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Sustainability
This track focuses heavily on solar and its lucrative potential for the entire construction industry. Whether you’re skeptical or have completed dozens of installations, you’ll gain valuable knowledge on best practices for solar projects and other sustainability issues.
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Wednesday, October 06, 11:30 AM - 12:20 PM
A metal roof may be a slightly higher initial investment compared to other roof types, but this premium cost is easily recovered over the life of the roof. This is especially true when mounting PV. Due to the high service life of a metal roof, the roof will far outlast...
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Wednesday, October 06, 12:00 PM - 12:50 PM
- Location: METALCON Theater
Opportunities and challenges continue to define the U.S. solar industry. While demand for solar energy continues to soar, the industry faces increased logistics and materials costs as well as gaps in the domestic solar supply chain. On behalf of the Solar Energy Industry Association (SEIA), John Smirnow, SEIA's General Counsel...
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Wednesday, October 06, 1:00 PM - 1:50 PM
With the demand for sustainable power on the rise, building owners and homeowners alike are turning to solar power as a supplemental power generator. Choosing the right platform for solar panels is critical to the design process and can significantly impact both initial and long-term costs.
This course covers the various...
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Thursday, October 07, 1:00 PM - 1:50 PM
Solar photovoltaics (PV) has been a rapidly growing energy sector in the U.S. and globally, with strong growth forecasted for the foreseeable future. In addition to its environmental benefits, solar PV is a sound investment, providing carbon-free electricity at lower costs than fossil fuels.
As important as the solar PV panels...
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Thursday, October 07, 1:30 PM - 2:20 PM
- Location: Business Development Learning Center
This is an introductory presentation on Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certification with a focus on metal construction to help builders start the process for getting their buildings LEED certified. Topics to be covered; intro to LEED, energy implications for metal construction and LEED best practices and expectations,...
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Thursday, October 07, 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM
Brief History of Solar in US
- Benefits of solar
- Origins and early growth of the category
- Government mandates and incentives (local and federal)
- Current popularity of solar
- Expected market growth
- Profitable forecast for the future
Metal Roofs and Solar
- Metal roofs - an ideal platform for solar integration
- Durability and long life...
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Thursday, October 07, 4:00 PM - 4:50 PM
- Location: Architect's Experience Pavilion
THIS SESSION IS ONLY AVAILABLE TO REGISTRANTS FOR THE ARCHITECT’S EXPERIENCE
This is an introductory presentation on Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certification with a focus on metal construction to help builders start the process for getting their buildings LEED certified. Topics to be covered; intro to LEED, energy implications for...
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Friday, October 08, 10:15 AM - 11:05 AM
- Location: Technical Know-how Learning Center
In this session attendees will learn about how metal walls can use sunlight to provide the building with solar air heating. They will discover how metal cladding on roofs and walls can contribute to green building objectives, including LEED certification. They will explore cutting edge cool roof technologies, including UV...
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Friday, October 08, 10:30 AM - 11:20 AM
As solar mounting technologies evolve to improve installation efficiencies and reduce material and labor costs, some developers and installers on the job site often find it daunting to keep abreast of changing technologies and adapt their operating procedures accordingly.
This seems evident by phobias some people have about rail-less PV...
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Friday, October 08, 11:15 AM - 12:05 PM
- Location: Technical Know-how Learning Center
Air infiltration testing of buildings is mandatory starting with the 2019 version of ASHRAE 90.1. There are also likely to be significant changes in the 2022 version currently under development. Air infiltration testing is being utilized more everyday as these standards are adopted and experience has shown that metal-clad structures...
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