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Webinar Archives
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5/4/22 | Type I Construction vs Type IV Construction: A Building Code Perspective | Larry Farris (BKV Group) | 1 Hour |
A lot is known about Type I Construction (non-combustible) because it ha… A lot is known about Type I Construction (non-combustible) because it has been used for decades for multi-story construction. Although Type IV Construction (heavy timber) is not new, it is just now beginning to be used with greater frequency in multi-story construction. This presentation will provide an overview of the building code as it relates to Type I and Type IV Construction. Case studies will be used to demonstrate relevant code sections that apply to Type I and Type IV buildings using the current Minnesota Building Code including: Chapter 5 – Area and Height limitations of Type I and Type IV In addition, materials and special inspections will be discussed for each type of building. |
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4/7/21 | ICF Detailing - Lessons Learned | M Laverdure and A Wilson (DSGW Architects) | 1 Hour |
This session will review a few recent projects that were done completely… This session will review a few recent projects that were done completely in Insulated Concrete Forms and discuss some of the lessons learned when it comes to detailing. From sub-grade installation to coordinating metal joist connections to exterior options, this presentation will illustrate some good options for you own ICF project. Discussion about the ability for ICF to be a part of a Net Zero solution will also be a part of the presentation. |
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1/20/21 | Concrete Systems 101 – An Introduction to Insulating Concrete Forms and Precast Concrete | Micah Garrett (BuildBlock) and Randy Wilson (PCI) | 1 Hour |
Part of the Sustainable Structures Webinar Series… Part of the Sustainable Structures Webinar Series: This presentation will give a brief basic overview of insulating concrete forms (ICFs) and precast concrete. The presenters will answer the following questions: What are ICFs and what is precast concrete? What are the benefits of each system? How is each installed/erected? What types of buildings are constructed from precast concrete and ICFs? |
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10/13/21 | We Have to Build it Where? Solutions for Building on Challenging Construction Sites | Michael Hoeft / Dan Schellhammer / Scott Spisak | 1 Hour |
As physical sites grow and expand, means and methods for property develo… As physical sites grow and expand, means and methods for property development become much more complex. With abbreviated construction schedules and significant liquidated damages, the ability to gain some control of the uncontrollable becomes essential. The earlier this process is recognized and integrated into the project, the better the chance for success. This presentation will address several ways to work with challenging construction sites using cement and concrete; delivering large projects to the owner on time, economically and sustainably. |
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9/2/20 | Net Zero, ICF Design for Rural/Tribal Projects | Michael Laverdure, AICAE, AIA, NCARB, LEED AP (DSGW Architects) | 1 Hour |
This webinar will outline the benefits of using Insulated Concrete Forms… This webinar will outline the benefits of using Insulated Concrete Forms (ICFs) in construction, especially in regard to Rural and Tribal projects. ICFs are a key component in DSGW’s strategy to design Net Zero projects. This presentation will show examples of ICF and Net Zero design, in particular the Fort Totten Alternative CTE School, the country’s first Net Zero school on Tribal lands in North America. The 12,500 square foot, $3.8 million net zero Fort Totten Alternative CTE School was designed to produce more energy than it consumes while ensuring to meet other standards common when designing a net zero facility. There are other net zero schools in the United States, but this new school is the first to be built on tribal land and the first in North Dakota. |
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2/23/21 | Avoiding Damage, Distress, and Disappointment in Concrete Structures | Michael W. Lee (Principal at Wiss, Janney, Elstner Associates) | 1 Hour |
This presentation reviews failures, damages, and other incidences of poo… This presentation reviews failures, damages, and other incidences of poor performance in concrete structures that have served to shape today's building codes and the standard of care for the profession. Examples range from well-documented, high-profile collapses to lesser known but similarly influential structural and serviceability problems. Case histories will include discussion of excessive cracking, the cause of such distress, and mitigation measures. The case histories will illustrate how small details can often mean the difference between success and disappointment; and how codes have evolved to reduce the risk of future failures. |
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8/10/21 | Parking Structures: Common Problems and Best Practices | Michael W. Lee (Principal at Wiss, Janney, Elstner Associates) | 1 Hour |
This presentation reviews strength and serviceability problems in concre… This presentation reviews strength and serviceability problems in concrete parking structures. The effects of environmental exposure, vehicular loading, and deterioration will be discussed with an emphasis on key differences between buildings, parking structures, and bridges. Case histories will be provided to illustrate common problems, failures, and remediation methods. Precast concrete and cast-in-place systems will be discussed, including problems that occurred during construction. The presentation will include examples of changes that have occurred in the industry to enhance safety and long-term performance. |
