Description:
This course, designed for architects, introduces the green
building attributes of steel as they relate to other construction
materials. Presentation includes an introduction to the Life-Cycle
Stressors-Effects Assessment- A US Case Study and review of
steel provisions as recognized in the U.S. Green Building
Council LEED Program.
Learning Objectives:
After completing this course, participants will be able
to:
- Fully understand why steel is a viable alternative to
wood in residential and light commercial construction.
- Identify resources to assist the architect in designing
a cold-formed steel structure.
How Taught:
The CES facilitator utilizes a PowerPoint presentation
of actual on site details of construction with CFS.
Handouts of the presentation will be provided. This
is an interactive session and encourages feedback from
the attendee.
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A/V
Needs: Projector and screen for PowerPoint
presentation. Steel Framing Alliance/ CES facilitator will
supply the laptop.
Target
Audience: Architects,
engineers, builders, contractors,
building code officials
and other design and construction
professionals. Attendees
must have some construction
related experience to gain
full benefit of this program.
Facilitator Qualifications:
The Steel Framing Alliance CFS facilitators have been
trained on CFS guidelines and presentation skills. All
are experts in the use of CFS in construction.
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