November Chapter Meeting: Practical Ways to Improve Glazing System Performance

When:  Nov 12, 2024 from 04:30 PM to 08:00 PM (CT)
Associated with  Chicago

Description

When: Tuesday, November 12, 2024 from 4:30 PM to 8:00 PM (CT)

Where: Allegra Banquets - 5035 N River Rd, Schiller Park, IL 60176

 

Event Agenda

4:30 pm: Networking - visit tabletop sponsors (5) and socialize with members

5:45 pm: Welcome, Chapter Announcements & Dinner

6:30 pm (approx.): Educational Presentation

 

Description:
One of the most common points of failure in new construction and renovation is in the glazing systems. Many glazing failures are avoidable with simple modifications to design and construction management. This program will review typical glazing systems, common failure modes, and measures that design and construction teams can implement to optimize performance.
 
Learning Objectives:
  1. Review types of glazing systems including storefront, curtain wall, window wall, and unitized.
  2. Review common modes of glass failure.
  3. Review recommended testing standards to include project specifications.
  4. Examine common installation and coordination issues and how to avoid them.
 
Presenters:
Andrea L. Baird, NCARB, P.E., CCCA, LEED AP BD+C, BECxP, CxA+BE, Senior Architect, Raths, Raths, & Johnson, Inc.
 
Rebecca Booth, NCARB, CDT

 

Registration Cost (Includes Dinner)

Registration closes 2 days before the event or when capacity is met.  Event space is limited to the first 130 registered attendees. Registration is refundable up to 7 days before the event. Registration will open once Education Presentation is confirmed. 

  • CSI Member = $60 
  • CSI Non-Member = $110

   

Tabletop Sponsor

Event Contact

CSI Chicago Chapter
773-466-4147
info@csichicago.org