EASTERN SAMAR STATE – UNIVERSITY

Brgy. Maypangdan, Borongan City 6800

COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING

ON-THE-JOB TRAINING
NARRATIVE REPORT

LINKAGES:
 ACCREDITED CONTINUING EDUCATION CENTER
(ARCHITECTURE + CONSTRUCTION)

In Partial Fulfillment

of the Requirements for the Degree of

Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering

Submitted by:

ALMOJUELA, CEDRIC C.

Submitted to:

ENGR. JENITH L. BANALDIA

OJT Adviser

(August 2021 – Summer 2020-2021)

 APPROVAL SHEET

This NARRATIVE REPORT on INTERNSHIP/ON_THE_JOB TRAINING from August 1,

2021 to August 30, 2021 (240 hours in total), is prepared and submitted by ALMOJUELA,
CEDRIC C. in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the CE-331 (OJT)

Approved in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the CE-331 (OJT) with a rating of
_____.

ENGR. JENITH L. BANALDIA

OJT Adviser
 ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

Writing this report after 14 days of viewing and answering some

quizzes/exams on recorded webinars in Continuing Education Center, I
was thankful and happy to be able to register to their website and be able
to learn and acquire imperative knowledge that relates to my future
profession as a Civil Engineer. I want to express my gratitude to everyone
who helped me to accomplish my internship. First of all, I thank the
College of Engineering Department that in spite of the current situations,
they are able to provide us students a way for us to learn necessary
knowledge that will compensate our cancelled face to face On The Job
Training amidst Covid-19 pandemic. I am greatly in debt to our OJT
adviser Engr. Jenith L. Banaldia for her thorough guidance throughout this
journey, and also to the speakers on each recorded webinar I attended to,
for sharing their expertise to us viewers.
In addition, I send my thankfulness to my colleagues, parents,
sisters and my brother for supporting and encouraging me to complete
this Internship and myself as well

DEDICATION

I dedicate this to my Beloved Parents for all their love & attention
which has made it possible for me to make it up to this point and as well
as the Internship Advisor Engr. Jenith L. Banaldia, who bestowed me with
the courage, the commitment and the awareness to follow the best
possible route, by his unmatchable style and by best possible training.
 NARRATIVE REPORTS

Topic: Windows to the World

Speaker/s: Angie Furminger and Stacy Torres
Date and Time: August 1, 10:03 AM - August 3, 8:25 AM
Venue: Continuing Education Center (Architecture + Construction)

I. Introduction

On this day, 1st of August, I started watching the webinar earlier than I started
from the first topic that I have pick from the website of CE - Center. Windows to the
world was all about the general principles of designing with multi-slide and bi-fold types
of operable glass wall systems. Benefits of using multi-slide/fold openings, including
sustainability and ROI considerations. The basic technical issues as well as ratings
and applicable codes that govern the use of multi-slide/fold fenestration systems. This
topic was more focus on the aesthetic side of a structure than the structural itself.
Although it was still necessary to learn this area because it is still aligned in the field of
Civil Engineering. While I was watching the webinar, I encountered some difficult
terminologies that are quite unfamiliar to me. What I did was I searched first for the
meaning of the words that pops up on the video presentation before proceeding to
listen to what the speaker has to say.
I finished the webinar at 11:45 AM but I have taken the quiz on Aug. 3 due to some
matters that I have to attend to first but in between those times I have re-watched and
review the topics on the webinar.

II. Knowledge / Learning Acquired

I have learned that Window Systems products are designed to withstand not
only the elements but also the test of time. That structural and aesthetic comes hand
in hand when designing window systems. The cruciality of making a window system
appealing visually but maintaining its capability to resist all the factors that may affect
its structural framework.
III. Observation

The speakers were more concentrated in endorsing the products of the company
that sponsored this webinar than explaining the real essence of their topic. Although it
was okay because they only used their products as an example not that they
advertised it directly to the viewers.

