Agenda
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Please log into the webinar 15 – 30 minutes before start time.
Wednesday, December 13, 2023
9:00 – 11:00 am CST
Agenda
- The chemistry and physics of foam insulation
- Rigid foam insulation types and applications for them
- Expanded polystyrene (EPS), extruded polystyrene (XPS), and polyisocyanurate (ISO)
- Spray foam insulation types and applications:
- Benefits and drawbacks of closed cell foam and open cell foam
- Foam insulation costs and lifecycle analysis
- Sustainability of foam insulation
- Case studies
Webinar Instructions
All attendees must log-on through their own email – attendees may not watch together if they wish to earn continuing education credit. HalfMoon Education Inc. must be able to prove attendance if either the attendee or HalfMoon Education Inc. is audited.
Certificates of completion can be downloaded in PDF form upon passing a short quiz. A link to the quiz will be sent to each qualifying attendee immediately after the webinar. The certificate can be downloaded from the Results page of the quiz upon scoring 80% or higher.
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Credits
Professional Engineers:
2.0 PDHs
Architects:
2.0 HSW CE Hours
AIA:
2.0 LU|HSW*
International Code Council:
.2 CEUs (Building)**
* Live course approval. Pre-approval for on-demand format may be available upon request.
** Live course approval. Not approved for on-demand format.
Continuing Education Credit Information
This webinar is open to the public and is designed to qualify for 2.0 PDHs for professional engineers and 2.0 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 No. 0004647), Indiana (License No. CE21700059), Maryland, New Jersey (Approval No. 24GP00000700) and North Carolina (S-0130). 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 2.0 HSW LUs (Sponsor No. J885). Only full participation is reportable to the AIA/CES.
The International Code Council has approved this event for 0.2 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 Credit Information
The preceding credit information only applies to the live presentation. This course in an on-demand format may not be eligible for the same credits as the live presentation; 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:
2.0 HSW LUs (AIA)
Speakers
Daniel A. Huard
Co-Founder and Principal of Humann Building Solutions, LLC in Las Vegas, NVMr. Huard received a mechanical engineering degree from Niagara College and bachelor and master of architecture and master of Urban Planning degrees from SUNY at Buffalo. He holds multiple professional accreditations including LEED AP O+M as well as LEED AP BD+C from Green Business Certification Inc. He was elevated to LEED Fellow in 2017 and additionally is a WELL Faculty member. Mr. Huard’s professional expertise has contributed to numerous domestic and international high-performance building, sustainable and restorative development projects as well as international events including Greenbuild, WaterBuild, Global Health & Wellness Summit, Living Future unConference, WaterSmart Innovations, Advanced Energy Conference, Energy Management Congress, CAPAC and G2E to name a few. Humann Building Solutions focuses on all aspects of green building and development globally including professional program and project management, construction management, green building consulting, ASHRAE-ANSI Accredited Commissioning Provision, and WELL Health-Safety Rating in addition to building certifications, operational optimization, project validation, investment grade auditing, and net zero and net positive systems designs and implementations.
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: Deep Dive into Foam Insulation
Delivery Method: Live Online
Course Description: This course takes a deep dive into foam insulation, including types and applications, basic foam chemistry and physics, rigid and spray foam, lifecycle analysis, and sustainability.
Learning Objectives:
Learning Objective 1:
Learners will be able to discuss and reference the chemistry and physics of how various types of foam insulation work.
Learning Objective 2:
Learners will be able to discuss and reference types of rigid foam and describe applications for expanded polystyrene (EPS), extruded polystyrene (XPS), and polyisocyanurate foam (ISO).
Learning Objective 3:
Learners will be able to discuss and reference applications for closed cell and open cell spray foam insulation and describe the impact on the energy efficiency of a space.
Learning Objective 4:
Learners will be able to analyze and explain the cost, lifecycle and sustainability of foam insulation.
LUs: 2.0 LU Type: LU|HSWs.
Prerequisites: Some experience with design and construction
Advance Preparation: None
Program Level: Intermediate
Course Expiration Date: 12/09/2024
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.