Continuing Education
Below is a list of all 2012 Conference Sessions that received CEU's.
| Wednesday | 7:45 am - 9:15 am |
| WE01 - The Increasing Role of the Roof in Green Building CEU's - DBPR/CILB Course #0609311 (General); RCI Inc. Speaker - Martin Grohman, LEED® AP, Director of Sustainability GAF Materials Corporation |
Objectives: 1. Recognize the roofing industry's role in green building 2. Discuss green building with design professionals/architects 3. Determine where LEED and other green building certifications are heading 4. Learn about recycling membrane and asphalt shingle roofing |
| WE02 - What Are the Most Important Steps Roofing Contractors Can Take to Reduce Their Risk of Major Liability Exposures? CEU's - DBPR/CILB Course #0609312 (General); RCI Inc. Speakers - Stephen Phillips, Esq, Senior Partner, Hendrick, Phillips, Salzman and Flatt |
Objectives: 1. Review claims from third parties based on exposure to fumes emitted from roofing products 2. Discuss roof performance failures 3. Identify risk of personal liability posed by performance bonds 4. Discuss falls through decks 5. Review wind uplift testing failures 6. Discuss job site fires and tornadoes |
| WE03 - NRCA Technical Operations Committee: Technical Programs and Issues CEU's - DBPR/CILB Course #0008771 (General); RCI Inc. Speakers - Mark Graham, Associate Executive Director, Technical Services; Scott Baxter, Vice President, CRS of Monroe Inc. |
Objectives: 1. Review developing roofing industry technical issues 2. Review NRCA technical programs, including NRCA’s technical research projects and the latest update of The NRCA Roofing Manual. 3. Discuss NRCA’s specific recommendations for dealing with developing and late- breaking roofing industry technical issues. |
| WE04 - OSHA and EPA Regulatory Update: Agency Activities that Impact the Roofing Contractor CEU's - DBPR/CILB Course #0609304 (General); RCI Inc. Speaker - Harry Dietz, Director of Risk Management, NRCA |
Objectives: 1. Develop an understanding of current requirements of recent OSHA regulatory actions 2. Increase awareness of OSHA and EPA regulations that will become effective in the near future 3. Prepare a company strategy to respond to implementation of new and future rulemaking |
| WE05 - Better Job Costing and Labor Controls to Increase Profits CEU's - DBPR/CILB Course #0609296 (Business Practice); RCI Inc. Speaker - Leslie Shiner, Owner, The ShinerGroup |
Objectives: 1. Determine all costs that should be included in a fully burdened labor rate 2. Uncover direct job costs hiding in your overhead costs 3. Determine your pricing structure for the different types of roofing jobs you perform 4. Avoid the pitfall where growth in volume causes reduction of profits |
| WE06 - Black versus White: Energy Performance and Cold Climate Concerns CEU's - DBPR/CILB Course #0609298 (General); RCI Inc. Speaker - Samir Ibrahim, Director, Design and Project Review, Carlisle SynTec |
Objectives: 1. Review past research on energy benefits of reflective membrane and overstated facts 2. Determine the geographic impact on energy consumption and the role roof insulation plays in reducing cost and carbon emission 3. Discuss the phenomenon of condensation in cold climates associated with lighter color membrane and the resulting moisture drips 4. Determine the impact of roof membrane color on roof top environment |
| WE07 - Retrofitting with Metal Roof Systems CEU's - DBPR/CILB Course #0609307 (General); RCI Inc. Speaker - Scott Kriner, Technical Director, Metal Construction Association |
Objectives: 1. Become familiar with metal roof retrofit systems 2. Recognize the applications and its benefits 3. Be apprised of issues retrofit metal can rectify 4. Recognize the benefits for existing buildings 5. Identify the opportunities to save energy |
| Thursday | 7:45 am - 9:15 am |
| TH01 - Below-Grade and Plaza Waterproofing CEU's - DBPR/CILB Course #0609295 (General); RCI Inc. Speakers - Justin Henshell, Partner, Henshell & Buccellato; Paul Buccellato, Partner, Henshell & Buccellato |
Objectives: 1. Define basic principles of waterproofing vs. dampproofing 2. Review foundation systems 3. Determine why waterproofing is required 4. Identify the types of below-grade waterproofing 5. Review waterproofing materials and systems 6. Discuss installation of waterproofing systems |
| TH02 - Slate Roofing - How to Install a Roof that will Last a Century (or Two) CEU's - DBPR/CILB Course #0609308 (General); RCI Inc. Speaker - Joseph Jenkins, President, Joseph Jenkins, Inc. |
