This presentation discusses the importance of detailing the exterior masonry envelope properly to avoid serious moisture intrusion issues. The program will address how flashing should be installed to manage moisture, and the advantages of detailing a complete masonry wall system to mitigate water penetration. Learn why density of the masonry unit matters and how to specify a masonry solution that delivers superior moisture control through inherent design characteristics of the wall system.

During this presentation, we will discuss published floorcovering systems installation standards and specifications that will aid the attendee in strengthening their 09 Sections to avoid these incompatibilities. In addition, identification and categorization of various floorcovering system failures, immediate and latent, will be presented, and how to properly prevent these failures from occurring during the design process for a successful floorcovering system installation.

The goal of the WBLCA is to reduce the embodied impacts of a building by quantifying the environmental impacts of structure and enclosure. This course provides an overview of embodied carbon, the role that structural engineers play in the sustainable design process, how design teams can measure and minimize carbon impacts in building systems, and an understanding of how sustainable structural design integrates with other building systems to reduce overall impact. We will also review Whole Building Life Cycle Assessment and LEED v4 through a recent case study.