Course Objectives
By the end of this course, you will be able to:
- Explain how modern commercial curtainwall systems have evolved and how they have improved building performance and the health and safety of building occupants
- Identify and discuss the newest technologies being introduced for commercial curtainwall applications and the benefits they offer
- List the advantages of each new curtainwall technology as well as the challenges to the effective implementation of these technologies
- Recall the most suitable curtainwall technologies for different building conditions in order to optimize overall building performance and assure occupant health and safety
SUBJECT MATTER EXPERT: James Hoff
Jim Hoff is an experienced executive and consultant in the building materials industry. Jim currently serves as President of TEGNOS Research, Inc. a consulting organization dedicated to expanding understanding of the building envelope. Since the founding of TEGNOS, Dr. Hoff has provided a wide variety of strategic and technical consulting services to dozens of governmental, non-profit and corporate organizations, and recent clients have included the U.S. Department of Energy, the U. S. EPA, building material trade associations, building materials manufacturers, building envelope designers and private equity firms.
In addition to his industry research and consulting activity, Dr. Hoff also serves as the instructor for the successful "Commercial Roofing Boot Camp" course co-sponsored by Building Envelope Magazine. Jim has published numerous papers addressing a variety of technical and business topics germane to the building envelope industry and is a frequent speaker at building envelope, sustainability, and energy efficiency conferences.
State Licenses
FL - Engineer (General)
Accreditation: This course explores advanced curtainwall technologies that improve energy efficiency, occupant safety, and overall building performance. Participants will learn how to select and specify systems such as enhanced insulation, vacuum-insulated glass, water-resistant barriers, and smart glass to meet modern construction and 2024 IECC requirements.
IL - Engineer, Professional (General)
IL - Engineer, Structural (General)
KS - Engineer (Health, Safety & Welfare)
ND - Engineer (Health, Safety & Welfare)
NE - Engineer (General)
Accreditation: Vector Solutions is authorized by IACET to offer 0.1 CEUs for this program.
NJ - Engineer (General - 24GP000006300)
NY - Engineer (General)
Accreditation: Vector Solutions is authorized by IACET to offer 0.1 CEUs for this program.
TN - Engineer (Health, Safety & Welfare)
Professional Organizations
American Academy of Environmental Engineers - AAEES - Member (General)
American Hospital Association - AHA - Certified Healthcare Constructor (CHC) (General)
American Hospital Association - AHA - Certified Healthcare Facility Manager (CHFM) (General)
American Institute of Constructors - AIC - Professional Constructor (General)
Association for Facilities Engineering - AFE - Certification (General)
BOMI International - RPA, FMA and/or SMA (General)
Canada - Alberta Engineer (General)
Canada - British Columbia Engineer (General)
Canada - Manitoba Engineer (General)
Canada - New Brunswick Engineer (General)
Canada - Newfoundland and Labrador Engineer (General)
Canada - Northwest Territories and Nunavut Engineer (General)
Canada - Nova Scotia Engineer (General)
Canada - Ontario Engineer (General)
Canada - Prince Edward Island Engineer (General)
Canada - Quebec Engineer (General)
Canada - Saskatchewan Engineer (General)
Canada - Yukon Engineer (General)
Construction Management Association of America - CMAA - (CCM, CACM) (General)
Green Business Certification Inc. - GBCI - LEED Accredited Professional (AP BD+C) (General)
Green Business Certification Inc. - GBCI - LEED Accredited Professional (AP Homes) (General)
Green Business Certification Inc. - GBCI - LEED Accredited Professional (AP ID+C) (General)
Green Business Certification Inc. - GBCI - LEED Accredited Professional (AP ND) (General)
Green Business Certification Inc. - GBCI - LEED Accredited Professional (AP O+M) (General)
Green Business Certification Inc. - GBCI - LEED Green Associate (GA) (General)
Green Business Certification Inc. - GBCI - WELL Accredited Professional (AP) (General)
Institute for Sustainable Infrastructure - Envision Sustainability Professional (ENV SP) (Sustainable Design / Energy-Efficient Design)
International Facility Management Association - IFMA - Certified Facility Manager (CFM) (General)
National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technologies - NICET (General)