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CEFPI is a Registered Provider with The American Institute of Architects Continuing Education Systems (AIA/CES). Credit(s) earned on completion of this program will be reported to AIA/CES for AIA members. Certificates of Completion for both AIA members and non-AIA members are available upon request.This program is registered with AIA/CES for continuing professional education. As such, it does not include content that may be deemed or construed to be an approval or endorsement by the AIA of any material of construction or any method or manner of handling, using, distributing, or dealing in any material or product. Questions related to specific materials, methods, and services will be addressed at the conclusion of each presentation.
Learning Objectives Cele Road Middle School / Austin Community College – Rio Grande Campus At the end of this program, participants will be able to: Know about sustainable products used for the projects; local natural stones and bricks, concrete flooring. Know about daylight harvesting solutions employed in the projects. Know about geothermal fields employed for creating ideal indoor temperature. Know about solutions for maintaining campus security and involving the community for support.
Learning Objectives Sensory CONNECTIONS Perceived Through Architecture At the end of this program, participants will be able to: Understand how architectural elements are perceived. Better understand how sensory messages convey perceptions of space and place. Understand the formative role school environments play for all of us, and the duration of their impressions. Better understand how physical and emotional equilibrium can be achieved to promote better learning.
Learning Objectives Disaster Recovery Planning At the end of this program, participants will be able to: Plan for an emergency. Understand different types of disasters. Know the immediate steps to take to prevent further damage. Know about emergency response and mitigation strategies.
Learning Objectives BIM + CM-at-Risk = Saves You TIME + MONEY especially on Renovation Projects! At the end of this program, participants will be able to: Identify the benefits of using BIM software during the design process. Identify the benefits of using BIM software during the construction process. Discuss the benefits the Owner can obtain by integrating BIM into their design and construction process. Discuss the cost and time benefits of using BIM technology and CMaR delivery method.
Learning Objectives Texas School for the Blind and Visually Impaired Campus Improvement At the end of this program, participants will be able to: Know about the unique issues associated with publicly funded projects. Understand the process of building a special needs campus for over four years while the school is continuously in session. Understand how how unique design features can work to shape special needs students and prepare them for the adult lives.. Know about special circumstances when designing a campus, including expecting different rules for accessibility and safety, extraordinary programs, unique players and an abundance of undocumented utilities.
Learning Objectives They Said It Couldn’t Be Done! Planning and Passing a $1.89 Billion Bond Referendum At the end of this program, participants will be able to: Understand the planning process required to identify project needs. understand the political strategies that can help to convince voters to support a bond referendum. understand the structure required to implement a fast-tracked, large scale bond program. understand the essential aspects of community engagement in planning and implementing a school construction program.
Learning Objectives Library Design for the 21st Century Learner At the end of this program, participants will be able to: Know about current trends in library design. Know strategies for observing and documenting student behaviors in libraries. Understand the impact of technology on student use of library spaces. Identify changing expectations in the educational system for student learning.
Learning Objectives Building Optimization and Sustainability At the end of this program, participants will be able to: Know how to effectively define opportunities to optimize the facility and how these opportunities impact the sustainability of the facility. Understand how to properly communicate between the design team and the owner to facilitate optimization and sustainability.. Educate facility designers, operators, and owners to properly design, operate, and implement building systems to promote optimization and sustainability. Implement building optimization over the life of the facility.
Learning Objectives Cloud Computing and how it will Affect the AEC Industry At the end of this program, participants will be able to: Understand what the "Cloud" is, the different types of cloud available, and the strengths and weaknesses of each type as it relates to BIM. Understand how Cloud Storage, in common use today, has evolved into Cloud Computing and how this trend will directly influence and affect companies BIM workflows and business.. Understand what a collaboration hub is and how it can increase productivity and collaboration while reducing obvious as well as hidden costs. Understand how Cloud Computing will transform the way we do business in the AEC industry.
Learning Objectives Facilities: Foundation of Safe and Effective STEM and CTE Education At the end of this program, participants will be able to: Gain a deeper understanding of research on safety in science and CTE facilities Review examples of best practices in science and CTE instruction. Gain insight into the role of facilities design in promoting effective science and CTE instruction. Avoid mistakes that undermine safe and effective science and CTE education.
Learning Objectives The Death of the Textbook: How Student Needs and School Planning are Changing in the Digital Age At the end of this program, participants will be able to: Understand traditional compared to contemporary teaching styles and school program spaces. Understand 21st century learning and technology teaching trends. Understand the power of student collaboration and project base learning. Understand innovative, cost effective and flexible ways to plan schools for an unknown future.
Learning Objectives Energy Conservation Results At the end of this program, participants will be able to: Understand how the district achieved past energy efficiency goals (BTU/SQ FT, etc). Understand realistic energy efficiency goals in today's market Know about construction types that assist in achieving those goals. Understand how utility rate structures affect a districts energy costs.
