2005 Program
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7:45 am – 8:30 am
Registration & Continental Breakfast
8:30 am – 8:40 am
Conference Overview: Current Status of Mold and Moisture Issues and Solutions
Over the past few years the mold associated with moisture problems in buildings has gained a reputation within the construction, design and building management industries as a difficult and complicated issue often associated with health complaints and resulting in significant liability. Much of this reputation is unwarranted and has been fueled by misinformation that has been spread both directly by the media and virtually by way of specialized Internet sites. This attention has created a growing public awareness and misunderstanding leading to a developing public relations nightmare. This Mold 101 overview will seek to demystify the mold issue by addressing the myths and misconceptions surrounding preventing, diagnosing and managing mold and moisture in buildings.
Chairman: Elia Sterling, President, Theodor Sterling Associates Ltd. (download presentation)
8:40 am – 9:05 am
New Health Information and Assessment and Remediation Guidelines for Mold
New medical reports on the health effects of mold and damp buildings from the Institute of Medicine and the American College of Occupational and Environmental Medicine will be discussed. Association websites covering the prevention of mold on wallboard and lumber will be referenced. New guidelines on mold assessment and remediation will be discussed, including those from The American Industrial Hygiene Association, EPA, FEMA, and the Institute of Inspection, Cleaning and Restoration Certification.
Panel:
William Geer, Senior Industrial Hygiene Consultant, Veritox (download presentation)
9:05 am – 9:45 am
Innovative Solutions for Mold and Moisture Control
A number of new and innovative technologies and products providing solutions for mold and moisture issues are now available to meet the needs of the construction, building and real estate industries. The solutions to be presented in this session range from proactive methods of detection and prevention using inspection combined with permanently installed moisture sensors to antimicrobial coatings designed to prevent mold growth if and when moisture occurs. This session will also introduce new advances in organic, non toxic and non chemical anti microbial treatments designed for use in traditional construction and maintenance as well as for new sustainable/green buildings.
Panel:
Gerald Hernandez, National Sales Manager, Foster Products (download presentation)
Duncan Townsend, Executive Vice President, Detec Systems (download presentation)
9:45 am – 10:05 am
Coffee and Networking
10:05 am – 10:40 am
Mold and Moisture Control for Construction Materials
There are numerous and varied types of construction materials in use today. Moisture affects all materials differently; as well mold grows on some materials more consistently than on others. Different materials require different methods to control moisture and mold problems. This session brings together a panel of experts to discuss these issues with respect to some of the most common construction materials in use today in Washington including dimensioned and engineered wood products, structural board and plywood, cement and masonry, and building wraps used for air and vapor barriers.
Panel:
Mohammed Ali, Senior Technical Product Training Manager, Georgia Pacific (download presentation)
Gregg Lowes, Industrial Account Manager, Munters Corporation (download presentation)
10:40 am – 11:15 pm
Diagnostic Methods and A/E Design Solutions: Why Does Mold Grow in Building Envelopes, How Do You Deal With It, and How Do You Design To Avoid It?
This session will begin by presenting an overview to help better understand mold in the building envelope, how best to avoid it in new construction and how to deal effectively with mold in existing buildings. The panel of experts will discuss the cost effective diagnostic and risk management methods available to prevent moisture intrusion and avoid mold problems as well as how to inspect, diagnose the extent of and effectively mitigate a mold issue when it occurs.
Panel:
Michael Glassco, Operations Manager, Theodor Sterling Associates (download presentation)
Mark Morden, Consultant, Wiss, Janney, Elstner Associates Inc. (download presentation)
11:15 am – 12:00 pm
A Building Envelope Forensic Investigation of a Multi-Family Housing Complex on a Military Base
This case study provides an overview of a comprehensive building envelope forensic investigation and mold and moisture evaluations of sixteen buildings with 90 new or partially constructed family housing units on a large military base. The investigation included a structural impact assessment utilizing non-intrusive infrared thermography techniques to locate water intrusion behind walls and other hidden areas. As a result of its evaluations, mold remediation plans were produced and mold and moisture remediation was conducted and verified.
Panel:
Don Empey, Building Envelope Specialist, AMEC Earth & Environmental, Inc.
Michael Smith, Associate, AMEC Earth & Environmental, Inc (download presentation)
12:00 pm – 1:30 pm
Tabletop Tradeshow and Networking Lunch
1:30 pm – 2:15 pm
Building Durability for Sustainable Development
There has been increased awareness by developers and the public about the advantages of constructing and residing in buildings meeting the new standards of sustainable design and construction. These standards are more demanding than existing building code requirements with respect to environmental and energy performance requirements. Improved Indoor Air Quality, mold and moisture control and building durability are consistently cited as the key advantages of living and working in sustainable buildings. This panel will discuss the new sustainable building industry standards as well.
Panel:
Michael Aoki Kramer, Building Science Specialist, RDH Group (download presentation)
Dan Morris, President, Healthy Buildings Inc. (download presentation)
2:15 pm – 2:45 pm
Managing Mold and Indoor Air Quality in Buildings Proactively
Prudent private sector property management firms and many public sector facilities including health care have responded effectively to the new and important challenge of managing the risks associated with indoor air quality and mould issues by implementing proactive programs. This session will discuss how to proactively address these issues so that risk is managed effectively and in a cost effective manner.
Panel:
Michael Glassco, Operations Manager, Theodor Sterling Associates (download presentation)
2:45 pm – 3:30 pm
Legal and Insurance Issues
Acccording to the media, attorneys and consultants, IAQ and mold and moisture problems continue to surface in public and commercial buildings, "affecting the health of its occupants." Coupled with this, the liability and property insurance industry has responded by withdrawing coverage for mold claims associated with moisture in buildings. It is of critical importance that builders, developers, property managers, designers — all those involved in the building and real estate industry — be armed with the most recent and accurate information related mold in buildings to make effective risk management decisions. This panel will bring together experts to discuss the insurance, warranty and legal issues involved.
Panel:
Bo Barker, Partner, Barker Martin (download presentation)
John Singleton, QC, Partner, Singleton Urquhart (download presentation)
3:30 pm – 3:45 pm
Conclusion and Closing Comments
Elia Sterling, President, Theodor Sterling Associates
3:45 pm – 4:45 pm
Cocktail Reception and Networking
Tabletop Tradeshow
updated October 19, 2005