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Complying with Texas Fire Protection and Building Codes
WebinarJuly 12, 2021Bryan Hoskins
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Bryan Hoskins, P.E., Ph.D
Associate Professor of Fire Protection & Safety at Oklahoma State UniversityDr. Hoskins earned his B.S. and M.S. degrees in Fire Protection Engineering from the University of Maryland. He also received his Ph.D. degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Maryland in 2011 with an emphasis on building egress. Dr. Hoskins spent one year working for Arup on projects primarily dealing with life safety design and people movement. He then spent two years working for the National Institute of Standards and Technology working on projects dealing with building evacuations and emergency messaging. He is a registered fire protection engineer in the state of Oklahoma. Professor Hoskins is the chair of the Society of Fire Protection Engineers (SFPE) working group that developed a research roadmap for fire protection and a member of the Human Behavior in Fire Task group for SFPE. He serves on multiple code and standards committees. He has authored more than 20 articles related to building evacuations and human behavior in fire.
Complying with the 2015 Commercial Energy Conservation Code
On-DemandSeptember 14, 2017Arthur “Art” Pakatar
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Arthur “Art” Pakatar, LEED Green Associate, CEA, HERS Rater, PHIUS Verifier
Principal, The Pakatar Group, in Troy, NYWith over 20 years of industry experience, Mr. Pakatar specializes in home performance, energy efficiency, and construction-related training and consulting. Mr. Pakatar holds professional certifications from the International Code Council (ICC), the Association of Energy Engineers (AEE), the Building Performance Institute (BPI), the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC), PHIUS and RESNET. He is a certified Code Enforcement Officer in New York State and holds ICC credentials as an Energy Code Inspector and Plans Examiner. Throughout his career, Mr. Pakatar has played an active role in the development and implementation of building codes, contributing to the creation of policies and protocols that support energy efficiency and code compliance. Over the past two decades, he has designed and delivered training programs for code officials, design professionals, and construction industry stakeholders across the Northeast, Mid-Atlantic, and nationwide. Recognized as a subject matter expert, Mr. Pakatar continues to support the evolution of codes and standards through education, technical assistance, and policy engagement.
Complying with the 2015 International Energy Conservation Code for Commercial Buildings
On-DemandMay 18, 2017Lawrence Lile PE LEED AP BD+C QCxP
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Lawrence Lile PE LEED AP BD+C QCxP
Owner of Lile Engineering in Ashland, MO
Mr. Lile is the owner of Lile Engineering, which specializes in commercial energy solutions and LEED certification consulting. Mr. Lile has worked in the design industry for over 30 years, on healthcare, industrial, commercial and educational construction projects. He has been involved in electrical and mechanical design, as well as construction management and commissioning. He has volunteered for local city boards and commissions, including the City of Columbia Energy and Environment Commission, which he chaired from 2009 – 2015, helping the City review and adopt new building codes. Mr. Lile is a licensed Professional Engineer in Missouri.
Complying with the 2015 International Energy Conservation Code for Commercial Buildings
On-DemandOctober 16, 2017Lawrence Lile PE LEED AP BD+C QCxP
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Lawrence Lile PE LEED AP BD+C QCxP
Owner of Lile Engineering in Ashland, MO
Mr. Lile is the owner of Lile Engineering, which specializes in commercial energy solutions and LEED certification consulting. Mr. Lile has worked in the design industry for over 30 years, on healthcare, industrial, commercial and educational construction projects. He has been involved in electrical and mechanical design, as well as construction management and commissioning. He has volunteered for local city boards and commissions, including the City of Columbia Energy and Environment Commission, which he chaired from 2009 – 2015, helping the City review and adopt new building codes. Mr. Lile is a licensed Professional Engineer in Missouri.
Complying with the 2015 International Energy Conservation Code for Commercial Buildings
On-DemandAugust 18, 2016Lawrence Lile PE LEED AP BD+C QCxP
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Lawrence Lile PE LEED AP BD+C QCxP
Owner of Lile Engineering in Ashland, MO
Mr. Lile is the owner of Lile Engineering, which specializes in commercial energy solutions and LEED certification consulting. Mr. Lile has worked in the design industry for over 30 years, on healthcare, industrial, commercial and educational construction projects. He has been involved in electrical and mechanical design, as well as construction management and commissioning. He has volunteered for local city boards and commissions, including the City of Columbia Energy and Environment Commission, which he chaired from 2009 – 2015, helping the City review and adopt new building codes. Mr. Lile is a licensed Professional Engineer in Missouri.