Objectives: 1. Recognize how a roof can be constructed that will last a century or two 2. Identify the common mistakes made by contractors when installing slate roofs, and how to avoid them 3. Learn some of the important slate roof installation details that are often overlooked by contractors 4. Avoid the problems that may lead a contractor into litigation |
| TH03 - IGCC 2012: Will the new green code have you seeing red? CEU's - DBPR/CILB Course #0609302 (General); RCI Inc. Speaker - Mark Graham, Associate Executive Director, Technical Services, NRCA |
Objectives: 1. Become knowledgeable of the IGCC 2. Define the IGCC's roofing-related requirements 3. Recognize how jurisdictions will likely adopt and enforce the IGCC’s requirements |
| TH05 - PV Manufacturer Panel Discussion CEU's - DBPR/CILB Course #0609306 (Business Practice); RCI Inc. Speakers - Bob Kulp, Founder, Kulp's of Stratford; James R. Kirby, AIA, Associate Executive Director, Technical Communications, NRCA; Johan Alfsen, International Training Manager, Quick Mount PV; Stan Graveline, Vice President, Technical Services, Sika Sarnafil; Robert Allen, President, LUMA Resources; Brad Burdic, AIA, Group Manager, Owner Services, Johns Manville |
Objectives: 1. Recognize the state of the PV industry and expected market through 2015 2. Gain insight from the PV manufactures regarding creating a business opportunity 3. Recognize the PV sales process and customer relationship differences relative to a roofing company |
| TH07 - Fall Protection and OSHA: What you need to know CEU's - DBPR/CILB Course #0609299 (Workplace Safety); RCI Inc. Speaker - Tom Shanahan, CAE, Associate Executive Director of Education and Risk Management |
Objectives: 1. Know where to find applicable citations within the OSHA fall standard 2. Define the regulatory text 3. Apply the regulatory fall protection options to jobs 4. Identify the limitations of the standard to roofing jobs |
| Thursday | 9:30 am - 11:00 am |
| TH10 - A Systems Approach to Air Barriers/Vapor Retarders and Thermal Performance CEU's - DBPR/CILB Course #0609293 (General); RCI Inc. Speaker - Bob Kulp, Founder, Kulp's of Stratford |
Objectives: 1. Determine why air leakage control in roof assemblies is as important, if not more so, than adding additional R-value 2. Recognize that simply adding ventilation to roofing and attic assemblies may be detrimental to building efficiency and durability 3. Determine that the use of depressurization testing and infrared camera scans can aid in building diagnostics and properly propose solutions 4. Realize that changing one component of a building assembly has an impact on other areas of the building, often detrimentally |
| TH11 - From Green Products to Green Codes CEU's - DBPR/CILB Course #0609300 (General); RCI Inc. Speaker - Wendy Hennessy, Business Development Manager, UL Environment |
Objectives: 1. Provide a comprehensive look at the third-party certification process and its vital role in product development 2. Recognize what the International Green Construction Code (IGCC) is and what it requires of its stakeholders 3. Describe the difference between single attribute claims and multi-attribute standards 4. Identify how the enforcement of the IGCC will relate to green building products |
| TH16 - White EPDM membrane selected as PV roof platform CEU's - DBPR/CILB Course #0609313 (General); RCI Inc. Speaker - Bill Tippins, EPDM Product Manager, Firestone Building Products |
Objectives: 1. Know when to choose white EPDM for your roof 2. Recognize EPDM's tested and proven durability 3. Determine what to look for when matching roofing systems to PV systems 4. Identify what roofing membrane risks are associated with PV installations |
| TH17 - Asphalt Shingle Roof Assemblies: Issues and Answers CEU's - DBPR/CILB Course #0609294 (General); RCI, Inc. Speakers - Mark Graham, Associate Executive Director, Technical Services, NRCA; Maciek Rupar, Technical Director, NRCA |
Objectives: 1. Define guidelines for product selection 2. Discuss frequently asked questions 3. Review NRCA's guideline recommendations for asphalt shingle roof assemblies 4. Identify useful sources for additional information |
| TH18- Mock OSHA Informal Hearing CEU's - DBPR/CILB Course #0609303 (Workplace Safety); RCI Inc. Speakers - William Hettrick, President, Hettrick, Cyr and Associates; Scott Pipicelli, Sr. Safety & Risk Control Consultant, Hettrick, Cyr & Associates, Inc.; Stephen Phillips, Esq, Senior Partner, Hendrick, Phillips, Salzman and Flatt; Rob Therrien, President, The Melanson Co.; Tom Shanahan, CAE, Associate Executive Director of Education and Risk Management, NRCA |
Objectives: 1. Review the process of the informal hearing 2. Defend a citation 3. Recognize the use of employee misconduct defense |
| Friday | 7:45 am - 9:15 am |
