Agenda

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Wednesday, April 1, 2026
8:30 am – 4:20 pm CDT


Agenda:
Presented by Joe Lawendowski, P.E.

Principles and Advantages of Below-Grade Construction

  • Cost of below-grade construction
  • Reasonable heating and cooling costs
  • Storm shelter function
  • Complying with building codes

Basement Design and Construction: Floors

  • Soils and drainage
  • Foundation design
  • Insulation
  • In-floor heating

Designing and Constructing Basement Walls

  • Masonry basement walls
  • Precast basement walls
  • Poured concrete basement walls

Waterproofing and Drainage

  • Drainage
  • Waterproofing
  • Sump pumps

Basement Heating and Cooling

  • Forced air heating and cooling
  • Radiant floor heat
  • Space heating
  • Cooling

Creating Walk-out Basements and Basements with Egress

  • Walk-out basements
  • Daylight basements
  • Basements with egress

Finishing Basements

  • Plumbing systems
  • Ducting and ceilings
  • Floor and wall systems and finishes

 

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Credits

Engineers
7.0 PDHs

Architects
7.0 HSW CE Hours

AIA - American Institute of Architects
7.0 HSW LUs

ICC - International Code Council
0.7 CEUs (Building)

 

Continuing Education Information

This webinar is open to the public and is designed to qualify for 7.0 PDHs for professional engineers and 7.0 HSW continuing education hours for licensed architects in all states that allow this learning method. Please refer to specific state rules to determine eligibility.

HalfMoon Education is an approved continuing education sponsor for engineers in Florida (Provider License No: CEA362), Indiana (License No. CE21700059), Maryland, and New Jersey (Approval No. 24GP00049300). HalfMoon Education is deemed an approved continuing education sponsor for New York engineers and architects via its registration with the American Institute of Architects Continuing Education System (Regulations of the Commissioner §68.14(i)(2) and §69.6(i)(2)). Other states do not preapprove continuing education providers or courses.

The American Institute of Architects Continuing Education System has approved this course for 7.0 HSW LUs (Sponsor No. J885). Only full participation is reportable to the AIA/CES.

The International Code Council has approved this event for .7 CEUs in the specialty area of Building (Preferred Provider No. 1232).

Attendance will be monitored, and attendance certificates will be available after the webinar for those who attend the entire course and score a minimum 80% on the quiz that follows the course (multiple attempts allowed).

*On-Demand Credits*

The preceding credit information only applies to the live presentation. This course in an on-demand format is not pre-approved by any licensing boards and may not qualify for the same credits; please consult your licensing board(s) to ensure that a structured, asynchronous learning format is appropriate. The following pre-approvals may be available for the on-demand format upon request:

7.0 HSW LUs (AIA)

Speakers

Joseph Lawendowski, P.E.

Civil Engineer (BSCE, MS Arctic Engineering), with Pannone Engineering Services LLC, in Anchorage, AK

Mr. Lawendowski specializes in residential structural design and water/wastewater systems, and he is a residential building inspector. He is a long-time Alaskan who retired from the military after more than 23 years of service and has more than ten years of engineering and construction experience. Mr. Lawendowski’s background includes experience in design, construction, testing and monitoring of engineered projects. He has worked all over the state of Alaska, including extensive time in the arctic and remote regions. Mr. Lawendowski takes a practical and economical approach to design, considering who is going to be doing the construction and how it will be done. He has hands-on experience in the construction of water and wastewater systems; the construction and renovation of buildings and large earth works projects. He is currently licensed in AK, HI, ID, ME, MT, TX and UT.

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:  Basement Design and Construction: Adding Economical Below-Grade Living Space

Delivery Method: Live Online 

Course Description: This seven-hour, on-demand course for design professionals provides detailed guidance and discussion on the design and construction of basements. Specifically, the course identifies the principles and advantages of below-grade construction, reviews the design and construction of floors, walls and walkouts, discusses waterproofing and drainage, assesses basement heating and cooling options and the finishing of basements.

Learning Objectives: 

Learning Objective 1: Learners will be able to review the design and construction of basement floors and consider the soil, drainage, foundation, insulation and in-floor heating.

Learning Objective 2: Learners will be able to review the design and construction of masonry, precast, and poured concrete basement walls.

Learning Objective 3: Learners will be able to discuss the options for basement heating and cooling, including forced air, radiant floor heat, and space heating.

Learning Objective 4: Learners will be able to review the finishing of basements, including plumbing systems, ducting, ceilings, and floor and wall systems and finishes.

LUs: 7.0

LU Type: LU|HSWs 

Prerequisites: None

Advance Preparation: None 

Program Level: Intermediate 

Course Expiration Date:  02/12/2029

Complaint Resolution Policy: 

Complaints regarding this course can be emailed to fchapman@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.