Thursday, April 24, 2025, 12:00 PM EDT | Approved for 1 HWS/LU
(Please note if you have already taken this program during your current licensure period you will NOT be eligible to receive this credit again.)
This program provides architects with an overview of how the AC472 and AC478 accreditations for metal building design, fabrication and construction can be used to complement the building process. It will provide an in depth look at what is included in the accreditation process and why it is important for the safety and quality of the building. This program will outline why accreditation is important and can benefit the architect.
Speakers
-David Musselwhite, PE, Program Manager, IAS
-Greg West, Senior Vice President, Accreditation Program Development Group, IAS
-Laura Uraine, Senior Specialist, Accreditation Program Development Group, IAS
Please note: that by registering for this webinar, you have “opted in” to receive further communication from IAS.
Learning Objectives
1. Recognize common mass timber framing products, including their composition, characteristics, and applicable standards for SCL, CLT, and glulam.
2. Explain best practices for specifying glulam beams, including connections and allowable modifications such as checking, notching, drilling, and hole cutting.
3. Identify permitted mass timber construction types in the International Building Code and their impact on fire-resistance ratings, structural spans, and grid layouts.
4. Explore code-compliant solutions for acoustics, frame connections, and MEP integration, considering their effects on cost, aesthetics, occupant comfort, and future adaptability.
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