LNL - GUARDIAN GLASS - NOVEMBER 29TH, 2017 @ 12:00PM

Conleigh Bauer with Guardian Industries will be in the Midland office of PSC on November 29th to discuss Principles of Glass Selection for Facades: From Rendering to Reality. The presentation will start at 12:00PM. Lunch will be provided by Guardian Industries so please be sure to RSVP, by either accepting the email invite or by emailing Shane Danley, no later than Monday, November 27th so that our provider can plan for lunch. 

Principles of Glass Selection for Facades: From Rendering to Reality

Program Number: GRD #7

Provider Number: J535

This one-hour session discusses the foundations of the glass selection process and explores the aesthetic options available to meet project design and performance requirements. In addition, there is a special focus on understanding the variety of performance coatings and customized glass fabrication options.

 Objectives

1. Understand the key criteria in selecting glass types and how those choices can influence the buidlings's aesthetic condition and trade-offs can be considered between performance and design criteria.
2. How glass samples should be viewed to gain the most accurate impression of appearance.
3. Examine the variety of glass types and sputter-coated low-E products in the market and how each differ in appearance and performance.
4. Explore a variety of fabrication techniques that provide additional glass customization and code compliance - including lamination, silkscreen and spandrel applications.
5. Review completed projects and recognize how particular glass types were selected and how they met the designer's intent.

 
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LNL - VERSICO - SEPTEMBER 27TH, 2017 @ 12:00PM

Bart McMurry with Market Makers Inc will be in the Midland office of PSC on September 27th to discuss Versico Roofing Systems. The presentation will start at 12:00PM. Lunch will be provided by Peikko Group so please be sure to RSVP, by either accepting the email invite or by emailing Shane Danley, no later than Friday, September 22nd so that our provider can plan for lunch. 

Single-Ply Roofing Technology - C10

This one-hour session will included topics ranging from industry issues, such as enhanced roofing system design options to trends within the market including ANSI/SPRI ES-1 for metal edging, ASCE 7, and the International Building Code, as well as roof system warranties.

This presentation will focus on the role single-ply membrane plays in today’s roofing market and its impact on tomorrow’s roof system performance.

 Objectives

1. Comprehending the differences between EPDM, TPO, and PVC.
2. Learning the basic roof components; insulation, fasteners, adhesives, and typical and non-standard roofing assemblies.
3. Understanding the need for proper uplift design in respect of certification, roof assembly and perimeter edge.
4. Realize the differences in “warranty language” and what to watch out for so the building owner receives the most comprehensive coverage.

 
Remember to keep up that continuing education!
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LNL - DELTABEAM - SEPTEMBER 20TH, 2017 @ 12:00PM

John Schwab, PE with Peikko Group will be in the Midland office of PSC on September 20th to discuss their Deltabeam solutions. The presentation will start at 12:00PM. Lunch will be provided by Peikko Group so please be sure to RSVP, by either accepting the email invite or by emailing Shane Danley, no later than Friday, September 15th so that our provider can plan for lunch.  

Remember to keep up that continuing education!
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LNL - NICHIHA - MARCH 1 2017 @ 12:00PM

Amber Davis with Nichiha will be in the Midland office of PSC on March 1st to present Design Innovation Using Fiber Cement in Commercial Construction. Lunch will be provided by Nichiha so please be sure to RSVP, by either accepting the email invite or by emailing Shane Danley, no later than Friday, February 24th so that our provider can plan for lunch.

• Provider: Nichiha
  
• Program: Design Innovation Using Fiber Cement in Commercial Construction
• Program Number: AIACES106
• Learning Units: 1 LU HR/HSW
• Description: The design of commercial buildings requires that high performance becomes married with great aesthetics. Increasingly, both must be done while containing the material, labor, and installation costs of products used. Once very visible and increasingly important area that has received a lot of attention in all of these regards is exterior cladding. While many different choices abound with varying egress of weight, thickness, and ease of installation one product has emerged as a very appealing solution in many cases. Architectural Wall Panels made from fiber cement have a proven history of allowing architects to create building exterior that are innovative, affordable, sustainable, and able to create a variety of aesthetic design appearances. 

 
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LNL - INSULFOAM - OCTOBER 27TH, 2016 @ 12:00PM

Travis Montgomery with INSULFOAM (insulfoam.com) will be in the Midland office of PSC on October 27th to present Roof Insulation. Lunch will be provided by INSULFOAM so please be sure to RSVP, by either accepting the email invite or by emailing Shane Danley, no later than Tuesday October 25th so that our provider can plan for lunch.

