Events

Instructor: Steve Thomas Description: Addresses the relationship of the IEBC to existing buildings. Focuses on the fundamental requirements of IEBC that are placed on an existing structure that undergoes repair work, alteration, renovation activity or construction of an addition, and the effect of a change in the building’s occupancy classification. Briefly discusses the “compliance alternatives” […]

Instructor: Hope Medina Description: This course is designed to provide a detailed understanding of the mechanical and service water heating provisions found in the energy code. Mechanical systems, including heating, ventilation, air conditioning (HVAC), and plumbing, are critical components of a building's energy performance and overall efficiency. This training provides a comprehensive overview of the mechanical, […]

Instructor: Hope Medina Description: This class offers a comprehensive look at the updated power and lighting provisions in the 2024 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) for commercial buildings. Attendees will explore key changes in lighting controls, daylighting requirements, occupancy sensor zones, and electrical energy monitoring provisions. The class will also address how different compliance paths impact […]

Instructor: Hope Medina Description: A critical component of the building thermal envelope for commercial buildings are both insulation and fenestration. The question becomes what information do we need to provide to ensure that a plan review can be performed for these components? Let's take this opportunity to show aspects of the code that are tools to […]

Instructor: Steve Thomas Description: Focuses on those elements of buildings that are required to be fire-resistance-rated due to other provision of the code. Based on the International Building Code® (IBC®), provision applicable to all of the occupancies and construction types will be addressed. The seminar is applicable to all aspects of the regulatory/design/construction community, including […]

Instructor: Bill Clayton Description: Description: Full day class on IBC and IFC requirements for elevators including when elevators are required, shaft construction and requirements, elevator lobbies and fire protection, and how to conduct plan review and inspection for elevators related to the IBC/IFC and A17.1 requirements

Instructor: Hope Medina Description: 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 results in the field by the contractors and inspectors for energy […]

Instructor: Hope Medina Description: Let’s take a look at the relationship between the thermal envelope and mechanical systems. How does the REScheck software program work, and how does it assist with determining compliance with the thermal envelope for residential projects. Let’s take a look at the software and the reports they produce. Let’s also take a […]

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: Joshua Harmon Description: This class will focus on identifying how a metal building is defined in the model construction codes for residential dwellings and the impacts on design, plan review, and inspection. Join us as we navigate the thermal envelope requirements for a metal building and discuss the mechanical and electrical design requirements and similarities […]

Instructor: Hope Medina Description: What are the top ten items in a manual J that I need to ensure are correct when the data was entered into the software? This class will discuss items that have an impact on the results for the heating and cooling load calculations.

Instructor: Hope Medina Description: Roofs come in all shapes, sizes, and configuration. Roof systems are essential building components that can be regulated by the Energy Code as an element of the Building Thermal Envelope and serves to separate the exterior environment from the interior spaces. We are going to discuss the various items found in the […]

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 […]