For this presentation, the Facade Squad reviews what climate change is in regards to technical metrics, how carbon emissions plays a role those metrics, and what goals are being set to help reduce carbon emissions. Participants will learn about the details and benefits of the Infinite Facade light weight precast system and how it differs from traditional precast spandrel cladding. This presentation will provide data on the energy use benefits of Infinite Façade compared to other traditional exterior cladding systems. Additionally, there will be a review of the Life Cycle Assessment done on Infinite Façade and how it compares to other more traditional materials and their impact the environment. Approved for 1 CEUs.
Guest Speakers: Ed Muehlberg with Wells Concrete and Doug Bevier from Clark Pacific
The Facade Squad discusses the importance of durability when it comes to specifying requirements for prefabricated building envelope products. From a recent study, initial cost was one of the most influential factors in building facade material selection over the next five years, but that does not necessarily translate to low cost. Stakeholders emphasized that long-term maintenance and durability is also of the utmost importance and the Facade Squad will dive into how achieving these factors comes with using premium materials that maintain their aesthetic and performance characteristics throughout the lifecycle of the building. Approved for .5 CEUs.
In March, the Facade Squad dives into the viewpoints of general contractors when focusing on the complete building envelope while utilizing prefabricated solutions, our guest speaker is Peter Dupuis of Gundlach Champion. The webisode will focus on a general contractor’s approach a prefabricated building envelope, their relationship with the owner, and the design team collaboration process. The speakers will also look at current industry trends and recent feedback from owners on the prefabricated solution recently installed their current construction project. Approved for .5 CEUs.
Guest Speaker: Peter Dupuis, Project Manager with Gundlach Champion
Sealant solutions provides simple precautionary measures to ensure that buildings are sealed and long lasting. This presentation will explain the importance of sealing nearly any horizontal or vertical surface including parking lots, driveways, commercial floors, precast joints, CMU joints, and dissimilar material joints. The presentation will explain how successful joint sealing requires meticulous design, precise sealant selection for your specific application, and painstaking application.
Speakers: Mike Troje / John King
Register Here
Design Considerations of Residential Precast Concrete Parking Structures Webinar
This presentation is an introductory course designed to acquaint the design professional with the basic precast concrete components and design coordination issues in the layout and construction of a residential precast parking structure. Aesthetic, structural, and functional design considerations will be discussed.
Learning Objectives:
- Introduce precast concrete parking structure components used in residential parking structures.
- Introduce how precast concrete residential parking structures provide aesthetic design flexibility.
- Introduce how residential precast concrete parking structures provide structural design flexibility.
- Introduce how residential precast concrete parking structures provide functional design flexibility.
- Discuss how codes differ between various states.
CEU Credit: 1 LU|HSW and PDH
Presenters:
- Corey Greika, Vice President and Sales Manager at Coreslab Structures (Indianapolis)
Spring McEwen, P.E., Engineering Manager- GA Division at Tindall
Parking structures have changed a lot over the past decade. Today’s parking structures must be sustainable, reduce operational and maintenance costs, and have more stringent aesthetic requirements. This presentation will explain what a high-performance parking structure is, as well as how working with your precaster to develop maintenance plans will significantly increase the life span of the structure along with mitigating large expenditures for repairs throughout the life of the structure.
Speakers: Gary Pooley / Mike Troje
Register here
Design Considerations of Residential Precast Concrete Parking Structures Webinar
This presentation is an introductory course designed to acquaint the design professional with the basic precast concrete components and design coordination issues in the layout and construction of a residential precast parking structure. Aesthetic, structural, and functional design considerations will be discussed.
Learning Objectives:
- Introduce precast concrete parking structure components used in residential parking structures.
- Introduce how precast concrete residential parking structures provide aesthetic design flexibility.
- Introduce how residential precast concrete parking structures provide structural design flexibility.
- Introduce how residential precast concrete parking structures provide functional design flexibility.
- Discuss how codes differ between various states.
CEU Credit: 1 LU|HSW and PDH
Presenters:
- Corey Greika, Vice President and Sales Manager at Coreslab Structures (Indianapolis)
Spring McEwen, P.E., Engineering Manager- GA Division at Tindall
Educational facilities are a vital part of the fabric of our society that directly contributes to what our future will be. They are safe havens for a community. Participants will learn how to design and build high performance schools, which provide energy efficiency, safety and resiliency, as well as reduce life cycle costs. This discussion includes information on ICC-500 code requirements while exploring available alternative design options for hardened construction volumes within a school building. The attributes of precast concrete will be presented, demonstrating how these qualities are inherent to the design and construction of safe and efficient storm shelter facilities. Learn more about schools and storm shelters.
