APRIL 29 - Acralight – Ron Stas, 480-979-8925, ron.stas@acralight.com

1 AIA LU with HSW

“Daylighting Solutions for Industrial Warehouses and Retail Buildings”

• Benefits of unit skylights

• Specification/Code Requirements

• Energy savings strategies

• Daylighting design strategies; common skylight terminology and electric lighting with daylight controls

Please RSVP to 602-258-7499 or jill@thereferencelibrary.com

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IIDA SW Chapter Design Awards

Friday, April 24th  5:30-10:30 pm

The Scott Resort & Spa, Scottsdale, AZ

More infomration at:

https://www.iidasw.org/iidaswdesignawards

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Hals International, Matthew Hals, 602-300-0851, info@halsinternational.com

1 AIA LU with HSW

“Architectural Glass”

Glass plays a critical role in modern architecture, balancing aesthetics, functionality, safety, and performance.  This presentation provides an in-depth overview of architectural glass solutions, including fabrication processes, advancing performance, sustainability and premium fabrication of Insulated Glass Units (IGUs), Vacuum Insulated Glass (VIGs) and specialty glass for high-performance architecture

Please RSVP to 602-258-7499 or jill@thereferencelibrary.com

Altro, Steve Besendorfer, SBS Construction Products, 480-283-3729, steve@sbsconstructionproducts.com

1 AIA LU with HSW

“Mitigating Risk in Commercial Kitchens”  

Learning objectives:

• Hygiene and Contamination Prevention: Understand how selecting durable, non-porous, and non-shedding materials mitigates contamination risks, protecting public health.

• Safety and Slip Resistance: Explore flooring solutions designed to minimize slip-and-fall risks, ensuring compliance with ADA and OSHA guidelines.

• Cleanability: Learn how cleanable flooring systems enhance health by minimizing contamination risks, improve safety by reducing cleaning-related hazards, and streamline maintenance to ensure consistent operational efficiency in high-demand commercial kitchens.

• Durability: Discover how selecting durable flooring materials enhances safety by maintaining floor integrity under heavy traffic and operational demand.
  
  Please RSVP to 602-258-7499 or jill@thereferencelibrary.com

Sika Facades, Ramon Gutierrez, 916-317-6026, Gutierrez.ramon@us.sika.com 

1 AIA with HSW

“Fluid-Applied Air, Water and Vapor Barriers”

This course will review the different types of barriers, air, water and vapor.  It will discuss each of the roles and their use in today’s specifications.  Also covered in this course are the building requirements and the different performance acceptance criteria.  Testing performance and assembly examples will be covered as well.      

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Siplast, Ed Flaherty, 949-482-8543, ed.flaherty@siplast.com and Matt Smith, Agent Smith Group, 480-679-6847 

1 AIA LU with HSW, 1 IIBEC CEH

“Flameless Roofing Solutions”

Continued attention to open flame usage during roof construction, this presentation provides insight into several alternative flameless application methods for premium roofing systems.  You will learn the basic chemistry and formulation for SBS-modified bitumen, PMMA and STP that lead to long-term performance.  We’ll discuss the positives, challenges and varied approaches to cold adhesive, self-adhesive and liquid applied solutions to lessen or eliminate rooftop flame utilization.    

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FDC Films – John O’Brien, 574-309-0357, jobrien@fdcfilms.com

1 AIA LU with HSW, 1.0 CEU IDCEC

“Architectural Finishes”

This program will inform designers and architects how to use films to reuse and reclad existing surfaces and to add elegance and drama to numerous building features, including doors, elevators, walls, columns, cabinetry, soffits & more.  We will define the performance characteristics that support good indoor air quality.  We’ll cover factors that contribute to installation failure. 

