Instructor: Steve Thomas Description: This class will discuss some of the basic documents created by building departments and how to communicate to the public. Technical writing skills will be touched on as well as how to format different documents.
Instructor: Hope Medina Description: Let the light in. Several of our codes require that natural lighting be provided for the occupants of the building. How do windows, doors, and skylights play their part in the building thermal envelope? We will look at the requirements found in the energy code to support the requirements found in the […]
Instructor: Steve Thomas Description: This seminar will focus on the different types fire-resistant rated assemblies and systems required by the International Building Code. Resources on identifying different systems will be discussed. The seminar will also discuss the plan review and inspection of such assemblies and systems.
Instructor: Steve Thomas Description: Overview of the scoping provisions for accessibility in the International Building Code and the technical provisions of the ICC/ANSI A117.1 Accessible and Usable Buildings and Facilities. The seminar will also discuss differences between the provisions enforced by building department and the American Disabilities Act Accessibility Guidelines.
Instructor: Hope Medina Description: Using real example we will perform beginning mechanical energy plan reviews.A building doesn't just appear. It starts with the design of the building, and ends with it being inspected. What should be provided on the plans and what should I be looking for when reviewing a project to get the desired […]
Instructor: Steve Thomas Description: This class is a basic overview of the means of egress requirements included in Chapter 10 of the IBC. The presentation will include detailed discussions on the design of the means of egress in buildings. Subjects included in the class are the three parts of the means of egress including occupant […]
Instructor: Steve Thomas Description: Identifies IEBC & IBC provisions applicable to the design and construction of tenant space improvements. The discussion addresses the three most common types of uses: business, mercantile and assembly. It emphasizes options available in the code for gaining compliance. Discussion includes occupancy separations and fire areas, type of construction features, fire-resistance-rated […]
Instructor: Andre Jean Description: This one-hour class focuses on building a shared energy vocabulary for the built environment. Participants will explore common energy-related terms as they appear in energy codes, policy discussions, and project coordination, with an emphasis on clarifying intent, avoiding misunderstandings, and improving communication between technical and non-technical audiences. The session is designed […]
Instructor: Troy Jones Description: A question that is often asked is what is the point of slab edge insulation. Do I really need this component, it just cost me money? This training will discuss the importance of the role slab edge plays in maintaining the integrity of the building thermal envelope.
Instructor: Steve Thomas Description: Addresses the essential provisions of the IBC relating to the classification of buildings. Subjects include occupancy classification, type of construction, area calculations, location on property and building heights. Practical examples and problems will be discussed to illustrate code requirements.
Instructor: Hope Medina Description: Everyone has a jumping off point. This training will start you off on your journey towards the energy code. We will focus on a basic overview of what the energy code requires and the basics of how to perform a plan review for these items.
Instructor: Andre Jean Description: Join us online for an in-depth discussion on the requirements for heating and cooling load calculations. This 2 part series training will go over the history of the Manual J process, break each manual down on how to read and interpret its content and discuss how to read and use each […]