IV. Recommendations / Suggestions

I suggest that next time they do a webinar, they should have put more inputs
with regards to their topic because their presentation ended sooner than I was
expecting and the allotted time for Q&A was a bit long that there are somewhat wasted
time.

V. Screenshots / Proof of Taking the Webinar

VI. Certificate
Topic: Structural Silicone Glazing: 50 years of Performance
Speaker/s: Yvonne Diaz and Jon Kimberlain
Date and Time: August 4, 7:20 PM – August 5, 4:30 PM
Venue: Continuing Education Center (Architecture + Construction)

I. Introduction

I started the webinar exactly at 7:20 PM but I could not watch the presentation
immediately due to some technical difficulties but I was able to fix it and was able to
view the video presentation about the silicone as a structural glazing material. The
course reviews the original and modern project applications of structural silicone
glazing (SSG), a unique hyperelastic material that acts as a continuous flexible anchor
for glass. It will discuss the history of SSG, the basic engineering of systems for
attaching the edge of glass and the advent of various system types. It was an easy job
listening but understanding what was the silicone was all about and how it was used
as a structural material was quite difficult. I finished the webinar at 9:30 PM because I
have paused the video presentation several times in between discussion because
there are times that the speakers were very brisk in discussing his/her topic that I am
not able to catch up.
After watching the webinar I took the quiz at 4:30 PM of August 5, the quiz was
tricky but fortunately I was able to manage because of the time I have given myself to
review the topics discussed in the webinar.

II. Knowledge / Learning Acquired

I have learned that the versatility of silicone rubber, enables it to be ideally

suited to bespoke glazing and doors. It can be used in complex glazing designs without
losing any of its benefits. Silicone rubber is highly resistant to UV light and has
excellent long-term resistance to degradation caused by sunlight and oxygen. This
means that window seals made using silicone rubber are more durable and last longer.
The mechanical properties of silicone rubber allow it to perform consistently at
high and low temperatures. This means that window seals that feature silicone rubber
will perform reliably in all weather conditions. Silicone rubber window seals
have superior Insulation properties. They are water- and moisture-repellent, and have
 excellent gas permeability. This translates into better performing, longer-lasting
and more cost-efficient products. Silicone rubber is easily pigmentable. As a result,
specific colour choices for bespoke glazing, or company and brand colour
specifications are straightforward to apply.

III. Observation

The speakers were substantially equipped of informations with regards to

their topic especially Ms. Yvonne because she really discusses directly to the point
where the listeners will be able to understand what she is trying to explain which is
good because considering that the discussion was done on webcam not on face
to face. Mr. Jon was also good in sharing his knowledge about the topic but there
are parts where I don’t really understand what he was saying.

IV. Recommendations / Suggestions

I recommend that there should be few more time for the Q&A at the end of
the slides for the listeners to have more chance on asking about the topic

V. Screenshots / Proof of Taking the Webinar

VI. Certificate
Topic: Fire-Retardant-Treated Wood in Tall Buildings
Speaker/s: James Gogolski
Date and Time: August 7, 5:00 PM - August 8, 3:30 PM
Venue: Continuing Education Center (Architecture + Construction)

I. Introduction

I have taken my third course webinar on 7th of August exactly at 5:00 PM. I
ended watching at 6:30 PM. It took more than an hour for me to finish the video
presentation because I was taking notes of the essential inputs of the speakers that
will not only help me answer the quiz of this course but also a knowledge that surely is
crucial on the field of Civil Engineering.
The presentation focuses on the use of fire-retardant treated wood (FRTW) in
tall non-combustible buildings (Type I and II) as well as mid-rise buildings (Type III).
The presentation was a success for me for the reason that the discussion was clear
and easy to understand because of the kind of approach the speaker used in his
presentation.
I took the quiz the next day at 3:30 PM and I was surprised by the result
because I expected that I had wronged only one item from the quiz but from the result
I have two incorrect answers.

