Building and Roofing Science Seminar
Earn 5 CEU Credits and spend the day with experts James Kirby, Tom Taylor, and James Willits as they highlight crucial topics such as code requirements, green building and sustainability, and understanding ways to lower moisture ingress risks. If you battle with installation methodologies, resilient design, or how to specify TPO, then join us Thursday, March 8, in Nashville with FREE sessions on the following:
- Market Statistics for Membranes and Insulation: The past, present, and future of the commercial roofing market. See where the industry has been and where it is headed
- The Pros and Cons of Single-Ply Membranes: See the 50-year progression and evolution of single-ply technology and installation
- TPO Performance: Build understanding of the history, general performance, and accelerated-aging testing of TPO
- Air Barriers Versus Vapor Retarders: Understand the fundamental differences between air barriers and vapor retarders as well as code requirements and how to achieve compliance
- Resiliency: Learn how resilient building practices can substantially improve existing construction, reduce downtime, and improve operational practices after a weather event
- The Perils of Value Engineering: Examine the potential downside to changes made under the guise of value engineering and review its long-term impact
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Meet the Experts:
James R. Kirby
AIA, Building & Roofing Science Architect East Coast, GAF
Jim has a Masters of Architectural Structures and is a licensed architect. He has nearly 25 years of experience in the roofing industry covering low-slope roof systems, steep-slope roof systems, metal panel roof systems, spray polyurethane foam roof systems, vegetative roof coverings, and rooftop photovoltaics. His experience ranges from forensic investigation to technical writing, speaking, and education. James is a member of AIA, ASTM, ICC, MRCA, NRCA, RCI, and the USGBC.
Thomas J. Taylor
PhD, Executive Director, Building & Roofing Science, GAF
As Executive Director, Tom is focused on the relationships between individual roofing materials and the overall roof system and building envelope performance. Tom is a frequent presenter at both national and regional industry meetings. He has over 20 years of experience in the building products industry, all working for manufacturing organizations in a variety of new product development roles. He received his PhD in chemistry and holds approximately 35 patents.
James Willits
Building & Roofing Science Specialist West Coast
James has nearly a decade of experience in the roofing industry as an installer, a project manager, a sales person, and a training manager. As the Building & Roofing Science Specialist for the Western region, James translates his practical knowledge and experience to building envelope performance with a strong focus on roofing materials and the complete roof system. James is well regarded for presenting seminars that cover roofing theories and practice to a range of audiences.
Thursday, March 8, 2018
The Westin Nashville
807 Clark Pl.
Nashville, TN 37203
Questions?
Contact Jessica Dues at jessica.dues@gaf.com or 615-295-1401
Agenda | 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM
- 8:00 AM – 8:30 AM Check in, registration, and breakfast
- 8:30 AM – 8:50 AM Welcome and introductions
- 8:50 AM – 9:00 AM Market statistics for membranes and insulation
- 9:00 AM – 9:50 AM Single-ply membranes: the pros and cons
- 9:50 AM – 10:15 AM Break
- 10:15 AM –11:00 AM TPO performance
- 11:00 AM – 11:10 AM Tour a TPO manufacturing plant
- 11:10 AM – 11:50 AM Air barriers versus vapor retarders
- 11:50 AM – 1:00 PM Lunch
- 1:00 PM – 1:50 PM Resiliency
- 1:50 PM – 2:00 PM Tour a polyiso manufacturing plant
- 2:00 PM – 2:50 PM The perils of value engineering
- 2:50 PM – 3:00 PM Wrap-up and closing