Complying with the 2015 International Energy Conservation Code for Commercial Buildings
On-DemandJune 28, 2017Lawrence Lile PE LEED AP BD+C QCxP
Speakers
Lawrence Lile PE LEED AP BD+C QCxP
Owner of Lile Engineering in Ashland, MO
Mr. Lile is the owner of Lile Engineering, which specializes in commercial energy solutions and LEED certification consulting. Mr. Lile has worked in the design industry for over 30 years, on healthcare, industrial, commercial and educational construction projects. He has been involved in electrical and mechanical design, as well as construction management and commissioning. He has volunteered for local city boards and commissions, including the City of Columbia Energy and Environment Commission, which he chaired from 2009 – 2015, helping the City review and adopt new building codes. Mr. Lile is a licensed Professional Engineer in Missouri.
Complying with the 2015 International Energy Conservation Code for Commercial Buildings
On-DemandJune 30, 2017Lawrence Lile PE LEED AP BD+C QCxP
Speakers
Lawrence Lile PE LEED AP BD+C QCxP
Owner of Lile Engineering in Ashland, MO
Mr. Lile is the owner of Lile Engineering, which specializes in commercial energy solutions and LEED certification consulting. Mr. Lile has worked in the design industry for over 30 years, on healthcare, industrial, commercial and educational construction projects. He has been involved in electrical and mechanical design, as well as construction management and commissioning. He has volunteered for local city boards and commissions, including the City of Columbia Energy and Environment Commission, which he chaired from 2009 – 2015, helping the City review and adopt new building codes. Mr. Lile is a licensed Professional Engineer in Missouri.
Complying with the 2015 International Residential Code
On-DemandJanuary 26, 2018Greg Clark
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Greg Clark
City of Norman, OKBuilding Inspector with the City of Norman, OK
Mr. Clark has over 10 years of experience as a combination building inspector with the City of Norman, Oklahoma, where he regularly performs inspections ranging from single family construction to large commercial projects. In this role he has also given presentations on new code changes as well as developed an ordinance for the adoption of a new set of codes. Mr. Clark is also an adjunct instructor at the Moore Norman Technology Center, where he developed a 36-hour course on General Contractor Residential Construction, which he has taught twice a year since 2009. From March to November 2015 Mr. Clark served on the Oklahoma Uniform Building Code Commission as a member of the Residential Technical Committee, whose task was to review the 2015 International Residential Code Chapters 1-11 and provide recommendations to the Commission. While serving on the committee he co-authored Chapter 11 (Energy Efficiency) and coordinated with other committee members and various stake holders to produce a Residential Energy Code for Oklahoma that is both functional and a solid standard for future homeowners.
Complying with the 2015 International Residential Code
On-DemandMay 20, 2016Donald Stafford
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Donald Stafford
Founder and Principal of Stafford Inspections, DallasSince founding Stafford Inspections in 1984, Mr. Stafford has performed more than 12,000 inspections and has trained and mentored over 250 inspectors. His memberships and professional affiliations include the American Society of Home Inspectors, the International Code Council, and the National Association of Wastewater Technicians. Certifications include technical trainer and field trainer through the American Home Inspectors Training Institute, International Code Council Residential Combination Code Certification (2006) and Resnet Energy Audit Certification (2010). As a restoration specialist (1979-1998), he was the recipient of two awards for renovations to historically significant residences. Mr. Stafford is also president of Real Estate Training Systems, a proprietary school in the state of Texas providing continuing education real estate courses for home inspection licensees.
Complying with the 2015 International Residential Energy Conservation Code
On-DemandDecember 14, 2016Arthur “Art” Pakatar
Speakers
Arthur “Art” Pakatar, LEED Green Associate, CEA, HERS Rater, PHIUS Verifier
Principal, The Pakatar Group, in Troy, NYWith over 20 years of industry experience, Mr. Pakatar specializes in home performance, energy efficiency, and construction-related training and consulting. Mr. Pakatar holds professional certifications from the International Code Council (ICC), the Association of Energy Engineers (AEE), the Building Performance Institute (BPI), the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC), PHIUS and RESNET. He is a certified Code Enforcement Officer in New York State and holds ICC credentials as an Energy Code Inspector and Plans Examiner. Throughout his career, Mr. Pakatar has played an active role in the development and implementation of building codes, contributing to the creation of policies and protocols that support energy efficiency and code compliance. Over the past two decades, he has designed and delivered training programs for code officials, design professionals, and construction industry stakeholders across the Northeast, Mid-Atlantic, and nationwide. Recognized as a subject matter expert, Mr. Pakatar continues to support the evolution of codes and standards through education, technical assistance, and policy engagement.