II. Knowledge / Learning Acquired

After watching/attending this webinar, I have learned that there is a kind of

wood that is able to resist fire for a period of time or it may be caught fire but much
lesser damage taken than to ordinary woods. This wood is called the fire retardant
treated wood, this treated wood work through two primary mechanisms. The first is
reduction of wood flammability by reducing flame travel rate, thereby slowing down the
combustion process. Secondly, the chemicals reduce the rate which heat is released
from the wood during a fire. The fire retardants alter the vapors released during the
combustion process by making them less volatile
III. Observation

The speaker is well prepared and he was able to discuss his topic clearly and he
was also able to explain all of his visuals to the listeners thoroughly. He was fun to
listen with because he cracks some jokes in the middle of discussion which for me I
prefer most because a boring discussion gets my attention away easily,

IV. Recommendations / Suggestions

My only suggestion is that more time of listener/viewer to speaker

interaction like the Q&A portion.

V. Screenshots / Proof of Taking the Webinar

VI. Certificate
Topic: Fundamentals of the Structural Deck
Speaker/s: John D’Annunzio
Date and Time: August 10, 4:30 PM - August 11, 4:30 PM
Venue: Continuing Education Center (Architecture + Construction)

I. Introduction

The fourth webinar I have attended is entitled Fundamentals of Structural Deck,

this webinar provided us the participants an overview of structural roof decks. I started
watching the webinar at 4:30 in the afternoon of August 10 and because it was the
time where I don’t have any household chores anymore, I have become more attentive
during the presentation. The focus of the presentation was on the requirements for
proper design and application of the roof system based on the deck material. After I
finished attending the webinar, I first review the notes that I have taken down during
the discussion before undergoing the quiz because there are some points that I am
not sure about.
I have taken the quiz the next day also exactly at 4:30 PM because that was
my free time on that day.

II. Knowledge / Learning Acquired

I have learned that the roof deck is the roofing material between the structural
components (the trusses and joists) and the insulation and weatherproofing layers
(roof materials, coatings, layers, etc.). In short, the roof deck is the section of the roof
onto which everything else is placed. As such it needs to be strong enough to hold the
weight and durable enough to cope with some give.
Types of deck material include steel, concrete, cement and wood. The type of
roof deck to use depends on how much weight it needs to carry, which further depends
on the roofing materials selected. Other factors include the weight of air conditioning
equipment, rain and snow. Special features such as walking decks, roof top swimming
pools and bars will also need extra support.
For residential buildings, the most common type of roof deck is plywood or tongue
and groove wood systems. Wood generally stands up to the weight of almost any type
of roofing material placed on top, although tile may require extra reinforcement.
 In all cases, a professional roofing expert should be used to install the roof
deck. Since the deck must hold the weight of everything else, improper installation can
be dangerous

III. Observation
The discussion was clear, the speaker makes the topics understandable and
he always add additional information every topic he discusses. All in all, the
presentation was good.

IV. Recommendations / Suggestions

As I said, the presentation was good so my only suggestion is that more time
for the participants to clarify their unsure thoughts with regards to the discussion

V. Screenshots / Proof of Taking the Webinar

VI. Certificate
Topic: Specification Strategies to Eliminate Concrete Moisture
Speaker/s: Dean Craft
Date and Time: August 13, 10:30 AM - August 14, 8:40 AM
Venue: Continuing Education Center (Architecture + Construction)

I. Introduction

My fifth Narrative Report is about the Specification Strategies to Eliminate

Concrete Moisture. Floor finishes are one of the last items to be installed prior to
substantial completion. Indoor environmental quality concerns related to adhesives
make most project 09 flooring specifications require moisture testing before flooring
can be installed on concrete slabs. When those moisture tests fail the project faces
burdensome time delays and unexpected costs.
This course explores concrete moisture and applied flooring, several
misconceptions regarding moisture testing, and provides guidance on eliminating
concrete moisture problems while protecting the owner, design team, and building
occupants from project delivery delays, cost overruns, future failed flooring, poor
environmental conditions and litigation.
After the webinar, I take up the quiz the following day at 8:40 AM in the following
day and fortunately had a fair result considering this topic is directly in line to the field
of Civil Engineering.

