Center for Architecture and Design

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.

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.

Environmental Social Governance (ESG) is a set of standards to measure a company’s performance for being good stewards of the environment, but also critical for corporate transparency and disclosure. With required SEC reporting on the near horizon, ESG standards will provide key performance indicators for all companies in the near future. This presentation will offer guidance on the significance of ESG to your clients and how architects and their engineering partners can play a crucial role in helping clients achieve their ESG goals through multiple decarbonization strategies, including building optimization, energy and water efficiency and sustainability data.

During this presentation, we will discuss sustainability and what it means; drawing the attendee into a clear discussion of how sustainability relates to LEED, Lean Construction, Green Building, and process improvement. Inconsistencies with current specification processes related to concrete moisture as compared to the tenets of sustainability will be exposed, with clear recommendations given as to how the specifying professional can resolve these disconnects.

Owners look to you for products that help buildings look better longer. Greater expectations for space utilization and project design are reframing how traditional building products should contribute to the efficient use of resources and promote well-being for the occupant.

The program will discuss the basics of building enclosures. The four functions of building enclosure design including rainwater management, vapor diffusion control, air leakage, and thermal control

Lunch & Learn sponsored by Sika Corporation with option to attend in-person or virtually. Sika's presentation will focus on resinous floor and wall systems. Choosing the right floor and/or wall system for your building or project is one of the most important decisions you will make. The right system protects your investment, the wrong system could result in costly repairs, damage to the building and its contents, possibly early replacement, regulatory citation or disruption to your business and occupants.