2024 IFC Transition from 2018 IFC (Online Live)
2026-08-11 09:00 - 15:00 (America/Chicago) | Webinar, Webinar, United States
This seminar will assist participants in transitioning from the 2018 International Fire Code to the 2024 IFC. This course will focus on the major changes and their effects on design, construction, operations and inspection requirements. The course includes revisions occurring in the 2018 IFC and the 2021 IFC, and new hazards addressed in the 2024 IFC which do not appear in the 2021 IFC.

Shear Friction Dowel Design for Concrete Diaphragms
2026-08-11 11:00 - 13:30 (America/Los_Angeles)
This webinar will focus on the misconception of the design of the slab to shear wall connection, specifically how the joint rebar is required to transfer all the diaphragm force at the level in question and the shear from the upper floors. It will address the shear friction connection from the shear wall to the foundation. Most engineers we review do not add rebar at the construction joint and use the vertical wall rebar for shear transfer (by default) and flexural resistance, which occur at the same time. They rarely perform the required design or acknowledge the two simultaneous forces. The webinar will also discuss that a “dowel” must cross the construction joint. Rebar in the slab, that does not cross between the wall and slab does not provide shear friction. This is a common detailing mistake.

Mass Timber Buildings & 2024 IBC/IFC (1.5 hours) (Learn Live)
2026-08-12 12:00 - 13:30 (America/Chicago)
The 2024 International Building Code (IBC) allows for construction of mass timber buildings with larger heights and areas than permitted for wood construction in Types III, IV-HT (heavy timber), and V. This course will provide a comprehensive overview of provisions for construction of mass timber buildings including Type IV-A, IV-B, IV-C and heavy timber used in Type IV-HT construction. Mass timber includes any structural element permitted for use in Type IV construction that meets minimum cross-section dimensions of Type IV Construction. Examples of timber products include cross-laminated timber (CLT), structural composite lumber (SCL), glued laminated timber (glulam), mechanically laminated decking (a.k.a. nail-laminated timber, NLT), and large section sawn timbers. Learn about provisions for mass timber construction per the 2024 IBC and 2024 International Fire Code (IFC). Research and development conducted in support of new tall mass timber Construction Types IV-A, IV-B and IV-C in the 2024 IBC will also be discussed. Topics include heights and areas, fire safety, fire and connection design, construction fire safety, special inspection, energy, acoustics and lateral design provisions.

2024 IPC, IMC, and IFGC Transition 2018 IPC, IMC, and IFGC (Online Live)
2026-08-13 09:00 - 15:00 (America/Chicago)
This seminar will assist participants in implementing the transition from the 2018 Plumbing, Mechanical, and Fuel Gas Codes (PMG) to the 2024 PMG. It will include material relevant to the changes in the 2021 PMG. This interactive training will focus on the key changes presented in the participant material. Small group activities and knowledge review questions will provide ample opportunity for participants to discuss and consider the changes.

2024 NDS Multiple-bolt Connection Design
2026-08-13 11:00 - 12:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
This webinar provides an overview of a multiple-bolt design example utilizing the American Wood Council`s 2024 National Design Specification (NDS) for Wood Construction. Topics include connection design philosophies and behavior, an overview of NDS provisions related to bolt design including local stresses in fastener groups, and a detailed design example.
