1. RCI’s expert instructors offer more than just technical data. Presenters
reinforce program content with practical examples from applications
in the field. With plenty of opportunities to ask questions, you get the
answers you need. Instructor/attendee dialogue is encouraged.
Geared toward building envelope professionals, architects, engineers,
contractors, and facility managers, this program is invaluable to anyone
involved with maintaining or designing building envelope systems.
Learn From
Experienced, Field-Tested Experts
12.0 Continuing Educational Hours
Attendees earn up to 12 Continuing Educational Hours
(CEHs) from RCI.
12.0 Learning Units
Members of the American Institute of Architects (AIA)
earn up to 12 Learning Units (LUs) reported directly
to AIA. All programs qualify for Health Safety and
Welfare Credit. Six programs qualify for Sustainable
Design Credit.
Continuing Educational Credit
Attendee Registration
Discount Registration
On or before October 15
$530 – RCI Members
$575 – General Public
Standard Registration
After October 15
$575 – RCI Members
$620 – General Public
All Events and Lodging
Hyatt Regency on the River Walk
at Paseo Del Alamo
123 Losoya, San Antonio, TX 78205
sanantonioregency.hyatt.com
Reservations Phone:
210-222-1234 or 800-233-1234
Room Rates:
$149.00 single/double occupancy*
$174.00 triple occupancy*
$199.00 quad occupancy*
Contact the hotel by October 15, 2010
to receive special room rates. Refer to:
RCI Building Envelope Symposium.
*Plus applicable taxes. All hotel and travel arrange-
ments are the responsibility of the registrant.
The Symposium on Building Envelope Technology is a two-day educational
program offering cutting-edge, experience-based insights for the design,
construction, maintenance, and repair of modern and/or aging building
envelopes.
The event’s open, inclusive environment encourages attendees to ask questions
and stimulates dialogue. Speakers offer relevant solutions by referencing real-
world examples and specific case histories.
Real-World Knowledge for Building Envelope Professionals
Questions?
Call: 800-828-1902
Addressing Roof Leaks by Fixing a Wall Problem
Steven Bentz, PE, RRC – Facility Engineering Associates, Fairfax, VA
Mark Howell – Structural Preservation Systems, Hanover, MD
Lessons Learned from Curtain Wall Failure Investigations
Derek B. McCowan, PE – Simpson Gumpertz & Heger Inc., Waltham, MA
Joshua B. Kivela, PE – Simpson Gumpertz & Heger Inc., Waltham, MA
Cement Plaster Metrics: Quantifying Stucco Shrinkage and Other Movements;
Crack-Acceptability Criteria for Evaluating Stucco
Jeff Bowlsby, CCS, CCCA – Simpson Gumpertz & Heger Inc., San Francisco, CA
Hidden Holes in Balcony Waterproofing Applications
Rocco C. Romero, RA – Wiss, Janney, Elstner Associates, Inc., Seattle, WA
The Designer’s Dilemma: Modern Performance Expectations and Historic Masonry
Wall Systems
Niklas W. Vigener, PE, LEED® AP – Simpson Gumpertz & Heger Inc., Rockville, MD
Bradford S. Carpenter, PE, LEED® AP – Simpson Gumpertz & Heger Inc., Rockville, MD
Saving Our Facilities (and the World)
Richard L. Cook, Jr., RRC, RRO, RWC, CCS, CCCA, CDT, LEED® AP– ADC Engineering, Hanahan, SC
When Horizontal MeetsVertical
Carole Ceja – Wiss, Janney, Elstner Associates, Inc., Chicago, IL
In Between: Designing Joints Within Façades
Minjung Maing, PE, LEED® AP – Simpson Gumpertz & Heger Inc., Los Angeles, CA
Metal Roofing: Platform for Renewable Energy Systems
Scott Kriner, LEED® AP – Metal Construction Association and the Metal Initiative, Glenview, IL
Mark James – Metal Construction Association, Glenview, IL
Not Your Grandfather’s Windows: New Glazing and Fenestration Technologies to
Meet Expanding Energy- and Peak-Power Reduction Goals
R. Christopher Mathis – Mathis Consulting Company, Asheville, NC
High-Performance Building Enclosures Cause Condensation and Indoor Air-
Quality Problems: the Need for Integrated Design and New Investigation Protocols
Brian Hubbs, P Eng – RDH Building Engineering, Ltd., Vancouver, BC, Canada
Rapid Building Failure
Timothy Mills, PE, LEED® AP – TAM Consultants, Inc., Williamsburg, VA
2010 Building Envelope Technology Symposium
A Presentation of RCI, Inc. — A Premier Provider of
Technical Education
Offering over 30 educational programs each year, RCI is a leader in roofing,
waterproofing, and exterior wall technology education. Ninety-eight percent
of attendees polled described RCI educational events as worthwhile and said
they would attend future programs.
Industry Exhibits — Discover the Latest Building
Envelope Products
Representatives and displays from leading product manufacturers and service
providers will be available during scheduled breaks and at the beginning and
end of each day. For more information about exhibiting or to obtain a list of
vendors, contact RCI at 800-828-1902 or by e-mail: rci@rci-online.org.
Meeting Location and Accommodations
Hyatt Regency on the River Walk at Paseo Del Alamo
123 Losoya, San Antonio, TX 78205 | sanantonioregency.hyatt.com
Reservation Phone: 210-222-1234 or 800-233-1234
Rates: $149.00 single/double | $174.00 triple | $199.00 quad occupancy*
The special room rate will be honored by the hotel for nightly stay three
days before and three days after the Symposium event dates (based on
availability). Complimentary Internet access is available in all guest rooms.
Attendees will receive a special rate for self-parking: $15.00.
To receive the special room rate, contact the hotel by October 15, 2010
and refer to: RCI Building Envelope Symposium.
*Plus applicable taxes. All hotel and travel arrangements are the responsibility of the registrant.
If you tried to imagine a place where the sights, sounds and flavors of
Native America, old Mexico and the wild west blend effortlessly with the
hustle of a modern city, it would probably look a lot like San Antonio. Each
year more than eight million people visit the shining star of Texas, and it’s
easy to see why.
The River Walk is an unusual 2.5-mile urban sanctuary that winds along
the San Antonio River. Restaurants, galleries, and shops line the banks of
the downtown River Walk. The lush landscapes, quaint pathways, tinkling
waterfalls, quiet pools, outdoor art, and relaxing outdoor patios evoke the
renowned public spaces of Europe.
Enjoy Easy Access to the San Antonio River Walk
Each registrant will receive a comprehensive proceedings book
and CD detailing each presentation.
Breakfast, lunch, and breaks will be catered daily.
RCI, Inc.
1500 Sunday Drive, Suite 204
Raleigh, NC 27607
(P) 800-828-1902
(F) 919-859-1328
www.rci-online.org
Symposium attendees will enjoy out-the-door access to the famous San
Antonio River Walk. Learn more at: visitsanantonio.
Building Envelope
Hyatt Regency on the River Walk
at Paseo Del Alamo
San Antonio, Texas
PRSRT STD
U.S. POSTAGE PAID
RALEIGH, NC
PERMIT #1649
RCI, Inc. • 1500 Sunday Drive, Suite 204 • Raleigh, NC 27607
8 - 9
November
2010
Technology Symposium
Roofing | Waterproofing | Exterior Walls | Energy Systems | Failure Investigations
2. RCI’s expert instructors offer more than just technical data. Presenters
reinforce program content with practical examples from applications
in the field. With plenty of opportunities to ask questions, you get the
answers you need. Instructor/attendee dialogue is encouraged.
Geared toward building envelope professionals, architects, engineers,
contractors, and facility managers, this program is invaluable to anyone
involved with maintaining or designing building envelope systems.
Learn From
Experienced, Field-Tested Experts
12.0 Continuing Educational Hours
Attendees earn up to 12 Continuing Educational Hours
(CEHs) from RCI.
12.0 Learning Units
Members of the American Institute of Architects (AIA)
earn up to 12 Learning Units (LUs) reported directly
to AIA. All programs qualify for Health Safety and
Welfare Credit. Six programs qualify for Sustainable
Design Credit.
Continuing Educational Credit
Attendee Registration
Discount Registration
On or before October 15
$530 – RCI Members
$575 – General Public
Standard Registration
After October 15
$575 – RCI Members
$620 – General Public
All Events and Lodging
Hyatt Regency on the River Walk
at Paseo Del Alamo
123 Losoya, San Antonio, TX 78205
sanantonioregency.hyatt.com
Reservations Phone:
210-222-1234 or 800-233-1234
Room Rates:
$149.00 single/double occupancy*
$174.00 triple occupancy*
$199.00 quad occupancy*
Contact the hotel by October 15, 2010
to receive special room rates. Refer to:
RCI Building Envelope Symposium.
*Plus applicable taxes. All hotel and travel arrange-
ments are the responsibility of the registrant.
