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Building enclosure commissioning (BECx) has recently become a large part of the design / delivery process for many construction projects. BECX is generally required by many state and federally funded government projects, and projects seeking LEED credits, but often includes sophisticated, risk-averse owners seeking high quality, technologically advanced enclosure systems.  Much like the more widely known mechanical commissioning process, a BECx agent is retained to monitor the quality of the work and verify that the owners project requirements are fulfilled at the onset of design and installed, tested and operated /maintained per designated performance requirements..   Although the BECx process is different from building enclosure consulting, the BECx agent must be an expert in all aspects of building enclosure design, including building science.  BECx agents who have additional experience in forensic engineering and building investigations add value to the commissioning process. 

This course will provide owners and architects an understanding of the overall BECx process and current industry standards.  The course endeavors to show the value of the BECx process during early design phases through construction close out.

1. Understand the various phases of BECx.
2. Understand the required components  of BECx.
3. Understanding the building enclosure testing that is required.
4. Understand the cycle from owners project requirements to the final BECx report

Joshua B. Kivela, P.E.
Project Manager, Simpson Gumpertz & Heger

Matthew C. Carlton, AIA, LEED AP
Senior Staff, Simpson Gumpertz & Heger

Kivela has more than thirteen years of experience in design, investigation, and restoration of historic and contemporary buildings.

Carlton has more than 15 years of experience focusing on the analysis and design, investigation and rehabilitation of the building enclosure.

The course explores the specific International Building Codes that pertain to roofing design, including the International Energy Conservation Code. We’ll provide in-depth interpretations of specific code requirements on topics including wind resistance, impact resistance, flashings, and edge securement of low-slope roofs.

1. This presentation will provide an overview of the International Building Codes that pertain to roofing design.
2. The participants will be presented with specific codes and an in-depth interpretation of the code requirements.
3. The focus of the presentation will be to acquaint designers with the specific codes that they must have knowledge of for proper roofing design.
4. New codes will be reviewed and defined.

John D’Annunzio
President, Paragon Inc.

He is the technical columnist for Roofing Contractor and the editorial director of Architectural Roofing & Waterproofing.

Improving the energy efficiency of the building envelope is always a desired goal — but when it comes to wall assemblies, what is required, and which design solutions offer the best energy efficiency, thermal value, fire performance and moisture control? This course will help attendees understand codes and standards that affect the design of the building envelope, including national model energy codes and the NFPA 285 fire test. It will define continuous insulation and explain how its use affects energy code compliance, as well as its implications regarding the current ASHRAE 90.1 standard, LEED, and the International Energy Conservation Code. It will also explore the environmental features and benefits of using polyiso insulation, including thermal performance, long service life, recycled content, negligible global warming potential (GWP) and zero ozone depletion potential (ODP).

1. Understand the advancement of national model energy codes as they relate to the energy efficiency of the building envelope.
2. Define and understand “Continuous Insulation” and how its use effects energy code compliance, the current ASHRAE 90.1 Standard, LEED and the international Energy Conservation Code.
3. Understand the NFPA 285 fire test and its role in code compliant wall assemblies.
4. Discuss the environmental features and benefits of polyiso insulation including thermal performance, long service life, recycled content, negligible GWP and zero ODP.

Grant Stahl
Sales Manager
Hunter Panels

Grant Stahl is the National Sales Manager for Hunter Panels XCI wall insulation division and also serves as the interim Midwest Regional Sales Manager.

Provides an overview of vegetated roof systems, starting with the various types, appropriate components, their benefits and best design practices. Industry standards will be covered along with a discussion on how vegetated roofs mitigate urban heat island effect and reduce stormwater run-off.

1. Describe how vegetated roofs reduce stormwater run-off, dust/smog levels, and re-oxygenate the air.
2. Explain how vegetated roofs extend the life of the roof while providing a natural habitat for plants and animals.
3. List and define the types/components of vegetated roofs, as well as the environmental, technical, and owner/occupant benefits of vegetated roofs.
4. Explain the design considerations and standards relating to vegetated roofs.

Richard Hayden
Garden Roof Department Manager, American Hydrotech, Inc.

Richard has been a practicing landscape architect and infrastructure / streetscape / urban designer for more than 30 years.

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