Education Calendar

This class addresses numerous provisions in the 2021 International Building Code® (IBC®) where the code contains requirements pertaining to establishing a means of egress in buildings. The course is intended...

Two of the main financial benefits of post-tensioning is the reduction in slab thickness and rebar compared to non-prestressed slabs. The downside side of this reduction is post-tensioned structures can...

Advancement in energy efficiency through energy codes has typically focused on the construction of new buildings. While there are continued advancements in energy efficiency for new construction within the 2024...

Instructor: Richard Bennett, Ph.D., P.E. The masonry design standards, TMS 402/602 Building Code Requirements and Specification for Masonry Structures were updated in 2022 following a 6-year revision cycle. Learn the...

This class will cover how to classify hazardous materials in accordance with the International Fire Code. We will discuss how to use the maximum allowable quantity table in Chapter 50...

Instructor: Andrew W. Taylor, Ph.D., S.E., FACI Floor vibrations are becoming an increasingly important design challenge as more buildings are constructed (or remodeled) to contain vibration-sensitive occupancies. Some examples are...

This seminar will assist participants in transitioning from the 2018 International Fire Code® (IFC®) to the 2024 IFC. This course will focus on the major changes and their effects on...

Recent advances, including substantial new research, have enabled reinforcing steels of higher strengths to be a viable option in a variety of applications in reinforced concrete structures. This webinar presents...

This seminar explores select significant changes from the 2021 to the 2024 editions of the International Existing Building Code® (IEBC®). Topics of discussion include historic buildings, additions, fire protection systems,...

This 6-hour seminar covers the concepts of the mechanical code. It familiarizes building officials, plans examiners, inspectors and design professionals with the structure of the International Mechanical Code. It assists...