GENERAL EDUCATION
WALL BRACING FUNDAMENTALS Instructor: John Bisson, DPIS Engineering Wednesday, February 13 Time: 4P-6P
Fee: $45 members / $60 nonmembers CONTENT: The information provided in this class will help the builder understand the wall bracing requirements for the latest International Residential Codes (IRC) and will help the builder understand the difference between wall bracing per the IRC and Windstorm requirements of the Texas Department of Insurance. WHO SHOULD ATTEND? Remodelers, architects, planners, designers, residential builders, commercial contractors, engineers, real estate brokers and agents, subcontractors, specialty trades, manufacturers and suppliers
DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION OF RESIDENTIAL
FOUNDATIONS Date: Thursday, February 28 Time: 1:30P-5:30P Instructor: David Eastwood, PE, Geotech Engineering Fee: $45 members / $60 nonmembers CONTENT: This four-hour, in depth seminar on residential foundation design, construction, testing and distress evaluation is a must-see for builders, architects, structural engineers and developers. After taking this course, you will understand the basics and importance of geotechnical testing, forensic and environmental issues and the effects on residential design and construction. Eastwood will discuss: „ Geotechnical field studies, laboratory testing, data analysis „ Expansive soils and how to treat them for residential design „ Foundation types, including slab-on-grade, post-tensioned, drilled footings, and the new helical pile system
„ Foundations risks, the effects of trees, quality control, soil stabilization „ A forensic evaluation of distressed residences in Houston, focusing on design, construction, materials, environmental conditions, wear and tear, causation, and repair techniques
„ Houston faults and how to build homes near them „ Earthwork and pad construction, including compaction, lime, and lime-fly ash stabilization
„ Components of concrete testing, concrete placement, slump and cylinders „ New Houston area building code requirements, and City of West University’s new code requirement for soil testing
WHO SHOULD ATTEND? Remodelers, land developers, accountants, architects, planners, designers, residential builders, commercial contractors, engineers, real estate brokers and agents, subcontractors, specialty trades, manufacturers and suppliers, financial services professionals.
UILD YOUR MIND UILD YOUR BUSINESS
GREATER HOUSTON BUILDERS ASSOCIATION – BUILDING A BETTER FUTURE | HOUSTON BUILDER | FEBRUARY 2013 27
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