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12/8/20 | New ACI Design Guides for Fiber Reinforced Concrete, and Other Developments in FRC | Mike Mahoney, PE, FACI (Euclid Chemical) | 1 Hour |
The use of Fiber Reinforced Concrete continues to evolve and become more… The use of Fiber Reinforced Concrete continues to evolve and become more common place in everyday concrete construction. Learn how the new ACI 544.4R document can help ready- mix producers, engineers and contractors by providing a roadmap to designing FRC for many applications including floors, precast, shotcrete and paving applications. An update will also be provided on other CODE approvals such as UL fire classification for composite deck designs, various DOT initiatives for paving with FRC and the improvements in ASTM and other test methods to verify correct fiber selection and quantities in concrete. |
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4/6/22 | Building Ethical Cultures | Nicole Zwieg Daly, J.D., Ed.D. (University of St. Thomas) | 1 Hour |
Ethical business cultures continue to prove to be more productive, more … Ethical business cultures continue to prove to be more productive, more innovative, and more meaningful places to work. Let's discuss how to build - and more importantly maintain - an ethical business culture. During this session, learn a little theory and a lot of practical knowledge to maintain your ethical business culture. |
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4/22/21 | Mass Concrete Constructability | Oscar R. Antommattei, MS, PE, FACI (Chief Concrete Engineer & Materials Engineering Manager, Kiewit) | 1 Hour |
Mass concrete (or thermally controlled concrete) typically requires impl… Mass concrete (or thermally controlled concrete) typically requires implementing thermal control measures to reduce maximum temperature and mitigate temperature difference. Specified temperature limits and thermal control requirements can affect mix design proportions, materials selection, reinforcement details, construction operations and compliance to specifications for the work. Many specifications still limit concrete temperatures to overly conservative default values without recognizing concrete properties and performance that allow alternative temperature limits more suitable for the specified work while maintaining quality and improving constructability. This issue frequently results in challenging scenarios that create design difficulties and unnecessary constructability problems for mass concrete. This presentation focuses on the implementation of today’s knowledge of mass concrete and best practices to overcome mass concrete challenges and facilitate solutions in projects. A special emphasis will be given to the technical updates provided for mass concrete requirements and guidance progressing in North America industry standards. |
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2/10/21 | Precast Concrete Storm Shelters | Paul Todd (Todd Architecture) | 1 Hour |
Part of the Sustainable Structures Webinar Ser… Part of the Sustainable Structures Webinar Series: This one-hour program is intended for professional designers and engineers. The attributes of precast concrete will be presented, demonstrating how these qualities may be applied to the design and construction of safe and efficient storm shelter facilities. The versatility and resiliency of precast concrete will be further highlighted by a video demonstration, and a series of case studies. |
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10/21/20 | Construction Special Inspections | Rob Flickinger and Derek Van Heuveln (American Engineering Testing) | 1 Hour |
Anyone who has watched a building under construction can appreciate its … Anyone who has watched a building under construction can appreciate its complexity and sophistication. Occasionally, inspection and testing requirements occur that the local code official may not be qualified or experienced to address, so third-party assistance is needed. The building codes address this need through a specific requirement for structural tests and “special” inspections. A special inspection can be required for materials, installation, fabrication, erection or placement of components and connections where special expertise is needed. This presentation will cover the requirement of special inspections as well as some examples of when construction testing and inspections did not go as planned. |
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4/22/21 | Mass Concrete – How Big is Big? | Robert Howell, P.E. (Professional Development Program Engineer, American Concrete Institute) | 1 Hour |
What is mass concrete? ACI 207.1R defines mass concrete as any volume of… What is mass concrete? ACI 207.1R defines mass concrete as any volume of concrete with dimensions large enough to require that measures be taken to cope with the generation of heat from hydration of the cement and attendant volume change to minimize cracking. But how does one predict whether mass concrete problems will occur and what steps should be taken? This presentation will discuss how to identify mass concrete, ACI 301 requirements pertaining to it, and good construction practices. |
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2/2/22 | Economic Outlook for 2022 | Ron Wirtz (Regional Outreach Director - Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis) | 1 Hour |
Using recent data and ongoing surveys by the Minneapolis Fed, Ron Wirtz … Using recent data and ongoing surveys by the Minneapolis Fed, Ron Wirtz (Regionial Outreach Director at the Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis) will discuss the speed and breadth of recovery in the construction sector and broader Minnesota economy, and role of labor force on economic growth going forward. Using an interactive survey, Ron will also gauge sentiment among event attendees regarding recent business activity, hiring demand, labor and wage trends, and the short-term economic outlook. |
