Agenda

Registration:                        8:00 – 8:30 am

Morning Session:                8:30 am – 12:00 pm

Lunch (On your own):         12:00 – 1:00 pm

Afternoon Session:             1:00 – 5:00 pm

Section 1 – Engineered Wood Products: 
Introduction and Specification (EWP 005/006) 

    Develop an understanding of engineered lumber terminology 
   Review proper installation methods when using engineered lumber products 
   Gain a better understanding of how to properly inspect the framing 
      for manufacture compliance 
   Use manufacture literature to properly specify engineered lumber floor systems

Section 2 – Engineered Wood Products: 
Specification and Inspection (EWP 006/007) 

   Utilize both code details and manufacture details to provide clear direction 
      for plan review and proper construction 
   Identify what quantifies poor specification-but more importantly identify 
      what constitutes proper specification 
   Learn the recommendations of a manufacturer for proper installation and 
      inspection of engineered lumber floor systems 
   Use manufacturer-provided literature to find proper details to be used in 
      the inspection of and installation of engineered lumber floor systems 
   Identify bad installation through inspection and how to remedy issues 
   Jobsite photos – Good, bad and ugly

Section 3 – Engineered Wood Products: Load Development (EWP 008) 

   Learn how to size I-Joists 
   Learn how to size and select structural beams 
   Acquire skills needed to apply various framing details and connections used 
      in the engineered lumber products industry

Section 4 – Load Development Using Software (EWP 010) 

   Develop an understanding of how to create consistent file structures for each project 
   Understand how to identify problem areas when specifying EWP products 
   Participants will have hands on knowledge on how to size: 
      a. Joists 
      b. Beams 
      c. Columns and walls 
   In addition, participants will learn how to use software to handle problems that
      arise from improper installation to determine if member needs repair or not 
   Live demo

Wrap up and review

Credits

Professional Engineers
     7.0 PDHs

Architects
     7.0 HSW Continuing Ed. Hours
     7.0 AIA HSW Learning Units

Contractors
     Non-Credit Continuing Ed.

Continuing Education Credit Information

This seminar is open to the public and offers 7.0 PDHs to professional engineers and 7.0 HSW continuing education hours to architects in all states, except Florida architects. Educators and courses are not subject to preapproval in Maine.

The American Institute of Architects has approved this event for 7.0 HSW Learning Units (Sponsor No. J885). Only full attendance can be reported to the AIA/CES.

HalfMoon Education is an approved continuing education sponsor for engineers in Florida, Maryland, New Jersey (Approval No. 24GP00000700), New York (NYSED Sponsor No. 35), North Carolina, and North Dakota. HalfMoon Education is deemed an approved architect continuing education sponsor in New York.

This seminar offers a non-credit continuing education opportunity to contractors. It is not approved by any state contractor licensing entity.

Attendance will be monitored, and attendance certificates will be available after the seminar for most individuals who complete the entire event. Attendance certificates not available at the seminar will be mailed to participants within fifteen business days.

Speakers

Dennis Bott

Boise Cascade Engineered Wood Products

Boise Cascade Wood Products
Mr. Bott has been working within the engineered wood industry for over 25 years holding many positions including design manager to manufacturing technical sales. He is currently the business development & project manager responsible for educating and driving specification for Boise Cascade engineered wood products within the Multifamily Light Commercial segment. In addition to these responsibilities, he also manages the AIA educational program for Boise Cascade.

Stephen Hausner

Boise Cascade

Boise Cascade Engineered Wood Products (EWP)
Mr. Hausner started his engineered wood career designing floor system and sizing engineered wood products in 1998. Since then, he has worked in many roles including design manager, high-density housing specialist, strategic sales representative, and territory manager, and he is currently the area manager for east Texas, including Houston, and Louisiana. Mr. Hausner’s primary focus is product education for engineered wood products, consulting with builders on maximizing design efficiency, and duplicating his efforts through customer training.

Scott Lyons

Boise Cascade Engineered Wood Products
Mr. Lyons has 15 years’ experience in the building materials industry, including roofing, insulation, granite, dimensional lumber and engineered wood products. He is currently the multi-family/light commercial manager responsible for educating and driving specification for Boise Cascade engineered wood products within that segment.