Learning Units: 1.0 AIA/CES HSW/LU

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LNL - SAGE GLASS - SEPTEMBER 15TH, 2016 @ 12:00PM

RESCHEDULED

Tyler Hall with Sage Glass (SageGlass.com) will be in the Midland office of PSC on September 15TH to present An Introduction to Dynamic Glazing. Lunch will be provided by Sage Glass so please be sure to RSVP, by either accepting the email invite or by emailing Shane Danley, no later than Monday September 12th so that our provider can plan for lunch. More information on the program below

Topic: An Introduction to Dynamic Glazing: Improving the human experience in buildings with electrochromics

Learning Objectives:

• Understand the performance of electrochromic glazing and how it can be used to solve the competing challenge of energy performance, daylight and views, and human comfort.
• Analyze the aesthetic performance of next-generation electrochromic glazing and how it works compared to conventional solar control solutions.
• Examine the human factors benefits with electrochromics.
• Explain how electrochromic systems can be controlled to meet energy performance and user needs.
• Understand the key aspects of zoning with electrochromics and how zoning can be used to optimize the trade offs of glare, daylight admission, energy performance and light color quality.

Learning Units: 1.0 AIA/CES HSW/SD

Remember to keep up that continuing education!
http://www.tbae.state.tx.us/Registrants/ContinuingEducationRequirements

LNL - CORGAL WATER CONTAINMENT - APRIL 6TH 2016 @ 12:00PM

Dick Butler with Specified Water Systems, LLC (http://www.specwater.com/) will be in the Midland office of PSC on April 6th to present CorGal Water Containment Tanks. Lunch will be provided by Specified Water Systems, LLC so please be sure to RSVP, by either accepting the email invite or by emailing Shane Danley, no later than Monday April 4th so that our provider can plan for lunch. More information on the program below.

Specified Water Systems is an authorized dealer for CorGal Water Tanks, and Timber Tanks America. They can engineer and meet the needs of any project for rainwater harvesting, storm water management, fire protection, agricultural, industrial, mining, potable drinking water and many other applications.

Topic: CorGal Water Containment Tanks

Learning Objectives:

• Rainwater Harvesting Systems and Components
• Assembly and Erection
• Design Options: rain water harvesting, irrigation topics
• Rainwater Harvesting Guidelines/Best Management Practices

This program in not a part of the AIA continuing education program and will need to be self-reported.


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LNL - ACME BRICK - MARCH 29TH 2016 @ 12:00PM

Grant Looney and Les Seaton with Acme Brick (http://www.brick.com/) will be in the Midland office of PSC on March 29th to present "Commercial Brick Workmanship" This program is a 1HR AIA/HSW LU. Lunch will be provided by Acme Brick so please be sure to RSVP, by either accepting the email invite or by emailing Shane Danley, no later than Friday March 25th so that our provider can plan for lunch. More information on the program below.

Title: Commercial Brick Workmanship

Description: A good review of Inspection of brick masonry during construction is essential to ensure that construction conforms to the design. Key inspection items are shown, including proper flashing materials and installation, proper mixing and placing of mortar, joint tooling, brick anchors, and covering walls during construction. Cleaning and prevention of water-related staining are addressed, as well as cold and hot weather construction.

Course Code: ABC107

Learning Units: 1 LU|HSW

Download:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B7VT6kiim5QMU2dfTG5QOFpEcmM/view?usp=sharing

Remember to keep up that continuing education!
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LNL - THYSSENKRUPP - MARCH 2ND 2016 @ 12:00PM

Megan Shaw with ThyssenKrupp Elevator Corporation will be in the Midland office of PSC on Wednesday March 2nd to discuss Elevator Education 101 - Designing for Low-Rise Buildings. ThyssenKrupp will be providing lunch so please RSVP by either accepting the email invite or emailing Shane Danley no later than Friday February 26th.