Learning Objectives The Evolving Use of BIM in K-12 Construction At the end of this program, participants will be able to: Understand Practical Use of BIM in K-12 Construction. Understand Best Practices of BIM Use Know How to Establish BIM Standards for School Districts. Understanding of When BIM Does and Does Not Make Sense.
Learning Objectives Westwood High School: Transforming a 30 Year Old Campus into a 21st Century Learning Environment At the end of this program, participants will be able to: Understand the planning concepts and process used to achieve equity with other RRISD High Schools. Understand the design solutions used to support academy-based learning models, and how it was achieved on a limited site for expansion construction. Know how sustainable design features were incorporated into a 30-year old campus. Understand how construction phasing successfully supported this multi-year, complex project to occur during ongoing school operations.
Learning Objectives Site Feasibility - Finding Fatal Flaws At the end of this program, participants will be able to: Determine the attributes and entitlements of a property. Understand the development plan and its implications. Know their consultant resources and their capabilities. Form conclusions and make business decisions.
Learning Objectives Best Practices for Safer Schools At the end of this program, participants will be able to: Understand the principles of Crime Prevention through Environmental Design. Know practical solutions to the most common safety concerns and risk factors in public school campuses. Know current trends and changing priorities in Risk Management as relates to campus facilities. Be familiar with up to date practices relating to the use of electronic technology to enhance security and student safety.
Learning Objectives Paradigm Shift in Defining Accessibility At the end of this program, participants will be able to: Understand the different type of Barriers that exist in Accessing Education, i.e. Physical barriers, social barriers and IEP barriers. Know that Accessibility has to be understood by designers in a more broad sense than building code compliance, it is about access to learning. Know the importance of getting feedback. Be familiar with flexibility in a built environment is the key to student achievement, when considering all possible challenges and learning styles students engage in.
Learning Objectives Mind the Gap At the end of this program, participants will be able to: Understand the issues and opportunities facing educators and an understanding of their barriers. Understand how educators are moving pedagogy and the part which technology and the physical environments play Know where technology is developing and the likely impact upon school design and needs in the future Know where to look for examples of best practice from a number of different countries and relate to the issues they are facing .
Learning Objectives Engaging Industry Expertise for your Bond Program At the end of this program, participants will be able to: Understand the value of an industry task force to offer expertise and buy-in for managing design and construction of District Bond Programs. Understand the critical objectives of managing design and construction programs to achieve success for your District. Understand the benefits of fair and reasonable standard contracts and mechanisms for dispute resolution in a multiple project program. Understand the necessity of defining the selection procedures, closeout procedures, priorities and project schedule before the start of the program.
Learning Objectives 2013 Texas Legislative Update At the end of this program, participants will be able to: Understand the structure of the Texas Legislature. Understand the process by how bills become law. Understand how to track legislation on-line. Understand bills currently under consideration in the legislature that could affect the design, construction, or operation of school facilities.
Learning Objectives Sustainable Energy Efficient Roofs: Myths vs. Facts At the end of this program, participants will be able to: Understand the fundamentals of low slope design and construction. Understand the proper application of contemporary roofing materials. Understand the fundamentals of sustainable roofing systems. Understand the myths and truths about energy efficient roofing.
Learning Objectives Project Based Learning: Design of the 21st Century Classroom At the end of this program, participants will be able to: Understand Project Based Learning (PBL) Pedagogy. Understand how furniture design can have a positive impact on PBL. Understand how technology can have a positive impact on PBL. Understand how classroom layout and design can have a positive impact on PBL.
Learning Objectives 2012 TAS Accessibility in Texas Schools At the end of this program, participants will be able to: Scope accessibility requirements and apply them to the design of schools, using the 2012 TAS. Apply accessibility technical requirements to the design of schools using the 2012 TAS. Educate their staff regarding changes in accessibility requirements that affect schools, using the 2012 TAS. Assess existing buildings and correctly determine whether they comply with new accessibility requirements, using the 2012 TAS.
Learning Objectives 2012 TAS Accessibility in Texas Schools At the end of this program, participants will be able to: Scope accessibility requirements and apply them to the design of schools, using the 2012 TAS. Apply accessibility technical requirements to the design of schools using the 2012 TAS. Educate their staff regarding changes in accessibility requirements that affect schools, using the 2012 TAS. Assess existing buildings and correctly determine whether they comply with new accessibility requirements, using the 2012 TAS.
Learning Objectives Reduce, Reuse, Revive - Transforming Buildings from the Past At the end of this program, participants will be able to: Review options for converting existing buildings into educational facilities, from renovations to adaptive reuse. Review questions to consider before adapting or repurposing an existing building. Understand the potential risks and benefits involved with reuse projects. Understand the design parameters required to address functional needs.
Learning Objectives Evolution of Digital Education and the Classroom At the end of this program, participants will be able to: Know about Technology integration into learning. Understand the Design process. Evaluate infrastructure to accommodate new ways of learning. Understand Learning styles.
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