AIA/ AGC Joint Committee February 2025 Lunch and Learn
2025-02-26 11:00 - 13:00 (America/Chicago) | AGC Houston, 3825 Dacoma Street, Houston, TX, 77092, United States
Panel Discussion Topic:
“Construction Delivery Methods”
11:00 – 11:30 Registration and networking
11:30 – 11:45 Lunch served
11:45 – 1:00 Program
Event Description:
Join the AIA/ AGC Joint Committee for a Lunch and Learn where we will discuss pros and cons of common delivery types such as CMAR, Design-Build, and Design-Bid-Build. Led by Jeanette Shaw with Powers Brown Architects, the panel will discuss ideal scenarios surrounding each delivery type and tips for overcoming challenges that may arise. Hear from Matt Duggan with BRW Architects, Daniel Peltier with Joeris General Contractors, and Ryan Shults with Gilbane, who will provide contractor and architect perspectives on the challenges and opportunities with common delivery methods.
Seats are limited. Registration is required.
Key takeaways from this panel will include:

Identify ideal project scenarios for each delivery method
Tips on guiding owners toward selecting the appropriate delivery method
Strategies for overcoming challenges with each type
Guidance for successful outcomes and navigating different relationship dynamics
Ideas on how to best communicate and collaborate with all involved parties

Event Contact
Sharon Box
(713) 843-3705
sharon.b@agchouston.org
Follow this link to RSVP – AIA/ AGC Joint Committee February 2025 Lunch and Learn | AGC Houston

Masonry Workshop
2025-02-26 16:00 - 18:00 | Western Specialty Contractors, 8813 Fairbanks North Houston Rd, Houston, TX, 77064, United States
Masonry walls are not all the same! What repair methods are appropriate for the masonry wall system on your building?

Join AIA Houston’s Historic Resource Committee (HRC) for a masonry repair workshop to learn more about masonry wall systems, and appropriate repair methods. Nick Floyd and Glynnis Flaum from SGH will provide a short presentation to discuss the fundamentals of masonry systems (including differences between mass masonry, transitional masonry, and veneer/cavity wall systems common today), performance expectations and repair guidance for each, and some repair example case studies. Following the presentation, Western Specialty Contractors will lead hands-on workshop stations for some common masonry repairs like repointing, patching and dutchman repair, and remedial structural anchors.
Get ready to have fun and get your hands dirty!
AIA Credit: 2 HSW
Presentation Sponsors:
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Additional Information:

Workshop stations will include some cutting/grinding and cementitious materials. Please dress in “construction appropriate” clothes – you may get dirty!
If you can, please bring your own safety glasses, gloves, and dust masks. Western will supply PPE for those who do not have their own.
Parking is available in Western’s surface lot or the adjacent street.
A minimum of 5 days’ notice is required to receive a full refund if you need to cancel your reservation.

BEC Houston Lunch & Learn
2025-02-27 11:00 - 13:00 | Architecture Center Houston, 902 Commerce St., Houston, TX, 77002, United States
Building Enclosure Commissioning (BECx): Ensuring Comfort, Durability, and Health – 1.0 AIA LU/HSW
Presenter – Kayla Maines
Building Enclosure Commissioning (BECx) is a quality-assurance process to ensure that a building, when delivered, meets the Owner’s Project Requirements (OPR). Commissioning begins at the start of a project, known as Pre-Design, continues through the design and construction phases of the project, and is even observed a year after occupancy, sometimes longer depending on if seasonal commissioning is desired. The process is more than a single review of the Contract Documents, just system testing, providing check lists, only observing of construction, or only involving HVAC equipment. BECx is a combination of these types of tasks throughout the life of the project and involves the enclosure systems (exterior walls, foundation, and roof) to reduce Owner’s risk. We will review what BECx is and exploring the process by reviewing two case studies where BECx was utilized on projects.
Codes, Commissioning and Testing
Presenter – Jonathan Curtain
How the 2021 IECC Changes Affect Building Design, and How to Use Commissioning to Solve Project Problems
Codes are an ever-evolving challenge and opportunity for designers as they update in response to new products, requirements, and issues. These changes to codes can have major impacts on how buildings are designed and constructed, and are often associated with improving health and safety of building occupants. This presentation seeks to help designers understand recent major code updates that will have an effect on building design, how the commissioning process is essential to meeting these requirements, and how it can be used to solve building challenges.
Schedule:

11:00am – Check-in and lunch
11:30am-1:00pm – Presentations

Additional Information:

Pre registration includes box lunch.
Parking is not included.
A minimum of 3 business days’ notice is required to receive a full refund if you need to cancel your reservation.

Destination Architect: Registration in Texas -- TBAE and NCARB
2025-02-27 18:00 - 19:30 | TX
Guest presentation by TBAE and NCARB focusing on licensure.
Feb 27 at 6PM at Architecture Center Houston – 902 Commerce
CE hours: 1.5 LU
Join us for the TBAE and NCARB combined presentation covering NCARB, Texas Registration Enforcement.
We’re covering everything you need to know to earn your license, get NCARB certified, and advance your career:
How to complete the Architectural Experience Program® (AXP)®
Study tips and resources to help you prepare for the Architect Registration Examination® (ARE®)
How to meet your jurisdiction’s requirements for licensure
How to earn your NCARB Certificate
Get answers to your questions from an NCARB staff expert, learn best practices along the path to licensure, and get more information about NCARB’s resources designed to support you.
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About the presenters:
Martin Smith, AIA, NCARB, CAE
Assistant Vice President, Policy + International Relations, NCARB
(He/Him/His)

Martin Smith joined NCARB in 2009 when he was hired to develop and expand NCARB’s outreach efforts to universities and the profession. Today, he has an essential role in developing and overseeing the Architectural Experience Program® (AXP®), Architect Licensing Advisors Program, and programs for NCARB Certification.
Smith has ten years of architectural design and construction management experience. He has worked for architectural firms in New York City and New Canaan, CT. His projects vary from single and multi-family residential to commercial and university buildings, focusing on adaptive reuse and historic preservation projects.
Smith holds a Bachelor of Architecture degree from Syracuse University and is licensed to practice architecture in New York. He is a member of the American Institute of Architects, holds the NCARB Certificate for national reciprocity, and has achieved the Certified Association Executive (CAE) credential, signifying a wide range of knowledge essential to managing an association in today’s challenging environment.

Mike Alvarado, NCARB State Licensing Advisor
Registration Manager – Licensing, Renewals, Continuing Education, Outreach
Mike has been the Registration Manager for the Board for over 9 years and has been with TBAE for a total of 13 years. He has comprehensive knowledge of the requirements to obtain and maintain an active registration (renewals, status changes, CE requirements, exam requirements). Mike worked for 25 years with the City of Austin Water Department, Engineering Division. He is been an active NCARB Licensing Advisor for over 9 years.

Nancy Rodriguez, TBAE Enforcement
Investigator –
Nancy joined the Texas Board of Architectural Examiners in August of 2009 as a License & Permit Specialist with the Registration Department then transitioned to Enforcement in 2011 as an Investigator and has held that position since. Nancy is also known as the Business Registration Coordinator as she oversees all business registration matters for the Board including investigating and assisting businesses with their