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2/3/21 | Building More than Just the Pedestal: An Owner/Developer’s Perspective on Building All Concrete Multifamily Mid-Rise | Ryan Bedford (Bedford Development) | 1 Hour |
Part of the Sustainable Structures Webinar Ser… Part of the Sustainable Structures Webinar Series: Look around and you’ll see many five to seven story projects being built today with a one- or two-story concrete pedestal, supporting up to five floors of steel or wood frame. These “pedestal” projects are assumed to be the cheapest way to build while longer term ownership implications of these designs are not well understood. This one-hour presentation dispels the myths that are driving the popularity of pedestal construction and demonstrates the value concrete provides. The developer/owner’s perspective on building multi-family housing projects with Insulating Concrete Forms (ICFs) will be presented, and will include design, construction, and energy-efficiency implications, as well as tenant satisfaction. The presenter will overview his use of ICF’s and concrete for the exterior wall system at Kendal Lofts, a 42-unit project in Waukesha, Wisconsin. In addition, the presenter will also discuss his latest all-concrete residential projects in Wisconsin and Florida. |
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11/9/21 | Formwork Considerations for Building Design | Ryan Gregory (Ceco Concrete Construction) | 1 Hour |
This webinar will provide a general overview of common horizontal formin… This webinar will provide a general overview of common horizontal forming systems in use today. We will also discuss some project specific factors that drive the system selection process as well as review examples of building design factors affecting constructability and economy. |
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6/17/21 | Hot Weather Concrete | Ryan Scott (GCP Applied Technologies) | 1 Hour |
Hot weather conditions are not solely related to the air temperature whe… Hot weather conditions are not solely related to the air temperature when placing concrete. Those conditions are defined in ACI and ASTM documents. This presentation will focus on being able to define hot weather conditions and its effects on concrete in the plastic and hardened state. This presentation will also provide details on how to overcome the conditions of hot weather when placing concrete. |
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10/13/20 | ACI 360 – Design of Slabs on Ground | Scott Tarr, PE, FACI (North S.Tarr Concrete Consulting) | 2 Hours |
There are five commonly used procedures for designing industrial floor s… There are five commonly used procedures for designing industrial floor slabs. All of them are effective when their recommendations and details are followed. So, how does a designer choose the best method for a particular floor? The most common approach is to determine the type of floor construction needed for expected loading conditions. Then, from the design procedures, select the most appropriate method for determining floor thickness, reinforcement, joint spacing, and other details. This presentation will discuss the ACI 360 “Guide to Design of Slabs on Ground”. It will briefly address the planning, design, and detailing of slabs. Background information on design theories is followed by discussion of the types of slabs, soil-support systems, loadings, and jointing. Some worked design examples for various types of concrete slabs-on-ground will also be covered. |
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1/27/21 | Resiliency – Consideration Beyond Code Requirements | Shamim Rashid-Sumar, PE, FSFPE (National Ready Mixed Concrete Association) | 1 Hour |
Part of the Sustainable Structures Webinar Series… Part of the Sustainable Structures Webinar Series: Prescriptive building code requirements represent provisions for the least safe structure that may legally be built in a jurisdiction. Over the past 20 years, the building design and construction industry have witnessed an increase in the number of trade-offs of passive fire safety features for active systems. As natural disasters attributed to climate change continue to escalate, the population of neighborhoods located along with the wildland-urban interface increases, and fire and emergency access to buildings in densely populated areas is obstructed, multiple drivers arise to consider more robust construction for our built environment. The presentation will provide an overview of increased risks from natural and human hazards, identify approaches to mitigate their effects through voluntary and mandatory strategies and demonstrate the importance of incorporating standards for resiliency beyond minimum code requirements. |
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8/4/21 | How Keeping Your Coffee Hot and Your Beverages Cold Can Help You Understand Insulated Concrete Forms | Stephen M. Williams, AIA, NCARB from Design West Architects | 1 Hour |
This webinar will explore the use of Insulated Concrete Forms as a viabl… This webinar will explore the use of Insulated Concrete Forms as a viable and enduring building system. The webinar will explain the many benefits, economies, and attributes of Insulated Concrete Forms. The presenter will share lessons he has learned, details for implementation, things to avoid, and things to consider. The presenter will describe how Insulated Concrete Forms can be implemented into the design of net-zero energy buildings. Finally, a case study will help illustrate the benefits and properties of a thermal mass/thermal reservoir. |
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