Please RSVP to jill@thereferencelibrary.com or 602-258-7499

Metal Sales owned by Cornerstone, Frank Saldana, 840-217-1270, frank.saldana@cornerstone-bb.com

1 AIA LU with HSW

“Demystifying Steel Cladding”

This course covers the specifics of the different metallic claddings in their most frequent uses.  Focusing more on the comparisons and advantages between the different types of claddings in the industry, the paint systems used, the environmental aspect, the oil canning and the installation. 

Please RSVP to jill@thereferencelibrary.com or 602-258-7499

Coreslab, Phil Richardson, 602-679-0740, prichardson@coreslab.com

1 AIA with HSW

“High-Performance Precast Concrete Design”

This presentation will discuss the design and fabrication of high performance, sustainable, and resilient structures currently addressing the Mission Critical Data Center market and their adaptation into the residential wrap parking structures’ market.  We will discuss the integration of architectural and structural precast concrete as the design solution for these structures and how they contribute to the energy efficiency, life safety, and multi-hazard protection due to their versatile, efficient, and resilient attributes.

Please RSVP to jill@thereferencelibrary.com or 602-258-7499

NEWH Arizona Scholarship Walk

More information at Arizona/New Mexico NEWH Scholarship Walk - NEWH

Sherwin Williams, Mike Barden, 480-244-0949, Michael.p.barden@sherwin.com

1 AIA LU with HSW, 0.1 CEU IDCEC, 1 GBCI 

“Understanding Coatings”

We’ll learn about:

-the basics of architectural coatings,

-selecting the right product,

-surface prep essentials,

-trends & sustainability in coatings.

Please RSVP to jill@thereferencelibrary.com or 602-258-7499

Dormakaba, Amanda Straub, JL Jones, 317-306-6337, Amanda@jljonesgroup.com, Austin Schlagel

1 AIA LU with HSW

“Door Hardware and Building Code Compliance:  Essentials for Safety and Security” 

-Understand the architectural hardware consultant’s process.

-Understand key building codes and standards (NFPA 80, NFPA 101 and ADA)

-Evaluate Fire and Life Safety Requirements

-Integrate Security and Building Code Requirements

Please RSVP to jill@thereferencelibrary.com or 602-258-7499

Valmont, Kati Seyk, Foster Engineered Products, 602-321-7929, kati@fosterengineered.com 

1 AIA LU with HSW

“Unleashing the Sustainable Potential of Perforated Sun Control”

In this course, we’ll take a deep dive into common shading solutions and outline innovative engineered alternatives to solve heat gain and solar glare problems on facades from a designer-friendly palette of perforated and wire mesh material options.

Please RSVP to jill@thereferencelibrary.com or 602-258-7499

Schluter, Tim Whittington, twhittington@schluter.com, 602-768-8649, Andrea Pineda, 725-324-0940, apineda@schluter.com     

1 AIA LU with HSW and 0.1 CEU IDCEC

“The Uncoupling Principle”

Comprehend the basics of the uncoupling principle and its relation to the tile and stone industry

Recognize new areas of installation that can be attained through the utilization of an uncoupling system

Interpret and apply the new details and applications found in the current TCNA handbook

Please RSVP to jill@thereferencelibrary.com or 602-258-7499

Velux, Candice Clark, 720-594-9546, Candice.clark@velux.com

“Emerging Toplighting Technologies “

1 AIA LU with HSW 

Throughout this course on emerging toplighting technologies, we will review the influencing factors impacting daylighting in commercial buildings and the emerging technologies in the unit skylight, monument/architectural skylight, and tubular skylight product categories. The course will focus on improving the natural lighting environments where people learn, work and socialize.

Please RSVP to jill@thereferencelibrary.com or 602-258-7499

Prosoco, Pat Downey, 503-999-8031, pat.downey@prosoco.com

“Managing Condensation, Water Intrusion and Energy in the Real World”

1 AIA LU with HSW, 1 IIBEC CEH credit 

-Explain why job-site conditions should drive construction product development

-Describe how and why common window installations fail to perform in real weather conditions

-Demonstrate new test methods

-Explain window weatherproofing techniques using liquid flashing membranes

-Instruct others on construction defect remediation using STP technology.

