Plano, TX

Event Date

Tuesday April 7, 2026

7:30 am - 5:30 pm

Available Credits

Up to 8 AIA HSW/LU CE Hour(s)

Up to 2 GBCI General Hour

Up to 1 IDCEC HSW CEU(s)

Up to 1 IIBEC CEHs

Maggiano's Little Italy

6001 W Park Blvd
Plano, TX 75093

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Registration Price

$100.00

Terms

Early Bird Discount! $30.00 off if purchased before Mar 24, 2026

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Event Agenda

Tuesday, April 7, 2026

7:30 am

Breakfast & Networking

8:00 am

High-Performance Sealants Using Silane Modified Polymer (SMP)

9:10 am

New Global Trends in Commercial Restroom Design

Sponsored By Excel Dryer, Inc.

Presented By Paul Marquez

1 AIA HSW/LU CE Hour(s)
1 GBCI General Hour
1 IDCEC HSW CEU(s)

This course explores the evolving landscape of commercial restroom design, highlighting the most significant changes and innovations of recent years.

Learning Objectives:

Evaluate post-pandemic perceptions of commercial restrooms—based on a global survey of architects, facility managers, and restaurant operators—and identify emerging design priorities across stakeholder groups.
Analyze innovative restroom products designed to minimize touchpoints and reduce germ transmission, and assess their impact on occupant health, safety, and overall user experience.
Identify restroom products that contribute to building performance certifications such as LEED and WELL, and explain how specific product attributes align with sustainability and wellness criteria.
Examine the environmental impact of building material choices during the use phase, and demonstrate how strategic product selection can generate long-term operational savings and improve occupant well-being.
Apply lessons from real-world case studies to illustrate how product selection supports project goals, including cost efficiency, environmental performance, and alignment with client sustainability objectives.

10:20 am

Beyond the Frame: Choosing Windows for Design and Performance Goals

Sponsored By All Seasons Architectural Windows

Presented By Isaac Ratliff

1 AIA HSW/LU CE Hour(s)

This course provides a comprehensive overview of selecting the appropriate window products based on project-specific design and performance requirements. It covers various window types and their performance characteristics, examining factors such as location, building type, air and water infiltration, and design pressures.

Learning Objectives:

Analyze how window function, including operation and usability, influences product selection to enhance occupant comfort and accessibility in various project applications.
Examine key performance factors—air infiltration, water resistance, and structural integrity—to ensure durability, indoor air quality, and protection against environmental conditions.
Identify critical code requirements such as egress, tempered glass, smoke evacuation, and energy efficiency to support safe building design and emergency preparedness.
Assess aesthetic considerations, including finish options, color choices, and sightlines, to achieve both functional and design objectives.

11:30 am

Using Cable Railings in Public Buildings and Structures: A Demonstration of Strength &...

Sponsored By Prime Source Building Products

Presented By Steve Akin

1 AIA HSW/LU CE Hour(s)

In any building, individuals come in contact with many different building materials — concrete, wood, steel, stone, and brick — all designed and engineered for their strength, durability and functionality.

Learning Objectives:

Define stainless steel cable, fittings, and hardware.
Implement a code-compliant cable design for the built environment.
Recognize, using present-day case studies, the innovative use of stainless-steel cable, fittings, and hardware and the impact on occupant health and well being and balanced aesthetic.
Explain the features of stainless-steel cable, fittings, and hardware and its use to ensure the safety of occupants.