II. Knowledge / Learning Acquired

In Specification Strategies to Eliminate Concrete Moisture, I have learned a lot

of things in this course and one of it is when preparing a project schedule, we first
establish the required date of occupancy/use of the project and then work backwards
identifying all preceding milestone dates – installation of flooring is a necessary
milestone before the date of substantial completion. Create a schedule that is informed
by the activities that are on the critical path to the completion date; adjust the entire
schedule as necessary if actual completion time of a critical path activity does not meet
predicted completion time – installation of flooring is a critical path activity before the
date of substantial completion. Always remember: Flooring installation directly impacts
date of occupancy.
 Also, loss of intent equals failed expectations. A failure by the design team at
any one stage in the design process can lead to successive failures in the following
steps and eventually in the project construction itself. The loss of intent (or a
misunderstanding of it in the first place) will, therefore, eventually and tragically lead to
a loss of expectations on the part of the owner. A loss of expectations is a nice way of
saying anger and finger pointing and then potential litigation. Even if the original intent
is well understood but not communicated clearly in every design and construction
document (which include specifications), the same results may occur.

III. Observation

Mr. Craft was very thorough in his presentation because he discusses

every bit of his slides although there are some parts I could not really
comprehend but collectively, he had done a great presentation.

IV. Recommendations / Suggestions

The presentation was well discussed and I can not think of any suggestion but
another extra time for participant’s clarification about the topics. And I recommend this
lesson to all CE students
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Topic: Building Sustainably with Metal Roofs and Walls
Speaker/s: Robert Zabcik
Date and Time: August 16, 10:20 AM - August 17, 11:30 AM
Venue: Continuing Education Center (Architecture + Construction)

I. Introduction

Building Sustainably with Metal Roofs and Walls was the third webinar I have
attended on 16th of August. This course mainly discusses the concept of “cool metal
roofs and walls” in depth while explaining its relationship to current energy code and
guideline compliance. The environmental benefits of metal roofs and walls were also
explained, including their contributions to numerous LEED points. Additional case
studies of various cool metal roof materials have been presented to illustrate the
benefits of cool metal.
The presentation specifically discusses these topics: Building Green, Energy
Consumption, Cool Metal Roofing, Cool Metal Walls, Insulated Metal Panels and
Environmental Impact.
I finished taking the quiz the next day at 11:30 AM and I get a high rating for it
considering that this topic is highly related to engineering.

II. Knowledge / Learning Acquired

I have discovered that metal roofs and walls were not just cost efficient but also
can reduce energy consumption of buildings, improve air quality and air comfort and,
can reduce environmental impacts. Here are my three main points of what I have infer
from the presentation.
Energy Efficiency: Cool metal roofs have been shown to reduce interior cooling
costs by as much as 20%, with peak demand cooling reduced by 15%. The reflective
properties of steel roofs, even those painted to match the color of your home, help
diminish the warming effects of the sun’s rays during the hot summer months.
Communities with many metal roofs can even reduce the urban heat island effects of
their whole neighbourhoods. Longevity and Durability: Unlike tiles or shingles that need
to be replaced every few years or might come loose after a major storm residential
 metal roofs are practically guaranteed for life. They can last up to 50 years or more
and are built to withstand everything from rain and sleet to snow and hail. In the end,
that means fewer repairs and replacement parts are required to keep your roof in top
shape.

Smaller Carbon Footprint: Not only are most steel roofs made from recycled
content, they’re also recyclable again at the end of their lifespan. This reduces the
need to plumb resources in order to make new materials and decreases the amount
of waste going into landfills as a product of home building. By comparison, the
Environmental Protection Agency estimates that 11 million tons of asphalt shingles
end up in landfills every year.

III. Observation

Mr. Roberts audio was not loud or clear enough during his discussion and he
uses a lot of slang words where I can not catch up to all of it but thanks to his good
visuals in his presentation, I was still able to understand what he was pertaining to
in every slides.

