Session 1
2:00 - 3:15

Room A
Sustainable Design- Exterior Noise & Sound Barriers
Presented by: AIL Sound Walls
Participants in this seminar will learn about the environmental impact of noise, sustainable design and mitigating the negative impact of noise. Learning Objectives include:

• Learning the difference between sound and noise
• Development of communities and ambient noise
• LEED Credit for exterior noise control
• Factors that effect design
• Various application for noise barriers

Credits: AIA, AAA, SAA. CSC, NLAA, OAA, OAQ, LA CES, AIBC, RCI, HSW, BOMI, ABID, InterNACHI, FBPE, NARI & NAHB

Room B
Continuous Building Envelope
Presented by: IKO Industries
In this seminar we will explore the ongoing trends in roofing, air barrier systems and waterproofing with a focus on tried and true systems as well as new and innovative products. Learning objectives include:

• Obtain a better understanding of building envelope and roofing systems
• Introduction to the latest trends in building envelope and roofing systems
• Review of the benefits of a continuous building envelope system

Room C
Fire Stopping as it Applies to Code Compliance
Presented by: 3M
This seminar will focus on key steps that everyone, from architect to installer, must be aware of to ensure code compliance. Learning objectives include:

• Changes to the 2010 National Building Code
• Proper installation techniques
• Recent 3M technologies that will bring savings to projects that require fire stopping.

Session 2
3:15 - 4:30

Room A
Façade Stabilization Systems
Presented by: Blok-Lok
This seminar will show examples of unstable veneers, examine the dynamics of wall systems, and discuss the probable cause of failure.  Learning objectives include:

• Recognizing unstable facade conditions
• Understanding the cause of unstable veneers
• Acquiring a working knowledge of a range of solutions for unstable veneers and how these promote the sustainability of buildings
• Acquiring a working knowledge of stabilizing unstable veneers to address safety issues in the work area

Credits: AIA, HSW & SD 

Session 2 - Full
3:15 - 4:30

Room B
Brief Outline of 2012 Building Code & SB 12
Presented by: Owens Corning
This seminar will look at upcoming building code changes in 2012.  Learning objectives include:

• Reduced Cost
• Increase Performance/Comfort
• Manage Construction Risk

Session 2 - Full
3:15 - 4:30

Room C
Residential Building Envelopes
Presented by: Henry Bakor
This seminar will focus on the selection and placement of materials within residential wall assemblies and how this affects overall performance of the building envelope.  Learning objectives include:

• General Building Science Principles
• Forces which act upon the Building Envelope
• Advancements in Residential Air Barrier Technology
• Air Leakage and Energy Efficiency
• Damp Proofing vs. Water Proofing Systems

Session 3
4:43 - 5:45

Room A
Saving Energy & Money on Your Commercial Roofing/ It's in the Details
Presented by: Firestone Building Products
In this session we will identify the benefits and limitations of certain commercial roofing systems the provide energy savings and enable buildings to achieve sustainability requirements.  Learning objectives include:

• Evaluate the effectiveness of green roofing solutions based on location
• Calculate anticipated energy savings
• Specify roofing solutions that use the rooftop as an energy efficient platform to save building owners money and enhance overall building performance
• Identify new installation practices and safety precautions for roofing

Session 3
4:43 - 5:45

Room B
High Performance from your High Density Rigid Insulation
Presented by: Dow Building Solutions
This one hour presentation is designed to provide architects, landscape architects and general contractors with a better understanding of geotechnical insulation and its uses.  Learning objectives include:

• Decipher which conditions require the use of a high density geotechnical XPS product
• Learn the design criteria that need to be considered when using geotechnical insulation.

Session 3 - Full
4:43 - 5:45

Room C
Introduction to Stone Design I
Presented By: Real Stone
Participants will learn more about the various natural stones, obtain information about common quarrying techniques, fabrication, and finishing methods.  Learning objectives include:

• Obtain a better understanding of the various types of natural stone.
• Learn about common quarrying techniques.
• Gain knowledge about stone fabrication and finishing methods.

Session 4
5:45 - 7:00

Room A
Suretouch 2012 Exterior Cladding System
Presented by: Suretouch
This session will highlight the qualities and applications of the Suretouch system. Learning objectives include:

• How the Suretouch system works
• How Suretouch applies to both new and retrofit construction
• How Suretouch can be applied to New 2012 Building Code
• LEED points when building with Suretouch.

Session 4
5:45 - 7:00

Room B
Changes to the 2012 Building Code
Presented by: Building Products of Canada
This 1 hour session is designed to give insight into the changes to the 2012 building code; specifically housing and other Part 9 residential buildings. Learning objectives include: 

• Understanding of municipal mandates
• Changes to the 2012 Code
• Understanding of how this will affect the building envelope
• Mechanical and Renewable products
• Material Suggestions to satisfy the new building code 2012 requirements

Session 4
5:45 - 7:00

Room C
Profiles and Installations of Stone Coated Steel Roofing
Presented by: DECRA Roofing Systems
This program will provide an overview of stone coated roofing systems including a discussion of the installation method used, testing and standards, and comparative characteristics of stone coated roofing versus traditional roofing materials.  Learning objectives include:

• Compare various roofing materials
• List the characteristics of metal roofing systems
• Identify panel components and profiles
• Describe standards and testing methods
• Contrasts various installation methods