Parking Structure Design, Construction and Maintenance Seminar
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 – 4:30 pm
Planning for Structured Parking
How many spaces are needed
Shared parking concepts
Site selection
Functional Design
Introduction
Types of parking structures
The level of service approach
Parking geometrics
Circulation systems
Building Codes
Life safety issues
Means of egress
Guards and vehicle barriers
Accessible Parking Design
Introduction to ADA
Parking design under ADA
Other considerations
Passive Security, Lighting and Other Design Elements
Open Q & A and Case Studies/Examples
Structural Systems
Cast-in-place, post-tensioned
Precast, prestressed
Structural design overview
Designing for Durability
Concrete admixtures
Expansion joint systems
Joint sealants
Traffic coatings
Life cycle cost
Maintenance, Restoration, and Repair
The deterioration curve
Benefits and challenges for various types of parking structures
Condition assessments
Establishing a restoration program
Repair documents
Routine repair and maintenance
Proactive repair and maintenance
Structural repairs
Design for Adaptive Use
What is adaptive use
Adaptive reuse concepts and basic costs
Open Q & A and Case Studies/Examples
Credits
Architects
6.5 HSW Contact Hours
6.5 AIA LU|HSW
Professional Engineers
6.5 Contact Hours (PDHs)
Contractors
Non-Credit Continuing Ed.
Continuing Education Credit Information
This seminar is open to the public and offers 6.5 HSW contact hours to architects and 6.5 PDHs to engineers in most states. Educators and courses for Massachusetts architects are not subject to pre-approval.
This seminar is approved by the American Institute of Architects for 6.5 LU|HSW (Sponsor No. J885). Only full attendance can be reported to the AIA/CES. Please visit www.halfmoonseminars.org for complete AIA information under this course listing.
Architects and engineers seeking continuing education credit in other states will be able to apply the hours earned at this seminar, in most cases. Refer to specific state rules to determine eligibility.
Courses for New York engineers offered by sponsors recognized, and courses approved by, the American Institute of Architects are considered approved if they contribute to the development and maintenance of professional knowledge in approved subject areas. HalfMoon Education is deemed an approved New York architect continuing education provider via its relationship with the AIA.
HalfMoon Education is an approved continuing education provider for New Jersey engineers (Approval No. 24GP00000700). Courses approved by the AIA qualify for New Jersey architects.
This seminar offers a non-credit continuing education opportunity to construction contractors. It has not been approved by any state with a construction contractor continuing education requirement.
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
Adam Levesque
Walker Consultants’Project Manager/Structural Engineer in Walker Consultants’ Boston office
Mr. Levesque has more than 12 years of experience in the rehabilitation, assessment, and design of building structures. His extensive background in structural engineering includes parking garages, waste water, agricultural, office, retail, and healthcare structures. As a project manager, Mr. Levesque’s responsibilities include client interface, project team coordination and communication throughout each project. He has hands-on experience with establishing priority repair programs and detailed knowledge of maintenance/repair program and the benefits and problems they can pose.
Sarah Morkos
Walker Consultants’Project Architect/Sustainable Design Leader with Walker Consultants’
Ms. Morkos started her career at Walker Consultants in 2012 as a design architect. Prior to joining Walker, she worked for an A/E firm focusing on document production and large-scale building designs. During her six years with Walker, Ms. Morkos has been involved in the architectural design of parking structures, parking and signage consulting, as well as the restoration of structures. She specializes in bicycle and pedestrian planning. Ms. Morkos has presented on different components of bicycle commuting and how to keep pace with today’s commuting patterns in parking structure designs. She has also written articles on the integration of bicycle storage in parking garages. Most recently, Ms. Morkos did an interview for the “Outspoken Cyclist” podcast. She is a Parksmart garage assessor.
