Boca Raton, FL - Thursday July 20, 2023

Boca Raton, FL

Event Date
Thursday July 20, 2023

7:30 am - 5:30 pm

Available Credits

Up to 8 AIA HSW/LU CE Hour(s)
Up to 4 GBCI General Hour
Up to 2 FABC CE Hour
Up to 1 RCEP PDH(s) for Engineers
Maggiano's Little Italy
21090 St. Andrews Blvd
Boca Raton, FL 33433
Registration Price

$100.00

Terms
Early Bird Discount! $30.00 off if purchased before Jul 1, 2023

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This Event is Partnered with Ron Blank & Associates, Inc.

Ron Blank & Associates bridges the gap between design professionals & building product manufacturers through online, face-to-face, and webinar AIA/HSW and SD continuing education courses, USGBC/GBCI continuing ed. for LEED AP's, direct product representation, and product rep/installer training services.

Event Agenda

Thursday, July 20, 2023

7:30 am

Breakfast & Networking

8:00 am

Gate Operators: UL 325 and ASTM F2200 Standards Safety Review

Gate Operators: UL 325 and ASTM F2200 Standards Safety Review

Sponsored By Chamberlain Group
Presented By Brian Valdez
1 AIA HSW/LU CE Hour(s)
1 GBCI General Hour

Define the UL 325 and ASTM F2200 Standards and their importance, list the different types of gates available and the types of gate operators that are used to maneuver them.

Learning Objectives:
  1. Identify the types of gate operators that are used to maneuver the various gates that are available
  2. Explain how to identify entrapment zone's, and how to place entrapment protection devices to meet the standards, as well as explain the difference between monitored and non-monitored entrapment protection devices
  3. Define the requirements of the UL 325 and ASTM F2200 standards as they apply to gate and gate operator installations
  4. Define the type's of gates that are available in today's market place

9:10 am

Thermal Comfort, Unpacked: A Comprehensive Survey of HVAC Systems to Improve Design and Operational Understandings

Thermal Comfort, Unpacked: A Comprehensive Survey of HVAC Systems to Improve Design and Op...

Sponsored By Rheem Commercial Air
Presented By Maria Acosta
1 AIA HSW/LU CE Hour(s)
1 RCEP PDH(s) for Engineers

Overlooking the smallest detail in HVAC systems design can cause huge issues later. Join us in this one-hour course as we discuss HVAC systems as it relates to thermal comfort, the ever evolving changes to energy requirements that impact HVAC systems and the factors that impact durability, sustainability and longevity.

Learning Objectives:
  1. Define and discuss the effects of thermal and acoustic comfort on building occupants that improve health, wellness, and productivity while evaluating the cost-efficiency, design considerations and the evolving HVAC industry.
  2. Explore the Commercial HVAC market and comparatively analyze the types of HVAC systems available for commercial use that optimize durability, innovation and sustainability.
  3. Identify the details that are important to ensure optimal occupant comfort and details that should be confirmed up-front to avoid future change-orders, unexpected costs, and errors that can cause safety concerns or negatively affect enhancing longevity and reliability.
  4. Recall important unit placement considerations for optimized performance and articulate the importance of proper service and maintenance clearance for operation and safety.
Rheem Commercial HVAC

10:20 am

Upward-Acting Commercial Sectional Door Systems

Upward-Acting Commercial Sectional Door Systems

Sponsored By Overhead Door Corporation
1 AIA HSW/LU CE Hour(s)

Understand the different types of Commercial Sectional Doors and the applications where they fit best.

Learning Objectives:
  1. Evaluate key criteria for selecting and specifying sectional doors for various chimerical applications
  2. Understanding options for the operation of Commercial Sectional Doors that can enhance the longevity of products and improve safety.
  3. Understand the different types of commercial sectional doors and the applications where they best fit.
  4. Understand how certain performance criteria for commercial sectional doors contribute to the efficiency of the building and the health and welfare of building occupants
Overhead Door Corporation

11:30 am

Designing Touchless Solutions for Proper Hand Hygiene in Commercial Restrooms

Designing Touchless Solutions for Proper Hand Hygiene in Commercial Restrooms

Sponsored By Excel Dryer, Inc.
Presented By Paul Marquez
1 AIA HSW/LU CE Hour(s)
1 GBCI General Hour
1 IDCEC HSW CEU(s)

This course will explore how commercial restroom design can reduce touchpoints, promote proper hand hygiene, and reduce the spread of infection.

Learning Objectives:
  1. Identify how to design a touchless, hygienic restroom environment that supports health and wellbeing
  2. Define proper hand hygiene techniques and the role it plays in commercial restroom design
  3. Detail how including hand dryers in your commercial restroom design can mitigate the spread of germs improving workplace health and safety
  4. Recognize key sustainability attributes of hand dryers, and the future evolution of commercial restroom design

12:30 pm

Lunch & Networking

1:00 pm

Course TBA

2:10 pm

Course TBA

3:20 pm

How the 2020 (7th Ed) FL Building Code and ASTM Standards Make Stucco Work in Florida

How the 2020 (7th Ed) FL Building Code and ASTM Standards Make Stucco Work in Florida

Sponsored By United Gilsonite Laboratories
Presented By Harry Lubitz
2 AIA HSW/LU CE Hour(s)
2 FBPE Hours of Advanced Coursework registered with the FBC

This course takes a deep dive into the specific IBC/IRC and Florida Building Code regarding proper design and application of Exterior Stucco. It first reviews and explains the ASTM C926 and C1063 standards that are the basis of the stucco and lath application standards in the code.

Learning Objectives:
  1. Articulate the specific IBC/IRC and Florida Building Code references and details regarding proper design and application of Exterior Portland Cement-Based Stucco.
  2. Explain the ASTM C926 and C1063 standards that are the basis of the stucco and lath application standards in the Florida code and how they may…or may not apply to the Florida environment and construction techniques.
  3. Highlight the specific climatic concerns of the warm/humid Florida environment and describe the proper design for building envelope water management using the ASTM E331 water resistance test.
  4. Explain the methodology of calculating and designing the assembly for the proper wind resistance necessary for the Florida hurricane prone climate using ASCE 07 and the ASTM E330.
  5. Understand the proper fastening needs for the wind loads and the proper use of sealed face barrier systems to mitigate the water intrusion.
  6. Identify the proper cladding system warranty and know what steps are needed to provide the owner with a warranted exterior envelope.
  7. Support the need for trained and certified installers and Document a long term maintenance schedule.
United Gilsonite Laboratories
COVID-19 Protocols

Just like you, we are excited for the opportunity to resume live events. That being said, the health and safety of our attendees and presenters is our prime concern so, in addition to specific venue infection prevention procedures, we are doing the following:

  • Requiring that any presenter or attendee with any COVID-19 symptoms not attend the event (full refunds given, no matter how late the notice)
  • Working with venues to allow for social distancing while seated at the event
  • Providing hand sanitizer at the entrance to the presentation space
  • Following best practices for food distribution at the event
  • Monitoring and following local guidelines/mandates for infection prevention

State CE Requirements

Florida CE Requirements

Florida Board of Architecture and Interior Design
(850) 487-1395
Renewal Cycle: 
Biennial
Total Hours Required: 
24
Detailed Hours Required: 
22 HSW, 2 Florida building code
Renewal Deadline: 
December 31st even years
Board Guidelines