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| Building Science and Commissioning Symposium |
| Location: Washington DC |
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Date: May 8, 2008 - May 8, 2008
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Simpson Gumpertz & Heger (SGH) Inc. is hosting its Building Science and Commissioning Symposium in Los Angeles, CA on Thursday, 3 April 2008 and Washington, DC on Thursday, 8 May 2008.
This intensive one-day symposium, led by SGH experts, is geared to help attendees achieve reliable building performance through building science principles and quality assurance/quality control. The targeted audience includes architects, engineers, contractors, owners, and property managers. Topics presented will cover a range of areas within building science and commissioning:
* Critical Barriers for the Building Enclosure: Heat, Air and Vapor—This session introduces the theory of moisture migration in the building envelope and examines the distinct roles of air barriers and vapor retarders—what they are, why they are needed, and how they differ.
* Building Enclosure and HVAC System Integration—This topic explores key issues regarding mechanical system design and operation as they relate to the performance of building envelopes.
* Moisture in Flooring Assemblies—Recent changes in the composition of floor coverings, coatings, and adhesives have made these materials more susceptible to moisture. This session looks at current state-of-the-art test procedures, how to interpret the results, and measures that can be taken to minimize moisture related flooring failures.
* Quality Assurance Through Commissioning—This session explains the commissioning process for building enclosures and systems and how commissioning demonstrates that energy efficiency, durability, maintainability and constructability can be achieved.
* Controlling Moisture Migration in Special-Use Buildings—This topic focuses on the problems associated with special-use buildings, such as moisture migration, air leakage, thermal bridging, and condensation, and dissects case studies to illustrate the consequences of improper design.
Case studies, lessons learned, and interactive Q&A will be integrated into each session.
Continuing education credits are available; the one-day symposium is worth seven learning units, all of which are HSW. Visit www.sgh.com/news to register.
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