The Symposium on Building Envelope Technology is a two-day educational
program offering cutting-edge, experience-based insights for the design,
construction, maintenance, and repair of modern and/or aging building
envelopes.
The event’s open, inclusive environment encourages attendees to ask questions
and stimulates dialogue. Speakers offer relevant solutions by referencing real-
world examples and specific case histories.
Real-World Knowledge for Building Envelope Professionals
Questions?
Call: 800-828-1902
Addressing Roof Leaks by Fixing a Wall Problem
Steven Bentz, PE, RRC – Facility Engineering Associates, Fairfax, VA
Mark Howell – Structural Preservation Systems, Hanover, MD
Lessons Learned from Curtain Wall Failure Investigations
Derek B. McCowan, PE – Simpson Gumpertz & Heger Inc., Waltham, MA
Joshua B. Kivela, PE – Simpson Gumpertz & Heger Inc., Waltham, MA
Cement Plaster Metrics: Quantifying Stucco Shrinkage and Other Movements;
Crack-Acceptability Criteria for Evaluating Stucco
Jeff Bowlsby, CCS, CCCA – Simpson Gumpertz & Heger Inc., San Francisco, CA
Hidden Holes in Balcony Waterproofing Applications
Rocco C. Romero, RA – Wiss, Janney, Elstner Associates, Inc., Seattle, WA
The Designer’s Dilemma: Modern Performance Expectations and Historic Masonry
Wall Systems
Niklas W. Vigener, PE, LEED® AP – Simpson Gumpertz & Heger Inc., Rockville, MD
Bradford S. Carpenter, PE, LEED® AP – Simpson Gumpertz & Heger Inc., Rockville, MD
Saving Our Facilities (and the World)
Richard L. Cook, Jr., RRC, RRO, RWC, CCS, CCCA, CDT, LEED® AP– ADC Engineering, Hanahan, SC
When Horizontal MeetsVertical
Carole Ceja – Wiss, Janney, Elstner Associates, Inc., Chicago, IL
In Between: Designing Joints Within Façades
Minjung Maing, PE, LEED® AP – Simpson Gumpertz & Heger Inc., Los Angeles, CA
Metal Roofing: Platform for Renewable Energy Systems
Scott Kriner, LEED® AP – Metal Construction Association and the Metal Initiative, Glenview, IL
Mark James – Metal Construction Association, Glenview, IL
Not Your Grandfather’s Windows: New Glazing and Fenestration Technologies to
Meet Expanding Energy- and Peak-Power Reduction Goals
R. Christopher Mathis – Mathis Consulting Company, Asheville, NC
High-Performance Building Enclosures Cause Condensation and Indoor Air-
Quality Problems: the Need for Integrated Design and New Investigation Protocols
Brian Hubbs, P Eng – RDH Building Engineering, Ltd., Vancouver, BC, Canada
Rapid Building Failure
Timothy Mills, PE, LEED® AP – TAM Consultants, Inc., Williamsburg, VA
2010 Building Envelope Technology Symposium
A Presentation of RCI, Inc. — A Premier Provider of
Technical Education
Offering over 30 educational programs each year, RCI is a leader in roofing,
waterproofing, and exterior wall technology education. Ninety-eight percent
of attendees polled described RCI educational events as worthwhile and said
they would attend future programs.
Industry Exhibits — Discover the Latest Building
Envelope Products
Representatives and displays from leading product manufacturers and service
providers will be available during scheduled breaks and at the beginning and
end of each day. For more information about exhibiting or to obtain a list of
vendors, contact RCI at 800-828-1902 or by e-mail: rci@rci-online.org.
Meeting Location and Accommodations
Hyatt Regency on the River Walk at Paseo Del Alamo
123 Losoya, San Antonio, TX 78205 | sanantonioregency.hyatt.com
Reservation Phone: 210-222-1234 or 800-233-1234
Rates: $149.00 single/double | $174.00 triple | $199.00 quad occupancy*
The special room rate will be honored by the hotel for nightly stay three
days before and three days after the Symposium event dates (based on
availability). Complimentary Internet access is available in all guest rooms.
Attendees will receive a special rate for self-parking: $15.00.
To receive the special room rate, contact the hotel by October 15, 2010
and refer to: RCI Building Envelope Symposium.
*Plus applicable taxes. All hotel and travel arrangements are the responsibility of the registrant.
If you tried to imagine a place where the sights, sounds and flavors of
Native America, old Mexico and the wild west blend effortlessly with the
hustle of a modern city, it would probably look a lot like San Antonio. Each
year more than eight million people visit the shining star of Texas, and it’s
easy to see why.
The River Walk is an unusual 2.5-mile urban sanctuary that winds along
the San Antonio River. Restaurants, galleries, and shops line the banks of
the downtown River Walk. The lush landscapes, quaint pathways, tinkling
waterfalls, quiet pools, outdoor art, and relaxing outdoor patios evoke the
renowned public spaces of Europe.
Enjoy Easy Access to the San Antonio River Walk
Each registrant will receive a comprehensive proceedings book
and CD detailing each presentation.
Breakfast, lunch, and breaks will be catered daily.
RCI, Inc.
1500 Sunday Drive, Suite 204
Raleigh, NC 27607
(P) 800-828-1902
(F) 919-859-1328
www.rci-online.org
Symposium attendees will enjoy out-the-door access to the famous San
Antonio River Walk. Learn more at: visitsanantonio.
Building Envelope
Hyatt Regency on the River Walk
at Paseo Del Alamo
San Antonio, Texas
PRSRT STD
U.S. POSTAGE PAID
RALEIGH, NC
PERMIT #1649
RCI, Inc. • 1500 Sunday Drive, Suite 204 • Raleigh, NC 27607
8 - 9
November
2010
Technology Symposium
Roofing | Waterproofing | Exterior Walls | Energy Systems | Failure Investigations
3. In Between: Designing Joints Within Façades
Minjung Maing, PE, LEED® AP – Simpson Gumpertz & Heger Inc., Los Angeles, CA
How façade elements will meet with the adjoining materials, assemblies,
and systems should be considered early in the design phase. Left to the
end stages, the interfaces of building systems create abrupt conditions at
terminations, transitions, and corners. This can produce building covers
which fail to address issues of thermal performance or weather protection,
including air infiltration, water penetration, fire resistance, and also the
plumbing systems of the building. Although there are general guidelines
for designing smaller joints such as sealant joint performance parameters,
wider joints (such as expansion and seismic joints) are under-represented
and create delays and confusion during construction. Using case studies,
the presenter will demonstrate how to detail different types of noncon-
forming joints that have been redesigned to comply with performance
criteria.
Minjung Maing has 10 years’ experience with building envelope performance and
integration of design, testing, and construction processes. She has been involved in
various remedial design and new construction projects, including custom design of
curtain walls, windows, roofing, wall cladding systems as precast panels, EIFS, cement
plaster, brick and stone veneer, metal panels, and plaza and below-grade waterproofing.
Maing holds dual bachelor’s degrees in architecture and engineering from the Univer-
sity of Pennsylvania, a master’s degree in civil/structural engineering from Stanford
University, and a professional master’s degree in architecture from the Massachusetts
Institute of Technology (MIT).
Metal Roofing: Platform for Renewable Energy
Systems
Scott Kriner, LEED® AP – Metal Construction Assoc. and the Metal Initiative, Glenview, IL
Mark James – Metal Construction Association, Glenview, IL
The presenters will discuss how metal roofing can be used as a platform
to integrate energy-saving technologies into a “sandwiched” plenum
between old and new roofs. Methods to be discussed will include radi-
ant air barriers and natural convective cooling ventilation (ASV). New
generation energy-saving technologies will be illustrated, such as phase
change materials (PCM) for extreme thermal resistance, renewable solar
thermal heating and cooling (water) systems, and solar heat recovery
(air) for space and process heating, as well as roof-mounted photovoltaic
systems. These materials can be installed separately or collectively to cre-
ate a fully integrated and encapsulated thermal-composite roof assembly
over an existing roof that is both aesthetically and architecturally pleasing.
The presenter will reference research data from the Oak Ridge National
Laboratories (ORNL) to demonstrate the benefits for building owners
and design professionals. The presentation will close with an overview of
financial incentives afforded through the American Recovery and Rein-
vestment Act (ARRA).
Scott Kriner is the president and founder of Green Metal Consulting Inc. His company
is a member of the U.S. Green Building Council, California Association of Building
Energy Consultants and the Residential Energy Services Network. Kriner has served
in officer/director roles for the Cool Roof Ratings Council, the Metal Roofing Alliance,
and the Metal Construction Association. He was founding chairman of the Cool
Metal Roofing Coalition. Kriner is a U.S. patent holder and has published over 25
technical papers.
Mark James has been an active contributor to the growth of the retrofit concept in the
metal construction marketplace since 1986. His over 35-years’ construction industry
experience includes the design, sales, fabrication and construction of conventional and
pre-engineered buildings and architectural metal roof systems. James has conducted
seminars at MetalCon (2006-2009), the International Roof Expo (2009), at RCI
region meetings, and at over 100 American Institute of Architects’ continuing educa-
tion programs.
