Architects Conference at Kuiken Brothers LIVE Product Expo
Seminar Seating is VERY Limited, So RSVP Today!
Thursday, November 7th, 2024
Birchwood Manor  – Whippany, NJ

Kuiken Brothers’ LIVE Product Expo 2024 is a must attend event for architects looking to earn continuing education credits and receive a hands-on learning experience from Kuiken Brothers’ premier manufacturer and distribution partners. Walk side-by-side with your industry colleagues to learn more about the products that are readily available at our locations throughout the region. This event only showcases products that our team of experts have been trained on and are either in-stock, or readily available through our distribution partners ensuring if you specify, your projects will stay on-time, and on-budget.

4:30pm – 5:30pm  Steel Framing Specifications: Navigating IBC 2021 Guidelines

Presented by ClarkDietrich
Qualifies for 1 AIA/CES LU (HSW)

Course Overview:

Having an up to date specification starts with understanding what is in the building code. This course reviews the requirements that steel framing must meet to be compliant to IBC 2021. It covers the standards for manufacturing tolerances, minimum thickness and protective coatings. Participants will also review fire-rated partitions.

Learning Objectives:

• Recognize standards to specify per IBC 2021
• Define structural and nonstructural studs and comprehend material, manufacturing, coating and installation requirements
• Fire-Rated Assemblies – identifying differences between interior and exterior walls and test requirements
• Industry Associations and construction specifications and understanding nomenclature