Education

Sunday, October 20 | 7:30 am–Noon

Building Tour #1 – Long Beach City Hall & Port of Long Beach Administration Building & The Queen Mary (Half Day – AM | 0.4 CEUs)

Long Beach City Hall & Port of Long Beach Administration Building
These two LEED Gold-certified were designed to prioritize environmental performance. They feature energy efficient, under-floor air conditioning systems that eliminate the need for air ducts and mechanical equipment in the ceiling, which allows for higher finished ceiling heights and increased natural light. The exterior curtain walls are composed of alternating panels of floor-to-ceiling vision glass and solid panels. The height of the vision panels allows daylight to penetrate into the depth of the floors. Solid panels limit solar heat gain. Balconies are located on the top floor of both buildings. City Hall’s solid exterior wall portions are expressed as white metal panels, while the Port Headquarters buildings are recessed color strips behind vision glass, designed to echo the color variations found in shipping containers at the nearby Long Beach Port. While touring both buildings, our expert will talk about the City’s Building and Safety Bureau’s and Harbor Department’s role in construction and permitting activity.

Queen Mary
The retired ocean liner sailed primarily on the North Atlantic Ocean from 1936 to 1967 for the Cunard Line. The ship's groundbreaking construction made it the most luxurious and technologically advanced ocean liner of its time. While exploring the ship from bow to stern, and inside to out, we will discuss how the City treats this ship as a building/structure for the purpose of permitting and construction activity. Our expert guide will talk about the various projects to restore, rehabilitate, and improve ADA-related compliance measures and the application of historic preservation standards.

Bus transportation included – departs at 7:00 am. Additional fee applies. This tour is limited to 50 people and is listed as an option when you register.

Sunday, October 20 | 8:30 am–12:30 pm

Building Tour #2 – ReMo Homes Factory Tour (Half Day – AM | 0.3 CEUs)

This tour will include a presentation on “Scaling Modular thorough Componentization and Standardization.” Participants will walk through a model home and discuss the process involved in building these innovative, sustainable and affordable homes. ReMo Homes is on a mission is to solve the housing and climate crises through innovative manufacturing techniques. The modular manufacturing company produces zero-carbon, affordable homes using advanced fabrication methods and automation-friendly materials. ReMo Homes takes a holistic approach to addressing climate change and housing affordability.

Bus transportation and light refreshments included – bus departs at 8:45 am. Comfortable, closed toe shoes are a must. Additional fee applies. This tour is limited to 50 people and is listed as an option when you register.

Sunday, October 20 | Noon–4 pm

Building Tour #3 – Rancho Los Alamitos Historic Site – Walking Tour (Half Day – PM | 0.4 CEUs)

The Rancho Los Alamitos, the “Ranch of the Little Cottonwoods,” is a Long Beach City Landmark listed twice on the National Register of Historic Places—as the sacred Gabrielino, or Tongva village of Povuu’ngna, as well as for its adobe core ranch house, four acres of lush historic gardens, and the restored Barns Area that recalls the great ranching heritage of Southern California from early to mid-20th century. The Rancho Center has an exhibition, theatre and related program facilities that connect 21st century audiences with the powerful story of California, its landscape and its inhabitants throughout time. Meticulous restoration of the Barns Area brings back the historical character, sights and sounds of the original working ranch, its historic barns, working blacksmith shop, feed shed and corrals. Enjoy the opportunity to learn from some of the code officials, engineers and specialists involved with the site’s extensive construction work that included cutting-edge seismic stabilization of the circa 1800 adobe core ranch house.

Bus transportation and light refreshments included – bus departs at 11:30 am. Comfortable, closed toe shoes and weather-appropriate clothing are a must. Additional fee applies. This tour is limited to 50 people and is listed as an option when you register.

Sunday, October 20 | 1 – 4 pm

Building Tour #4 – Harbor Breeze Cruise (Half Day – PM | 0.3 CEUs)

Learn about the Long Beach International Gateway Bridge and how it was permitted and built. Get an up-close view of large cargo and container ships from all over the world and hear how permits are obtained by the different ports depending on what they store, ship and receive. Enjoy views of the unique Long Beach Harbor, beautiful Long Beach skyline, world famous Queen Mary, and much more!

Bus transportation included – departs at 12:30 pm. Comfortable, closed toe shoes and weather-appropriate clothing are a must. Additional fee applies. This tour is limited to 125 people and is listed as an option when you register.