Seminars for AIA Credit

This presentation provides an overview of the latest North American Architectural Woodwork Standards (NAAWS) and highlights how to use the standards to provide precise specifications. NAAWS includes technical standards for wood and laminate casework, doors, paneling, laboratory casework and seismic installation requirements. The NAAWS is a joint publication of Woodwork Institute and the Architectural Woodwork Manufacturer’s Association of Canada. It is available without charge as a comprehensive, single-volume digital download or in printed version for a nominal fee.

A review of most commonly found problems with cabinets and millwork, including installation, by our inspectors. Many fabrication and installation problems are not obvious to the eye but can show up over time. This presentation provides suggestions on how to specify and detail the millwork to help avoid these issues.

This seminar covers what to look for in reviewing cabinet and millwork shop drawings. This includes which elements are required for certification, and a look at items that are left out but are essential. This seminar covers climatization requirements for the installation of cabinets and millwork, and some of the changes due to green building standards.

Architectural millwork is typically specified using plastic laminate or wood veneer construction in commercial spaces. This presentation provides detailed information about these construction types and what should be submitted to fabricators to ensure the finished product matches the design intent. Specification information, beginning with site and delivery/storage requirements through to finish details, are provided.

Also look at Specifying Interior Architectural Woodwork (approved for AIA/HSW credits):

https://www.pathlms.com/csi/courses/50880 

Details regarding the sustainability of wood products, current forestry practices, the carbon footprint of building materials and threatened North American wood species are covered in this presentation. We discuss current issues in logging and tree farming and provide details on what types of wood are most ecofriendly and which require more care in procuring to avoid overharvesting and damaging practices. This information will guide your selection of wood that is both ethical and environmentally friendly.

The combination of California and Federal requirements leads to some easy to miss problems with casework design. This seminar covers those problems and has some suggestions on ways to take the sting out of compliance. It also provides California ADA credit as well as AIA units.

This presentation covers the HCAI preapproved set of engineered drawings for the installation of casework. It identifies the building types and territory parameters that require seismic installation. It addresses how CSIP takes the onus off the design team for providing seismic engineering, particularly when plan check personnel come up with new requirements.

There are several issues with millwork in nontraditional HVAC environments. New low energy use systems can lead to wider temperature and humidity ranges in buildings. Millwork design and specifications need to respond to those conditions. Allowing for increased movement and issues with dissimilar materials are some of the topics covered. (HSW)

Also see Specifying Woodwork for Spaces Using Energy Efficient HVAC Systems: https://www.pathlms.com/csi/courses/50884