Title
SFIA 113: Essential Updates to CFS Construction Specifications
Date/Time
On-Demand AIA Course (Recorded on January 25, 2024)
Cost
Free
Continuing Education
This course is registered with AIA CES and participants will earn 1 HSW LU. The credit earned on completion of this course will be reported to AIA CES for AIA members. This course also qualifies for 1.0 PDH under the Florida Board of Professional Engineers (FBPE).
To access the course, set up a free SFIA Steel Framing Learning Portal account. If you already have an account, simply login to start the course.
Course Description
Specifications that are clear, correct and up to date play a vital role in help avoid to massive cost overruns, change orders and schedule delays. Evolution and innovations in the cold-formed steel (CFS) framing industry increase the odds that your specifications are not current.
Learning Objectives
- The program will reinforce awareness of the crucial role that construction specifications play in a successful project.
- The impacts of these changes in standards and quality assurance will be evaluated.
- Attendees will also learn about “good practices” that can further improve the clarity and accuracy of their CFS specifications.
- Attendees will learn about the alternative methods for bringing architectural specifications into line with the current codes and standards.
Presenter
Robert Grupe, SFIA General Manager, Architectural Services
Robert Grupe is program general manager for the Steel Framing Industry Association (SFIA), managing the SFIA’s Architectural Services Team located in the Eastern, Western, and Central Regions. He spent over 38 years with United States Gypsum Company in various technical and management positions, including product and system design and technical consultation to the AEC community.
About the SFIA Steel Framing Learning Portal
The Steel Framing Industry Association (SFIA) Steel Framing Learning Portal is an education platform offering cold-formed steel (CFS) framing educational resources 24/7/365. The portal offers live webinars and on-demand CFS framing courses. Many of the educational resources are registered with AIA CES and participants can earn HSW LU for the successful completion of select webinars and courses. To get started, a free registration is required.