IV. Recommendations / Suggestions

I recommend to the speaker of this webinar that next time before to start
the presentation, he should double check if he does not have any technical
issues especially if it is a live video presentation.
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Topic: Extending the Life of the Roofing Assembly
Speaker/s: Scott Wood
Date and Time: August 19, 1:40 PM - August 20, 11:45 AM
Venue: Continuing Education Center (Architecture + Construction)

I. Introduction

My seventh attended webinar is entitled Extending the Life of the Roofing

Assembly were this presentation provides detailed information on how breathable,
vapor-open roofing underlayments mitigate water intrusion—extending the life of the
roofing assembly. This webinar also examines how a breathable roofing underlayment
can provide drying and ease installation.
Installing a new roof is not cheap and you do not want to be repeating the same
process every few years. To ensure that your roof will last as long as it should means
to make use of quality materials and also proven installation methods.
To avoid premature failure of your new roof, it would be paramount to follow
the best practices of asphalt shingle roof installation. Even before hiring a roofer, take
some time and familiarize yourself with a few of these methods to get the most out of
your exorbitant investment.
I took the quiz in the following day for me to have an extra time reviewing what
I have learned before taking the quiz.

II. Knowledge / Learning Acquired

After watching the webinar, I have learned the history of roofing underlayments
and the definition of roof assembly barriers which is: heat, air and moisture. I have
acquired the knowledge of the difference between asphalt and synthetic underlayment.
Synthetic underlay is much lighter than felt underlay; therefore, utilizing
synthetic as an effective water barrier adds less weight to the roof than asphalt felt
underlay. The lightness of synthetic underlayment makes it easier and safer to install
than asphalt felt. Synthetic underlayment is much more tear-resistant when exposed
to high winds and foot traffic than asphalt felt underlayment. Since synthetics do not
absorb moisture, they are resistant to fungal growth and are wrinkle-free.
 Whereas asphalt felt underlayment is often much less expensive than synthetic
underlayment. A rough estimate per square foot is:
o Felt 15-pound – 5 cents per square foot
o Felt 30-pound – 10 cents per square foot
o Vapor impermeable synthetic underlayment – 11 to 15 cents per square foot
o Vapor permeable synthetic underlayment – 20 to 90 cents per square foot
Synthetic underlayment is more susceptible to wicking at laps than asphalt felt
underlayment, which can lead to moisture damage to the roof. Felt provides an
excellent seepage barrier, especially when applied in thicker layers.
Application of asphalt felt underlayment only requires application with common
tools of staples or roofing nails. Synthetic underlayment, however, requires cap nails
or cap staples.

III. Observation

Mr. Scott Wood delivers his presentation in a manner that the listener will
understand what he was discussing, for that reason there were only few questions
asked to him after his webinar.

IV. Recommendations / Suggestions

I suggest that Mr. Scott should be doing more webinars on the Continuing
Education Center’s website. His skills in teaching makes him a valuable asset of the
CE Center as a speaker. And I recommend to everyone to watch this webinar to see
how good he is in sharing his knowledge.
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VI. Certificate
Topic: Wind Resistance of Single-Ply Roof Systems over Metal Panel Roofs
Speaker/s: Jim Kirby and Jennifer Keegan
Date and Time: August 23, 4:30 PM - August 24, 3:40 PM
Venue: Continuing Education Center (Architecture + Construction)

I. Introduction

This webinar entitled Wind Resistance of Single-Ply Roof Systems over Metal
Panel Roofs mainly discusses RSPRS which stands for Retrofit Single-Ply Roof
Systems. I attended this webinar at the afternoon of august 23 exactly at 4:30 PM.
RSPRS are increasingly used to recover existing structural metal panel roofs. One of
the primary concerns when an RSPRS is installed over a structural metal panel roof is
wind uplift performance of the retrofit roof system. Currently, RSPRSs can be attached
with different fastening approaches: into pan, into every purlin, into every other purlin.
Fastener densities also vary, and there have been no publicly available validation
studies or data supporting any particular approach.
Therefore, the objective of the webinar was to discuss the determination of the
wind uplift resistance of an RSPRS installed over existing structural metal panel roof
systems fastened directly into purlins.
The next day, I took the quiz and I was shocked during the quiz because there
are questions there that I did not really take note so I was clueless what the right
answer was.

