Engineered Lumber Design and Construction
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
Topic 1 – Introduction to Engineered Wood Products
Develop an understanding of engineered wood products terminology
Apply common EWP installation details
Recall proper installation methods when using engineered wood products
Topic 2 – Specification of Engineered Wood Products
Use manufacturer literature to properly specify engineered wood floor systems
– Size, Series and Spacing
Produce both code book details and manufacturer details to provide clear direction for
plan review and proper construction
Identify what quantifies poor specification, but more importantly identify
what constitutes proper specification
Topic 3 – Installation & Inspection of Engineered Wood Products
Use manufacturer literature to find recommendations and proper details to
be used in the installation and inspection of engineered wood floor and roof systems
Identify bad installation through inspection and how to remedy issues
Field photo review
Topic 4 – Load Development with Engineered Wood Products
Size and select I-Joists using manufacturer literature
Size and select beams and columns using manufacturer literature
Load development workshop using manufacturer literature to design an EWP floor system
Topic 5 – Fire Design with Engineered Wood Products
Summarize the differences between fire-resistive and fire-resistance-rated floor assemblies
Recall the facts about I-joist framed floors and their fire performance
as it relates to IRC codes
Identify equivalent methods to comply with code in
– Section R501.3 of the 2012 IRC
– Section R302.13 of the 2015/2018 IRC
– “The Membrane Requirement”
Topic 6 – Multifamily Construction with Engineered Wood Products
Identify the five types of construction per IBC code
Compare the three common methods of framing
Recall some of the typical detailing and details regarding this type of construction
Apply the tools and resources available to assist with multifamily structure design
Review & Evaluation
Credits
Professional Engineers
7.0 HSW PDHs
Architects
7.0 HSW PDHs
7.0 AIA LU|HSW
ICC
.7 CEUs (Building)
Contractors
Non-Credit Continuing Ed.
Continuing Education Credit Information
This seminar is open to the public and offers 7.0 HSW PDHs/continuing education hours to engineers and architects in all states. Educators and courses are not subject to preapproval in Tennessee.
This seminar is approved by the American Institute of Architects Continuing Education Systems for 7.0 LU|HSW (Sponsor No. J885). Only full attendance is reportable to the AIA/CES. Visit www.halfmoonsenimars.org for complete AIA/CES information under this course listing.
HalfMoon Education is an approved continuing education sponsor for engineers in Florida, Indiana (License No. CE21700059), Maryland, New Jersey (Approval No. 24GP00000700), North Carolina, and North Dakota. HalfMoon Education is deemed an approved continuing education sponsor for New York engineers and architects.
The International Code Council has approved this event for .7 CEUs in the specialty area of Building (Preferred Provider No. 1232).
This seminar offers a non-credit continuing education opportunity to construction contractors. HalfMoon Education is not seeking contractor continuing education approval in any state.
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
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.
Nathan Paul
Boise Cascade Engineered Wood ProductsBoise Cascade Engineered Wood Products
Mr. Paul has more than 20 years’ experience educating and consulting with performance-based designers and specifiers across North America. In his current role with Boise Cascade, he is responsible for the specification of engineered wood products within the multifamily and light commercial markets. Mr. Paul regularly gives presentations as an effective means of educating the design community.
Adam Pittman
Boise Cascade Engineered Wood ProductsBoise Cascade Engineered Wood Products
Mr. Pittman is a licensed professional engineer who has 17 years of experience in the engineered wood products field. In his current role with Boise Cascade, he is responsible for sales, support, and specification of engineered wood products with builders, dealers, and specifiers. Mr. Pittman is responsible for a territory that covers five states.