Please RSVP to jill@thereferencelibrary.com or 602-258-7499

Genlyte Solutions/Allied Group Sales, Marcia Fournier, 760-889-7119, David Gill, 480-600-2504, davidg@alliedgroupsales.com

“Elevating Sustainable Lighting Beyond Energy Savings”

1 AIA LU with  HSW   

-Elevate understanding of what sustainability looks like beyond energy savings

-Review innovative techniques for creating & reusing sustainable lighting

-Understand the material transparency labeling and lifecycle assessments to minimize the environmental impact

-Learn how to support well-being with lighting and discuss real-life sustainability applications.

Please RSVP to jill@thereferencelibrary.com or 602-258-7499

Gaco Waterproofing, Kayte Williams, 505-203-9427, Kayte.williams@amrize.com

“High Performance Non-Skid Coatings:  Engineering Safety & Durability for Pedestrian and Vehicular Traffic”

 1 AIA LU with HSW

 -Analyze resin chemistries:Evaluate the performance of diverse resinous systems – from acrylics and Kevlar-reinforced epoxies to polyurethane, PMMA, and polyaspartic technologies-across varying traffic loads.

-Define life-safety standards:  Dynamic Coefficient of Friction and ADA

-Specify for vehicular loads, abrasion and impact resistance

-Determine surface preparation protocols. Assess concrete surface profile standards and moisture-vapor transmission testing    

Please RSVP to jill@thereferencelibrary.com or 602-258-7499

Moderco, Tony Liethen, Sunstate Installations, 480-797-1134, tonyl@sunstateinstallations.com 

“Designing with Operable Partitions”

1 AIA LU with HSW

-Understanding the benefits of using Operable Partitions

-Review and analyze the common types including:  accordion partitions, operable walls and operable glass walls

-Understanding the acoustics of operable partitions

-Learn the common configurations & operation

-Learn the performance attributes and finishes

Please RSVP to jill@thereferencelibrary.com or 602-258-7499

Uzin UTZ, Brian Moffitt, 480-662-8833, brian.moffitt@uzin-utz.com

“Subfloor & Order:  Get It Right, Before the Finish” 

1AIA LU with HSW

-Be aware of various common floor substrates

-Be able to recognize common substrate conditions

-Have an awareness to determine certain causes that can lead to floor installation issues

-Have an understanding of the tests needed to diagnose, determine and qualify correct subfloor preparation.   

Please RSVP to jill@thereferencelibrary.com or 602-258-7499

Rockfon, Roxanne Bennett, 949-402-9086, Roxanne.bennett@rockfon.com

 1 AIA LU with HSW, GBCI, IDCEC, OAA, AIBC, AAA

  “The 4 Roles of Acoustic Ceilings in Buildings”

 -Make the important link between acoustics, indoor environmental quality & human health and wellbeing

-Gain a comprehensive perspective on the building design standards and guidelines required from acoustic ceilings

-Identify if your ceilings need to absorb sound, decrease noise from rooms next door, decrease noise from rooms above or lessen mechanical noise

-Know which acoustic metrics apply to each acoustic role of the ceiling and how to correctly specify ceilings.

Please RSVP to jill@thereferencelibrary.com or 602-258-7499

Pango/Stego, Dennis Keane, 949-439-8055, denniskeane@stegoindustries.com

1 AIA LU with HSW

“Subterranean Termites:  Below-Slab Protection Methodologies”

We will gain a better understanding of termites, their geographic distribution and the different methods available for subterranean termite control, including how a physical termite barrier can be a part of an integrated pest management program.  Participants will also learn the science behind below-slab moisture migration and the subsequently resulting concerns with its intrusion into the building envelope.  Most notably, we will learn what design, construction and installation considerations can be employed to ensure success.      