Monday, November 8, 2010
Addressing Roof Leaks by Fixing a Wall Problem
Steven Bentz, PE, RRC – Facility Engineering Associates, Fairfax, VA
Mark Howell – Structural Preservation Systems, Hanover, MD
The presenters will outline the key elements of the building envelope of
an historic masonry building from the early 1900s. The details used to
evaluate the structure’s building envelope and the investigative methods
used to identify sources of water infiltration will be highlighted. The
speakers will discuss techniques for selecting appropriate repair meth-
ods and how to prepare for commonly unforeseen conditions for most
building envelope projects. The course’s content is advanced but will be
presented in a way meaningful to those new to the field.
Steve Bentz is a senior engineer with his firm, specializing in building envelope
repair and assessment. Over the past 10 years, he has been involved with more
than 100 projects and has performed duties related to in-field investigation; testing
and evaluation; preparation of construction document; bidding; and construction
administration for roof replacement, façade repair, and historic rehabilitation proj-
ects. Bentz is an associate member of the Sealant, Waterproofing, and Restoration
Institute’s board of directors.
Mark Howell is his firm’s national consultant for building envelope solutions. With
specific experience in historic preservation, exterior façade maintenance, and wa-
terproofing, he provides support services to architects, engineers, and owners. Howell
is a member of the SWR Institute board of directors. He is an active member of the
American Society of Testing Materials, the Association for Preservation Technology
International, and RCI.
Lessons Learned from Curtain Wall Failure
Investigations
Derek B. McCowan, PE – Simpson Gumpertz & Heger Inc., Waltham, MA
Joshua B. Kivela, PE – Simpson Gumpertz & Heger Inc., Waltham, MA
The speakers will discuss failures and other problems encountered dur-
ing forensic investigations of ailing curtain wall systems. Much of the
discussion will focus on glass/metal (aluminum) curtain wall systems and
their associated failures, such as air and water leakage, glass breakage,
loss of metal components, fogging glass, and other serious deteriora-
tions. The presenters will explain common causes and how to avoid such
problems. The presentation will close with a review of several successful
curtain wall installation projects and the key design, preconstruction,
and construction procedures that led to their successes.
Derek McCowan specializes in curtain walls and window systems and has experience
with foundations, opaque wall systems, skylights, and steep and low-slope roofing. He
has authored numerous articles about window and curtain wall systems. He has eight
years’ experience with investigation, design consultation, construction monitoring,
and administration of historic and contemporary buildings.
Joshua Kivela has more than nine years of experience with design, investigation,
evaluation, restoration, and construction administration and monitoring of historic
and contemporary buildings. He specializes in waterproofing design of building
envelope systems, including foundations; wall systems; curtain walls; windows/
glazing; skylights; and flat, steep- and low-slope roofing, and has a background in
construction and laboratory testing. He is an active member in ASTM International
Committee D08 – Roofing and Waterproofing.
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Cement Plaster Metrics: Quantifying Stucco Shrink-
age and Other Movements; Crack-Acceptability
Criteria for Evaluating Stucco
Jeff Bowlsby, CCS, CCCA – Simpson Gumpertz & Heger Inc., San Francisco, CA
Shrinkage and other movements are inherently related to cement plas-
ter cracking. Stucco crack-acceptability criteria are published by many
industry sources, but no objective, agreed-upon, industry-wide standard
exists. The presenter will offer, for discussion, detailed case histories and
an overview of published criteria with the goal of reaching an objective,
unbiased, industrywide consensus. The information will help designers to
accommodate for stucco shrinkage and movement during the design and
construction process, and as a reference when evaluating stucco cracks.
Jeff Bowlsby is a California-licensed architect, with 25-years’ experience in cement-
based wall cladding systems and building enclosure design. His project experiences and
ongoing stucco research encompass a wide spectrum of building and construction types.
Bowlsby authored Stucco Control Joint Performance Testing, Just Scratching the
Surface, which was published in The Construction Specifier in April 2009. He
is a voting member of ASTM Committee C11 for cement plaster standards, ASTM
C926, and ASTM C1063.
Hidden Holes in Balcony Waterproofing Applications
Rocco C. Romero, RA – Wiss, Janney, Elstner Associates, Inc., Seattle, WA
Balconies are a standard component of many multistory apartment and
condominium buildings. They provide a means to extend the general
useable living space to the outdoors. However, inadequately detailed
deck-to-wall interfaces and railing post penetrations often cause water
intrusion into the tenant spaces of the building and substantial distress
to the balcony structure. When designing balcony waterproofing as-
semblies, supplemental sheet metal flashing components integrated with
both the waterproofing membrane and the weather-resistive barrier of the
cladding system should be considered to provide long-term waterproof
performance. Several case studies of balcony repair projects will be ref-
erenced as the presenters offer assessments of the as-built construction,
subsequent water intrusion, resulting distress, and investigation and
repair methodologies.
Rocco Romero is a registered architect with over 20 years of experience in the forensic
investigation of hundreds of building envelope and façade systems. He specializes in
investigation, assessment, and repair design for roofing, waterproofing, and cladding
systems in both contemporary and vintage structures. Romero provides consulting
services to owners, architects, and general contractors related to the design and con-
structability of new and retrofit building envelope systems.
The Designer’s Dilemma: Modern Performance
Expectations and Historic Masonry Wall Systems
Niklas W. Vigener, PE, LEED® AP – Simpson Gumpertz & Heger Inc., Rockville, MD
Bradford S. Carpenter, PE, LEED® AP – Simpson Gumpertz & Heger Inc., Rockville, MD
Designers of building rehabilitation projects are often called upon to
improve the structural, waterproofing, or thermal performance of wall
systems. Such improvements frequently require envelope modifications
that must be carefully analyzed to ensure that they are effective and avoid
negative consequences on building performance. The presenter will review
modern envelope design requirements and provide recommendations for
general design considerations and detailing, along with analysis techniques
that can be used to assess the viability of rehabilitation options for existing
masonry wall systems.
NiklasVigener is a senior principal and division head for a national engineering firm
specializing in design, investigation, and rehabilitation of structures and building
enclosures. He has led many notable building technology and historic preservation
projects, including the rehabilitation of Yale University’s Sterling Memorial Library,
Columbia University’s Butler Library, and the multi-phase restoration of the NewYork
State Capitol Building. Vigener is a lecturer in the Department of Civil Engineering
at Johns Hopkins University.
Bradford Carpenter is a senior staff engineer in the building technology division of
his firm. He is experienced in the investigation and evaluation of building envelopes,
including roofing, below-grade waterproofing, and wall systems with a specialty in
rehabilitation design. Carpenter’s work includes peer review and development of
building enclosure designs, preparation of specifications and construction documents,
construction administration, and monitoring.
Saving Our Facilities (and the World)
Richard L. Cook, Jr., RRC, RRO, RWC, CCS, CCCA, CDT, LEED® AP – ADC
Engineering, Hanahan, SC
The building envelope’s importance as protection from Mother Nature
is made obvious by the significant weather events occurring in the last
20 years. This is further substantiated with the ever-increasing changes
and modifications to our building codes and standards. So, how do we
save the world? If we consider that approximately one quarter of our
facilities are new constructions, then the remaining three quarters (the
vast majority) are existing buildings. The single most significant thing we
in the construction industry can do to save our world is to maintain our
facilities! Maintenance (repair, renovation, restoration) will extend their
useful lives while improving their performance characteristics – and that
is sustainability for existing facilities. As an industry, we must educate
facility managers and owners on maintenance; develop the design and
construction methods to maintain existing facilities (especially publicly
bid government projects); create alliances and joint ventures that are not
product- or system-driven; develop procurement methods to successfully
advertise, bid and award maintenance work; and establish standards and
procedures for assessing facilities and their needed repairs.
Rick Cook has been a member of RCI since 1988 and currently serves as RCI’s first
vice president. He has chaired committees and published articles in Interface. He
has received outstanding volunteer awards and has developed and taught dozens of
courses for RCI.
Reception with Light Hors d’oeuvres
When Horizontal Meets Vertical
Carole Ceja – Wiss, Janney, Elstner Associates, Inc., Chicago, IL
There are many experts in wall detailing. There are many experts in roof
detailing. Usually, the critical detail for building watertightness lies at
the intersection of the two disciplines. Far too often, the right hand does
not know what the left is doing, and trouble does follow. This presenter
will discuss common wall and roofing systems and describe the specific
challenges of controlling water and air penetration when the two meet.
Masonry, glass, wood, and EIFS all suggest a different strategy when they
intersect with slate, single-ply, metal, or built-up roof assemblies. Find
out what to expect when horizontal meets vertical.
