connectED
9 am – 4:30 pm • “Green Building Basics and the LEED Green Associate” presented by Jose Montoya, LEED AP • Room C-149
This course covers the basic concepts of Green Building with suggested concepts and topics to study while preparing for the LEED Green Associate exam. The overview will give a good foundation of knowledge about the LEED Rating systems and serves as starting point for preparing for the LEED Green Associate Exam. Attendees will also have the opportunity to form continuing study groups with access to LEED Accredited Professionals for follow-up questions.
For more information and to register, visit www.usgbcnorthtexas.eventbrite.com
9:30-10:30 am – “Accessibility Updates for the Real Estate Industry” presented by Ron Davis • 1.0 HSW/ADA CEH • Room C-143
For more information and to register, visit www.aiadallas.affiniscape.com/cde.cfm?event=373891
9:30 – 11 am • “Commissioning: The Total Process” presented by Gerald Kettler, P.E., CCP, LEEP AP • 1.5 GBCI and AIA credits pending • Room C-150
As building systems have become increasing sophisticated and promised higher efficiencies, system performance has come under increasing scrutiny especially when projections are not attained. Building Commissioning was developed in response to these concerns. This process helps to integrate and organize the design, construction, operations, and maintenance of a building’s systems to ensure healthy, comfortable, and efficient facility operation.
The presentation covers the entire Commissioning process and how it applies to LEED and other sustainability rating systems for all project types.
For more information and to register, visit www.usgbcnorthtexas.eventbrite.com
10 – 10:50 am • “Stabilization of Glass Facades After Hurricanes and Tornadoes” presented by Joseph Solinski • Room C-145
When a tornado or hurricane descends upon a downtown area, the exposure and impact to high-rise buildings can be sever. The extreme winds, wind pressures, and windborn debris generated by these types of storms impose loads and impacts on building surfaces that can lead to total failure of the building. Two case studies of wind storm disasters will be profiled regarding the securing and stabilization of the exterior glass curtain walls (March 2000 Fort worth Category F2 Tornado and September 2008 Hurricane Ike, Category 2 at landfall). The focus will be on the assembly of a team involving property management, restoration contractors, consultants and insurance companies, and how assessment of the exterior wall damage was performed and documented, as well as how the stabilization process was developed and managed to ensure the safety of the public and pedestrians around the properties.
Attendance is free. Please email your intention to attend to solinski@stoneglazing.com
10 am – 4 pm • NTCRA recycling education (Complete schedule available at Recycling Pavilion) • Recycling Pavilion, Hall C
10:45-11:45 am – “MEAN Green – Apogee Stadium LEED Platinum Case Study” presented by Kirk Teske, AIA, LEED AP BD+C • 1.0 HSW/SD CEH • Room C-143
For more information and to register, visit www.aiadallas.affiniscape.com/cde.cfm?event=373891
11 – 11:50 am • “Design, Material and Installation, the 3 facets of an Integrated Weather Barrier or Your Building’s Weather Barrier – What every Facility Manager should know” presented by David Leslie RWC, CSI, ABAA • Room C-145
Attendance is free. Please email your intention to attend to rfaulker@conleygroup.com
11:30 am – 1 pm “LEED Commercial Interiors” presented by Deborah Fuller, IIDA, GA-C, LEED AP BD+C, ID+C • 1.5 GBCI and AIA Credits pending • Room C-150
Find out how the varied components involved in finishing out a business or retail space can contribute to efficiency and better health. Based on local case studies, this presentation will examine sustainable interior design concepts, materials selection and implementation in achieving the desired results.
For more information and to register, visit www.usgbcnorthtexas.eventbrite.com
1 – 1:50 pm • “Rooftop Anchors OSHA Compliance” presented by Joseph Solinski • Room C-145
With the updated IWCA I-14.1, as well as OSHA’s alliance to support the publication, this presentation will provide descriptions of rooftop anchors, requirements for their safety and use, and common misinterpretations of codes and industry requirements. Exterior wall access components are discussed as they relate to the building owner and property manager. Existing buildings are reviewed. Testing methods and various components are identified and discussed, including davits, tiebacks, powered platforms, and personal rooftop safety. OSHA and ANSI/IWCA I-14.1 are referenced in this presentation.
Attendance is free. Please email your intention to attend to solinski@stoneglazing.com
2 – 3:30 pm • “LEED for EXISTING BUILDINGS: Operations and Maintenance” presented by Sandra Heffernan, LEED AP • 1.5 GBCI credits pending • Room C-150
How much does it cost to certify an existing building? What do we have to do? How long does it take? How do you maintain and operate a LEED Certified building?
Learn from Sustainable Partners’ experiences with the LEED for Existing Buildings: Operations and Maintenance application and certification process as well as the economic and other benefits of LEED certification in North Texas and beyond.
For more information and to register, visit www.usgbcnorthtexas.eventbrite.com
2 – 2:50 pm • “The Top 10 Things You Need To Know About Your Construction Contracts in 2012” presented by Peter Martin • Room C-145
It’s always a good idea to make sure your construction contracts are up-to-date. New court decisions and changes in the law can impact whether your contract forms will stand up in the event of a problem – or whether they expose you to greater liability than you realized. This past year, in particular, saw major changes from the state legislature that will affect how the construction industry contracts for work and allocates risk. In this program, Peter Martin will point out the top ten things you need to know about your contract forms this year.
Attendance is free. Please email your intention to attend to astubblefield@pmartinlaw.com
2:00-4:00 pm – “Leadership and Community Stewardship” presented by Peter A. DeLisle, PhD • Room C-143
For more information and to register, visit www.aiadallas.affiniscape.com/cde.cfm?event=373891
3 – 3:50 pm • “Navigating through the 2012 TAS: A primer“ presented by Marcela Abadi Rhoads AIA RAS • HSW/Barrier Free 1 hr AIA credit • Room C-145
This course will give the attendees an overview of the 2012 TAS (effective March 15, 2012). The course will outline the differences between the 1994 TAS and the 2012 TAS as well as the differences between the 2012 TAS and the 2010 ADA Standards. We will also discuss how to deal with existing facilities that already comply with the old standards and the one’s that still don’t comply.
Attendance is free. Please email your intention to attend to marhoads@abadiaccess.com
4 – 4:50 pm • “Going Green, Gotcha Blue? Achieve a Sustainable Design While Remaining Accessible” presented by Wally Tirado • AIA pending 1.0 HSW/ADA CEU • Room C-145
The relationship between accessible and sustainable design is connected through the design process. Accessibility must also be considered when selecting sustainable building materials. This course identifies accessibility issues, concepts, and topics when designing a sustainable project.