Provider: ThyssenKrupp Elevator
Program #: TKE101
Program: Elevator Education 101 - Designing for Low-Rise Buildings
Length: 1.0 hour
Credits: 1.0 LU hour
HSW: Yes

Description: This course is designed to be an engaging elevator education presentation
geared towards the architectural audience who primary deal with low-rise buildings (5
stories or less).
Learning Objectives:

1. A brief overview of Vertical
Transportation and some interesting
facts that about it.

2. Understanding the key aspects of
how to adequately choose the right
size, speed, type and quantity of
elevator(s) for a building, along with
energy consumption and sustainable
design

3. A closer look at the aspects of a
hydraulic elevator that influences a
building’s design, with special
emphasis on the energy usage of
each

4. A closer look at the aspects of a
lowrise traction MRL elevator that
influences a building’s design, with
special emphasis on the energy
usage of each

Remember to keep up that continuing education!
http://www.tbae.state.tx.us/Registrants/ContinuingEducationRequirements

LNL - USA SHADE & FABRIC STRUCTURES INC - DECEMBER 15TH 2015 @ 12:00PM

Elizabeth Chapman with USA SHADE & FABRIC STRUCTURES INC will be in the Midland office of PSC on Thursday October 15th to discuss fabric architecture. USA SHADE & FABRIC STRUCTURES INC will be providing lunch so please RSVP by either accepting the email invite or emailing Shane Danley no later than Friday December 11th.

Download More Information Here.

Learning Units: 1.0 AIA/CES HSW/LU Credit 

Remember to keep up that continuing education!
http://www.tbae.state.tx.us/Registrants/ContinuingEducationRequirements

LNL - 2015 I-CODES - DECEMBER 8TH 2015 @ 11:30AM

Steve Thorpe, Building Official with the City of Midland, will be in the Midland office of PSC on Tuesday December 8th to discuss significant changes in the upcoming 2015 I-codes. The 2015 I-Codes go into effect January 1, 2016 for projects within the City of Midland. This is an excellent opportunity for our members to interact with Steve so I encourage you all to join us. AIA West Texas will be providing lunch so please RSVP by either accepting the email invite or emailing Shane Danley no later than Friday December 4th.

Remember to keep up that continuing education!
http://www.tbae.state.tx.us/Registrants/ContinuingEducationRequirements

LNL - VIRCO - NOVEMBER 10TH 2015 @ 12:00PM

Aaron Evans with Virco will be in the Midland office of PSC on Tuesday November 10th to discuss PlanSCAPE - Turn-key Project Management as well as 21st Century Learning Environments, Learner Mobility, and creative ways to maximize the learning experience through FF&E offerings. Virco will be providing lunch so please RSVP by either accepting the email invite or emailing Shane Danley no later than Friday November 6th.

LNL - LANDSCAPE FORMS - OCTOBER 8TH 2015 @ 12:00PM

Patti Osterholm-Redd with Landscape Forms will be in the Midland office of PSC on Thursday October 8th to discuss the LED Lighting; LED Lighting for Pedestrian and Pathway Lights. Landscape Forms will be providing lunch so please RSVP by either accepting the email invite or emailing Shane Danley no later than Tuesday October 6th.

Download More Information Here.

Learning Units: 1.0 AIA/CES HSW/LU Credit 

Remember to keep up that continuing education!
http://www.tbae.state.tx.us/Registrants/ContinuingEducationRequirements

LNL - WADE ARCHITECTURAL SYSTEMS - SEPTEMBER 15TH 2015 @ 12:00PM

Cynthia Ortiz with Wade Architectural Systems will be in the Midland office of PSC on Tuesday September 15th to discuss  the basics of zinc from A to Z. Wade Architectural Systems will be providing lunch so please RSVP by either accepting the email invite or emailing Shane Danley no later than Friday September 11th.

Download More Information Here.

Learning Units: 1.0 AIA/CES HSW/LU Credit 

Remember to keep up that continuing education!
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LNL - DEA SPECIALTIES CO. - AUGUST 14TH 2015 @ 9:00AM

Dean Flann with DEA Specialties (http://www.deaspecialties.com/) will be in the Midland office of PSC on Friday August 14th to discuss all aspects of railing design as applied to Texas Accessibility Standard (2012). DEA Specialties will be providing breakfast so please RSVP by either accepting the email invite or emailing Shane Danley no later than Tuesday August 11th.

Learning Objectives 

• Texas Accessibility Standards Overview
• Relevant Sections of Texas Building Code (IBC 2006/2009/2012 are most common)
• How to Specify Railing Systems for Texas Standards
• Design Considerations
• Materials - Understanding differences between steel and aluminum railing systems
• Mounting Conditions
• Structural Codes
• Understand basic requirements and criteria when specifying metal guardrails and handrails
• Understand specifying criteria for metal infill panels for guardrails
• Infill panels and retention system materials 
• Cost Comparisons of Various Systems

Remember to keep up that continuing education!
http://www.tbae.state.tx.us/Registrants/ContinuingEducationRequirements

LNL - WENGER CORPORATION - JUNE 23RD 2015 @ 12:00PM

Neal Jorgensen with Wenger Corporation (http://www.wengercorp.com/) will be in the Midland office of PSC on Tuesday June 23rd to discuss the planning of athletic support spaces. Wenger Corporation will be providing lunch so please RSVP by either accepting the email invite or emailing Shane Danley no later than Friday June 19th.

