Net Zero Energy House: Lessons Learned

The Charleston County Library 68 Calhoun St, Charleston, SC

Continuing Education AIA: 1.5 LU/HSW/SD SC Building Council: 1.5 hrs GBCI: Certificates by Request Charles Muldrow, AIA, LEED AP BD+C Charles Muldrow Charles holds a BS Design and an M.Arch from Clemson University, and is a founding partner and design principal of Stubbs Muldrow Herin architects in Mount Pleasant. Charles has been active in BEC-Charleston ... Continue reading...

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Through-Wall Flashing: Compatibility Sustainability And Performance

The Charleston County Library 68 Calhoun St, Charleston, SC

Craig Wetmore, CSI; President, York Manufacturing, Portland, ME Flashing Continuing Education AIA: 1.5 LU/HSW/SD SC Building Council: 1.5 hrs GBCI: 1 hr Certificates by Request Download The Presentation Craig Wetmore has over 20 years of experience in the building industry. He has been the President of York Manufacturing since 2009. He has a concentrated knowledge ... Continue reading...

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Fenestration: Specialty Glazing Considerations

Citadel Alumni Center 69 Hagood Avenue, Charleston, SC, United States

Wagdy Anis, FAIA, LEED AP, Principal, Wiss, Janney, Elstner Associates, Inc. Continuing Education AIA: 3 LU/HSW/SD SC Building Codes Council: 2 hrs FEE $25 in advance $30 Day of event Certificates by Request Wagdy Anis Wagdy’s professional focus is the integrity and performance of the building enclosure from a research, design, and troubleshooting perspective. His ... Continue reading...

Moving From 2006 To 2009 IECC: A Primer For Designers, Builders And Code Officials

The Charleston County Library 68 Calhoun St, Charleston, SC

Dennis Knight, PE, LEED AP, Whole Building Systems, LLC Continuing Education AIA: 1.5 LU/HSW/SD SC Building Codes Council: TBD Certificates by Request Download Presentation Summary On January 1, 2013, the 2009 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) became a requirement in the State of South Carolina, replacing the 2006 version. This course will help architects, engineers ... Continue reading...

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Building Envelope Materials: Corrosion In Our Hot Humid Climate

The Charleston County Library 68 Calhoun St, Charleston, SC

Lawrence Elkin, PE, CCT; Elkin Engineering & Diagnostics, LLC, Charleston, SC Continuing Education AIA: 1.5 LU/HSW/SD SC Building Codes Council: 1 1/2 hrs Certificates by Request Summary Participants will learn the fundamentals of corrosion chemistry. Once equipped with that knowledge, Mr. Elkin will lead the class on an exploration of corrosion failures in Lowcountry buildings, ... Continue reading...

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Thermal Insulation In The Building Envelope

The Charleston County Library 68 Calhoun St, Charleston, SC

David Yarbrough, PHD, PE Download the Flyer Continuing Education AIA: 1.5 LU/HSW/SD SC Building Codes Council: 1.5 hrs Certificates by Request Summary The effective use of thermal insulation in the building envelope requires recognition of the factors that affect thermal performance and the relationships between laboratory data and field performance. The broad spectrum of materials ... Continue reading...

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What You Don’t Know Could Burn You: NFPA 285 – Code Required Building Envelope Assembly Testing

Mount Pleasant Regional Library 1133 Mathis Ferry Road, Mt. Pleasant, SC, United States

NFPA 285 Continuing Education AIA: 1.5 LU/HSW/SD SC Building Codes Council: 1.5 hrs Certificates Provided Download Presentation Summary This presentation will identify important aspects of new requirements for building envelopes having weather resistive barriers and/or exterior insulation. Jesse Beitel will brief us on critical knowledge needed with the implementation of the 2012 Code Series. Topics ... Continue reading...

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Making It Work! Troubleshooting Design & Construction Details

Founders Hall, Charles Towne Landing State Historic Site 1500 Old Towne Road, Charleston, SC, United States

Mark Lawton, BASc, B.Eng., FEC • Senior Building Science Specialist • Vice President, Building and Facilities Division of Morrison Hershfield Social Hour 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM Continuing Education AIA: 7 LU/HSW SC Building Council: 5 CEUs Certificates by request Cost $135 per person through Oct 10 ($160 thereafter) Includes lunch & refreshments ...free parking ... Continue reading...

2009 IECC Compliance: Building Thermal Envelope, Penetrations & Air Sealing

Chalrston Maritime Center 10 Warf Street, Charleston, SC, United States

AvailableDownloads: International Codes and Building Envelopes 1-22-15 International Energy Conservation Code Class International Energy Conservation Code Jim's Comments James “Jim” Houser – Assistant Director Building Inspection Services Charleston County, Charleston, SC Summary South Carolina implemented the 2009 IECC (International Energy Conservation Code) on January  1, 2013. Since then, confusion has arisen among design and construction professionals regarding ... Continue reading...

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