Miami, FL - Thursday September 17, 2026

Miami, FL

Event Date
Thursday September 17, 2026

7:30 am - 4:10 pm

Available Credits

Up to 8 AIA HSW/LU CE Hour(s)
Up to 2 FDBPR Florida Advanced Building Code Credit Hour
Up to 2 GBCI General Hour
Up to 1 IDCEC HSW CEU(s)
Courtyard by Marriott Miami Downtown/Brickell Area
200 SE 2nd Ave
Miami, FL 33131
Registration Price

$70.00

Terms
Early Bird Discount! $20.00 off if purchased before Sep 11, 2026

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Event Agenda

Thursday, September 17, 2026

7:30 am

Breakfast & Networking

8:00 am

New Global Trends in Commercial Restroom Design

New Global Trends in Commercial Restroom Design

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

This course explores the evolving landscape of commercial restroom design, highlighting the most significant changes and innovations of recent years.

Learning Objectives:
  1. Evaluate post-pandemic perceptions of commercial restrooms—based on a global survey of architects, facility managers, and restaurant operators—and identify emerging design priorities across stakeholder groups.
  2. Analyze innovative restroom products designed to minimize touchpoints and reduce germ transmission, and assess their impact on occupant health, safety, and overall user experience.
  3. Identify restroom products that contribute to building performance certifications such as LEED and WELL, and explain how specific product attributes align with sustainability and wellness criteria.
  4. Examine the environmental impact of building material choices during the use phase, and demonstrate how strategic product selection can generate long-term operational savings and improve occupant well-being.
  5. Apply lessons from real-world case studies to illustrate how product selection supports project goals, including cost efficiency, environmental performance, and alignment with client sustainability objectives.
Excel Dryer, Inc.

9:10 am

Polished Concrete: From Start to Maintenance

Polished Concrete: From Start to Maintenance

Sponsored By PROSOCO
Presented By Nick Savage
1 AIA HSW/LU CE Hour(s)

This presentation explains the benefits of polished concrete flooring, including aesthetics, abrasion & stain resistance, sustainability, and reduced maintenance costs. We discuss the products and procedures involved in each flooring job type from new to restoration.

Learning Objectives:
  1. Explain the benefits of polished concrete.
  2. Describe flooring job types and considerations required when specifying for each.
  3. Be able to plan and implement a mockup as part of the project to validate that specifications meet expected outcomes.
  4. Be able to select appropriate protective treatments for a given flooring use and aesthetic intent.

10:20 am

The New Age of Construction: Silane Modified Polymer (SMP) Technology

The New Age of Construction: Silane Modified Polymer (SMP) Technology

Sponsored By Kaneka
1 AIA HSW/LU CE Hour(s)
1 GBCI General Hour
1 IIBEC CEHs

This one-hour course delves into the advanced properties and benefits of Silane Modified Polymer (SMP) for architects and building professionals. Participants will explore SMP’s unique adaptability and bonding strength, which supports high-performance applications across varied climates and building types.

Learning Objectives:
  1. Identify properties of Silane Modified Polymer (SMP) products and their advantages over traditional construction materials, including the demand, site specific applications and health benefits of the product.
  2. Analyze the material and installation costs of SMP products, their features, best practices and sustainability benefits, compared to other market alternatives.
  3. Examine the standards, sustainability and testing that led to the formation of SMP, while focusing on its role in enhancing building envelope integrity.
  4. Explore relevant case studies related to SMP products, recognizing their contribution to sustainable architecture with solvent-free and isocyanate-free formulations.

11:30 am

Differentiated Performance and Long-Life Architectural Coatings

Differentiated Performance and Long-Life Architectural Coatings

Sponsored By Arkema, Inc.
Presented By Ron Partridge
1 AIA HSW/LU CE Hour(s)

Building owners have come to rely on weatherable coatings to provide long-term protection to their buildings. With an increased focus on sustainability, performance, and durability, PVDF resin-based coatings can help architects and painting contractors exceed their clients’ design goals.

Learning Objectives:
  1. Describe the ways PVDF resin-based coatings, both water based and solvent based, provide a consistent, pristine appearance while achieving durability goals over a variety of substrates as demonstrated in applicable case studies.
  2. Discuss why some coatings fail and the important considerations when selecting a coating system for an application, including weathering performance, longevity, and application method.
  3. Discuss the standards of performance for architectural coatings and recognize why PVDF coating technology outperforms other coating technologies. Discuss the standards of performance for architectural coatings and recognize why PVDF coating technology outperforms other coating technologies.
  4. Explain how water-based PVDF coatings, by their chemistry and performance, can help design professionals and building owners achieve their sustainability goals.
Arkema, Inc.

12:30 pm

Lunch & Networking

1:00 pm

Concrete Tile Roofing for High-Wind Regions: Florida Building Code Requirements and Installation Practices

Concrete Tile Roofing for High-Wind Regions: Florida Building Code Requirements and Instal...

Sponsored By Eagle Roofing
Presented By Anthony Lopez
2 AIA HSW/LU CE Hour(s)
2 FDBPR Florida Advanced Building Code Credit Hour
2 GBCI General Hour

This two-hour course explores the design, performance, and installation of concrete roof tile systems in high-wind and hurricane-prone regions, with a focus on requirements contained within the Florida Building Code.

Learning Objectives:
  1. Describe the components of a concrete roof tile roofing system and explain how properly designed assemblies contribute to the health, safety, and welfare of building occupants.
  2. Identify relevant provisions of the Florida Building Code that govern the design and installation of concrete roof tile systems in hurricane-prone regions.
  3. Explain how wind loads, uplift pressures, and building exposure conditions influence the design of steep-slope roofing systems.
  4. Recognize installation practices outlined in the FRSA–TRI Florida High Wind Concrete and Clay Tile Installation Manual and how they support code-compliant roof assemblies.
  5. Evaluate the role of underlayments, flashings, battens, and fastening systems in preventing water intrusion and maintaining long-term building envelope performance.
  6. Discuss the additional requirements associated with Florida’s High Velocity Hurricane Zone (HVHZ), including Miami-Dade-specific standards.
  7. Compare concrete roof tile performance to other roofing materials in terms of wind resistance, fire performance, durability, and life-cycle considerations.
  8. Apply code-informed design and installation strategies when specifying roofing systems to improve resilience and protect occupant safety in high-wind environments.
Eagle Roofing

3:20 pm

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)

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

4:30 pm

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

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

Sponsored By Keylink
Presented By Jason Foura
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.
Keylink

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