Forensics: Turning Hindsight Into Foresight
The 2019 Seattle Building Enclosure Council (SeaBEC) Symposium will focus on forensic building envelope failures and lessons learned.
2019 SeaBEC Symposium Topics and Speakers
NW Windstorms / Effects of Climate Change in the NW
Cliff Mass, University of Washington – Keynote Speaker
Pros and Cons of Underside and Topside Insulation
Ray Wetherholt, Wetherholt & Associates
Design & Forensics: How the Former Informs the Latter
David Deress, Wiss, Janney, Elstner Associates, Inc.
Grenfell Tower Fire
Michael Soper, State of Washington
Comprehensive Report of Forensic Projects
Lee Duhnam, OAC Services
Precoated Sheathing Systems
Steven Doggett, Built Environments
2019 SeaBEC Symposium Schedule
7:00-7:45 AM: Registration & Breakfast
8:00-9:00 AM: 1st speaker
9:00-10:00 AM: 2nd speaker
10:00-10:30 AM: Coffee Break
10:30-11:30 AM: 3rd speaker
11:30-1:00 PM: Lunch
1:00-2:00 PM: 4th speaker
2:00-3:00 PM: 5th speaker
3:00-3:30 PM: Coffee Break
3:30-4:30 PM: 6th speaker
4:30-5:00 PM: Closing & Raffle Prizes
5:00-6:30 PM: Happy Hour / Networking.
Symposium Registration
Register and take advantage of early bird pricing for the 2019 SeaBEC Symposium!
Sponsors
Atlas Supply is proud to be a sponsor of the 2019 SeaBEC Symposium.
Speaker: Graham Finch, Principal, Senior Building Science Research Specialist with RDH Building Science
Preserving Historical Facades with Building Science – The Seattle Asian Art Museum Case Study
Schedule:
11:30 – 11:45 AM: Networking/Lunch
11:45 AM – 12:00 PM: SeaBEC Business & Announcements
12:00 – 1:00 PM: Speaker presentation.
This presentation will share interesting building enclosure performance data, shedding light on how local buildings get wet and dry out, where and when condensation occurs, along with lessons learned from the historical retrofit design and construction process.
Refreshments: Patrick McMahon with SIGA
Last Modified: February 22, 2019
Speaker: Ethan Martin, PE, Regional Director with WoodWorks Wood Products Council
Schedule:
5:00-5:30 PM: Networking & Refreshments
5:30-5:45 PM: SeaBEC Business & Announcements
5:45-7:00 PM: Speaker presentation, The Momentum of Tall Wood.
This presentation will examine the latest research available supporting tall wood structures and how architects can leverage this information with their local authorities having jurisdiction (AHJ).
This presentation is approved for 1 hour of AIA continuing education credits.
Refreshments: Glenn Fisher with Georgia Pacific, LLC
Last Modified: December 23, 2018
Attend the Air Barrier Association of America (ABAA) Air Barrier Symposium, November 6, 2018 in Seattle, Washington for a full day of education, and earn up to 5.00 continuing education units (CEUs).
Speakers:
- 8:45-10:00 AM: “By Others”: The Elusive Subcontractor Responsible for Transitions – Andrew Dunlap
- 10:15-11:30 AM: Through Wall Flashings Compatibility Sustainability & Performance – Craig Wetmore
- 12:15-1:30 PM: Air Barrier Specifications & Quality Assurance – Ryan Dalgleish
- 1:45-3:00 PM: Oh no! What did I miss? How to properly specify an air barrier system. – Roy Schauffele FCSI, FABAA, CCPR, FABAA, LEED Green Association.
