8:00 AM - Understanding Mortarless Stone Veneer and Other Stone Veneer Products
8:00 – 9:00 AM
Understanding Mortarless Stone Veneer and Other Stone Veneer Products
An Examination of the new Mortarless Stone Veneer category of cladding products as it relates to other types of stone veneer, specifically around the areas of installation and applications.
Presented by: Jimmy Herblin 1 LU/HSW
9:00 AM - Architectural Barriers
9:00 – 10:00 AM
Architectural Barriers Texas Accessibility Standards
This class is your solution to that accessibility CE credit! Peter Grojean will discuss the newest rules passed by the Texas Department of Licensing & Regulations, TAS procedures and enforcement guidelines.
Presented by: Peter Grojean, RAS (#0075) 1 LU/HSW/ADA
10:00 AM - Specifying Straight Sliding Hardware for Top Hung Door and Wall Systems
10:00 – 11:00 AM
Specifying Straight Sliding Hardware for Top Hung Door and Wall Systems
This course will provide a basic blueprint for selecting and specifying sliding hardware systems that will achieve quality performance while addressing options for increased daylight penetration, code differences and ADA requirements.
Presented by: David Lutz, HAWA Sliding Solutions 1 LU/HSW
11:00 AM - Ultra Compact Surfaces
11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Ultra Compact Surfaces
In this course, we explore a cutting edge surfacing technology, ultra-compact surfacing. Gain insight into how this surfacing material possesses the same characteristics of natural stone while providing unmatched color and design flexibility.
By the end of this course, the design professional will be able to:
Presented by: Danielle Howton 1 LU/HSW
12:00 PM - Advanced Ceramic Tile Methods
12:00 – 1:00 PM
Advanced Ceramic Tile Methods, Standards and Materials
Define the types of ceramic tile products available and their specific intended usage.
Reference industry publications and standards: understand test methods and how the results influence tile selection.
Describe new industry guidelines for the installation of large format tile.
Explain common installation problems and how to prevent them.
Presented by: Alline Cone 1 LU/HSW and IDCEC
1:00 PM - Radiant Ceiling Panels
1:00 – 2:00 PM
Integration of Radiant Heating/Cooling Systems into Commercial Buildings
Learn key strategies for reviewing the different technologies of radiant systems available for building integration. This presentation will focus on the best-practices of radiant systems along with their effect on occupant comfort, applications, potential energy savings, installation limitations and how to evaluate the testing/ratings for different radiant solutions.
Presented by: Kurt Krawczyk, Region Manager – 1 LU/HSW
2:00 PM - Intellectual Property for Architects
2:00 – 3:00 PM
Intellectual Property for Architects:
Protecting and Enforcing Your Intangible Rights
Presented by: Nick Guinn, Trademark and Patent Attorney
1 LU/HSW
3:00 PM - Design Solutions for Multi-family Projects
3:00 – 4:00 PM
Design Solutions for Multi-family Projects
• Review the materials, product types, and design options commonly used in multi-family projects.• Review the materials, product types, and design options commonly used in multi-family projects.• Compare the design and performance criteria used by architects when researching, designing, and specifying windows and doors for multi-family and mixed use projects.• Investigate the design considerations for the use of window and doors in different opening types in multi-family buildings, including punched openings, large combinations, entrances, storefront, and curtain wall applications.• Specify and design appropriate window installation details for new construction and renovation projects that meet human safety and welfare requirements while contributing to an energy efficient building envelope.
Presented by: Maribel Zimmerman 1 LU/HSW
Black Friday – December 8, 2017 
