Going beyond limits at Construct 2016

3:30 p.m.−5:00 p.m.

W24−Linking Specifications to Models
Beth Stroshane
If anyone has asked you about linking specifications to models, and you are trying to figure out what it means to your future, this is the session for you. If you are wrestling with how it would work and if it would provide value, then come share your questions and learn some answers.

W25−Keeping Water Out: The Team Approach
Richard Freewalt, Mike Collins, and Paul Conners
Various views will be shared from different team members about how designs and installations impact the performance of below-grade waterproofing. The talk focuses on key points and methods to ensure proper waterproofing installation the first time, including specification coordination. There will be lessons learned from the field, what to expect in complete submittals, and what different manufacturers require for warranties.

W26−In With the Old, In With The New: Centralizing Mayo Clinic’s Modern Radiology Practice in its Fully Operational and Historic Campus
Nick Worden, Tina Vasinda, and Karen Finneman Killinger
Throughout three and a half years of construction, and with the highest priority of providing a safe environment for patients and staff, the Radiology Consolidation project required remaining fully operational, spanning new, existing, and developing construction. The successes and lessons learned on this project are fascinating, as will be discovered by those attending this session.

W27−Performance Considerations for Designing Glazed Aluminum Curtain Walls
Brian Neely
There are a number of environmental factors to consider when designing curtain walls, including determining the structural loads resulting from wind and seismic forces, and periodic façade maintenance operations. Air infiltration, water penetration, thermal conductance, condensation resistance, acoustic separation, and airborne missile penetration also need to be considered.

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 8
7:30 a.m.−9:00 a.m.

H01−Curtain Wall Systems: Using Failures to Inform Design Choices
Tony Cinnamon and Sarah Sinusas
This session explores the challenges of curtain wall design and detailing in regard to air, water, and thermal performance; it explores topics such as water leakage and management, thermal bridging, shadow-box design, and glazing failures. Case studies highlight significant observations and solutions regarding these issues.

H02−Shared Design Responsibility? Who Warrants What?
James Chaney and Brian Perlberg
Recent legal cases and increased use of preconstruction services are profoundly impacting the implied design warranty. Learn why builders are increasingly getting professional liability insurance and understand how integrated project design (IPD) and lean construction may virtually eliminate an implied design warranty.

H03−The ADA Quiz: 2016 Edition
Steven Cain
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) has been around for over 25 years, yet there is still much confusion and misinformation in the industry on exactly what the requirements are, when they apply, and even which document or standard should be referenced to find the answer.

H04−Understanding Window and Curtain Wall Specifications and Testing Requirements
James Blakely
Curtain walls and various façade types can be complex, and determining the specifications can be difficult. This session explains all the different standards establishing and evaluating requirements for curtain walls, windows, and façades regarding products and testing.

H05−More With Less: Building With Cross-laminated Timber (CLT)
Jeff Morrow
Described as ‘plywood on steroids,’ cross-laminated timber (CLT) is a disruptive material technology that can change how a building is designed and built. This in-depth session primarily focuses on the successful implementation of CLT at a recently completed four-story hotel and discusses challenges, opportunities, and benefits.