Complying with the 2015 New York State Plumbing Code
SeminarJuly 26, 2018John Kupcha
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John Kupcha
Plumbing and Fire Protection Design Consultant, N.Y.S. Certified Building Safety and Fire InspectorMr. John Kupcha has over 30 years of practical experience as a plumbing and fire protection designer developing detail oriented system design for commercial, residential and transit projects in the public and private sectors. He started his career as a junior draftsman for a consulting engineering firm in 1984 and worked for 16 years in consulting engineering firms; he left fulltime positions to experience the challenges of sole proprietorship. During that time, he was able to develop his communication, coordination and administration skills through firsthand experience working directly with different entities in the construction industry. His accomplishments include being awarded a certificate of appreciation for assisting in the founding of the 62nd Chapter of the American Society of Plumbing Engineers (A.S.P.E.); acting as founding vice president (elect) A.S.P.E. Long Island NY Chapter; acting as lead design engineer for four award-winning projects; acting as lead design engineer for two projects classified as LEED Silver and one project classified as LEED Gold, and acting as lead plumbing and fire protection design engineer on the Arcadis team that proposed the design intent for the proposed $10 billion Port Authority Bus Terminal in Midtown Manhattan. Mr. Kupcha is also a NYS-certified building safety and fire inspector which will be upgraded to the NYS code enforcement official certification in May 2018.
Complying with the 2015 Residential Energy Conservation Code Seminar
On-DemandNovember 29, 2018Arthur “Art” Pakatar
Speakers
Arthur “Art” Pakatar, LEED Green Associate, CEA, HERS Rater, PHIUS Verifier
Principal, The Pakatar Group, in Troy, NYWith over 20 years of industry experience, Mr. Pakatar specializes in home performance, energy efficiency, and construction-related training and consulting. Mr. Pakatar holds professional certifications from the International Code Council (ICC), the Association of Energy Engineers (AEE), the Building Performance Institute (BPI), the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC), PHIUS and RESNET. He is a certified Code Enforcement Officer in New York State and holds ICC credentials as an Energy Code Inspector and Plans Examiner. Throughout his career, Mr. Pakatar has played an active role in the development and implementation of building codes, contributing to the creation of policies and protocols that support energy efficiency and code compliance. Over the past two decades, he has designed and delivered training programs for code officials, design professionals, and construction industry stakeholders across the Northeast, Mid-Atlantic, and nationwide. Recognized as a subject matter expert, Mr. Pakatar continues to support the evolution of codes and standards through education, technical assistance, and policy engagement.
Complying with the 2015 Vermont Commercial Building Energy Standards
On-DemandMay 26, 2016Arthur “Art” Pakatar
Speakers
Arthur “Art” Pakatar, LEED Green Associate, CEA, HERS Rater, PHIUS Verifier
Principal, The Pakatar Group, in Troy, NYWith over 20 years of industry experience, Mr. Pakatar specializes in home performance, energy efficiency, and construction-related training and consulting. Mr. Pakatar holds professional certifications from the International Code Council (ICC), the Association of Energy Engineers (AEE), the Building Performance Institute (BPI), the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC), PHIUS and RESNET. He is a certified Code Enforcement Officer in New York State and holds ICC credentials as an Energy Code Inspector and Plans Examiner. Throughout his career, Mr. Pakatar has played an active role in the development and implementation of building codes, contributing to the creation of policies and protocols that support energy efficiency and code compliance. Over the past two decades, he has designed and delivered training programs for code officials, design professionals, and construction industry stakeholders across the Northeast, Mid-Atlantic, and nationwide. Recognized as a subject matter expert, Mr. Pakatar continues to support the evolution of codes and standards through education, technical assistance, and policy engagement.
Complying with the 2018 Residential International Energy Conservation Code
WebinarJuly 8, 2020Lawrence Lile PE LEED AP BD+C QCxP
Speakers
Lawrence Lile PE LEED AP BD+C QCxP
Owner of Lile Engineering in Ashland, MO
Mr. Lile is the owner of Lile Engineering, which specializes in commercial energy solutions and LEED certification consulting. Mr. Lile has worked in the design industry for over 30 years, on healthcare, industrial, commercial and educational construction projects. He has been involved in electrical and mechanical design, as well as construction management and commissioning. He has volunteered for local city boards and commissions, including the City of Columbia Energy and Environment Commission, which he chaired from 2009 – 2015, helping the City review and adopt new building codes. Mr. Lile is a licensed Professional Engineer in Missouri.
