6:30-9:00  |  Breakfast - Conference Check-In

Breakfast

Hotel Lobby

Conference Check-In

Pre-Function Space - 2nd Floor

8:30-9:30  |  Welcome

Opening Remarks

Speaker: Cam Featherstonhaugh

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9:30-9:45  |  Break

Break

Pre-Function Space - 2nd Floor

9:45 - 11:45  |  Morning Sessions

Let's Talk About Specs Baby

Speaker: Cherise Lakeside

This session is appropriate for any member of the AEC industry (architect, engineer, contractor, product representative, owner, etc.) who would like a better understanding of the contract documents and their role in the project delivery process as well as basic procedures to avoid conflicts.

This course covers the basics of:

• The main causes of risk in a design firm.
• Contract documents and contractual relationships.
• Specification basics of organization, language, roles and responsibilities and appropriate procedures.
• The relationship of the General conditions and other administrative requirements.
• Common areas needing coordination in your documents on a project.
• Common areas of conflict.
• The CSI CDT and why it is a game changer.
• And why all this matters!

Learning Objectives:

1. Discuss the basic anatomy of a specification.
2. Identify basics of the role of the general conditions with other administrative requirements in the project.
3. Illustrate some of the basic principles and procedures of specification writing, language and risk.
4. Recognize some of the most common areas of conflict in specifications and how to avoid them.

Preparing Code Complaint Plans

Speaker: Greg Burke

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12:00-1:00  |  Lunch Presentation

The Team Shift: Accelerating Your Team, Results and Impact

Speaker: Jeff Nitschwitz

Details Coming Soon!

1:00-1:15  |  Break

Break

Pre-Function Space - 2nd Floor

1:15-2:15  |  Keynote Session

Brooks + Scarpa - Sustainability & Design

Speaker: Jeff Huber

This presentation will discuss the architecture, landscape architecture and urban design of Brooks + Scarpa Architects (B+S). B+S is considered one of the premiere firms internationally on design and sustainability. Their work has been built and published around the world. Firm principal, Jeffrey Huber, will provide an overview of the work and dive deep into the triple-bottom-line of sustainability (social, ecological, and economic) considerations within the 30 years of work, with a focus on the last 10 years, especially the south Florida regionally work that addresses climate change and affordable housing.

2:15-2:30  |  Break

Break

Pre-Function Space - 2nd Floor

2:30-4:45  |  Speed Networking

Speed Networking

15 minutes each with sponsors

2:30-3:30  |  Code Updates for Concrete Masonry

What Designers Need to Know

Speaker: Christina Subasic

The past 15 years have been a particularly active time for codes and standards changes for concrete masonry. There have been a series of significant changes for concrete masonry provisions, including requirements for unit geometry, changes to design provisions and updates to compliance provisions to make concrete masonry design and construction more rationale, efficient and cost effective. This presentation will review these significant changes from the 2009 to the 2021 International Codes. In particular, the presentation will focus on the updates made to TMS 402, Building Code Requirements for Masonry Structures, and TMS 602, Specification for Masonry Structures. The information provided will help attendees understand updated code and standard provisions and how to implement them properly in projects.

3:30-3:45  |  Break

Break

Pre-Function Space - 2nd Floor

3:45-4:45  |  Round Table Discussion

Embassy Suites Tour

Speaker: Erika Kennedy

Located in the heart of Uptown Charlotte, the Embassy Suites stands 10 stories tall across from the Charlotte Convention Center and the NASCAR Hall of Fame. This hotel has 250 beautiful rooms, 6,200 square foot ballroom, indoor pool, outdoor terraces, and a 2-story bar and dining area with incredible views of Uptown Charlotte. We will explore the program, building systems, consultant coordination and construction administration with a presentation and tour.

Learning Objectives:

• The main causes of risk in a design firm.
• Understand program requirements for a full-service hotel, interior & exterior circulation, and operations.
• Describe the building systems required in a full-service hotel, bar, indoor pool and meeting space.
• Explore consultant roles and requirements during the design phase for a full-service hotel.
• Discuss the design team coordination efforts that take place during the construction administration phases of the project.

5:00-6:00  |  Evening Reception

Evening Reception

Hotel Lobby

6:00  |  Dinner

Dinner

Dinner / Entertainment on Own