| FR01 - 2012 I-codes: Roofing-related changes CEU's - DBPR/CILB Course #0609292 (Business Practice); RCI Inc. Speakers - Mark Graham, Associate Executive Director, Technical Services, NRCA |
Objectives: 1. Define roofing-related changes incorporated into the 2012 I-codes 2. Review new code requirements applicable to vegetative roof systems 3. Review new code requirements applicable to rooftop-mounted PV systems 4. Become aware of the fire code official's role in code compliance |
| FR02 - Open Forum: Technical & Design Observations from the Field Experts CEU's - DBPR/CILB, Course # 0009997 (General); RCI, Inc. Speakers - Dick Baxter, President, CRS, Inc.; René Dupuis, Ph.D., PE, Principal and President of Structural Research, Inc.; Peter Kalinger, Technical Director, Canadian Roofing Contractors Association |
Objectives: 1. Gain insights into common problem solving areas 2. Learn practical tips on application/installation of roofing materials 3. Identify new trends 4. Discuss roof performance issues 5. Participate in discussion of field problems |
| FR04 - The Importance of Effective Training and OSHA Compliant Recordkeeping CEU's - DBPR/CILB Course #0609310 (Workplace Safety); RCI Inc. Speaker - Gary W. Auman, Partner, Dunlevey, Mahan & Furry |
Objectives: 1. Recognize that quality not quantity is necessary to comply with your obligations to train 2. Determine how training (or lack thereof) are an important part of an inspection and can lead to significant citations if not addressed 3. Determine what records you must have to satisfy OSHA and to minimize your exposure to citations 4. Prove to OSHA that you have properly trained your employees 5. Get the message across to your employees about the importance of training |
| FR05 - How to Inspect a Rooftop for Safety CEU's - DBPR/CILB Course #0609301 (Workplace Safety); RCI Inc. Speaker - Robert Pringle, NYSCSC, CSE, CECM, CHST, Vice President, Evans Roofing Company |
Objectives: 1. Determine the types of hazards 2. Identify corrective action of site hazards 3. Identify alternative safe work practices and solutions 4. Share best practices with the audience and identify how to achieve safe and incident free projects |
| Friday | 9:30 am - 11:00 am |
| FR10 - Panel of Maintenance Programs CEU's - DBPR/CILB Course #0609305 (Business Practice); RCI Inc. Speakers - Bruce Fryer,CEO, Fryer Roofing Company; Kenneth Kelly, President, Kelly Roofing; Ronnie McGlothlin, President, Empire Roofing |
Objectives: 1. Target potential maintenance customers 2. Create a sales program to market maintenance 3. Structure a maintenance staff to be operationally excellent 4. Regulate scope of work by varying warranty terms |
| FR11 - Sustainability – A Discussion of the Requirements, Rating Programs and Eligibility of Roofing Materials & Systems CEU's - DBPR/CILB Course #0609309 (General); RCI Inc. Speakers - Helene Hardy Pierce, Vice President of Technical Services, Codes, and Industry Relations, GAF Materials Corporation |
Objectives: 1. List the most common environmental evaluation systems and their requirements 2. Review the sections of the green codes that are applicable to roofing systems 3. List the peculiarities of the green codes and evaluation services 4. Query roofing material manufacturers for relevant information for product/system submittals to meet the environmental requirements of the project |
| FR13 - Common Faux Pas of Metal Roofing CEU's - DBPR/CILB Course #0609385 (General); RCI Inc. Speakers - Rob Haddock, Director, Metal Roof Advisory Group, Ltd. |
Objectives: 1. Define the science of aesthetics as it relates to finishes and the finished appearance: Make informed decisions about organic (paint) finishes 2. Reduce the visual effects of oil-canning of metal panels 3. Make prudent decisions regarding wind resistance of metal panel systems as it relates to industry standards and test protocols 4. Recognize the “dos and don’ts” of common mistakes regarding thermal cycling, fixity and use of sealants |
| FR16 - Moving Green into the Black: Proven Strategies to Profit from the Green Building Movement CEU's - DBPR/CILB Course #0609290 (Business Practices); RCI Inc. Speakers - Jim Hoff, Research Director, Center for Environmental Innovation in Roofing |
Objectives: 1. Recognize how new codes and standards will add business opportunities for roofing contractors 2. Identify the many different ways that roofing contractors can profit from the power of the sun 3. Determine how new business tools can add value to roofing proposals and help roofing contractors get ""last look"" 4. Learn how green practices within you company can save money and build market opportunities |