Procrastination Day is your chance to knock out 5 LU/HSW credits in one focused day of hands-on learning and fresh insights, just in time for Georgia’s June 30 licensure renewal deadline.
Join us on Friday, June 20, for a robust lineup of courses led by industry experts, plus a behind-the-scenes look at one of the city’s newest hospitality destinations. Whether you’re looking to improve project outcomes, stay on top of compliance, or get re-inspired, the day is packed with valuable takeaways you can put to use right away.
You’ll connect with peers, explore cutting-edge building materials and systems, and gain practical knowledge across a range of topics, from innovative facade design and construction detailing to fire protection and sustainability.
Breakfast and lunch are included, so just show up ready to learn and level up.
View the full schedule and course descriptions below, then grab your spot before it fills up.
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Date and Time: Friday, June 20, 2025
8:30 am - 3:00 pm -
Location: AIA Atlanta
50 Hurt Plaza Ste 109
Atlanta, GA 30303 - Credits: 5 LU/HSW
- Provider: AIA Atlanta
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Schedule
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Breakfast and Check-in
8:30 am – 9:00 am
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CHUTES Fundamentals
9:00 am – 10:00 am
Details
CHUTESCHUTES FundamentalsThis presentation covers the basic foundation, designs, and NFPA codes pertaining to trash, recycle and linen chutes. We will also cover designs for shafts, discharge rooms and venting. Trash, recycling, and linen chutes must be designed, installed, and maintained to meet the 2019 NFPA 82 standard. This course addresses these requirements in detail and includes discussions on sound dampening, electric interlock doors systems as well as compactors and sorters.
Learning objectives
- Describe the steps involved in the design of a typical trash, recycling, or linen chute, and accessory components to ensure an NFPA 82-compliant system.
- Discuss how interlock and pneumatic doors, disinfecting and sanitizing units, and heat sensors are used to protect building occupants from fire, falling debris, and odor and bacteria exposure.
- Explain the NFPA 82 requirement for automatic, fusible-linked sprinklers, and how they help eliminate fire hazards.
- Identify the various components that comprise a chute system and describe how trash, recycling, and linen chute systems differ.
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High-Density Fiber Cement Cladding in 2025
10:05 am – 11:05 am
Details
Eco SpecHigh-Density Fiber Cement Cladding in 2025This course discusses various topics pertaining to high-density fiber cement and its use as a cladding material. This includes the manufacturing process, fiber cement options in 2025, improvements in design and sustainability, standard ventilated rainscreen system installation practices and benefits, design considerations, and various fiber cement panel applications.
Learning objectives
- Learn about the manufacturing process of high-density fiber cement and how it compares to other types of fiber cement
- Learn where high-density fiber cement technology and sustainability is in 2025
- Learn how a ventilated rainscreen system works and its key features
- Understand how to properly design a ventilated rainscreen system with high-density fiber cement on your next project
- Learn the different applications and design capabilities of high-density fiber cement
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Forth Hotel
11:10 am – 12:10 pm
Uzun+Case -
Lunch
12:15 pm – 12:45 pm
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Inspection of New Brickwork
12:50 pm – 1:50 pm
Details
North Georgia BrickInspection of New BrickworkThis course covers materials, ASTM Specifications, and installation standards required for brick veneer systems. It identifies key details to look for during quality inspections which helps to insure good standards in masonry veneer wall construction.
Learning objectives
- Understanding Material Details – brick types, specificiations, Solid vs Hollow Brick Comparisons
- Comprehension of the different types of Veneer system Masonry anchors, wall ties, joint reinforcement, and adjustable wall ties.
- Proper use of Flashing materials, along with air, water, and vaport barriers to achieve Moisture control.
- Understanding Proper Installation specfics. This includes detailing of air spaces, along with management of workmanship, mortar droppings, drainage planes, flashing, and movement joints.
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Making Sense of Sealants
1:55 pm – 2:55 pm
Details
AdfastMaking Sense of SealantsParticipants will learn about the different families of sealants and how to choose the correct product for each application.
Learning objectives
- Describe the different families of sealants and justify using one over the other.
- Analyze if a curtain wall project needs a structural or non-structural silicone sealant.
- Describe why UV light deteriorates some sealants and not others.
- Implement procedures for proper surface preparation before sealing joints.