Carole Ceja joined the Chicago office of her firm in 2006 after earning her master’s
of architecture degree from the University of Illinois - Urbana with a concentration in
structural design. Her professional specialization in roofing and waterproofing is often
supplemented with curtain wall and masonry wall work and has included inspections of
existing buildings, development and analysis of temperature and humidity-monitoring
systems, controlled water testing, insurance claim investigations, repair detail design,
development of material specifications and construction drawings, and construction
observation services.
Nonpresenting coauthor: Rob Haddock – Metal Construction Association and the
Metal Initiative, Glenview, IL
Not Your Grandfather’s Windows: New Glazing
and Fenestration Technologies to Meet Expanding
Energy- and Peak-Power Reduction Goals
R. Christopher Mathis – Mathis Consulting Company, Asheville, NC
Demands for energy efficiency and improved building envelope systems
have forced a re-evaluation of the importance of fenestration performance.
The presenter will review the array of window and glazing systems cur-
rently available and summarize their energy ratings, quantify the energy
and power implications of broader marketplace adoption, describe newly
emerging window and glazing technologies, and quantify the energy-use
implications of different fenestration choices.
Chris Mathis has served as a scientist at the Owens-Corning FiberglasTechnical Center,
was the director of the thermal testing laboratory for the National Association of Home
Builders Research Center, and was director of marketing for ArchitecturalTesting, Inc.
He was a founding member of the National Fenestration Rating Council.
High-Performance Building Enclosures Cause
Condensation and Indoor Air-Quality Problems:
the Need for Integrated Design and New Inves-
tigation Protocols
Brian Hubbs, P Eng – RDH Building Engineering, Ltd., Vancouver, BC
Multifamily buildings in the lower mainland of British Columbia and
the U.S. Pacific Northwest have come under increasing scrutiny due to
the high incidence of water ingress and resulting deterioration of exterior
wall assemblies. Current trends in architectural, HVAC and building en-
closure design often result in increased potential for condensation-related
moisture problems. This presenter will discuss these trends and, through a
series of case studies, showcase typical problems that can occur. Innovative
monitoring and modeling techniques will be presented that offer insight
into the multidisciplinary cause of this problem. Recommendations
will be provided for integrated architectural and HVAC designs that ac-
commodate the more airtight and insulated wall and window assemblies
of today’s buildings. Additionally, guidance for occupants and building
managers, to help minimize risk of condensation in exterior wall assem-
blies, will be offered.
Brian Hubbs has 19 years of experience as a consulting engineer focused exclusively on
building enclosure issues for North American climate zones. This work has included the
design of new building enclosures, forensic investigation, rehabilitation, maintenance,
and litigation support for existing buildings. Hubbs has been a key team member with
many landmark building science research and policy projects on the West Coast.
Nonpresenting coauthors: Graham Finch, MASc, and Robert Orlowski, ASCT – RDH
Building Engineering, Ltd., Vancouver, BC, Canada
Rapid Building Failure
Timothy Mills, PE, LEED® AP – TAM Consultants, Inc., Williamsburg, VA
The presenter will provide a case study of how a project team, through
a series of design, administration, and construction decisions, worked
through disastrous and costly building issues to create a top-quality
health club and spa facility. The presenter will describe the original
design, changes that were made in the submittal process, the method of
the original construction, initial discovery of problems, investigation and
repair options and, finally, the repair and construction techniques used
to fix the building. The speaker will demonstrate concepts for effective
design and construction procedures and of water vapor transmission and
condensation in building assemblies.
Breakfast, lunch, and breaks will be catered daily. Each registrant will
receive a comprehensive proceedings book and CD detailing each
presentation. All hotel and travel arrangements are the responsibility
of the registrant.
Timothy Mills has 27 years of experience with a wide range of public and
private projects, including commercial, federal, municipal, educational,
institutional, single- and multi-family residential, historical, industrial and
manufacturing facilities, laboratory, parking, green buildings, and retire-
ment facilities.
Discount Registration
on or before October 15, 2010
$530 - RCI Members
$575 - Nonmembers
Discount Registration
after October 15, 2010
$575 - RCI Members
$620 - Nonmembers
Register Online @ www.rci-online.org
(Pay to RCI - U.S. funds)
4. In Between: Designing Joints Within Façades
Minjung Maing, PE, LEED® AP – Simpson Gumpertz & Heger Inc., Los Angeles, CA
How façade elements will meet with the adjoining materials, assemblies,
and systems should be considered early in the design phase. Left to the
end stages, the interfaces of building systems create abrupt conditions at
terminations, transitions, and corners. This can produce building covers
which fail to address issues of thermal performance or weather protection,
including air infiltration, water penetration, fire resistance, and also the
plumbing systems of the building. Although there are general guidelines
for designing smaller joints such as sealant joint performance parameters,
wider joints (such as expansion and seismic joints) are under-represented
and create delays and confusion during construction. Using case studies,
the presenter will demonstrate how to detail different types of noncon-
forming joints that have been redesigned to comply with performance
criteria.
Minjung Maing has 10 years’ experience with building envelope performance and
integration of design, testing, and construction processes. She has been involved in
various remedial design and new construction projects, including custom design of
curtain walls, windows, roofing, wall cladding systems as precast panels, EIFS, cement
plaster, brick and stone veneer, metal panels, and plaza and below-grade waterproofing.
Maing holds dual bachelor’s degrees in architecture and engineering from the Univer-
sity of Pennsylvania, a master’s degree in civil/structural engineering from Stanford
University, and a professional master’s degree in architecture from the Massachusetts
Institute of Technology (MIT).
Metal Roofing: Platform for Renewable Energy
Systems
Scott Kriner, LEED® AP – Metal Construction Assoc. and the Metal Initiative, Glenview, IL
Mark James – Metal Construction Association, Glenview, IL
The presenters will discuss how metal roofing can be used as a platform
to integrate energy-saving technologies into a “sandwiched” plenum
between old and new roofs. Methods to be discussed will include radi-
ant air barriers and natural convective cooling ventilation (ASV). New
generation energy-saving technologies will be illustrated, such as phase
change materials (PCM) for extreme thermal resistance, renewable solar
thermal heating and cooling (water) systems, and solar heat recovery
(air) for space and process heating, as well as roof-mounted photovoltaic
systems. These materials can be installed separately or collectively to cre-
ate a fully integrated and encapsulated thermal-composite roof assembly
over an existing roof that is both aesthetically and architecturally pleasing.
The presenter will reference research data from the Oak Ridge National
Laboratories (ORNL) to demonstrate the benefits for building owners
and design professionals. The presentation will close with an overview of
financial incentives afforded through the American Recovery and Rein-
vestment Act (ARRA).
Scott Kriner is the president and founder of Green Metal Consulting Inc. His company
is a member of the U.S. Green Building Council, California Association of Building
Energy Consultants and the Residential Energy Services Network. Kriner has served
in officer/director roles for the Cool Roof Ratings Council, the Metal Roofing Alliance,
and the Metal Construction Association. He was founding chairman of the Cool
Metal Roofing Coalition. Kriner is a U.S. patent holder and has published over 25
technical papers.
Mark James has been an active contributor to the growth of the retrofit concept in the
metal construction marketplace since 1986. His over 35-years’ construction industry
experience includes the design, sales, fabrication and construction of conventional and
pre-engineered buildings and architectural metal roof systems. James has conducted
seminars at MetalCon (2006-2009), the International Roof Expo (2009), at RCI
region meetings, and at over 100 American Institute of Architects’ continuing educa-
tion programs.
Monday, November 8, 2010
Addressing Roof Leaks by Fixing a Wall Problem
Steven Bentz, PE, RRC – Facility Engineering Associates, Fairfax, VA
Mark Howell – Structural Preservation Systems, Hanover, MD
The presenters will outline the key elements of the building envelope of
an historic masonry building from the early 1900s. The details used to
evaluate the structure’s building envelope and the investigative methods
used to identify sources of water infiltration will be highlighted. The
speakers will discuss techniques for selecting appropriate repair meth-
ods and how to prepare for commonly unforeseen conditions for most
building envelope projects. The course’s content is advanced but will be
presented in a way meaningful to those new to the field.
Steve Bentz is a senior engineer with his firm, specializing in building envelope
repair and assessment. Over the past 10 years, he has been involved with more
than 100 projects and has performed duties related to in-field investigation; testing
and evaluation; preparation of construction document; bidding; and construction
administration for roof replacement, façade repair, and historic rehabilitation proj-
ects. Bentz is an associate member of the Sealant, Waterproofing, and Restoration
Institute’s board of directors.
Mark Howell is his firm’s national consultant for building envelope solutions. With
specific experience in historic preservation, exterior façade maintenance, and wa-
terproofing, he provides support services to architects, engineers, and owners. Howell
is a member of the SWR Institute board of directors. He is an active member of the
American Society of Testing Materials, the Association for Preservation Technology
International, and RCI.