Complying with the 2021 International Energy Conservation Code
WebinarFebruary 16, 2021Lawrence Lile PE LEED AP BD+C QCxP
Speakers
Lawrence Lile PE LEED AP BD+C QCxP
Owner of Lile Engineering in Ashland, MO
Mr. Lile is the owner of Lile Engineering, which specializes in commercial energy solutions and LEED certification consulting. Mr. Lile has worked in the design industry for over 30 years, on healthcare, industrial, commercial and educational construction projects. He has been involved in electrical and mechanical design, as well as construction management and commissioning. He has volunteered for local city boards and commissions, including the City of Columbia Energy and Environment Commission, which he chaired from 2009 – 2015, helping the City review and adopt new building codes. Mr. Lile is a licensed Professional Engineer in Missouri.
Complying with the California Environmental Quality Act
On-DemandJuly 21, 2016Juliet Cho + 4 Other Speakers
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Juliet Cho
Stoel Rives LLPAssociate at Stoel Rives LLP in San FranciscoMs. Cho’s practice involves a wide spectrum of environmental matters, including land use, environmental due diligence, entitlements, the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) permit approval process, regulations affecting cleanup of hazardous waste materials, municipal law, and land use and environmental litigation. She has engaged in water projects, renewable energy projects, local government projects, and industrial and mixed use projects.
Robert N. Kwong
Robert N. Kwong is a partner with the law firm of Arnold LaRochelle Mathews VanConas & Zirbel, LLP (A to Z Law). His practice emphasizes land use and environmental law, including the processing of land use entitlements and related administrative and civil litigation. Areas of environmental law include air quality, climate change, water supply, water quality and solid waste management. His work involves counseling and representing private and public entities and individuals dealing with local, state and federal land use laws and regulations, including the California Environmental Quality, the California Coastal Act, federal Clean Air Act, and federal Clean Water Act.
Prior to joining A to Z Law, he was the Assistant County Counsel for the County of Ventura with primary responsibility for the Resource Management Agency’s Planning, Environmental Health, Code Compliance and Building & Safety Divisions. He also served as general counsel to the Ventura County Air Pollution Control District where he was at the forefront of California’s climate change laws and regulations.
Previously, he served as General Counsel for the Bay Area Air Quality Management District, Senior Deputy District Counsel for the South Coast Air Quality Management District, Deputy City Attorney for the City of Los Angeles; and Deputy Attorney General for the California Department of Justice.
Lee Smith
Coleman & Horowitt, LLPColeman & Horowitt, LLP, Fresno
Mr. Smith is a partner in the litigation department of the Coleman & Horowitt’s Fresno and Sacramento offices, and is heading the firm’s Environmental Department, where he provides representation to clients in the areas of environmental law compliance and litigation, the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), land use, Proposition 65, and water law and litigation in the Central Valley. His experience includes air quality and hazardous materials compliance, food safety, and water quality at both the federal and state levels. Mr. Smith has handled cases involving the EPA, Cal-EPA, the Central Valley Regional Water Quality Control Board, CalRecycle, the San Joaquin Unified Air Pollution Control District and other environmental agencies. He has also been involved in federal litigation involving the Clean Water Act (CWA), the Clean Air Act (CAA), the Comprehensive Environmental Response Compensation and Liability Act (CERCLA), and the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) as well as state court litigation concerning pesticide contamination, CEQA and Proposition 65.
Todd Smith
Thomas Law GroupOf Counsel at the Thomas Law Group in SacramentoMr. Smith brings to Thomas Law Group extensive experience working with clients on the application and effect of environmental, land use, and administrative laws, including the California Environmental Quality Act, National Environmental Policy Act, Clean Water Act, Clean Air Act, Endangered Species Act, Federal Land Policy Management Act, Global Warming Solutions Act of 2006 (AB 32) and the Warren-Alquist Act. He represents clients in proceedings before federal, state and local agencies throughout California, including administrative hearings concerning permit rights and appeal, and he has extensive litigation experience. Mr. Smith has experience representing public agency clients, including acting as lead associate for the $500 million extension of the Bay Area Rapid Transit Agency’s (BART) line to the city of Antioch. This involved extensive drafting and review of the environmental impact report, drafting and negotiating agreements concerning environmental entitlements, and daily case management and client interactions.
