Agenda

Registration:                    8:00 – 8:30 am

Morning Session:             8:30 am – 12:15 pm

Lunch (On your own):       12:15 – 1:15 pm

Afternoon Session:           1:15 – 5:00 pm

Building Code Background and Application          J. Southerland

   Development of the code

   Code update process

   Code terminology

   Code enforcement

Building Code History and Development          T. Childress

   History of codes

   Why codes change

   How the process works

   Are codes law?

Building Classification and Occupancy          R. Kirby

   Classification of structures

   Occupancy and special uses

Regulation of Building Components          R. Kirby

   Doors and windows

   Exterior walls

   Roof assemblies

Structure and Soils          T. Childress

   Structural design

   Wind load design and ASCE

   Soils and foundations

Building Materials and Application          T. Childress

   Concrete

   Aluminum

   Masonry

   Steel

   Wood

   Glass and glazing

Regulation of Interior Construction          R. Kirby

   Fire resistance-rated construction

   Gypsum board and plaster

   Interior finishes

   Interior environment

Credits

Architects
     7.0 HSW CEPHs/Contact Hours
     7.0 AIA HSW Learning Units

Professional Engineers
     7.0 PDHs

International Code Council
     7.0 Contact Hours

Contractors
     Non-Mandatory Continuing Ed.

Continuing Education Credit Information

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

The American Institute of Architects has approved this event for 7.0 HSW Learning Units (Sponsor No. J885).

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

The International Code Council has approved this event for 7.0 contact hours (.7 CEUs).

This seminar offers contractors a continuing education opportunity, but it has not been submitted to any state contractor licensing entity for continuing education approval.

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

Tony Childress

Childress Engineering Services, Inc.

Owner/President at Childress Engineering ServicesTony H. Childress, P.E., S.E. is a leader in redefining the role of engineering in commercial and residential construction.  Mr. Childress is the owner and founder of Childress Engineering Services, Inc., established in 1994, and he has provided design, consultation and construction management services to architects, builders, contractors and manufacturers since 1987.  Additionally, Mr. Childress is the creator of SlabTekTM (which is now known as Tella Firma), a patented process of installing slab-on-grade foundations that helps reduce costs and stability problems for builders while offering the highest-quality product.
Passionate about the profession, Mr. Childress develops creative and cost-effective solutions to resolve design and forensic problems.  He is a licensed engineer in 36 states.  He is active in numerous professional societies such as the National Society of Professional Engineers, the American Society of Professional Engineers and many others.  Mr. Childress also serves as the chair of the DC-10 Slab-on-Ground Committee for the Post-Tension Institute and is the past chair of the Texas Tech University Civil Engineering Academy.
An industry pioneer, engineering stalwart and accomplished business owner, Mr. Childress is a champion for the continued success of our industry through education, cutting-edge solutions and commitment to service.

Raymond Kirby

Childress Engineering Services, Inc.

Mr. Kirby is a former code official with 20+ years of municipal code interpretation and administration background. He has past involvement in code education and code development activities.Mr. Kirby has been involved in code and construction-related activities for 35+ years. Presently he provides code research, interpretation and application support for Childress Engineering Services, Inc., personnel performing building condition investigations, insurance conflict, litigation and post disaster damage investigation.

James Southerland

A&D Inspections

Mr. Southerland worked as a senior inspector (supervisor) withthe City of Houston from 1992 to 2008 and has been the ownerof A&D Inspections from 1991 to the present. He was a code instructor for Houston Community College from 2003 to 2008 and a building inspector for Patton Village, Texas in 2015. He is ICC certified in nine codes and is an ICC residential combination inspector, ICC commercial building inspector and an ICC certified accessibility inspector/plans examiner. Mr. Southerland is also international energy conservation code certified and an ICC certified accessibility inspector/plans examiner.