Speakers: Gary Pooley, Curt Gear, and Jon Feist
Register Here
Facade Squad Webisode Series
The two do go together, like peanut butter and jelly. There a lot of factors and options to consider. We will take a crack at separating myth vs. reality and how to choose the best solution for your project. The guys will discuss with our guest speaker how to design for the long term and taking material obsolescence into account. We will take a crack at separating myth vs. reality and how to choose the best solution for your next project. Learn more https://info.wellsconcrete.com/facade-squad
Speakers: Dan Stenzel / Jim Lewis
Guest Speaker: Evan Reis PE, SE – Executive Director of USRC
Register Here
Please join PCI Midwest and the other Chapters of the Precast/Prestressed Concrete Institute in attending this free AIA-CEU approved education webinar titled Better Design through Embodied Carbon with Precast Concrete
Webinar Description: Now that architects have a good understanding of environmental impacts related to energy use, the next design frontier in tackling climate change is reducing the embodied carbon in buildings. This webinar will focus on best practices for determining the embodied carbon in a building, including credible sources for embodied carbon data. It will introduce common practices and misconceptions about comparisons of embodied carbon. A case study will be presented that highlights how design decisions may be influenced when comparing among up-front carbon, use-phase carbon, or whole-life carbon. The presentation will highlight existing tools related to quantifying embodied carbon.
Presenter: Emily Lorenz, PE is an independent consultant in the areas of LCA, EPDs, PCRs, green building, and sustainability. She serves as an engineer in the areas of green structures and practices, energy efficiency, thermal properties, and moisture mitigation. Lorenz also specializes in green building code and standard work and advocacy.
Credits: 1.0 AIA LU/HSW or 1.0 PDH
Cost: FREE
REGISTER: https://www.pci.org/PCIMidwest/PCI/News-Events/Event_Display.aspx?EventKey=WEB201203
For communities to thrive, the buildings and structures that make up that community must be able to stand up to challenges presented by climate change, severe weather, fire, earthquakes, floods and other natural and human-caused disasters. This presentation will delve into ways precast concrete can contribute to buildings that protect lives, lifestyles and livelihoods. This is a free CEU webinar worth 1 AIA/PDH credit.
Webinar: Precast Protects Life
For communities to thrive, the buildings and structures that make up that community must be able to stand up to challenges presented by climate change, severe weather, fire, earthquakes, floods and other natural and human-caused disasters. This presentation will delve into ways precast concrete can contribute to buildings that protect lives, lifestyles and livelihoods. This is a free CEU webinar worth 1 AIA/PDH credit.
Collaborative design takes on a whole new meaning with prefabricated systems. The guys will discuss our approach on designing for prefabrication and how to achieve your aesthetic vision on budget. Landing page – https://info.wellsconcrete.com/facade-squad
Speakers: Dan Stenzel / Jim Lewis
Register Here
Let’s face it, as architects we shape the skyline, and nothing is worse than every building looking the same. We will discuss how to design with terracotta, brick, metal panel, tile or a combination of materials to help change the view. Learn more https://info.wellsconcrete.com/facade-squad
Speakers: Dan Stenzel / Jim Lewis
Register Here
Register for Thursday, August 22 at 2:00 pm CDT
This course is essential for a maintenance program to be a major component in the design and operation of all parking structures. The program should be established before initial occupancy and adjusted as appropriate over the structure’s service life.
The PCI Maintenance Manual for Precast Parking Structures contains guidelines for maintaining precast concrete parking structures.
Learning Objectives:
- Define precast parking concrete structure attributes and benefits.
- Discuss the importance of precast concrete parking structure maintenance.
- Describe how maintenance benefits the owners, users, and increases the lifespan of precast parking structures.
- Explain the types of maintenance and how to best adapt PCI recommendations to your structure.
Course Level: Intermediate
Course Learning Units: 1
Instructors: Michael Lee and Joey Rowland
Register for Tuesday, August 20 at 11:00 am CDT
This course is essential for a maintenance program to be a major component in the design and operation of all parking structures. The program should be established before initial occupancy and adjusted as appropriate over the structure’s service life.
The PCI Maintenance Manual for Precast Parking Structures contains guidelines for maintaining precast concrete parking structures.
Learning Objectives:
- Define precast parking concrete structure attributes and benefits.
- Discuss the importance of precast concrete parking structure maintenance.
- Describe how maintenance benefits the owners, users, and increases the lifespan of precast parking structures.
- Explain the types of maintenance and how to best adapt PCI recommendations to your structure.
Course Level: Intermediate
Course Learning Units: 1
Instructors: Michael Lee and Joey Rowland
Recent Comments