Planning Guide for Athletic Support Spaces – 00160A/2011
Description: This presentation and 42- page Planning Guide will focus specifically on High School Athletic area design considerations related to support areas such as equipment rooms, locker rooms, laundry rooms etc. The presentation defines needs and design solutions related to: · Sanitation safety and liability issues · Accessibility and Traffic flow · Key adjacencies · Security for equipment and users · Safety Concerns and Liabilities for building users · Space & Sq Footage requirements · Welfare related to pride in facility function, aesthetics and accessibility The presentation describes end user needs through real- life examples and photos and will prepare architects and designers with a shared language and understanding of the programming needs and liability concerns of Athletic Directors, Coaches and Equipment managers.

Learning Units: 1
Delivery Provider Name: Wenger Corporation
Delivery Provider Type: Building Product Manufacturer
Presenter Contact Name: Neal Jorgensen
Address: 555 Park Dr, Owatonna, MN 55060 0448
Telephone: 800.733.0393 ext 379
Email: neal.jorgensen@wengercorp.com
Credit Designations: LU|HSW
Course Format: Instructor- led face- to -face

Remember to keep up that continuing education!
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LNL - SURFACE RESOURCES - APRIL 30TH, 2015 @ 12:00

Heidi Steele with Surface Resources will the in the Midland office of PSC to present Protect-All flooring, focusing on its “rapid weld” installation system, superior performance characteristics, and exceptional durability.

Protect-All flooring. This is a 100% recycled vinyl sheet flooring made in the US. The primary uses for this floor are commercial kitchens, sport and recreational facilities, exterior sport courts, healthcare, agricultural and industrial facilities, animal care facilities and senior centers.

In the A+D industry, these products are specified world-wide. Lately, we're seeing a resurgence in their use around Arizona, Texas and New Mexico. I'm excited to share this amazing product with your full A+D team.

www.protect-allflooring.com

Please RSVP by accepting this email invite or by emailing Shane Danley no later than Wednesday April 29th 2015.

LNL - STRONGWELL - MARCH 12TH 2015 @ 12:00PM

Ron Thomey with Strongwell Corporation (http://www.strongwell.com/) will be in the Midland office of PSC on Thursday March 12th to discuss the pultruded fiberglass products they manufacture. Strongwell will be providing lunch so please RSVP by either accepting the email invite or emailing Shane Danley no later than Monday March 9th.

This presentation does NOT qualify for AIA/HSW

Remember to keep up that continuing education!
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LNL - CONCRETE SUPPLY - MARCH 4TH, 2015 @ 12:00PM

THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED

Michael Brenna with Concrete Supply will be in the Midland Office of PSC on March 4th to give a presentation on the usage of synthetic and steel fiber in various concrete applications ranging from decorative to commercial applications. Lunch will be provided by so please be sure to RSVP, by either accepting the email invite or by emailing Shane Danley, no later than Friday February 27th so that our provider can plan accordingly. More information on the program below.

Remember to keep up that continuing education!
http://www.tbae.state.tx.us/Registrants/ContinuingEducationRequirements

LNL - ASSA ABLOY - FEBRUARY 25TH 2015 @ 12:00PM

Warren Little and Keith Gorman with ASSA ABLOY (www.assaabloydss.com) will be in the Midland Office of PSC on February 25th to present "The Next Generation of Electronic Access Control Door Opening Solutions." This program qualifies for 1 AIA/CES HSW learning unit. Lunch will be provided by ASSA ABLOY so please be sure to RSVP, by either accepting the email invite or by emailing Shane Danley, no later than Friday February 20th so that our provider can plan accordingly. More information on the program below.

Title: The Next Generation of Electronic Access Control Door Opening Solutions

Description: An in-depth review of the newest and future access control systems.

Course Code: AA4002

Learning Units: 1 AIA/CES HSW

Remember to keep up that continuing education!
http://www.tbae.state.tx.us/Registrants/ContinuingEducationRequirements