II. Knowledge / Learning Acquired

I will start by saying that I already know that the load path for wind resistance
of metal buildings were needed to be assess and the structural concerns when
changing the load paths were also needed to be identified. What I don’t know which I
have learned in this webinar is that the fastener is directly related to wind uplift
resistance. Uplift resistance of RSPRS and individual fastener loads in an RSPRS are
based on the membrane’s reinforcement strength and one-directional versus two-
directional loading of reinforcement. Two-directional membrane loading increases the
 expected ultimate load of a roof system relative to the linear extrapolation of an
anticipated failure load at individual fasteners (which is commonly based on tributary
area). However, it appears there is a limit to this expected increase. For this series of
tests, the ultimate load exceeded expectations for the Test #2 fastening pattern, but
the ultimate load was more in line with traditional linearly extrapolated expectations for
the Test #3 fastening pattern.
The roofing industry should take note of this information when determining uplift
resistance of RSPRS based on calculations. This work emphasizes the limitations of
extrapolation and validates the use of physical testing to determine uplift resistance of
roof systems.
Permanent deformation of the membrane was observed in all four physical
tests and was not seen to be a water-tightness issue. Deformation and load were not
correlated, however, this observation may provide an explanation for “wrinkles”
observed in mechanically attached membranes that have experienced high wind
events.
Based on what I have learned from the webinar, I have recognize that our
traditional assumptions about wind uplift resistance as it relates to tributary area are
not necessarily correct.

III. Observation

The webinar was interactive because there are some parts of the whole
presentation that the speakers were throwing a question to the participants before
starting to discuss certain topic and their question pops up in the screen with given
choices and they are giving a bit time for the participants to give their answers.

IV. Recommendations / Suggestions

I strongly recommend this webinar to everyone who wants to learn about

Retrofit Single-Ply Roof Systems (RSPRS) because the speaker here is discussing his
topic directly based from a study conducted scientifically. My suggestion is for the
speakers of this webinar to continue to make any of their upcoming webinar/s to be
interactive because there is always a time where a speaker loses his audience interest
and making it an interactive presentation makes the speaker caught or take back the
attention of their viewers.
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Topic: High Design/Low CarbonTM Residential Design
Speaker/s: Nathan Kipnis
Date and Time: August 26, 6:12 AM - August 26, 11:13 PM
Venue: Continuing Education Center (Architecture + Construction)

I. Introduction

My ninth attended webinar is entitled High Design/Low Carbon Residential

Design. I took it on 26th of august and accomplished the quiz in the evening of the
same day. This webinar explores why homes are a critical part of a low carbon future
and how to achieve that goal. The technology to make a home highly energy efficient
has become close to mainstream, and taking it to the next level, to net zero, is now a
very achievable aspiration
Buildings alone are responsible for 38% of all human GHG (Green House Gas)
emissions (20% residential, 18% commercial).It is the industrial sector which
contributes the most to global warming (U.S. EPA. 2008).But according to the
Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), it is also the sector which
presents the most cost effective opportunities for GHG reductions. (IPCC. 2007).Low-
carbon buildings (LCB) are buildings which are specifically engineered with GHG
reduction in mind. So by definition, a LCB is a building which emits significantly less
GHG than regular buildings
There is no emissions threshold under which a building would qualify as a LCB
(Low Carbon Building). But to be genuinely “Climate Change neutral”, a LCB would
have to achieve at least 80% GHG reduction compared to traditional buildings.
According to the Stern Review on the Economics of Climate Change, our emissions
would have to be reduced by 80% compared to current levels in order not to exceed
the Earth’s natural capacity to remove GHG from the atmosphere.
By comparison, a regular building releases about 5,000 kgCO2e/m2 during
its entire lifetime (though it varies a lot, depending on the project type and where it
is located).
 II. Knowledge / Learning Acquired

