Residential Building Envelope and Structure Assessment and Repair
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Residential Building Envelope and Structure Assessment and Repair Course
Introduction:
The repair of residential buildings, both single-family and multi-unit, is an expanding industry. This course provides the necessary tools to accurately determine major repair needs and apply new construction-specific design and construction standards. In addition, participants will learn about methods for maintaining already-existing structures and steer clear of shoddy and dangerous repairs. This course will examine different building designs, materials, and applications for building codes and materials in single-family and multi-unit building repair. We'll also talk about agreements and disagreements related to standard building repair contracts.
Course Objectives:
- Apply the building code to design requirements for building envelope repair
- Understand the underlying mechanisms of deterioration
- Create and use repair contracts
- Protect your interests
- Resolve disputes
Who Should Attend?
Those involved in the assessment and repair of residential buildings, including:
- Designers
- Engineers
- Architects
- Building Inspectors
- Professionals
- Project Managers
- Owners
- Managers of Buildings
- Repair Contractors
Course Outlines:
- Building permits
- Building code legislation
- Application of the building code
- Assessment & repair of building structures
- Assessment & repair of building envelopes
- Masonry veneer & flashing
- Exterior insulation finish systems (EIFS)
- Window systems
- Components of repair contracts
- Construction liens & contract disputes