By Lee Kirby
1 ADA Accessibility / Barrier-Free Req.
1 AIA HSW/LU CE Hour(s)

Handrails and guardrails are a safety feature we easily take for granted — until it's time to specify one. In this course, we'll delve into the systems that keep commercial stairs, ramps, and elevated walkways safe, and the codes that govern them.

Learning Objectives:
  1. Distinguish the system: Tell a guardrail from a handrail and explain why that distinction drives every compliance decision
  2. Apply the safety thresholds: Identify when guards are required and the loads that rails must resist under the model codes
  3. Navigate the three codes: Determine how IBC, OSHA and ADA apply, and design each element to the strictest standard
  4. Confirm Local Requirements: Check local amendments, permits, and the AHJ before finalizing any specification
Livers Bronze

Thursday, December 17, 2026 | 2:00 pm Central

Rooftop Snow Retention Solving the Mystery with the Facts

Rooftop Snow Retention Solving the Mystery with the Facts

Sponsored By TRA Snow & Sun
Presented By Mindy Dahlquist
1 AIA HSW/LU CE Hour(s)

This course provides a review of the problems, safety issues, and solutions associated with snow and ice moving on roofs, particularly in heavy snow accumulation areas. It also provides in-depth training on the proper engineering and installation of snow retention systems.

Learning Objectives:
  1. Realize that codes and standards relating to snow retention systems are nonexistent.
  2. Recognize common hazards and damages caused when heavy snow moves on a roof.
  3. Compare and contrast everyday snow retention solutions and design practices.
  4. Identify and understand modern snow retention systems that can effectively and safely retain snow.
  5. List factors that need to be considered while engineering snow retention devices and layouts.
  6. Explain practices that can be used to eliminate ice dams.
TRA Snow & Sun