I have learned that buildings emits greenhouse gasses. Buildings release

carbon dioxide directly when they use equipment that relies on combustion. The
following are some of the most common example: Boilers and furnaces used for space
heating consume fuels like natural gas and heating oil. The webinar also taught me
how to reduce or if possible eliminate carbon in the construction of a building or a
residential houses. It is through designing and planning that if possible, reuse or
repurpose an existing building and if not possible, implement efficiency in material
design like specifying low-carbon concrete mixes, limit carbon intensive materials and
choose lower carbon alternatives.

III. Observation

I have observed during the webinar that his data are all from facts and some
may have been from several studies and it shows how ghg affects our future and it is
very alarming to know that even if people know that traditional way of constructing a
building harms the future of the environment through its carbon emission, they still
practices it knowing what the consequences is.

IV. Recommendations / Suggestions

I strongly recommend to everyone to watch this webinar because this was not
only to educate what was their topic all about but also an eye opener for us to
reconsider our standards in this field and its effects in the long run.
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VI. Certificate
Topic: Sustainable Solutions with Steel Framing
Speaker/s: Larry Williams and Robert Grupe
Date and Time: August 29, 7:00 PM - August 30, 11:30 AM
Venue: Continuing Education Center (Architecture + Construction)

I. Introduction

The pursuit of sustainable construction methods and materials has grown

exponentially over the past two decades, as more design and construction
professionals recognize the importance of protecting the environment. At the same
time, just as many are finding that sustainable construction can also benefit the bottom
line. My tenth and last attended webinar is all about Steel Framing which is entitled as
“Sustainable Solutions with Steel Framing”.
Cold-formed steel framing can be a significant contributor to helping meet
sustainability goals as a result of its inherent characteristics, “built-in” features, and
evolving construction methods.
This course takes an in-depth look at the sustainable attributes of steel,
sustainability and cost benefits for projects, how it can contribute to projects seeking
certification with LEED v.41, and includes tips on how to specify cold-formed steel
framing to meet sustainability objectives.
This is my tenth and final attended recorded webinar and I took it at august 29
at exactly 7 in the evening. As usual, I have taken the quiz the next day and I am glad
to see that I have a hundred percent result.

II. Knowledge / Learning Acquired

This webinar taught me how the evolution of steel have come from the old days
up to this present, how the steelmaking technology has evolved over the past decade
to drastically reduce the carbon footprint and use of natural resources. I have learned
the economic benefits of building midrise and multifamily projects with cold-formed
steel frame, including its first cost and long term value
Multifamily construction — everything from affordable apartment complexes
and military housing to luxury condominiums — is a segment made for CFS framing.
 The repetitive nature of such projects — floor after floor of more or less the same
framing assemblies and layouts — makes CFS the perfect choice to build cost
effectively.

While cold-formed steel framing has been around for decades, many builders,
architects, and developers may not realize all of the opportunities and benefits it
affords, especially where multi-family projects are concerned.

Providing safe and efficient structural solutions for the developer looking to
have a superior return on investment in a shorter time cycle than most other
construction options, cold-formed steel’s flexibility in design and consistent material
quality lends itself well to any project.

III. Observation

The webinar was good because the discussion was easy to understand
because before to start in any topic in the presentation, the speaker has always has to
say about its background of the particular topic or he always mention related things in
the middle of their discussion which makes it easier for us viewers to catch up to them.

IV. Recommendations / Suggestions

As for what I have said in my observation, the discussion in this webinar was a
success so I recommend to everyone who wants to further learn about this field to
watch this webinar and my suggestion to the speakers is to continue to practice their
approach that they have used in this presentation.
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VI. Certificate