Architect Seminar - Flood & Coastal Construction - Earn Up to 5 Credits - Thurs Jan 31 OR Wed Feb 13

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Please join Kuiken Brothers for a Flood & Coastal Construction Seminar for Architects where you can earn up to five continuing education credits. Manufacturer representatives will be on-hand to discuss how their products can meet building codes as the rebuilding continues in the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy.

Thursday January 31st, 8:30am – 3:15pm
Kuiken Brothers Company, Inc.
33 Route 10 East Succasunna, NJ 07876

OR

Wednesday February 13th, 8:30am – 3:15pm
The Brick House
179 Godwin Ave, Wyckoff, NJ 07481

AW11 201

This event is a complimentary. Breakfast and lunch will be included.
Limited seating. Please register in advance.
 
We have reached our maximum capacity at both locations. If you would like to be the first to know about future events, please register for our e-newsletter, Contractor Connection.
8:30am – 9:00am – Breakfast/ Registration
9:00am – Introduction to Wood I-Joists and Laminated Veneer Lumber (1 CEH HSW)
Presented by Boise Cascade Engineered Wood Products
Learn how Engineered Wood Products are manufactured and how the code approval process for wood I-joists and LVL beams works; Become familiar with the installation details for I-joists; Learn how to use design tools to properly size I-joists and LVL beams; Learn the environmental benefits of using wood as a building material.
9:45am – Boise Cascade Product Update

10:00-10:15 – Break

10:15am – Flood and Coastal Construction (one hour/ self-submittal required/ certificate available)
Presented by Simpson Strong-Tie
This will be a discussion of what the codes are for coastal and flood prone regions as witnessed with the recent Super Storm Sandy. Focus will be on foundation construction but will also include corrosion and continuous load path construction.
11:00am – Simpson Strong-Tie Product Update

11:15- 11:45 –Lunch Break

11:45 – Coastal Performance (1 CEH HSW)
Presented by Andersen Windows & Doors
This course examines unique requirements for hurricane prone coastal regions. This course will review issues with design pressure and wind-borne debris requirements. We examine the building code requirements and testing standards. We will walk through an example of determining wind load requirements under the International Residential Code.
12:30- Andersen Windows Product Update

12:45pm -1:00pm – Break

1:00pm – High Wind Construction (one hour/ self-submittal required/ certificate available)
Presented by Simpson Strong-Tie
This will be a discussion of what the codes are and products that can be used in high wind regions. The program will include review of Simpson’s Wood Frame Construction Manual Supplement and the new High Wind Catalog.
1:45pm -Simpson Strong-Tie Product Update

2:00pm – 2:15pm  – Break

2:15pm – Building Envelope Technologies for Energy Efficient Designs (1 CEH SD)
Presented by Huber Engineered Wood Products
An overview of present Energy Conservation Codes and Standards with emphasis on those sections affecting building envelope performance. Specific focus will be placed on air barrier technologies and components including a review of traditional methods/ shortcomings and how air leakage affects thermal performance in typical wood-framed construction. Study will primarily focus on wall applications examining two approaches to improve energy efficiency and also introduce and compare three alternative product solutions to improve the building envelope.
3:00pm – Huber’s Zip System & AdvanTech Product Update

3:15pm – Conclusion

This is a complimentary event. Breakfast & Lunch Included.
Limited Seating. Please register in advance.

 

We have reached our maximum capacity at both locations. If you would like to be the first to know about future events, please register for our e-newsletter, Contractor Connection.

 

If you have any questions, please contact Ryan Mulkeen, Kuiken Brothers Director of Marketing (201) 705-5375 rmulkeen@kuikenbrothers.com


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