AIA Austin

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Event BEC: AUSTIN

August 1, 2018 - 12:00pm

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System Selection and Design Criteria
Wind uplift, energy efficiency, code requirements, and overview of 6 primary membranes.

• Gain a better understanding of what questions to ask during the design phase of a roofing project.

• Understand the difference between wind speed and wind uplift and gain an appreciation for factors that influence wind uplift calculations.

• Review benefits and drawbacks of cool roofing design.

• Review primary code considerations and how different roofing materials can meet specific requirements.

Event BEC: AUSTIN

July 11, 2018 - 12:00pm

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Evolution of Water-Resistive and Air Barriers in Commercial Building Envelope Construction

This program’s goal is to inform the design community of the evolutionary process of water and air barriers in commercial construction since their inception while examining the benefits and purposes of each method. In addition, the program will look extensively at newly-developed methods of incorporating these barriers with the exterior sheathing to for an integrated system.  

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Event BEC: AUSTIN - Who Has the Ball? Challenges in Delegated Design

June 13, 2018 - 12:00pm to 1:00pm

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Date Change! Please note this meeting is not on the first Wednesday this month!

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Bring your lunch and join BEC for this month's presentation, where attendees will learn the proper specification requirements, risk management and submittal needs as building systems designs push towards delegated design procurement and responsibility.

Event BEC: AUSTIN

May 2, 2018 - 12:00pm to 1:30pm

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A Tale of Two Mock-Ups: The Process

Join BEC: Austin for this special presentation by Trevor Brown, Senior Quality Manager for JE Dunn Construction.
He will be discussing the lessons learned from the exterior mock-up process based on local project examples.
Mr. Brown has 20 years of experience as a Quality Control Professional, holds LEED AP BD+C Accreditation, and multiple ICC and NICET Certifications.

Event BEC: AUSTIN

April 4, 2018 - 12:00pm to 1:30pm

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Join BEC for a moderated panel discussion with owners/developers, as they share their perspectives on enclosure issues they have had on their projects, their philosophy on engaging enclosure consultants, and their expectations of their architects. 
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