Fort Worth, TX - Thursday June 22, 2023

Fort Worth, TX

Event Date
Thursday June 22, 2023

7:30 am - 5:30 pm

Available Credits

Up to 8 AIA HSW/LU CE Hour(s)
Up to 3 GBCI General Hour
Up to 1 IDCEC HSW CEU(s)
Up to 1 ADA Accessibility / Barrier-Free Req.
Up to 1 ASPE CE Hour
Tarrant County College District - South Campus
5301 Campus Dr. - SETC 1100, Fusion Room
Fort Worth, TX 76119
no registration link
Registration Price

$100.00

Terms
Early Bird Discount! $30.00 off if purchased before Jun 8, 2023

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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, June 22, 2023

7:30 am

8:00 am

How to Use the Tools in Your Tool Box - TCNA Manual
Sponsored By Noble Company
Presented By James Medina
1 AIA HSW/LU CE Hour(s)

This course is designed to help the Architect and Designer comfortable in using the TCNA and ANSI manual to their advantage. The attendees with understand key section and details that the TCNA manual provides. This knowledge will assist in the specification and detailing of projects.

Learning Objectives:
  1. Identify the changes and developments in the TCNA manual and why these changes were necessary to the industry.
  2. Understand why the changes that were developed have benefitted the overall detailing and design criteria.
  3. Identify common mistakes that are neglected during design and construction and explore how to avoid those issues by using the TCNA's guidelines as tool for a successful project.
  4. We will create a methodical approach that will be able to be used for each project. The approach will cover the condition of the substrate to the installation methods.
Noble Company

9:10 am

Style You Can Hold Onto: Architectural Railing Systems
Sponsored By Livers Bronze
Presented By Lee Kirby
1 AIA HSW/LU CE Hour(s)
1 GBCI General Hour

Handrails and guardrails are a safety feature that we easily take for granted as common fixture of environment where stairs and balconies are a feature, aiding us in our coming and going.

Learning Objectives:
  1. Identify the different metals and their respective metal finishes to ensure the sustainability and durability of your project
  2. Explain the importance of selecting the proper manufacturer for decorative railing specification to ensure the safety of both installers and occupants
  3. Discuss the value of selecting a single-source provider
  4. Review the significance of designing the proper mounting conditions to support railings to meet codes and standards
Livers Bronze

10:20 am

High Performance High Speed Rolling Door
Presented By Bryan Martin
1 AIA HSW/LU CE Hour(s)

High performance high speed rolling doors and how they help ensure the safety and welfare of the occupants, types, applications and specifications

Learning Objectives:
  1. Understand the different types and applications of high performance high speed rolling doors and how they help ensure the safety and welfare of the occupants
  2. Evaluate key criteria to select and specify the appropriate doors for various applications, by understanding the different features and options
  3. Understand how high performance high speed rolling doors contribute to the sustainable design principles and energy efficient building design and the welfare of the building operators: Increase productivity and Reduce operational and energy costs
  4. Understand how high performance high speed rolling doors contribute to the sustainable design principles and energy efficient building design and the welfare of the building operators: Enhance safety of building operators and Enhance security
Overhead Door Corporation

11:30 am

Look Smart! Smart Connected Plumbing Fixtures for Commercial Restrooms
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

1:00 pm

Designing Functional Outdoor Living Space
Sponsored By Wolf Home Products
Presented By Jason Foura
1 AIA HSW/LU CE Hour(s)
1 GBCI General Hour

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

2:10 pm

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

3:20 pm

Managing Condensation, Water Intrusion, and Energy in the Real World - 1
Sponsored By PROSOCO
Presented By Alley Mathson
1 AIA HSW/LU CE Hour(s)
1 GBCI General Hour

Window opening air and water leakage has been a difficult problem for the construction industry. This course evaluates building failures, conventional construction approaches, and new developments in waterproofing techniques to show a path forward for designers seeking higher-performing wall assemblies.

Learning Objectives:
  1. Explain why job-site conditions should be used as systems engineering requirements in construction product development.
  2. Compare and contrast the similarities and differences between silicone, urethane, and STP sealants.
  3. Describe the multi-step weatherproofing process of conventional window installation and how such installations fare in real-world testing conditions.
  4. Explain new window weatherproofing techniques using liquid flashing membranes.
  5. Instruct others on construction defect remediation using STP technology through case-study examples.

4:30 pm

From the Inspector's Point of View
Presented By John Villarreal
1 ADA Accessibility / Barrier-Free Req.
1 AIA HSW/LU CE Hour(s)

This course will apply the accessibility standards to the following: Accessible route at the building Exterior, Ramps and Curb Ramps, Door Maneuvering Clearances and an accessible Unisex restroom layout.

Learning Objectives:
  1. Discuss the Accessible Route required at the exterior of a building
  2. Identify building code requirements of Ramps and Curb Ramps to ensure the safety of occupants
  3. Describe how to provide door maneuvering space at the pull side of any door to meet requirements and standards
  4. Analyze the accessible element requirements inside a unisex restroom
  5. Apply current parking signage and accessible space requirements to your next project
Ron Blank & Associates Inc.
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
12 HSW (1 hour SD or energy efficient design + 1 hour barrier-free design + min. 8 hours structured + max. 4 hours self-directed)