Web-Series for Northeast Region - Session Two

Event Dates

Wednesday, April 26

Available Credits

4 AIA HSW/LU CE Hour(s)

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Event Agenda

Wednesday, April 26, 2023

Wednesday, April 26, 2023 | 10:00 am Central

Resisting Attack: Building Ballistic and Blast & Forced Entry Protection

Sponsored By Armortex

Presented By Rick Snelling

1 AIA HSW/LU CE Hour(s)

In this one-hour course, design professionals will learn about blast and ballistic resistant technology developed to provide comprehensive life, asset and building protection.

Learning Objectives:

Evaluate the variety of innovative resistance technologies that are used to protect occupants and assets from threats including blast and ballistic assault
Explore the standards organizations that create the criteria and testing for resistance technologies to determine the successfulness of these products protecting life and securing a building in the event of blast or ballistic attack
Analyze panels, windows, doors & related physical security products engineered to provide durability and safety against threats to life, buildings and assets
Apply knowledge of anti-ballistic technology through case studies that highlight products that protect and provide comprehensive security

Wednesday, April 26, 2023 | 11:00 am Central

Efficiency & Turndown: Hype Vs. Fact About Gas Fired Water Heaters & Boilers

Sponsored By Rheem Commercial Water

1 AIA HSW/LU CE Hour(s)
1 ASPE CE Hour
1 RCEP PDH(s) for Engineers

Turndown has been a hot topic for a while now, but it isn’t a magic solution. Join us in this one-hour course as we separate the hype from the facts about high turndown, looking at real-world applications. Participants will learn why its better to focus on combustion and thermal efficiency to achieve high efficiency.

Learning Objectives:

Recognize the different definitions of turndown ratio and explain how turndown became a contentious topic in terms of efficiency and sizing
Summarize system challenges to achieving very high turndown, focusing on short cycling and boiler efficiency
Articulate the real-world advantages and disadvantages of a higher turndown boiler by reviewing a case study
Contrast combustion efficiency and thermal efficiency and illustrate how the terms are connected and what factors impact them
Develop new and existing designs that achieve high efficiency by utilizing cooler return water to maximize efficiency of a condensing heater

Wednesday, April 26, 2023 | 1:00 pm Central

Kitchen Cabinet Construction Methods, Finishes and Applications

Sponsored By Wolf Home Products

Presented By Jason Foura

1 AIA HSW/LU CE Hour(s)

A study of the US cabinet market and cabinet construction methods including substrates, composition, hardware, and finishes.

Learning Objectives:

Identify and compare various substrates and composition of kitchen cabinets. How furniture board and MDF are made with binders and materials that can off gas
Examine the features and benefits of various finish options for kitchen cabinets. How these finishes are applied regarding robotics for paint and stain booths as well as capturing and recycling fumes/off gas. Discussion on off gassing of compounds in Resins such as thermofoil and melamine cabinet finishes
Define and compare framed and frameless cabinets, as well as factory built versus assembled cabinets. Theses differences play a significant roll in how they are installed as well as the sturdiness and safety of hanging heavier weights/cabinet materials
Discuss available and new hardware options as well as best installation practices for safe and sturdy install

Wednesday, April 26, 2023 | 2:00 pm Central

Protecting People and Property: Fortifying Building Safety with Ballistic, Blast, Storm Im...

Sponsored By Specialty Fenestration Group

Presented By Wade Arnold

1 AIA HSW/LU CE Hour(s)

As the number and volatility of threats to facility security and safety continue to escalate, protection is becoming paramount in the scope of today’s facility design.

Learning Objectives:

Identify security threats which dictate design standards and product performance criteria
Compare and contrast design options to fortify buildings with security, safety, and aesthetics in mind
Define the different levels of ballistic, blast, and forced entry testing standards
Properly specify ballistic, blast, forced entry and storm impact fenestration solutions