Title
Delegated Design in Cold-Formed Steel: Empowering Engineers, Architects and Contractors for Success
Date/Time
On-Demand
Cost
Free
Continuing Education
This course is not officially registered with any third-parties but may be eligible to be reported as a self-directed course if that option is available under the continuing education parameters of your program.
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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 course tailored specifically to structural specialty engineers, architects, structural engineers of record and contractors who are involved in delegated design with cold-formed steel (CFS).
This webinar aims to equip participants with the knowledge and tools necessary to effectively delegate and execute delegated design projects with confidence and success.
Webinar Topics:
- For Architects and Structural Engineers of Record: Effectively Delegating and Providing Resources for Delegated Design
- Understanding the role of the Architect and Structural Engineer of Record in the delegated design process
- Key strategies for successful delegation and resource provision
- Ensuring clear communication and collaboration with the design team
- For Structural Specialty Engineers: Effectively Executing Delegated Designs with Support from Architects and Structural Engineers of Record and Contractors
- Identifying the essential requirements from the Architect, Structural Engineer of Record and Contractor
- Leveraging resources and expertise to streamline the design process
- Overcoming challenges and ensuring compliance with codes and standards
- For Contractors: Navigating Delegated Design Projects
- Identifying critical aspects to be vigilant about in delegated design documents
- Collaborating effectively with the design team and resolving potential conflicts
- Ensuring successful execution and quality control during construction
- Avoiding Pitfalls: Tips and Strategies for a Smooth Delegated Design Process
- Common pitfalls and challenges in delegated design projects
- Proactive measures to prevent costly errors and delays
- Real-life case studies of successful delegated design projects
Presenter
Andrew Newland, P.E., ADTEK Engineers, Inc.
Andrew has more than 10 years of experience in both cold-formed steel manufacturing and design. Currently, he is a Principal and the Specialty Structural Team Leader for ADTEK’s Charlottesville, VA and Bay City, MI offices which specialize in the design of load bearing and non-load bearing cold-formed steel framing.
Andrew is a member of the ASCE-SEI Committee on Cold-Formed Structures and has participated in the development of the design guide “Best Current Practices for Cold-Formed Steel Connections to Other Materials.” He is a member of the AISI Committee on Specifications. He is also a member and the past Chair of the CFSEI Executive Committee where he also serves as chair to the Technology Committee overseeing the development of CFSEI Tech Notes. Andrew is a graduate of Virginia Tech where he earned his B.S. in Civil and Environmental Engineering and M.S. in Civil Engineering.
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.
