UMass / WMAIA BCT Programs
October 17, 2022 @ 4:00 pm - 5:15 pm
WMAIA : Fall BCT Programs
These lectures and free and open to the public, however, registration and payment of fee is required if you want WMAIA to record the learning units. UMass faculty and staff requiring learning units may register here for no fee.
When registering, select the TOTAL # of programs (1, 2, 3 or all 4) that you plan to attend.
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Monday, September 19 | 4:00-5:15 | Zoom 1 HSW
Integrating the Old and New: Facing the challenges of a construction remodel regarding structures, foundations, and project site complications
Jack Manifold, CEO Jack Manifold, CEO, J Manifold Construction
Jack Manifold will address the complexities of commercial and residential construction and remodeling projects. Using specific case studies, he will demonstrate vital elements of construction from the old to the new regarding structural integrity, foundational excellence, and project sitework elements for both commercial and residential projects.
Monday, October 17 | 4:00-5:15 | Zoom 1 HSW
IRA 2022 and Implication in the Built Environment
Dr. Adewale Adesanya CEO, Havenergy Consulting Inc.
This lecture will review provisions of the 2022 Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) and what it means to building professionals. The lecture highlights steps towards actions in the built environment that addresses climate change and boosts the administration’s commitments on environmental justice (EJ).
Monday, November 7 | 4:00-5:15 | Zoom 1 HSW
Carbon Drawdown Now: Turning Buildings into Carbon Sinks with Bio-Based Materials
Jacob Deva Racusin, Director of Building Science and Sustainability, NewFramework
In this lecture, Jacob Racusin will examine the natural cycle of carbon absorption and storage, and the role of forests and wood products in mitigating carbon emissions.
Monday, December 5 | 4:00-5:15 | Zoom 1 HSW
Utilizing Design and Construction Frameworks to Design and Build Software
Mark Harrison, Product Manager, Trimble Inc.
Mark Harrison will bring a designer’s view to software development. Creating industry-leading design software like Trimble SketchUp requires a designer’s understanding of and sensibilities for the processes that it needs to support. This talk explores the many ways in which designers (technologists, architects, and others) can help shape the software user interfaces and technologies that they work with on a daily basis.
