Course Summary:

Commissioning Exterior Enclosure Assemblies and Systems

Course #L340
March 1-3, 2010
Riviera Hotel and Casino-Las Vegas*, 2901 Las Vegas Blvd. South, Las Vegas, Nevada
Course Fee: $1495

Benefits

This course will help you understand

The key exterior building enclosure design and maintenance needs to achieve successful CxP project
The key aspects of building envelopes, envelope components, and roofing systems
How the commissioning process avoids failure
The methods used in testing in-place and at a testing laboratory, and other witnessed tests and how they relate to successful CxP projects
Typical existing problems in various building enclosures
Construction methods and specifications

This course is one of five specialized offerings that provide in-depth knowledge of the commissioning process. It complements our three-day course on “The Commissioning Process for Delivering Quality Constructed Projects.” Prior attendance in that course is highly recommended, but not required. Although this course has been developed for those involved in the commissioning team, it will also benefit others involved in construction and construction management who are not directly involved in the commissioning process.

Topics

This course will guide you through the commissioning requirements for exterior walls, roofs, windows, and door assemblies and systems. Discover immediately useful methods and examples to make your project a success. Course topics include:

Overview of the Building Exterior Envelopes
The Commissioning Process Guideline 3-2006
Exterior Enclosure Component and System Fundamentals
Enclosure Details and Testing
Building Enclosure Science
Commissioning the Enclosure and Roofing Systems
Construction Practice and Testing
Case Studies by Contractor and CxA

Audience

Commissioning authorities and agents
Commissioning process managers
Project managers and planners
Construction managers
Contractors
Building operating staff
Architects
Building owners
Developers
Engineers

Earn PDH, LU, CEU

By participating in this course, you will earn 22 Professional Development Hours (PDH), 22 AIA Learning Units (LU) and 2.2 Continuing Education Units (CEU). Learn more about PDH, LU, CEU and state licensing boards.

Instructors

Fiona Aldous, Associate Principal, Wiss, Janney, Elstner Associates, Inc., Fairfax, Virginia

Mike Corso, Quality Director, Southwest Division, McCarthy Building Companies, Inc., Tempe, Arizona

Joseph J. Deringer, AIA, Executive Director, Institute for Sustainable Performance of Bldgs., Berkeley, California

H. Jay Enck, Principal, LEED Certification/Engineering, Commissioning & Green Building Solutions, Inc., Buford, Georgia

John “Chris” Morrow, AIA, Partner, Pryor & Morrow Architects, Columbus, Mississippi

Donald Scheuerman, Chief, Project Management Section, Department of General Services, DPWT-DCD, Rockville, Maryland

Charles E. Shoenberger, Architect, Commissioning & Green Building Solutions, Inc., Buford, Georgia

Chad B. Dorgan, P.E., PhD, Vice President, McCarthy Building Companies, Inc., Newport Beach, California

Charles E. Dorgan, Professor Emeritus, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, Wisconsin

David R. Soens PE, Program Director, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, Wisconsin

General Information

Fee Covers Notebook and other course materials, break refreshments, lunches and certificate.

Cancellation Policy No-Penalty Cancellation To cancel your enrollment, you must notify us promptly. Please consider re-enrolling in a future course. You may enroll a substitute at any time before the course starts.

Accommodations We have reserved a block of sleeping rooms at the upgraded Signature Level ($89/single; $89/double) for course participants at the Riviera Hotel & Casino, 2901 Las Vegas Blvd. South, Las Vegas, NV A deposit equal to the room rate for one night is charged at time of booking. This deposit is refundable if the reservation is canceled 48 hours prior to scheduled arrival. Room block rates may not be available for Friday or Saturday night stays. To reserve a room, call 800-634-6753 or 702-794-9412 and indicate that you will be attending this course under group code UW-Madison. Room requests made later than February 5 will be subject to availability.

Course Location This course will be held at Riviera Hotel and Casino-Las Vegas, 2901 Las Vegas Blvd. South, Las Vegas, NV. 702-794-9412

Visitors' Bureau*

Course information is subject to change.