Fort Worth, TX

Event Date

Thursday April 9, 2026

7:30 am - 5:30 pm

Available Credits

Up to 8 AIA HSW/LU CE Hour(s)

Up to 1 GBCI General Hour

Up to 1 IDCEC HSW CEU(s)

Acme Brick Corporate Office

3024 Acme Brick Plaza
Fort Worth, TX 76109

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Registration Price

$100.00

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Early Bird Discount! $30.00 off if purchased before Mar 26, 2026

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Event Agenda

Thursday, April 9, 2026

7:30 am

8:00 am

High-Performance Sealants Using Silane Modified Polymer (SMP)

Sponsored By Kaneka

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

This one-hour course focuses on the applications of sealant products formulated with Silyl-Terminated Polyether (SMP), also known as Silane Modified Polymer (MS Polymer).

Learning Objectives:

Describe the types of sealants formulated with Silane Modified Polymer (SMP) and their appropriate site-specific applications, emphasizing their role in supporting building performance, durability, and occupant well-being.
Examine the structure and advantages in the development of SMP sealants, while focusing on their role in enhancing building envelope integrity and beyond.
Analyze SMP sealants performance, their features, best practices and sustainability benefits, compared to other product alternatives.
Explore relevant case studies related to SMP sealants.

9:10 am

10:20 am

Beyond the Frame: Choosing Windows for Design and Performance Goals

Sponsored By All Seasons Architectural Windows

Presented By Isaac Ratliff

1 AIA HSW/LU CE Hour(s)

This course provides a comprehensive overview of selecting the appropriate window products based on project-specific design and performance requirements. It covers various window types and their performance characteristics, examining factors such as location, building type, air and water infiltration, and design pressures.

Learning Objectives:

Analyze how window function, including operation and usability, influences product selection to enhance occupant comfort and accessibility in various project applications.
Examine key performance factors—air infiltration, water resistance, and structural integrity—to ensure durability, indoor air quality, and protection against environmental conditions.
Identify critical code requirements such as egress, tempered glass, smoke evacuation, and energy efficiency to support safe building design and emergency preparedness.
Assess aesthetic considerations, including finish options, color choices, and sightlines, to achieve both functional and design objectives.

11:30 am

Using Cable Railings in Public Buildings and Structures: A Demonstration of Strength &...

Sponsored By Prime Source Building Products

Presented By Steve Akin

1 AIA HSW/LU CE Hour(s)

In any building, individuals come in contact with many different building materials — concrete, wood, steel, stone, and brick — all designed and engineered for their strength, durability and functionality.

Learning Objectives:

Define stainless steel cable, fittings, and hardware.
Implement a code-compliant cable design for the built environment.
Recognize, using present-day case studies, the innovative use of stainless-steel cable, fittings, and hardware and the impact on occupant health and well being and balanced aesthetic.
Explain the features of stainless-steel cable, fittings, and hardware and its use to ensure the safety of occupants.