Houston, TX - Thursday October 26, 2023

Houston, TX

Event Date
Thursday October 26, 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 1 ADA Accessibility / Barrier-Free Req.
Maggiano's Little Italy
2019 Post Oak Blvd
Houston, TX 77056
Registration Price

$100.00

Terms
Early Bird Discount! $30.00 off if purchased before Oct 26, 2023

JOIN US IN YOUR CITY • REGISTER BELOW • ATTENDANCE REPORTED ON A PER-PRESENTATION BASIS

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, October 26, 2023

7:30 am

Breakfast & Networking

8:00 am

Maintaining Temperature & Humidity in Critical Zones

Maintaining Temperature & Humidity in Critical Zones

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

The battle to maintain temperature and humidity within critical zones has given HVAC engineers headaches for years—but not anymore!

Learning Objectives:
  1. Recall the three main zone variables—temperature, humidity, and particulates—and discuss their impact on a building’s indoor air quality and occupant health
  2. Explain how implementing a reheat design improves upon the standard heating and cooling scenario to provide optimal humidity levels
  3. Define neutral air and discuss its role in providing ideal zone conditions with optimal temperature and humidity levels
  4. Illustrate how to incorporate emerging technologies into new and existing projects in order to control temperature and humidity
Rheem Commercial HVAC

9:10 am

Course TBA

Presented By Rick Snelling

10:20 am

Course Sponsored by Prosoco - TBA

Sponsored By PROSOCO
Presented By Alley Mathson
Course details coming soon!

11:30 am

Look Smart! Smart Connected Plumbing Fixtures for Commercial Restrooms

Look Smart! Smart Connected Plumbing Fixtures for Commercial Restrooms

Sponsored By Zurn Industries, LLC.
Presented By Alyssa Romero
1 AIA HSW/LU CE Hour(s)
1 ASPE CE Hour
1 IDCEC HSW CEU(s)

How smart is your commercial restroom? Join us in this one-hour course as we discuss plumbing fixtures and features in smart connected restrooms.

Learning Objectives:
  1. Discuss how handwashing systems streamline the restroom ecosystem, improving effectiveness and reliability.
  2. Explain the health benefits of utilizing touchless sensor faucets and soap dispensers in commercial restrooms
  3. Compare material options and features of sensor flush valves for durability, sustainability, and performance
  4. Illustrate how to specify IoT connected plumbing fixtures and other features to create a smart commercial restroom
Zurn Industries, LLC.

12:30 pm

Lunch & Networking

1:00 pm

Rolling Door Systems

Rolling Door Systems

Sponsored By Raynor Garage Doors
Presented By Zdenek Kalabza
1 AIA HSW/LU CE Hour(s)

This course covers the different types of rolling commercial doors, their application, features, available options, and safety considerations.

Learning Objectives:
  1. Understand different types of coiling doors and their benefits in relations to Health, Welfare, and Safety
  2. Understand the key components of coiling doors and their role in the overall performance of the system
  3. Select the proper options that can farther enhanced the performance and usability of the system
  4. Select the proper method of operation based on the size and type of door used
Raynor Garage Doors

2:10 pm

Course TBA

2:30 pm

Course TBA

3:20 pm

Course TBA
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

Texas CE Requirements

Texas Board of Architectural Examiners
(512) 305-9000
Renewal Cycle: 
Annual
Total Hours Required: 
12 Hours
Renewal Deadline: 
December 31st
Board Guidelines
12 HSW (1 hour SD or energy efficient design + 1 hour barrier-free design + min. 8 hours structured + max. 4 hours self-directed)