Please RSVP to jill@thereferencelibrary.com or 602-258-7499

Amico, Brett Tilley, 916-337-7090, brett@ams-ca.com

1 AIA LU with HSW 

“Designing with Architectural Expanded Mesh and Perforated Metals ” 

-Explain how expanded mesh is manufactured and describe its features and performance advantages

-Explain how perforated metal is manufactured and describe its features & performance benefits

-Discuss the considerations that must be taken into account when working with expanded mesh and perforated metals

-Cite examples of architectural applications for expanded mesh and perforated metals. 

Please RSVP to jill@thereferencelibrary.com or 602-258-7499

QXO, Jake  Beach, 480-594-0949, jake.beach@qxo.com

1 AIA LU with HSW

“Below Grade Waterproofing”

-Understand the importance of below-grade waterproofing, why and where it is used

-Identify the most common methods of below-grade waterproofing systems

-Recognize the available technologies used in these systems and the benefits and limitations of each on a project

-List the most important aspects of waterproofing when specifying a system

-Identify the most critical areas to observe when on a waterproofing project.  

Please RSVP to jill@thereferencelibrary.com or 602-258-7499

Benjamin Moore, Jacky Ulloa, 480-229-0307, jacky.ulloa@benjaminmoore.com

1 AIA LU with HSW, IDCEC with HSW, ASID with HSW

“Fashion and Interiors:  Common Threads that Shape our Spaces”

-Gain an understanding of key fashion influences of the 20th Century and their connection to major interior design trends

-Look at the current trend cycle and how both micro and macro trends can affect consumer behaviors, aesthetics, as well as color preferences.

-Discover concepts and points of inspiration that influenced the development of the Color Trends 2026 palette.

Please RSVP jill@thereferencelibrary.com or 602-258-7499

Taylor Metal Products, Ethan Johnson, 714-371-7715, ethan.johnson@taylormetal.com    

1 AIA LU with HSW

“Building with Dissimilar Metals and Galvanic Reaction”

 -Identify the key properties and applications of ZINCALUME®, Galvanized, Aluminum, and Stainless Steel  

-Explain the process and conditions that lead to galvanic corrosion between dissimilar metals.

-Evaluate the compatibility of accessory materials, including fasteners and other components, with various types of steel to prevent corrosion.

-Analyze examples of material interactions to understand the causes and prevention of premature corrosion in construction projects. 

Please RSVP to jill@thereferencelibrary.com or 602-258-7499

Wausau Tile, Tyler Indelicato, VSG, 602-476-1586, tyleri@visionsalesgroup.com

“Precast Concrete Pavers and Roof Deck Systems”

1 AIA LU with HSW

Precast concrete pavers and roof deck systems enable designers to deliver on aesthetics and design objectives while achieving safety and durability requirements.  Patented roof deck systems allow for the creation of safe and stable roof deck patios and green roofs that maintain sustainability requirements.  This course examines the raw materials used in these systems, reviews the different finishes available, and discusses different paver applications and their methods of installation. 

Please RSVP to 602-258-7499 or jill@thereferencelibrary.com

Sto, Judy Heiss, 505-239-5006, jheiss@stocorp.com    

 “Enhancing Building Resiliency with High-Density Fiber Cement Rainscreen Cladding”

 1 AIA LU with HSW

 Fiber cement rainscreen systems combine timeless, designer aesthetics with advanced energy efficiency, creating a superior building envelope solution. This course discusses the history and characteristics of high-density cement fiber cladding. It then illustrates how a fully engineered, multi-layered system integrates an air and water-resistive barrier, a robust sub-construction made from aluminum or steel brackets and profiles, mineral wool thermal insulation board, and durable high-density fiber cement. Images illustrate how the fiber cement panels can be custom fabricated into various shapes, offering design versatility. Ideal for both modern and traditional architecture, fiber cement rainscreen systems ensure long-lasting performance, durability, and adaptability to any design vision

Please RSVP to 602-258-7499 or jill@thereferencelibrary.com