Craig Tristao
Coleman & Horowitt, LLPColeman & Horowitt, LLP, FresnoMr. Tristao is an associate in the litigation department of Coleman & Horowitt ‘s Fresno and Sacramento offices where he provides representation to clients in litigation matters involving agricultural law, environmental law, construction law, land use and natural resource law, water law, and eminent domain matters that involve the California High Speed Rail Authority. He also assists clients with regulatory compliance issues concerning the Clean Water Act (CWA), the Porter-Cologne Act, and the Clean Air Act (CAA). In addition to litigation, Mr. Tristao also represents clients before the Regional Water Quality Control Boards and the State Water Resources Control Board, air districts, and the Contractors State License Board (CSLB). He has represented clients in state and federal court litigation and arbitrations involving custom farming agreements, breach of contractual obligations, construction defects, the California Environment Quality Act (CEQA), the Perishable Agricultural Commodities Act (PACA) and note issuance and security agreements (NISAs). Prior to entering the practice of law, Mr. Tristao was engaged in research regarding agricultural operations and air quality, and he consulted on compliance with the Clean Water Act (CWA), the Clean Air Act (CAA), the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), the National Environmental Protection Act (NEPA) and the Comprehensive Environmental Response Compensation and Liability Act (CERCLA).
Complying with the Commercial Energy Conservation Code Seminar
On-DemandDecember 2, 2016Lawrence Lile PE LEED AP BD+C QCxP
Speakers
Lawrence Lile PE LEED AP BD+C QCxP
Owner of Lile Engineering in Ashland, MO
Mr. Lile is the owner of Lile Engineering, which specializes in commercial energy solutions and LEED certification consulting. Mr. Lile has worked in the design industry for over 30 years, on healthcare, industrial, commercial and educational construction projects. He has been involved in electrical and mechanical design, as well as construction management and commissioning. He has volunteered for local city boards and commissions, including the City of Columbia Energy and Environment Commission, which he chaired from 2009 – 2015, helping the City review and adopt new building codes. Mr. Lile is a licensed Professional Engineer in Missouri.
Complying with the Commercial Energy Conservation Code Seminar
On-DemandDecember 18, 2018Lawrence Lile PE LEED AP BD+C QCxP
Speakers
Lawrence Lile PE LEED AP BD+C QCxP
Owner of Lile Engineering in Ashland, MO
Mr. Lile is the owner of Lile Engineering, which specializes in commercial energy solutions and LEED certification consulting. Mr. Lile has worked in the design industry for over 30 years, on healthcare, industrial, commercial and educational construction projects. He has been involved in electrical and mechanical design, as well as construction management and commissioning. He has volunteered for local city boards and commissions, including the City of Columbia Energy and Environment Commission, which he chaired from 2009 – 2015, helping the City review and adopt new building codes. Mr. Lile is a licensed Professional Engineer in Missouri.
Complying with the Commercial Provisions of the 2018 IECC
On-DemandMarch 23, 2020Lawrence Lile PE LEED AP BD+C QCxP
Speakers
Lawrence Lile PE LEED AP BD+C QCxP
Owner of Lile Engineering in Ashland, MO
Mr. Lile is the owner of Lile Engineering, which specializes in commercial energy solutions and LEED certification consulting. Mr. Lile has worked in the design industry for over 30 years, on healthcare, industrial, commercial and educational construction projects. He has been involved in electrical and mechanical design, as well as construction management and commissioning. He has volunteered for local city boards and commissions, including the City of Columbia Energy and Environment Commission, which he chaired from 2009 – 2015, helping the City review and adopt new building codes. Mr. Lile is a licensed Professional Engineer in Missouri.
Complying with the Commercial Provisions of the 2018 IECC
WebinarApril 28, 2020Lawrence Lile PE LEED AP BD+C QCxP
Speakers
Lawrence Lile PE LEED AP BD+C QCxP
Owner of Lile Engineering in Ashland, MO
Mr. Lile is the owner of Lile Engineering, which specializes in commercial energy solutions and LEED certification consulting. Mr. Lile has worked in the design industry for over 30 years, on healthcare, industrial, commercial and educational construction projects. He has been involved in electrical and mechanical design, as well as construction management and commissioning. He has volunteered for local city boards and commissions, including the City of Columbia Energy and Environment Commission, which he chaired from 2009 – 2015, helping the City review and adopt new building codes. Mr. Lile is a licensed Professional Engineer in Missouri.