SIMPSON GUMPERTZ & HEGER HOSTS TWO BUILDING SCIENCE AND COMMISSIONING SYMPOSIUMS

Simpson Gumpertz & Heger (SGH) Inc. is hosting its Building Science and Commissioning Symposium in Los Angeles, CA on Thursday, 3 April 2008 and Washington, DC on Thursday, 8 May 2008.

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This intensive one-day symposium, led by SGH experts, is geared to help attendees achieve reliable building performance through building science principles and quality assurance/quality control. The targeted audience includes architects, engineers, contractors, owners, and property managers. Topics presented will cover a range of areas within building science and commissioning:

  • Critical Barriers for the Building Enclosure: Heat, Air and Vapor – This session introduces the theory of moisture migration in the building envelope and examines the distinct roles of air barriers and vapor retarders – what they are, why they are needed, and how they differ.
  • Building Enclosure and HVAC System Integration – This topic explores key issues regarding mechanical system design and operation as they relate to the performance of building envelopes.
  • Moisture in Flooring Assemblies – Recent changes in the composition of floor coverings, coatings, and adhesives have made these materials more susceptible to moisture. This session looks at current state-of-the-art test procedures, how to interpret the results, and measures that can be taken to minimize moisture related flooring failures.
  • Quality Assurance Through Commissioning – This session explains the commissioning process for building enclosures and systems and how commissioning demonstrates that energy efficiency, durability, maintainability and constructability can be achieved.
  • Controlling Moisture Migration in Special-Use Buildings – This topic focuses on the problems associated with special-use buildings, such as moisture migration, air leakage, thermal bridging, and condensation, and dissects case studies to illustrate the consequences of improper design.

Case studies, lessons learned, and interactive Q&A will be integrated into each session.

Continuing education credits are available; the one-day symposium is worth seven learning units, all of which are HSW. Visit www.sgh.com/news to register.