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Day 1
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PVC Material Science - Now and the Future
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As the PVC roofing materials industry evolves, understanding roofing material science is essential. This course teaches design professionals how to create effective roofing specifications, ensure system performance with uplift testing, and comply with building codes through proper installation. Attendees will also learn about the industry's efforts to reduce environmental impact, enhance sustainability, and improve material durability. The course covers current and future sustainability initiatives, showing how longer-lasting roofing materials help keep waste out of landfills and support recycling at the end of their lifecycle.
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1 HSW
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West Palm Beach - Tom Romolo
Orlando - Tom Romolo
Pensacola - Aubrey Mitchell
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8:55-9 a.m.
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Stretch Break
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9-9:55 a.m.
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How Large Openings Can Contribute to Improved Mental Health
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This seminar explains how large openings can help improve health and what kind of systems are available for Wind-Borne and Coastal Areas, along with their structurally engineered components. The course focuses on the benefits and applications, types of door systems, and door hardware and testing.
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1 HSW
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West Palm Beach -
Bethany Ollison & Wade Mammon
Orlando -
Bethany Ollison & Shawn Harlacher
Pensacola -
Bethany Ollison & Vann Parker
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9:55-10:10 a.m.
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Snack Break
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Introduction to Upward Acting Sectional Doors
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Gain a general understanding of available sectional door product lines so that the most applicable products can be specified.
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1 HSW
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11:05-11:10 a.m.
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Stretch Break
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11:10 a.m.-12:05 p.m.
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3D Concrete Printing in Masonry & Hardscape Design
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Technology is advancing faster every day. 3D printing has evolved and scaled from small handheld items to structural elements and full structures in construction. In this course we will review the evolution of 3D printing in the design & construction community. From its start over 30 years ago to the creative element in design it is today - combining the structural capabilities of a resilient and proven construction material with a limitless creative manufacturing technology.
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1 HSW
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12:05-12:20 p.m.
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Get lunch - Return to classroom
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12:20-1:15 p.m.
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The Manufactoring of Concrete Masonry Units
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An overview of the production of concrete masonry units (CMU) including the selection of raw materials, creating an acceptable mix, forming and curing, packaging and aesthetic options.
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1 HSW
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1:15-1:30 p.m.
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Stretch Break
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1:30-2:25 p.m.
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| Elevating Design with Architectural Stone Veneer |
Explore how stone veneer contributes to biophilic design principles and helps architects specify for changing residential building trends.
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1 HSW
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2:25-2:35 p.m.
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Break
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2:35-4:35 p.m.
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Advanced Training: The Florida Accessibility Code, Ch. 2 Scoping Requirements.
This advanced course is designed to provide building code training in the Scoping Requirements as contained in Chapter 2 of the 8th Edition (2023) Florida Building Code, Accessibility Volume.
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2 HSW/
ADV FBC
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John Farinelli
JC Code and Construction
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Day 2
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8-8:55 a.m.
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Lightweight Insulating Concrete Roof Decks: Florida Applications, Code Requirements and Benefits of LWIC
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Program will cover all aspects of lightweight insulating concrete (LWIC) roof deck applications and roofing assemblies, with specific references to Section 1917 of the Florida Building Code, design standards and specifications, thermal values and thermal bridging, wind uplift resistance and hurricane performance, and the numerous other benefits of LWIC.
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1 HSW
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FRDA
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8:55-9 a.m.
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Stretch Break
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9-9:55 a.m.
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| Reducing Carbon Footprint of Laminated Glass |
Laminated glass is used in many different applications requiring different performance attributes. Glass makeup for structural, decorative, acoustic, security, ballistics, and safety can be tailored to achieve optimum properties. Some applications may have multiple laminated glass solutions and embodied carbon considerations may determine the most sustainable solution. Interlayer properties that contribute to desired performance and tools to help select the appropriate interlayer for optimum sustainability will be described. Improving resiliency by using laminated glass will also be discussed.
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1 HSW
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Ron Hull, P.E, CDT
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9:55-10:10 a.m.
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Snack Break
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10:10-11:05 a.m.
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Topic TBD
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CE Credit Pending AIA Approval
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Royal Casey
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11:05-11:10 a.m.
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Stretch Break
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11:10 a.m.-12:05 p.m.
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8th Edition (2023) Florida Building Code – Key Wind Loading Requirements for New and Replacement Windows and Doors (this is not an advanced course)
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This course will address key provisions in the Florida Building Code relating to wind load requirements for new and replacement windows and doors.
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CE Credit Pending AIA Approval
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Eric Stafford, PE
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12:05-12:20 p.m.
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Get lunch - Return to classroom
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12:20-1:15 p.m.
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Paint 101
This course will provide you with the fundamentals of different paint systems and the latest technologies so that you can specify coatings that will provide the best outcome for your client.
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1 HSW
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Sherwin Williams |
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1:15-1:30 p.m.
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Stretch Break
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1:30-3:30 p.m.
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Advanced FBC 8th Edition (2023): Code Compliant Construction Documents
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The course provides an overview of what an architect should be included in Construction Documents culled from the current edition of the Florida Building Code that will facilitate a road map for the plan reviewer, providing a shorter time period for issuing building permits.
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2 HSW/ ADV FBC
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Greg Burke, FAIA
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