Education Calendar

This webinar will provide step-by-step hand calculations for the design of a typical two-way flat slab that is commonly used for a multitude of building applications ranging from parking, hotel,...

Part 4 of this 6-part series will provide information to assist building officials during the plan review process on the proper evaluation of structural loads per the 2024 International Building...

This seminar reviews and analyzes selected significant changes from the 2021 to the 2024 edition of the International Building Code (IBC). Although the focus of the presentation is on revisions...

This class reviews and analyzes selected significant changes from the 2021 IRC to the 2024 IRC. It familiarizes building officials, fire officials, plans examiners, inspectors and design professionals with many...

During this seminar, Ian McFarlane will discuss design of mat foundations and soil-structure interaction. The session will describe the uses of mat foundations, historical perspectives that have led to the...

Technical expertise is essential, but how inspectors communicate findings is equally critical. This session explores the “soft skills” side of inspection: managing homeowner expectations, reducing liability through clear reporting, and...

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...

Deep foundation systems provide improved resistance to settlement and can safely support buildings founded on very poor soils. Deep foundations can also improve building performance by providing resistance to uplift...

This course covers the terminology, concepts, and principles of legal issues that affect building officials and inspectors in the administration of their duties. It will assist the building official or...

The 2024 International Existing Building Code (IEBC) includes several provisions that trigger seismic evaluations of existing structures. When required, designers may follow the seismic provisions of the International Building Code...