Lessons Learned from Curtain Wall Failure
Investigations
Derek B. McCowan, PE – Simpson Gumpertz & Heger Inc., Waltham, MA
Joshua B. Kivela, PE – Simpson Gumpertz & Heger Inc., Waltham, MA
The speakers will discuss failures and other problems encountered dur-
ing forensic investigations of ailing curtain wall systems. Much of the
discussion will focus on glass/metal (aluminum) curtain wall systems and
their associated failures, such as air and water leakage, glass breakage,
loss of metal components, fogging glass, and other serious deteriora-
tions. The presenters will explain common causes and how to avoid such
problems. The presentation will close with a review of several successful
curtain wall installation projects and the key design, preconstruction,
and construction procedures that led to their successes.
Derek McCowan specializes in curtain walls and window systems and has experience
with foundations, opaque wall systems, skylights, and steep and low-slope roofing. He
has authored numerous articles about window and curtain wall systems. He has eight
years’ experience with investigation, design consultation, construction monitoring,
and administration of historic and contemporary buildings.
Joshua Kivela has more than nine years of experience with design, investigation,
evaluation, restoration, and construction administration and monitoring of historic
and contemporary buildings. He specializes in waterproofing design of building
envelope systems, including foundations; wall systems; curtain walls; windows/
glazing; skylights; and flat, steep- and low-slope roofing, and has a background in
construction and laboratory testing. He is an active member in ASTM International
Committee D08 – Roofing and Waterproofing.
Tuesday, November 9, 2010
Card Number: Exp. Date:
Signature:
Name on Card:
Phone: Fax:
E-mail:
Name:
Firm:
Address:
City/State/Zip:
RCI, Inc.
1500 Sunday Drive, Suite 204
Raleigh, NC 27607-5151
Fax: 919-859-1328 Phone: 800-828-1902
One Registration Form Per Attendee
Required to receive
member discount.RCI Member #
Payment Method:
Check Discover
Visa Am. Ex. MC
3- or 4-Digit
Verification Code:
2010 Building Envelope Technology Symposium
Registration
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$
Cement Plaster Metrics: Quantifying Stucco Shrink-
age and Other Movements; Crack-Acceptability
Criteria for Evaluating Stucco
Jeff Bowlsby, CCS, CCCA – Simpson Gumpertz & Heger Inc., San Francisco, CA
Shrinkage and other movements are inherently related to cement plas-
ter cracking. Stucco crack-acceptability criteria are published by many
industry sources, but no objective, agreed-upon, industry-wide standard
exists. The presenter will offer, for discussion, detailed case histories and
an overview of published criteria with the goal of reaching an objective,
unbiased, industrywide consensus. The information will help designers to
accommodate for stucco shrinkage and movement during the design and
construction process, and as a reference when evaluating stucco cracks.
Jeff Bowlsby is a California-licensed architect, with 25-years’ experience in cement-
based wall cladding systems and building enclosure design. His project experiences and
ongoing stucco research encompass a wide spectrum of building and construction types.
Bowlsby authored Stucco Control Joint Performance Testing, Just Scratching the
Surface, which was published in The Construction Specifier in April 2009. He
is a voting member of ASTM Committee C11 for cement plaster standards, ASTM
C926, and ASTM C1063.
Hidden Holes in Balcony Waterproofing Applications
Rocco C. Romero, RA – Wiss, Janney, Elstner Associates, Inc., Seattle, WA
Balconies are a standard component of many multistory apartment and
condominium buildings. They provide a means to extend the general
useable living space to the outdoors. However, inadequately detailed
deck-to-wall interfaces and railing post penetrations often cause water
intrusion into the tenant spaces of the building and substantial distress
to the balcony structure. When designing balcony waterproofing as-
semblies, supplemental sheet metal flashing components integrated with
both the waterproofing membrane and the weather-resistive barrier of the
cladding system should be considered to provide long-term waterproof
performance. Several case studies of balcony repair projects will be ref-
erenced as the presenters offer assessments of the as-built construction,
subsequent water intrusion, resulting distress, and investigation and
repair methodologies.
Rocco Romero is a registered architect with over 20 years of experience in the forensic
investigation of hundreds of building envelope and façade systems. He specializes in
investigation, assessment, and repair design for roofing, waterproofing, and cladding
systems in both contemporary and vintage structures. Romero provides consulting
services to owners, architects, and general contractors related to the design and con-
structability of new and retrofit building envelope systems.
The Designer’s Dilemma: Modern Performance
Expectations and Historic Masonry Wall Systems
Niklas W. Vigener, PE, LEED® AP – Simpson Gumpertz & Heger Inc., Rockville, MD
Bradford S. Carpenter, PE, LEED® AP – Simpson Gumpertz & Heger Inc., Rockville, MD
Designers of building rehabilitation projects are often called upon to
improve the structural, waterproofing, or thermal performance of wall
systems. Such improvements frequently require envelope modifications
that must be carefully analyzed to ensure that they are effective and avoid
negative consequences on building performance. The presenter will review
modern envelope design requirements and provide recommendations for
general design considerations and detailing, along with analysis techniques
that can be used to assess the viability of rehabilitation options for existing
masonry wall systems.
NiklasVigener is a senior principal and division head for a national engineering firm
specializing in design, investigation, and rehabilitation of structures and building
enclosures. He has led many notable building technology and historic preservation
projects, including the rehabilitation of Yale University’s Sterling Memorial Library,
Columbia University’s Butler Library, and the multi-phase restoration of the NewYork
State Capitol Building. Vigener is a lecturer in the Department of Civil Engineering
at Johns Hopkins University.
Bradford Carpenter is a senior staff engineer in the building technology division of
his firm. He is experienced in the investigation and evaluation of building envelopes,
including roofing, below-grade waterproofing, and wall systems with a specialty in
rehabilitation design. Carpenter’s work includes peer review and development of
building enclosure designs, preparation of specifications and construction documents,
construction administration, and monitoring.
Saving Our Facilities (and the World)
Richard L. Cook, Jr., RRC, RRO, RWC, CCS, CCCA, CDT, LEED® AP – ADC
Engineering, Hanahan, SC
The building envelope’s importance as protection from Mother Nature
is made obvious by the significant weather events occurring in the last
20 years. This is further substantiated with the ever-increasing changes
and modifications to our building codes and standards. So, how do we
save the world? If we consider that approximately one quarter of our
facilities are new constructions, then the remaining three quarters (the
vast majority) are existing buildings. The single most significant thing we
in the construction industry can do to save our world is to maintain our
facilities! Maintenance (repair, renovation, restoration) will extend their
useful lives while improving their performance characteristics – and that
is sustainability for existing facilities. As an industry, we must educate
facility managers and owners on maintenance; develop the design and
construction methods to maintain existing facilities (especially publicly
bid government projects); create alliances and joint ventures that are not
product- or system-driven; develop procurement methods to successfully
advertise, bid and award maintenance work; and establish standards and
procedures for assessing facilities and their needed repairs.
Rick Cook has been a member of RCI since 1988 and currently serves as RCI’s first
vice president. He has chaired committees and published articles in Interface. He
has received outstanding volunteer awards and has developed and taught dozens of
courses for RCI.
Reception with Light Hors d’oeuvres
When Horizontal Meets Vertical
Carole Ceja – Wiss, Janney, Elstner Associates, Inc., Chicago, IL
There are many experts in wall detailing. There are many experts in roof
detailing. Usually, the critical detail for building watertightness lies at
the intersection of the two disciplines. Far too often, the right hand does
not know what the left is doing, and trouble does follow. This presenter
will discuss common wall and roofing systems and describe the specific
challenges of controlling water and air penetration when the two meet.
Masonry, glass, wood, and EIFS all suggest a different strategy when they
intersect with slate, single-ply, metal, or built-up roof assemblies. Find
out what to expect when horizontal meets vertical.
Carole Ceja joined the Chicago office of her firm in 2006 after earning her master’s
of architecture degree from the University of Illinois - Urbana with a concentration in
structural design. Her professional specialization in roofing and waterproofing is often
supplemented with curtain wall and masonry wall work and has included inspections of
existing buildings, development and analysis of temperature and humidity-monitoring
systems, controlled water testing, insurance claim investigations, repair detail design,
development of material specifications and construction drawings, and construction
observation services.
Nonpresenting coauthor: Rob Haddock – Metal Construction Association and the
Metal Initiative, Glenview, IL
Not Your Grandfather’s Windows: New Glazing
and Fenestration Technologies to Meet Expanding
Energy- and Peak-Power Reduction Goals
R. Christopher Mathis – Mathis Consulting Company, Asheville, NC
Demands for energy efficiency and improved building envelope systems
have forced a re-evaluation of the importance of fenestration performance.
The presenter will review the array of window and glazing systems cur-
rently available and summarize their energy ratings, quantify the energy
and power implications of broader marketplace adoption, describe newly
emerging window and glazing technologies, and quantify the energy-use
implications of different fenestration choices.
Chris Mathis has served as a scientist at the Owens-Corning FiberglasTechnical Center,
was the director of the thermal testing laboratory for the National Association of Home
Builders Research Center, and was director of marketing for ArchitecturalTesting, Inc.
