Omaha, NE

Date: March 3, 2011 Seminar Fees: Free

Time: 7.30 am – 4.30 pm

Location: Crowne Plaza Omaha - Old Mill655 North 108th Ave.Omaha, NE 68154402-496-0850

Registration: Please see registration form attached to be completed by February 24th, 2011

Complimentary breakfast and lunch are provided.

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AIA Continuing Education Session for 7 HSW/SD Learning UnitsAIA - Omaha and the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation International and the Consulate General of Canada in Minneapolis cordially invite you to attend this full day program. The presentations will provide you with up to date residential and commercial building technologies and product solutions.

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7.30 am Registration/Breakfast

8.00-9.00 am 1 LU for AIA/CES (HSW/SD) - STEEL YOURSELF- SPECIAL USE DOORS AND FRAMES Learn about special use steel doors and frames available in today’s market, with particular emphasis on “sustainable steel” and its use in the door and frame industry. Several segments of the door market will be hi-lighted including: Blast resistant, Bullet resistant, Acoustic, Lead Lined and Tornado resistant doors and frames. Discussion includes the importance of the performance of doors and frames in maintaining the overall performance requirements of a project. Speaker: Larry Crutchfield, Ambico Ltd.

9.00-10.00 am 1 LU for AIA/CES (HSW/SD) - DESIGNING FOR THE FUTURE: UNDERSTANDING LIGHT AND MEDIUM DENSITY OPEN AND CLOSED CELL SPRAY FOAM INSULATION (SPF)With spray foam insulation replacing many earlier generations of insulation, understanding the type of SPF to apply to a building envelope is critical to the building’s energy and environmental performance. This course provides a better understanding of the different performance characteristics of light and medium density open and closed cell SPF insulation. Several applications based on SPF type, climate zone and project team goals are discussed, including SPF’s play in heat transfer, air sealing, R-value, moisture control and green building design and construction. Several additional important concepts will also be covered including the sustainable attributes of SPF blowing agents and thermal barrier requirements.Speaker: Richard Quandt, Icynene

10.00-10.15 Break

12.15-1.15 pm lunch

1.15-2.15 pm 1 LU for AIA/CES (HSW/SD) - SUSTAINABLE SOLUTIONS FOR THERMAL, FIRE & SOUND CONTROLThis program will focus on the unique properties of mineral wool insulation and how it can improve the wall assembly performance related to thermal, fire, water, and sound control. Speaker: Andy Rice, Roxul

2.15-2.30 pm break

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10.15-11.15 am 1 LU for AIA/CES (HSW/SD) 1CE for USGBC towards LEED Credential Maintenance - HIGH PERFORMANCE FIBERGLASS WINDOW & DOORS The unique process of creating pultruded fiberglass as well as the material characteristics is described. Course describes the assembly process of pultruded fiberglass fenestration as well as a range of options including finish (color or wood laminate), architectural/engineering accessories and glazing options. Performance characteristics from structural testing to total window U values are also provided.Speaker: Al Dueck, Duxton Windows and Doors

11.15-12.15 pm 1 LU for AIA/CES (HSW) - INCORPORATING ACOUSTIC FLOORING INTO YOUR DESIGN This course is designed to educate design professionals on the various types of acoustic flooring and their attributes for specification in addition to how acoustic flooring contributes to human health and welfare.Speaker: André Rioux, Finitec Canada

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2.30-3.30 pm 1 LU for AIA/CES(HSW/SD)1LU for USGBC towards LEED Credential Maintenance - DAYLIGHT AND ENERGY: DESIGNING WITH INSULATING GLASS UNITS (IGU’S) WITH INTEGRATED CORD-FREEIn this session you will learn the benefits of designing with daylight, several strategies for daylight optimization, what IGUs with integrated cord-free louvers are, how they improve energy efficiency and control heat gain, go over several application examples and learn about the sustainable design benefits of incorporating IGUs with integrated cord-free louvers into your project.Speaker: Viviane Chen, Unicel

3.30-4.30 pm 1 LU for AIA/CES (HSW) - U-SHAPED, NON-GRATED, PRE-ENGINEERED TRENCH DRAINSProvides an overview of the development of slotted trench drain systems, an upgrade from traditional grated systems. Functional design and aesthetic considerations are discussed, as well as the integral qualities of a pre-engineered, u-shaped, single-slotted, non-grated trench drain system. Speaker: Cam Cornelsen, Norstar Industries

Continuing Education Seminar

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Please send this form by February 24, 2011 to Kellen Lange, Consulate General of Canada in Minneapolis at: kellen.lange@international.gc.ca. or fax 612-332-4061.For inquiries please call 612-492-2915

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