San Antonio, TX - Thursday December 7, 2023

San Antonio, TX

Event Date
Thursday December 7, 2023

7:30 am - 5:30 pm

Available Credits

Up to 8 AIA HSW/LU CE Hour(s)
Up to 2 GBCI General Hour
Up to 1 ADA Accessibility / Barrier-Free Req.
Up to 1 IDCEC HSW CEU(s)
Maggiano's Little Italy San Antonio
17603 IH-10 West
San Antonio, TX 78257
no registration link
Registration Price

$100.00

Terms
Early Bird Discount! $30.00 off if purchased before Nov 23, 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, December 7, 2023

7:30 am

Breakfast & Networking

8:00 am

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

9:10 am

When the Walls Close In

When the Walls Close In

Sponsored By Noble Company
Presented By James Medina
1 AIA HSW/LU CE Hour(s)

It is undeniable that the options for wet area wall surfaces are growing, literally. Whether choosing large-unit porcelain tile, one-piece ceramic wall surfaces, or other solid surfaces in shower applications, the fact remains, the fundamentals of wet-area waterproofing must still be followed.

Learning Objectives:
  1. Examine the history of large-format finished surfaces in wet areas/showers.
  2. Review the nature of vapor migration in wet areas and the role waterproofing membranes play in vapor containment, as well as best practices.
  3. Highlight misinformation, misperceptions, and ineffective installation practices which are fueling the increase in shortened life cycles of shower enclosures.
  4. Project Planning & Design
  5. Building Systems, Materials, & Assemblies
Noble Company

10:20 am

The Demand for Privacy in The Modern Restroom

The Demand for Privacy in The Modern Restroom

Sponsored By Scranton Products
Presented By Renata Oliveira
1 AIA HSW/LU CE Hour(s)

Many current issues and trends are changing the way we design commercial restrooms. Join us in this one-hour course as we discuss what users want in a restroom experience, how to address increased demand for privacy, and which materials work best in different applications.

Learning Objectives:
  1. Discuss public restroom evolution and how current trends are changing the way we design restrooms
  2. Explain the increasing demand for higher privacy in restrooms and how specific partitions and accessories can be utilized to promote privacy and personal well-being
  3. Compare and contrast the various partition materials and styles available, focusing on which ones help create a safe and hygienic restroom environment for users with privacy in mind
  4. Discuss the production process of HDPE partitions and how this contributes to a more sustainable, healthier indoor environment

11:30 am

Designing Touchless Solutions For Proper Hand Hygiene In Commercial Restrooms (v2)

Designing Touchless Solutions For Proper Hand Hygiene In Commercial Restrooms (v2)

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 hygienem and reduce the spread of infection.

Learning Objectives:
  1. Identify how to deign 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 restoom design can mitigte 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

Kitchen Cabinets

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:
  1. 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
  2. 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
  3. 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
  4. Discuss available and new hardware options as well as best installation practices for safe and sturdy install
Wolf Home Products

2:10 pm

Understanding the Difference Between ADA and TDLR/TAS 2023

Understanding the Difference Between ADA and TDLR/TAS 2023

Sponsored By Ron Blank & Associates Inc.
1 ADA Accessibility / Barrier-Free Req.
1 AIA HSW/LU CE Hour(s)

Presentation will cover Americans with Disabilities (ADA) law and TDLR/TAS requirements and highlight significant difference in the two laws – one being a national civil rights law and Texas’ law which is a construction law. The presenter will also cover best practices for complying with TDLR/TAS rules and requirements.

Learning Objectives:
  1. Participants will be versed in the new adaptations to the Texas Accessibility Standards as set forth by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulations
  2. Participants will be versed in the new adaptations to the Texas Accessibility Standards as set forth by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulations
  3. Based on the new 2010 Federal Standards, the Texas Accessibility Standards (TAS) has been updated and approved. Participants will learn of the changes to TAS
  4. New scoping provisions not previously in the ADAAAG or TAS will be addressed
Ron Blank & Associates Inc.

3:20 pm

Firestopping Key Points

Firestopping Key Points

Sponsored By Specified Technologies Inc.
Presented By Terry Martin
1 AIA HSW/LU CE Hour(s)
1 ICC CEU

In this one-hour seminar, the basics of life safety and code compliant design for firestopping installation are covered. Additionally, this course covers major issues in design such as the coordination of different trades responsible for firestopping.

Learning Objectives:
  1. Define the main type of firestop systems
  2. Describe the UL System approach to managing firestop compliance
  3. Recognize the basics of life safety design, such as when, where and why to firestop
  4. Identify codes and standards and discover the steps necessary to design compliant firestop solutions
  5. Identify firestop systems by trade
Specified Technologies Inc.

4:30 pm

Terracotta + Sustainable Rainscreen Design

Terracotta + Sustainable Rainscreen Design

Sponsored By IMETCO
Presented By Chris Gilmore
1 AIA HSW/LU CE Hour(s)

Participants of this program will gain an understanding of the lifecycle and sustainable benefits of terracotta for construction uses. Participants will learn how engineered rainscreen systems with terracotta cladding can contribute to thermally efficient sustainable design and help designers achieve resilient buildings.

Learning Objectives:
  1. Understand the life cycle and sustainable benefits of terracotta for construction uses
  2. Identify the functional characteristics and specification standards of a high-performance clay based cladding system
  3. Summarize the design process and building science advantages associated with rainscreen design
  4. Analyze various preferred rainscreen details and installation applications
IMETCO
no registration link

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)