He was a founding member of the National Fenestration Rating Council.
High-Performance Building Enclosures Cause
Condensation and Indoor Air-Quality Problems:
the Need for Integrated Design and New Inves-
tigation Protocols
Brian Hubbs, P Eng – RDH Building Engineering, Ltd., Vancouver, BC
Multifamily buildings in the lower mainland of British Columbia and
the U.S. Pacific Northwest have come under increasing scrutiny due to
the high incidence of water ingress and resulting deterioration of exterior
wall assemblies. Current trends in architectural, HVAC and building en-
closure design often result in increased potential for condensation-related
moisture problems. This presenter will discuss these trends and, through a
series of case studies, showcase typical problems that can occur. Innovative
monitoring and modeling techniques will be presented that offer insight
into the multidisciplinary cause of this problem. Recommendations
will be provided for integrated architectural and HVAC designs that ac-
commodate the more airtight and insulated wall and window assemblies
of today’s buildings. Additionally, guidance for occupants and building
managers, to help minimize risk of condensation in exterior wall assem-
blies, will be offered.
Brian Hubbs has 19 years of experience as a consulting engineer focused exclusively on
building enclosure issues for North American climate zones. This work has included the
design of new building enclosures, forensic investigation, rehabilitation, maintenance,
and litigation support for existing buildings. Hubbs has been a key team member with
many landmark building science research and policy projects on the West Coast.
Nonpresenting coauthors: Graham Finch, MASc, and Robert Orlowski, ASCT – RDH
Building Engineering, Ltd., Vancouver, BC, Canada
Rapid Building Failure
Timothy Mills, PE, LEED® AP – TAM Consultants, Inc., Williamsburg, VA
The presenter will provide a case study of how a project team, through
a series of design, administration, and construction decisions, worked
through disastrous and costly building issues to create a top-quality
health club and spa facility. The presenter will describe the original
design, changes that were made in the submittal process, the method of
the original construction, initial discovery of problems, investigation and
repair options and, finally, the repair and construction techniques used
to fix the building. The speaker will demonstrate concepts for effective
design and construction procedures and of water vapor transmission and
condensation in building assemblies.
Breakfast, lunch, and breaks will be catered daily. Each registrant will
receive a comprehensive proceedings book and CD detailing each
presentation. All hotel and travel arrangements are the responsibility
of the registrant.
Timothy Mills has 27 years of experience with a wide range of public and
private projects, including commercial, federal, municipal, educational,
institutional, single- and multi-family residential, historical, industrial and
manufacturing facilities, laboratory, parking, green buildings, and retire-
ment facilities.
Discount Registration
on or before October 15, 2010
$530 - RCI Members
$575 - Nonmembers
Discount Registration
after October 15, 2010
$575 - RCI Members
$620 - Nonmembers
Register Online @ www.rci-online.org
(Pay to RCI - U.S. funds)
5. In Between: Designing Joints Within Façades
Minjung Maing, PE, LEED® AP – Simpson Gumpertz & Heger Inc., Los Angeles, CA
How façade elements will meet with the adjoining materials, assemblies,
and systems should be considered early in the design phase. Left to the
end stages, the interfaces of building systems create abrupt conditions at
terminations, transitions, and corners. This can produce building covers
which fail to address issues of thermal performance or weather protection,
including air infiltration, water penetration, fire resistance, and also the
plumbing systems of the building. Although there are general guidelines
for designing smaller joints such as sealant joint performance parameters,
wider joints (such as expansion and seismic joints) are under-represented
and create delays and confusion during construction. Using case studies,
the presenter will demonstrate how to detail different types of noncon-
forming joints that have been redesigned to comply with performance
criteria.
Minjung Maing has 10 years’ experience with building envelope performance and
integration of design, testing, and construction processes. She has been involved in
various remedial design and new construction projects, including custom design of
curtain walls, windows, roofing, wall cladding systems as precast panels, EIFS, cement
plaster, brick and stone veneer, metal panels, and plaza and below-grade waterproofing.
Maing holds dual bachelor’s degrees in architecture and engineering from the Univer-
sity of Pennsylvania, a master’s degree in civil/structural engineering from Stanford
University, and a professional master’s degree in architecture from the Massachusetts
Institute of Technology (MIT).
Metal Roofing: Platform for Renewable Energy
Systems
Scott Kriner, LEED® AP – Metal Construction Assoc. and the Metal Initiative, Glenview, IL
Mark James – Metal Construction Association, Glenview, IL
The presenters will discuss how metal roofing can be used as a platform
to integrate energy-saving technologies into a “sandwiched” plenum
between old and new roofs. Methods to be discussed will include radi-
ant air barriers and natural convective cooling ventilation (ASV). New
generation energy-saving technologies will be illustrated, such as phase
change materials (PCM) for extreme thermal resistance, renewable solar
thermal heating and cooling (water) systems, and solar heat recovery
(air) for space and process heating, as well as roof-mounted photovoltaic
systems. These materials can be installed separately or collectively to cre-
ate a fully integrated and encapsulated thermal-composite roof assembly
over an existing roof that is both aesthetically and architecturally pleasing.
The presenter will reference research data from the Oak Ridge National
Laboratories (ORNL) to demonstrate the benefits for building owners
and design professionals. The presentation will close with an overview of
financial incentives afforded through the American Recovery and Rein-
vestment Act (ARRA).
Scott Kriner is the president and founder of Green Metal Consulting Inc. His company
is a member of the U.S. Green Building Council, California Association of Building
Energy Consultants and the Residential Energy Services Network. Kriner has served
in officer/director roles for the Cool Roof Ratings Council, the Metal Roofing Alliance,
and the Metal Construction Association. He was founding chairman of the Cool
Metal Roofing Coalition. Kriner is a U.S. patent holder and has published over 25
technical papers.
Mark James has been an active contributor to the growth of the retrofit concept in the
metal construction marketplace since 1986. His over 35-years’ construction industry
experience includes the design, sales, fabrication and construction of conventional and
pre-engineered buildings and architectural metal roof systems. James has conducted
seminars at MetalCon (2006-2009), the International Roof Expo (2009), at RCI
region meetings, and at over 100 American Institute of Architects’ continuing educa-
tion programs.
Monday, November 8, 2010
Addressing Roof Leaks by Fixing a Wall Problem
Steven Bentz, PE, RRC – Facility Engineering Associates, Fairfax, VA
Mark Howell – Structural Preservation Systems, Hanover, MD
The presenters will outline the key elements of the building envelope of
an historic masonry building from the early 1900s. The details used to
evaluate the structure’s building envelope and the investigative methods
used to identify sources of water infiltration will be highlighted. The
speakers will discuss techniques for selecting appropriate repair meth-
ods and how to prepare for commonly unforeseen conditions for most
building envelope projects. The course’s content is advanced but will be
presented in a way meaningful to those new to the field.
Steve Bentz is a senior engineer with his firm, specializing in building envelope
repair and assessment. Over the past 10 years, he has been involved with more
than 100 projects and has performed duties related to in-field investigation; testing
and evaluation; preparation of construction document; bidding; and construction
administration for roof replacement, façade repair, and historic rehabilitation proj-
ects. Bentz is an associate member of the Sealant, Waterproofing, and Restoration
Institute’s board of directors.
Mark Howell is his firm’s national consultant for building envelope solutions. With
specific experience in historic preservation, exterior façade maintenance, and wa-
terproofing, he provides support services to architects, engineers, and owners. Howell
is a member of the SWR Institute board of directors. He is an active member of the
American Society of Testing Materials, the Association for Preservation Technology
International, and RCI.
Lessons Learned from Curtain Wall Failure
Investigations
Derek B. McCowan, PE – Simpson Gumpertz & Heger Inc., Waltham, MA
Joshua B. Kivela, PE – Simpson Gumpertz & Heger Inc., Waltham, MA
The speakers will discuss failures and other problems encountered dur-
ing forensic investigations of ailing curtain wall systems. Much of the
discussion will focus on glass/metal (aluminum) curtain wall systems and
their associated failures, such as air and water leakage, glass breakage,
loss of metal components, fogging glass, and other serious deteriora-
tions. The presenters will explain common causes and how to avoid such
problems. The presentation will close with a review of several successful
curtain wall installation projects and the key design, preconstruction,
and construction procedures that led to their successes.
Derek McCowan specializes in curtain walls and window systems and has experience
with foundations, opaque wall systems, skylights, and steep and low-slope roofing. He
has authored numerous articles about window and curtain wall systems. He has eight
years’ experience with investigation, design consultation, construction monitoring,
and administration of historic and contemporary buildings.
Joshua Kivela has more than nine years of experience with design, investigation,
evaluation, restoration, and construction administration and monitoring of historic
and contemporary buildings. He specializes in waterproofing design of building
envelope systems, including foundations; wall systems; curtain walls; windows/
glazing; skylights; and flat, steep- and low-slope roofing, and has a background in
construction and laboratory testing. He is an active member in ASTM International
Committee D08 – Roofing and Waterproofing.
