Donald E. Stephens Convention Center
April 30 - May 2, 2019 | Rosemont, Illinois
Donald E. Stephens Convention Center
Just 5 Minutes From Chicago O’Hare Airport
Agenda
Track 1: Plumbing
Learn nearly everything you need to know about hydronics and more with these in-depth courses from some of the biggest names in the industry.
Track 2: Roofing
Knowing the ever-more stringent roofing codes can be a tricky business. This track will keep you up to date on the latest, as well as how to avoid roofing mistakes, dealing with legal issues, and more.
Track 3: HVAC
Mechanicals play an essential role in ensuring occupant comfort and health. Find out the latest in controls and workflow techniques while learning how systems can help prevent outbreaks of such bacteria as Legionella.Sponsored by:
Track 4: Building Envelope
LiDAR, BIM, 3D printing, and artificial intelligence are some of the technologies being used to create building envelopes that meet owner needs and expectations. We'll explore the latest in designing for energy efficiency as well as ensuring the system performs as specified.
Track 5: Flooring
The flooring industry is on the cutting-edge when it comes to products that are attractive, environmentally friendly, functional and easy to install. This track covers the latest in product developments as well as design and installation methods.
Track 6: General Contracting
Technology is having a tremendous impact on jobsites. How general contractors can better collect data, manage workflows and communicate with the project team are just a few of the topics covered in this educational track.12:30PM - 1:30 PM
Dead Men's Steam School
Dan Holohan, Lecturer & Author
NEW Illinois, Chicago Energy Codes
Bill McHugh, Executive Director, CRCA
Filling the HVAC Controls Gap between a Yugo and a Lambo
Matt Huffman, Manager of Energy Services, Murphy & Miller, Inc.
Opening Doors to Design Opportunities
Steve Richardson, Business Development Manager, McKeon Door Company
How-To's for Commercial Interior Installations
Speaker TBD, Mapei
1:45PM - 2:45 PM
Dead Men's Steam School cont.
Reactive to Proactive Resilient Urban Roof Design: Sustainable Design Implications and Adaptive Architecture
Jennifer Keegan, Director of Building and Roofing Science, GAF
Creating a WOW Experience in the Field
Stephen Dale, Director of Training, Power Selling Pros
Pulse Air Tracing
Clifford Cooper, Senior Industrial Hygienist, The Vertex Companies Inc.
Successful Installation of Thin (Gauged) Porcelain Tile Panels on Interior Walls and Floors
Adam Abell, Bostik
3:00PM - 4:00 PM
Dead Men's Steam School cont.
What is a SMART Jobsite?
Troy Guevara, Solutions Engineer, busybusy
Assembly Line Manufacturing for Construction Using BIM—Why, When, and How
Bimal Patwari, President & CEO, Pinnacle Infotech Inc.
Understanding the Value of Performance Testing of the Exterior Envelope of the Building
Jeffery Testa, National Business Development Manager, UL
Modern Design and New Trends in Sintered Stone
Jeff Dahlberg, Stone Design, Inc.
4:00 PM - 7:00 PM
EXHIBIT HALL OPEN
Welcome Reception on Exhibit Hall Floor
Track 1: Plumbing
Learn nearly everything you need to know about hydronics and more with these in-depth courses from some of the biggest names in the industry.
Track 2: Roofing
Knowing the ever-more stringent roofing codes can be a tricky business. This track will keep you up to date on the latest, as well as how to avoid roofing mistakes, dealing with legal issues, and more.
Track 3: HVAC
Mechanicals play an essential role in ensuring occupant comfort and health. Find out the latest in controls and workflow techniques while learning how systems can help prevent outbreaks of such bacteria as Legionella.Sponsored by:
Track 4: Building Envelope
LiDAR, BIM, 3D printing, and artificial intelligence are some of the technologies being used to create building envelopes that meet owner needs and expectations. We'll explore the latest in designing for energy efficiency as well as ensuring the system performs as specified.
Track 5: Flooring
The flooring industry is on the cutting-edge when it comes to products that are attractive, environmentally friendly, functional and easy to install. This track covers the latest in product developments as well as design and installation methods.
