Education Seminar – November 7, 2024
IIBEC Mid-Atlantic Chapter Seminar
Soprema Training Center at Convoy Supply
231 W Hampton Place
Capitol Heights, MD 20743
November 7, 2024
*Please email a completed registration form to IIBECMidAtlantic@gmail.com to ensure that you receive an IIBEC CEH Certificate at the end of the Seminar. Be sure to include your Name (First and Last), Email, Company, and AIA Number (if applicable).
1. Flexible Coating – Engineered Solutions
Presenter: Eric Bennung – VP Acrymax Technologies, Inc.
About the Presentation: This course highlights the connection between flexible protective coatings and sustainability. Attendees will learn about engineered coatings solutions through real world case histories. Specific topics that will be covered include waterborne field applied PVDF coatings, the urban heat island effect, resource efficiency, and product durability.
Learning Objectives:
– Select and specify a coatings system that solves specific environmental, budgetary, or substrate-related challenges of a project.
– Calculate the Solar Reflective Index (SRI) and potential energy savings of different building materials using available ORNL and DOE resources.
– Describe the 4 major components of a high-performance coating and describe their function.
– Identify the life-cycle benefits and energy efficient characteristics of elastomeric coatings as compared to traditional roofing products.
About the Presenter: Acrymax is a Family-owned for 3 generations, Founded by a chemical engineer with a “make it best” motto, they prioritize quality and service. As a third-generation leader, Eric is an experienced Product Development Engineer with a demonstrated history of working in the paint & coatings industry. He is a strong engineering professional with a BS focused in Chemical Engineering from University of Delaware. Eric the current President of the IIBEC Delaware Chapter – 2024
2. Transitions
Presenters:: Brian Baker – Partner at PPSI
About the Presentation: This presentation discusses the multiple trade applications in a building envelope construction project and how they can transition to ensure a watertight building envelope.
Learning Objectives:
– Identify the different components of the building envelope.
– Understand the role and function of the building envelope.
– Understand the complexities of transitions.
– Understand the challenges to achieving an air/watertight building envelope .
About the Presenters: Brian has been working in the construction products industry since 1993, with nearly all of that time focusing on how to keep water out of the built environment. Using his experience at multiple manufacturers specializing in different technologies, he works with design and construction teams to help ensure the building envelope remains intact not only through construction, but also through the working life of the building. Brian focuses primarily on below grade waterproofing, air barriers, roofing, and expansion joints, using a systems approach to ensure all of these components work together
3. Modern Roofing Technology: Self-Adhered Modified Bitumen
Presenters: Chris Gory – Polyglass, USA, Inc.
About the Presentation: This course explores modified bitumen membranes with an emphasis on self-adhered products for low-slope roofing applications. Gain knowledge on the trends in the marketplace and advancements in the products which have made self-adhered an attractive option for specifiers, building owners and contractors alike. – AIA Course Number: IPG07L
Learning Objectives:
– Describe the available variations of self-adhered membranes.
– Explain the evolution and advancements in self-adhered modified bitumen roofing products.
– Review the application methods and recommended technical details.
– Understand trends in the low-slope roofing market which have led the industry to self-adhered applications.
About the Presenters: A native of Miami, FL, Chris Gory has been with Polyglass USA for 13 years and is currently the National Low Slope Manager for North America. Chris has worked for multiple major US manufactures during his 25+ years in the roofing industry. He has held roles in technical positions as well as local, regional, and national sales.
4. Wood Nailer Alternatives: Sustainable Solutions to Enhance Roof Perimeter Security and Strength
Presenters: Brian Brunow – Strategic Accounts Manager – MTL Holdings
About the Presentation: This program attempts to look at one of the most vulnerable transitions within a roof system, the perimeter edge. The perimeter roof edge is responsible for the securement of the entire building envelope. In a recent study by FM, 80% of global losses from wind were roofing system failures, and 59% occurred because the roof perimeter failed. Not often discussed is the wood nailer and its role in the securement of the perimeter edge metal—a critical component to the strength and longevity of the roof.
Learning Objectives:
– Explore the role and importance of wood nailers in roof perimeter systems
– Identify key industry standards and design guidelines for nailer requirements.
– Evaluate impact of the wood nailer on roof edge securement.
– Gain key insights on the nailer’s impact to building sustainability.
About the Presenters: Brian is the Midwest Region Strategic Account Manager for Metal Era. A Business graduate of Mt. Mercy University, Brian began his career in the building envelope / roofing profession with DC Taylor, a prominent roofing contractor based in Cedar Rapids IA and has worked with Benchmark, Inc. and Primus Companies before joining Meta-Era in 2021.