Presented by: Tom Hutchinson, Principal, Hutchinson Design Group, Ltd.
Roof system design needs to be accommodated the same attention as does
structural and mechanical engineering. As a subject matter expert who is often
called upon on legal issues related to the roof I often seen the results of lack of
design, poor design or per the manufacturer; s minimum standards. The sooner
architects understand that manufactures of roof products do not design, and neither
do contractors the better their design will become.
Thomas W. Hutchinson has over 30 years of experience in roof system design and masonry restoration.Tom is a licensed architect and registered roof consultant. His work is noted for its comprehensiveness in design, detailing and specification, and construction administration. Tom believes that the complete integration of all building components into a roof system design is vital to the longevity of the roof’s service life. Tom is past President of The Institute of Roofing, Waterproofing and Building Envelope Professionals (RCI, Inc.), current Technical Consultant for ERA (EPDM Roofing Association), Certified Energy Professional in the City of Chicago, RoofPoint Registered Professional (RRP) with the Center for Environmental Innovation in Roofing (CEIR), Secretary for CIB/RILEM International Joint Committee on “Roof Materials and Systems”; as well as a highly respected player in the industry. As roof system designs are changing with the advancement of sustainable ideals, energy consciousness, thermal performance, garden and cool roofing; having his level of expertise factor in the building’s actual components is fundamental in this changing “climate”. Tom has made numerous presentations around the world to help educate on the importance of proper building envelope design, and has penned many articles on the same.
Learning Objectives:
- Design: Attendees will gain an understanding that roof system design needs to be treated as would structural, mechanical, plumbing and electrical engineering and that it can not be passed off to the roofing contractor or roof membrane manufacture, neither of which perform design.
- Construction Documents: If you don’t show it, you don’t get it. The drawings need to be accurate and precise and not diagrammatic. Attendees will be shown and explanation given of quality detailing, and case studies of what happens when drawings are below the standard of care.
- CA: Being in the field and observing the roof construction is paramount to assure compliance with the contract documents. This first starts with knowing how roofs are put together. Attendees will get a primer on where to start.