Track 6: General Contracting
Technology is having a tremendous impact on jobsites. How general contractors can better collect data, manage workflows and communicate with the project team are just a few of the topics covered in this educational track.8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
Integrating Hydronics with Environmental Quality
Max Rohr, Academy Manager, REHAU
Bob Rohr, Training and Education Manager, Caleffi
Legal Issues Pertaining to Roofing Technology
Trent Cotney, CEO, Cotney Construction Law, LLP
Electronic Controls for Commercial Refrigeration Made Simple
Stan Osborne, Sr. Technical Training Consultant, Heatcraft World Wide Refrigeration
LiDAR & Mega Projects
Shobhit Baadkar, Principal, TITAN AEC
Self-Leveling Technology for Floor Installations
Shane Jenkins, Senior Technical Coordinator, Schonox
9:15 AM - 10:30 AM
KEYNOTE PRESENTATION
Steve Jones, Senior Director of Industry Insights Research, Dodge Data & Analytics
Sponsored by
10:30 AM - 2:30 PM
EXHIBIT HALL OPEN
Lunch Served on Exhibit Hall Floor
2:30 PM - 3:30 PM
10 Common Errors with Hydronic Heating and Cooling Systems - and How to Avoid Them
Devin Abellon, Business Development Manager, Engineering Services, Uponor
Roofing is a Team Sport
Gregg Wallick, CEO, Best Roofing
Managing Legionella and Dangerous Outbreaks with Preventative Maintenance
Ray Field, Director of Liquid Solutions, Goodway Technologies
Leveraging Building Energy Modeling for Optimized Design Solutions
Dan Overbey, Assistant Professor, Ball State University and Director of Sustainability, Browning Day Mullins Dierdorf
Designing for Mindfulness
Catherine Minervini, A&D Regional Manager, Sunbrella
3:30 PM - 5:00 PM
Modern Hydronics Supplied by Air to Water Heat Pumps
John Siegenthaler, Appropriate Designs
Top 5 Mistakes Roofers Make During Busy Season and How to Avoid Them
Lynn Foster, Director of Operations, AccuLynx
See What’s Here & What’s Coming in Construction Technology
Josh Bone, Construction Technologist, DEWALT
3D Construction Printing - What, Where, and How?
Matthew Carli, Sr. Manager Business Development, Laticrete International
New Magnetic Underlayment Technology That Eliminates the Need for Adhesive Bonds for Floor and Wall Applications
Scott Humphrey, President, World Floor Covering Association
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
NETWORKING RECEPTION
Track 1: Plumbing
Learn nearly everything you need to know about hydronics and more with these in-depth courses from some of the biggest names in the industry.
Track 2: Roofing
Knowing the ever-more stringent roofing codes can be a tricky business. This track will keep you up to date on the latest, as well as how to avoid roofing mistakes, dealing with legal issues, and more.
Track 3: HVAC
Mechanicals play an essential role in ensuring occupant comfort and health. Find out the latest in controls and workflow techniques while learning how systems can help prevent outbreaks of such bacteria as Legionella.Sponsored by:
Track 4: Building Envelope
LiDAR, BIM, 3D printing, and artificial intelligence are some of the technologies being used to create building envelopes that meet owner needs and expectations. We'll explore the latest in designing for energy efficiency as well as ensuring the system performs as specified.
Track 5: Flooring
The flooring industry is on the cutting-edge when it comes to products that are attractive, environmentally friendly, functional and easy to install. This track covers the latest in product developments as well as design and installation methods.
Track 6: General Contracting
Technology is having a tremendous impact on jobsites. How general contractors can better collect data, manage workflows and communicate with the project team are just a few of the topics covered in this educational track.8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
Presentation Title TBA
Viega
Roof System Design Can Help Optimize the Energy Efficiency of Low-Slope Roofs
Jim Kirby, Building & Roofing Science Architect, GAF
Getting Started with VRF: Best Practices and Common Misconceptions
Paul Chaves, Manager, Technical Training, Mitsubishi Electric Trane HVAC US LLC
Leveraging Artificial Intelligence to Explore Better Ways to Build
Rene Morkos, CEO, ALICE Technologies
Two Reasons to Specify Experience on New and Existing Healthcare Projects
John McGrath, Executive Director, INSTALL
9:15 AM - 10:30 AM
KEYNOTE PRESENTATION
TBA
Sponsored by
10:30 AM - 2:30 PM
EXHIBIT HALL OPEN
Lunch Served on Exhibit Hall Floor
2:30 PM - 3:30 PM
Fortune Seekers Roadmap
Beth Dobkin, Director of Business Coaching, Quality Service Contractors
Low-Slope Roofing: Specification & Installation Strategies with a Labor Shortage
Abby Feinstein, Commercial Product Manager, CertainTeed Roofing
Streamline the Duct Design to Assembly Workflow with Manifolding
Mike Bailey, VP Sales & Product Development, Mestek Machinery
Using Tech to Your Advantage: Increase ROI through Photo Documentation
Michael Gogan, Business Development, CompanyCam
Chemistry of Adhesives Used in the Natural Stone Industry
Mike Beckmann, President, Bonstone Materials Corp.
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Fortune Seekers Roadmap cont.
Beth Dobkin, Director of Business Coaching, Quality Service Contractors
Roofing Roundtable
Panelists TBD
Autonomous Buildings Will Reshape the Marketplace
Troy Harvey, CEO, PassiveLogic
Assessing Cold-Formed Steel Enclosures versus Alternative Enclosures
Don Allen, Director of Engineering, Super Stud Building Products
Porcelain Tile from Spec to Install
Eric Owen, Regional Manager, Crossville Tile