Tuesday, November 9, 2010
Card Number: Exp. Date:
Signature:
Name on Card:
Phone: Fax:
E-mail:
Name:
Firm:
Address:
City/State/Zip:
RCI, Inc.
1500 Sunday Drive, Suite 204
Raleigh, NC 27607-5151
Fax: 919-859-1328 Phone: 800-828-1902
One Registration Form Per Attendee
Required to receive
member discount.RCI Member #
Payment Method:
Check Discover
Visa Am. Ex. MC
3- or 4-Digit
Verification Code:
2010 Building Envelope Technology Symposium
Registration
Mail or Fax Registration to:
Amount Enclosed:
$
Cement Plaster Metrics: Quantifying Stucco Shrink-
age and Other Movements; Crack-Acceptability
Criteria for Evaluating Stucco
Jeff Bowlsby, CCS, CCCA – Simpson Gumpertz & Heger Inc., San Francisco, CA
Shrinkage and other movements are inherently related to cement plas-
ter cracking. Stucco crack-acceptability criteria are published by many
industry sources, but no objective, agreed-upon, industry-wide standard
exists. The presenter will offer, for discussion, detailed case histories and
an overview of published criteria with the goal of reaching an objective,
unbiased, industrywide consensus. The information will help designers to
accommodate for stucco shrinkage and movement during the design and
construction process, and as a reference when evaluating stucco cracks.
Jeff Bowlsby is a California-licensed architect, with 25-years’ experience in cement-
based wall cladding systems and building enclosure design. His project experiences and
ongoing stucco research encompass a wide spectrum of building and construction types.
Bowlsby authored Stucco Control Joint Performance Testing, Just Scratching the
Surface, which was published in The Construction Specifier in April 2009. He
is a voting member of ASTM Committee C11 for cement plaster standards, ASTM
C926, and ASTM C1063.
Hidden Holes in Balcony Waterproofing Applications
Rocco C. Romero, RA – Wiss, Janney, Elstner Associates, Inc., Seattle, WA
Balconies are a standard component of many multistory apartment and
condominium buildings. They provide a means to extend the general
useable living space to the outdoors. However, inadequately detailed
deck-to-wall interfaces and railing post penetrations often cause water
intrusion into the tenant spaces of the building and substantial distress
to the balcony structure. When designing balcony waterproofing as-
semblies, supplemental sheet metal flashing components integrated with
both the waterproofing membrane and the weather-resistive barrier of the
cladding system should be considered to provide long-term waterproof
performance. Several case studies of balcony repair projects will be ref-
erenced as the presenters offer assessments of the as-built construction,
subsequent water intrusion, resulting distress, and investigation and
repair methodologies.
Rocco Romero is a registered architect with over 20 years of experience in the forensic
investigation of hundreds of building envelope and façade systems. He specializes in
investigation, assessment, and repair design for roofing, waterproofing, and cladding
systems in both contemporary and vintage structures. Romero provides consulting
services to owners, architects, and general contractors related to the design and con-
structability of new and retrofit building envelope systems.
The Designer’s Dilemma: Modern Performance
Expectations and Historic Masonry Wall Systems
Niklas W. Vigener, PE, LEED® AP – Simpson Gumpertz & Heger Inc., Rockville, MD
Bradford S. Carpenter, PE, LEED® AP – Simpson Gumpertz & Heger Inc., Rockville, MD
Designers of building rehabilitation projects are often called upon to
improve the structural, waterproofing, or thermal performance of wall
systems. Such improvements frequently require envelope modifications
that must be carefully analyzed to ensure that they are effective and avoid
negative consequences on building performance. The presenter will review
modern envelope design requirements and provide recommendations for
general design considerations and detailing, along with analysis techniques
that can be used to assess the viability of rehabilitation options for existing
masonry wall systems.
NiklasVigener is a senior principal and division head for a national engineering firm
specializing in design, investigation, and rehabilitation of structures and building
enclosures. He has led many notable building technology and historic preservation
projects, including the rehabilitation of Yale University’s Sterling Memorial Library,
Columbia University’s Butler Library, and the multi-phase restoration of the NewYork
State Capitol Building. Vigener is a lecturer in the Department of Civil Engineering
at Johns Hopkins University.
Bradford Carpenter is a senior staff engineer in the building technology division of
his firm. He is experienced in the investigation and evaluation of building envelopes,
including roofing, below-grade waterproofing, and wall systems with a specialty in
rehabilitation design. Carpenter’s work includes peer review and development of
building enclosure designs, preparation of specifications and construction documents,
construction administration, and monitoring.
Saving Our Facilities (and the World)
Richard L. Cook, Jr., RRC, RRO, RWC, CCS, CCCA, CDT, LEED® AP – ADC
Engineering, Hanahan, SC
The building envelope’s importance as protection from Mother Nature
is made obvious by the significant weather events occurring in the last
20 years. This is further substantiated with the ever-increasing changes
and modifications to our building codes and standards. So, how do we
save the world? If we consider that approximately one quarter of our
facilities are new constructions, then the remaining three quarters (the
vast majority) are existing buildings. The single most significant thing we
in the construction industry can do to save our world is to maintain our
facilities! Maintenance (repair, renovation, restoration) will extend their
useful lives while improving their performance characteristics – and that
is sustainability for existing facilities. As an industry, we must educate
facility managers and owners on maintenance; develop the design and
construction methods to maintain existing facilities (especially publicly
bid government projects); create alliances and joint ventures that are not
product- or system-driven; develop procurement methods to successfully
advertise, bid and award maintenance work; and establish standards and
procedures for assessing facilities and their needed repairs.
Rick Cook has been a member of RCI since 1988 and currently serves as RCI’s first
vice president. He has chaired committees and published articles in Interface. He
has received outstanding volunteer awards and has developed and taught dozens of
courses for RCI.
Reception with Light Hors d’oeuvres
When Horizontal Meets Vertical
Carole Ceja – Wiss, Janney, Elstner Associates, Inc., Chicago, IL
There are many experts in wall detailing. There are many experts in roof
detailing. Usually, the critical detail for building watertightness lies at
the intersection of the two disciplines. Far too often, the right hand does
not know what the left is doing, and trouble does follow. This presenter
will discuss common wall and roofing systems and describe the specific
challenges of controlling water and air penetration when the two meet.
Masonry, glass, wood, and EIFS all suggest a different strategy when they
intersect with slate, single-ply, metal, or built-up roof assemblies. Find
out what to expect when horizontal meets vertical.
Carole Ceja joined the Chicago office of her firm in 2006 after earning her master’s
of architecture degree from the University of Illinois - Urbana with a concentration in
structural design. Her professional specialization in roofing and waterproofing is often
supplemented with curtain wall and masonry wall work and has included inspections of
existing buildings, development and analysis of temperature and humidity-monitoring
systems, controlled water testing, insurance claim investigations, repair detail design,
development of material specifications and construction drawings, and construction
observation services.
Nonpresenting coauthor: Rob Haddock – Metal Construction Association and the
Metal Initiative, Glenview, IL
Not Your Grandfather’s Windows: New Glazing
and Fenestration Technologies to Meet Expanding
Energy- and Peak-Power Reduction Goals
R. Christopher Mathis – Mathis Consulting Company, Asheville, NC
Demands for energy efficiency and improved building envelope systems
have forced a re-evaluation of the importance of fenestration performance.
The presenter will review the array of window and glazing systems cur-
rently available and summarize their energy ratings, quantify the energy
and power implications of broader marketplace adoption, describe newly
emerging window and glazing technologies, and quantify the energy-use
implications of different fenestration choices.
Chris Mathis has served as a scientist at the Owens-Corning FiberglasTechnical Center,
was the director of the thermal testing laboratory for the National Association of Home
Builders Research Center, and was director of marketing for ArchitecturalTesting, Inc.
He was a founding member of the National Fenestration Rating Council.
High-Performance Building Enclosures Cause
Condensation and Indoor Air-Quality Problems:
the Need for Integrated Design and New Inves-
tigation Protocols
Brian Hubbs, P Eng – RDH Building Engineering, Ltd., Vancouver, BC
Multifamily buildings in the lower mainland of British Columbia and
the U.S. Pacific Northwest have come under increasing scrutiny due to
the high incidence of water ingress and resulting deterioration of exterior
wall assemblies. Current trends in architectural, HVAC and building en-
closure design often result in increased potential for condensation-related
moisture problems. This presenter will discuss these trends and, through a
series of case studies, showcase typical problems that can occur. Innovative
monitoring and modeling techniques will be presented that offer insight
into the multidisciplinary cause of this problem. Recommendations
will be provided for integrated architectural and HVAC designs that ac-
commodate the more airtight and insulated wall and window assemblies
of today’s buildings. Additionally, guidance for occupants and building
managers, to help minimize risk of condensation in exterior wall assem-
blies, will be offered.
