MNSEA Seminar and Trade Show

Description

Rehabilitation of Existing Buildings
 
Participants will benefit from attending the seminar by:
· Receiving 3.0 PDH credits.
· Phil Waugh Assoc AIA, explaining the process of assessing an existing structure in preparation for renovation and re-use.
· Bob Frame PhD, presenting the process for designating historic structures and examples of historic concrete repair.
· Stacey Keller AIA, discussing the resources for understanding existing buildings and materials along with strategies to meet modern requirements.
· Scott Armbrust PE SE, describing the process of retrofitting existing steel buildings while highlighting resources.
· Learning about recent advances in construction industry from our vendors during breaks for the trade show (29 vendors currently attending).
· And much more….
Session 1
Assessing Historic Buildings
by Philip Waugh, assoc aia, leed ap            
Understanding how a building was constructed and the changes that it has undergone over time are vital to being able to properly plan for its future. This session will outline the process to effectively assess historic buildings using archival research, interviews, testing, and on site observations.
 
Session 2
Historic Designation, Concrete Repair, Renovation for Re-use
by Bob Frame, phd and Stacey Keller, aia, ncarb                                             
Part 1:  Engineers may be confronted with a building that is designated as a historical building either at the federal level or the local municipal level or both.  The processes governing work with each designation type are different and may be confusing.  An introduction to each process is outlined along with examples of treatments for historic concrete repair.
Part 2:  Owners often desire the aesthetic of historic buildings and original construction materials, yet demand all of the functions and efficiencies of modern buildings.  Achieving this goal requires setting parameters for retention of key historic fabric, stabilization, and sensitive replacement of materials when needed.  Stacey will discuss the resources, investigation process, and strategies for retention and restoration of historic materials – concrete, heavy timber, and terra cotta - in recent building renovations.
 
Session 3
Retrofitting Existing Steel Buildings
by Scott Armbrust, pe se               
The challenges of retrofitting an existing building can include a daunting list of unknowns ranging from simple matters such as defining existing member locations to the more complex issues of existing material properties and how they behave when welded.  This session will explore these and other topics to consider when retrofitting an existing steel building while highlighting various resources that are available to help the structural engineer successfully navigate a retrofit project.
 
The seminar will provide 3.0 PDH credits.  Certificates will be distributed at the end of the seminar.
 
29 Exhibitors
American Engineering and Testing                                                
Ardex Americas
Atlas Foundation Company
Atlas Tube, JMC Steel Group
Concrete Repair Institute, MN Chapter
Cortec Corporation
Diversified Products, Helix Steel
Enterprise Fleet Management
EPIC Metals Corporation
Erico International (LENTON)
The Euclid Chemical Company
Fabreeka International
Fibrwrap
Ground Improvement Engineering
Hayward Baker, Inc.
Hilti Corporation
Innovative Foundation Supportworks
LeJeune Bolt Company
Liesch, a Terracon Company
Loucks Associates
Powers Fasteners and Elco
RISA
Rosebud Forest Products Company
SidePlate Systems, Inc.
Simpson Strong-Tie
USP Structural Connectors
Veit Companies
Vulcraft
Wells Concrete

Trade Show
Suppliers from many areas of the construction industry ranging from fabricators to providers of design tools will be available to update us on products and services. Suppliers will be happy to answer your questions and provide solutions for your every-day challenges.

Agenda: MNSEA May Seminar Trade Show