Agenda

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Thursday, January 25, 2024 
12:00 – 2:00 pm CST

 

Presented by: Graham Finch

Mass Timber Construction Moisture Risks

Moisture Management Planning

Assembly Considerations and Risk Assessment

  • Mass timber design
  • Moisture exposure level
  • Moisture protection options
  • Pairing appropriate protection to exposure

Construction Phase Moisture Management Planning

Execution

   

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Credits

Engineers
2.0 PDHs 

Architects
2.0 HSW CE Hours

AIA - American Institute of Architects
2.0 LU|HSW 

ICC - International Code Council
.2 CEUs (Building)

 

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 .2 CEUs in the specialty area of Building (Preferred Provider No. 1232).

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

Graham Finch,  Dipl.T, MASc, P.Eng

Principal, Senior Building Science Specialist RDH Building Science Inc.

Mr. Finch is a building science engineer who specializes in building enclosure design, risk management, research, and investigation work for new and existing buildings. Mr. Finch also works with building product manufacturers and other clients on product research and development, and the creation of various industry guidelines and training initiatives. Mr. Finch is directly involved with the majority of RDH’s mass timber and high-rise wood building projects and instrumental in leading industry research, risk management, and façade development for these new wood buildings. As a result of this experience, he is regularly invited by various organizations and clients to speak to the practical and technical issues of mass timber façade design and moisture management for mass timber buildings.

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: Moisture Management and Protection Strategies for Mass Timber Buildings

Delivery Method: Live Online

Course Description: This two-hour course examines the potential moisture risks for mass timber buildings and explores various practices design professionals can utilize in the construction phase to measure and manage moisture.

Learning Objectives:

Learning Objective 1:
Learners will be able to identify moisture risks that may affect mass timber construction and buildings.

Learning Objective 2:
Learners will be able to plan and execute construction phase moisture management techniques.

Learning Objective 3:
Learners will be able to determine moisture exposure levels and utilize moisture protection options.

Learning Objective 4:
Learners will be able to pair the appropriate protection measure to the specific moisture exposure.

LUs: 2.0                                                                                              LU Type: LU|HSWs.

Prerequisites: None

Advance Preparation: None

Program Level: Intermediate

Course Expiration Date: 11/17/2026

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.