Title
CD 028: Achieving Low Embodied Carbon (LEC) with Cold-Formed Steel Framing Systems
Date/Time
On-Demand
Cost
Free
Continuing Education
This course is registered with AIA CES and participants will earn 1 “Learning Unit” in the “Health, Safety, Welfare” category. Credit(s) earned on completion of this course will be reported to AIA CES for AIA members.
Take the Course
To access the course, a free SFIA Steel Framing Learning Portal account must be setup. If you already have an account, simply login to start the course.
Course Description
This presentation explores the sustainability of cold-formed steel (CFS) framing, equipping engineers, architects and contractors to identify and leverage its environmental benefits for competitive advantage.
Embodied carbon is a hot topic in sustainable construction. It encompasses the total greenhouse gas emissions generated throughout a material’s lifecycle – from production to disposal. This differs from operational carbon, which refers to emissions from a building’s daily use.
Learning Objectives
- Explain how Cold-Formed Steel (CFS) Framing can contribute to achieving LEED certification and meeting government specifications for low embodied carbon steel
- Define embodied carbon and explain its significance in the context of sustainable construction
- Differentiate between Electric Arc Furnace and Basic Oxygen Furnace steel production methods and their respective environmental impacts
- Describe how LEC steel and EQ studs contribute to reducing the embodied carbon of CFS on your project
Presenter
Adam Shoemaker, ClarkDietrich, Director of Corporate Sustainability
Adam Shoemaker, CSI, CDT, LEED® AP BD+C, is the Director of Corporate Sustainability at ClarkDietrich. He has been instrumental in shaping the company’s sustainability journey, establishing their GRI-based Sustainability program, culminating in the publication of their first annual Corporate Sustainability Report. Adam’s expertise lies in navigating the complex interplay between sustainability, building codes, construction specifications, and green building programs, ensuring ClarkDietrich’s product lines and supply chain align with industry best practices and evolving environmental standards. Adam is a LEED AP BD+C and Construction Document Technologist certified professional.
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.