Art Stadig
Walker Consultants’Managing Principal in Walker Consultants’ Boston office
Mr. Stadig’s responsibilities include project management, consulting, management of staff, and marketing. He joined Walker’s Kalamazoo office in 1985 and served as project manager on many projects in Denver, Tampa, and Philadelphia. Mr. Stadig is a registered professional engineer in nine states and is active in a number of professional associations, both locally and nationally. An expert in parking design, parking consulting and master planning, he has helped clients on a local, national, and international basis to optimize their parking operations and select the best parking system to fit their needs. Mr. Stadig has worked on several hundred parking projects in the region including over 50 parking structures. He is actively involved in the research and review of emerging technologies such as automated and mechanical parking, as well as the effects of transportation network companies (TNCs) and the impact of autonomous vehicles (AVs) on parking.
Marc Stonier
Walker Consultants’Director of Design/Structural Engineer in Walker Consultants’ Boston office
Mr. Stonier started his career at Walker Consultants during his Co-op program with Northeastern University. Upon his graduation in 2008, he joined the Walker Team as a structural engineer. Throughout his 11 years with Walker, Mr. Stonier has been involved in the structural design of parking as well as the restoration of structures. As director of design, he is involved in managing and overseeing the production of study, consulting and new design projects. His background in parking consulting, structural design, project management, and engineering services allows him to plan and phase projects accurately, monitor the project progress, and participate in all areas of project development. His recent projects vary in size and complexity from the design of a new 350 space parking structure to master planning and design for 3,000+ spaces on multiple healthcare campuses. Mr. Stonier is also the company’s corporate director of building information modeling (BIM). His knowledge in the application and use of advanced CAD & BIM technologies within the A/E industry is a valuable resource in the evaluation and restoration of existing building structures. He is actively involved in Walker’s efforts to utilize advanced laser surveying equipment to construct precise models and CAD/BIM documentation of existing as-built conditions.
AIA Info
AIA Provider Statement:
HalfMoon Education Inc. is a registered provider of AIA-approved continuing education under Provider Number J885. All registered AIA/CES Providers must comply with the AIA Standards for Continuing Education Programs. Any questions or concerns about this provider of learning program may be sent to AIA/CES (cesupport@aia.org or (800) AIA 3837, Option 3).
This learning program is registered with AIA/CES for continuing professional education. As such, it does not include content that may be deemed or construed to be an approval or endorsement by the AIA of any material of construction or any method or manner of handling, using, distributing, or dealing in any material or product.
AIA continuing education credit has been reviewed and approved by AIA/CES. Learners must complete the entire learning program to receive continuing education credit. AIA continuing education Learning Units earned upon completion of this course will be reported to AIA/CES for AIA members. Certificates of Completion for both AIA members and non-AIA members are available upon request.
Course Title: Parking Structure Design, Construction, and Maintenance
Delivery Method: Live
Course Description: This 6.5 hour live lecture presentation examines the planning strategies for parking structures, design considerations, building codes, accessibility standards, passive security and lighting, designing for durability, and long-term maintenance, restoration and repair.
Learning Objectives:
Learning Objective 1:
Learners will be able to ascertain how many parking spaces are required for particular facility needs, and they will be able to assess the suitability of proposed sites for parking structures.
Learning Objective 2:
Learners will be able to assess the suitability of different types of parking structures, evaluating parking geometrics and circulation systems.
Learning Objective 3:
Learners will be able to reference and comply with building codes for life safety, means of egress, accessibility,guards and vehicle barriers.
Learning Objective 4:
Learners will be able to assist in developing plans for parking structure maintenance, restoration, and repair to assure maximum safety and longevity.
LUs: 6.5 LU Type: LU|HSWs.
Prerequisites: Familiarity with parking structure design.
Advance Preparation: None
Program Level: Intermediate
Course Expiration Date: 06/14/2022
Complaint Resolution Policy:
Complaints regarding this course can be emailed to doug@halfmoonseminars.org or by calling (715) 835-5900. A HalfMoon Education representative will respond within 72 hours to resolve the complaint, which will include, but not limited to, access to another CE activity at no or reduced cost, or a full or partial refund. Each instance will be resolved on a case-by-case situation.