Brian Hubbs has 19 years of experience as a consulting engineer focused exclusively on
building enclosure issues for North American climate zones. This work has included the
design of new building enclosures, forensic investigation, rehabilitation, maintenance,
and litigation support for existing buildings. Hubbs has been a key team member with
many landmark building science research and policy projects on the West Coast.
Nonpresenting coauthors: Graham Finch, MASc, and Robert Orlowski, ASCT – RDH
Building Engineering, Ltd., Vancouver, BC, Canada
Rapid Building Failure
Timothy Mills, PE, LEED® AP – TAM Consultants, Inc., Williamsburg, VA
The presenter will provide a case study of how a project team, through
a series of design, administration, and construction decisions, worked
through disastrous and costly building issues to create a top-quality
health club and spa facility. The presenter will describe the original
design, changes that were made in the submittal process, the method of
the original construction, initial discovery of problems, investigation and
repair options and, finally, the repair and construction techniques used
to fix the building. The speaker will demonstrate concepts for effective
design and construction procedures and of water vapor transmission and
condensation in building assemblies.
Breakfast, lunch, and breaks will be catered daily. Each registrant will
receive a comprehensive proceedings book and CD detailing each
presentation. All hotel and travel arrangements are the responsibility
of the registrant.
Timothy Mills has 27 years of experience with a wide range of public and
private projects, including commercial, federal, municipal, educational,
institutional, single- and multi-family residential, historical, industrial and
manufacturing facilities, laboratory, parking, green buildings, and retire-
ment facilities.
Discount Registration
on or before October 15, 2010
$530 - RCI Members
$575 - Nonmembers
Discount Registration
after October 15, 2010
$575 - RCI Members
$620 - Nonmembers
Register Online @ www.rci-online.org
(Pay to RCI - U.S. funds)
6. RCI’s expert instructors offer more than just technical data. Presenters
reinforce program content with practical examples from applications
in the field. With plenty of opportunities to ask questions, you get the
answers you need. Instructor/attendee dialogue is encouraged.
Geared toward building envelope professionals, architects, engineers,
contractors, and facility managers, this program is invaluable to anyone
involved with maintaining or designing building envelope systems.
Learn From
Experienced, Field-Tested Experts
12.0 Continuing Educational Hours
Attendees earn up to 12 Continuing Educational Hours
(CEHs) from RCI.
12.0 Learning Units
Members of the American Institute of Architects (AIA)
earn up to 12 Learning Units (LUs) reported directly
to AIA. All programs qualify for Health Safety and
Welfare Credit. Six programs qualify for Sustainable
Design Credit.
Continuing Educational Credit
Attendee Registration
Discount Registration
On or before October 15
$530 – RCI Members
$575 – General Public
Standard Registration
After October 15
$575 – RCI Members
$620 – General Public
All Events and Lodging
Hyatt Regency on the River Walk
at Paseo Del Alamo
123 Losoya, San Antonio, TX 78205
sanantonioregency.hyatt.com
Reservations Phone:
210-222-1234 or 800-233-1234
Room Rates:
$149.00 single/double occupancy*
$174.00 triple occupancy*
$199.00 quad occupancy*
Contact the hotel by October 15, 2010
to receive special room rates. Refer to:
RCI Building Envelope Symposium.
*Plus applicable taxes. All hotel and travel arrange-
ments are the responsibility of the registrant.
The Symposium on Building Envelope Technology is a two-day educational
program offering cutting-edge, experience-based insights for the design,
construction, maintenance, and repair of modern and/or aging building
envelopes.
The event’s open, inclusive environment encourages attendees to ask questions
and stimulates dialogue. Speakers offer relevant solutions by referencing real-
world examples and specific case histories.
Real-World Knowledge for Building Envelope Professionals
Questions?
Call: 800-828-1902
Addressing Roof Leaks by Fixing a Wall Problem
Steven Bentz, PE, RRC – Facility Engineering Associates, Fairfax, VA
Mark Howell – Structural Preservation Systems, Hanover, MD
Lessons Learned from Curtain Wall Failure Investigations
Derek B. McCowan, PE – Simpson Gumpertz & Heger Inc., Waltham, MA
Joshua B. Kivela, PE – Simpson Gumpertz & Heger Inc., Waltham, MA
Cement Plaster Metrics: Quantifying Stucco Shrinkage and Other Movements;
Crack-Acceptability Criteria for Evaluating Stucco
Jeff Bowlsby, CCS, CCCA – Simpson Gumpertz & Heger Inc., San Francisco, CA
Hidden Holes in Balcony Waterproofing Applications
Rocco C. Romero, RA – Wiss, Janney, Elstner Associates, Inc., Seattle, WA
The Designer’s Dilemma: Modern Performance Expectations and Historic Masonry
Wall Systems
Niklas W. Vigener, PE, LEED® AP – Simpson Gumpertz & Heger Inc., Rockville, MD
Bradford S. Carpenter, PE, LEED® AP – Simpson Gumpertz & Heger Inc., Rockville, MD
Saving Our Facilities (and the World)
Richard L. Cook, Jr., RRC, RRO, RWC, CCS, CCCA, CDT, LEED® AP– ADC Engineering, Hanahan, SC
When Horizontal MeetsVertical
Carole Ceja – Wiss, Janney, Elstner Associates, Inc., Chicago, IL
In Between: Designing Joints Within Façades
Minjung Maing, PE, LEED® AP – Simpson Gumpertz & Heger Inc., Los Angeles, CA
Metal Roofing: Platform for Renewable Energy Systems
Scott Kriner, LEED® AP – Metal Construction Association and the Metal Initiative, Glenview, IL
Mark James – Metal Construction Association, Glenview, IL
Not Your Grandfather’s Windows: New Glazing and Fenestration Technologies to
Meet Expanding Energy- and Peak-Power Reduction Goals
R. Christopher Mathis – Mathis Consulting Company, Asheville, NC
High-Performance Building Enclosures Cause Condensation and Indoor Air-
Quality Problems: the Need for Integrated Design and New Investigation Protocols
Brian Hubbs, P Eng – RDH Building Engineering, Ltd., Vancouver, BC, Canada
Rapid Building Failure
Timothy Mills, PE, LEED® AP – TAM Consultants, Inc., Williamsburg, VA
2010 Building Envelope Technology Symposium
A Presentation of RCI, Inc. — A Premier Provider of
Technical Education
Offering over 30 educational programs each year, RCI is a leader in roofing,
waterproofing, and exterior wall technology education. Ninety-eight percent
of attendees polled described RCI educational events as worthwhile and said
they would attend future programs.
Industry Exhibits — Discover the Latest Building
Envelope Products
Representatives and displays from leading product manufacturers and service
providers will be available during scheduled breaks and at the beginning and
end of each day. For more information about exhibiting or to obtain a list of
vendors, contact RCI at 800-828-1902 or by e-mail: rci@rci-online.org.
Meeting Location and Accommodations
Hyatt Regency on the River Walk at Paseo Del Alamo
123 Losoya, San Antonio, TX 78205 | sanantonioregency.hyatt.com
Reservation Phone: 210-222-1234 or 800-233-1234
Rates: $149.00 single/double | $174.00 triple | $199.00 quad occupancy*
The special room rate will be honored by the hotel for nightly stay three
days before and three days after the Symposium event dates (based on
availability). Complimentary Internet access is available in all guest rooms.
Attendees will receive a special rate for self-parking: $15.00.
To receive the special room rate, contact the hotel by October 15, 2010
and refer to: RCI Building Envelope Symposium.
*Plus applicable taxes. All hotel and travel arrangements are the responsibility of the registrant.
If you tried to imagine a place where the sights, sounds and flavors of
Native America, old Mexico and the wild west blend effortlessly with the
hustle of a modern city, it would probably look a lot like San Antonio. Each
year more than eight million people visit the shining star of Texas, and it’s
easy to see why.
The River Walk is an unusual 2.5-mile urban sanctuary that winds along
the San Antonio River. Restaurants, galleries, and shops line the banks of
the downtown River Walk. The lush landscapes, quaint pathways, tinkling
waterfalls, quiet pools, outdoor art, and relaxing outdoor patios evoke the
renowned public spaces of Europe.
Enjoy Easy Access to the San Antonio River Walk
Each registrant will receive a comprehensive proceedings book
and CD detailing each presentation.
Breakfast, lunch, and breaks will be catered daily.
RCI, Inc.
1500 Sunday Drive, Suite 204
Raleigh, NC 27607
(P) 800-828-1902
(F) 919-859-1328
www.rci-online.org
Symposium attendees will enjoy out-the-door access to the famous San
Antonio River Walk. Learn more at: visitsanantonio.
Building Envelope
Hyatt Regency on the River Walk
at Paseo Del Alamo
San Antonio, Texas
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RALEIGH, NC
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RCI, Inc. • 1500 Sunday Drive, Suite 204 • Raleigh, NC 27607
8 - 9
November
2010
Technology Symposium
Roofing | Waterproofing | Exterior Walls | Energy Systems | Failure Investigations