Thursday Schedule

The second day of the conference, Thursday, March 28, will focus on topics related to codes, offsite construction, weatherization, building science, and land development & planning. Continuing education available.

Afternoon Plenary

Be sure to stick around for the plenary! More information to be announced.

Agenda

Day 2 conference sessions on Thursday will feature three concurrent tracks: Codes & Offsite Construction, Weatherization & Building Science, and Land Development & Planning.

• 7:15am ET
  • Light breakfast
• 7:30am ET
  • Registration opens
• 8:15am ET
  • Day 2 Opening Remarks by Brian Wolfgang, PHRC
• 8:30-10:00am ET
  1. Building Resilient, Energy-Efficient Communities by Jimmy Stecik, PEG, and Bill Shadid, Aeroseal
  2. Fundamentals of Polyurethane Foams: Chemistry, Safety, and Applications by Adam Broderick, DuPont Performance Building Solutions
  3. Sustainable Housing Development: It's More Than Just Good for the Environment by Todd Poole, 4ward Planning, Inc.
• 10:00-10:30am ET
  • Break with snacks & Exhibitor Plus sponsors
• 10:30am-12:00pm ET
  1. Modular Construction: Transfer of Responsibilities from the Third-Party Agency to the Local Official by Mike Moglia, DCED, and Bob Gorleski, PFS TECO
  2. Revitalizing the Ductwork: Bringing New Life to Old Duct Systems by Rhett Major, The Energy Doctor
  3. Design and Construction Practices for Stormwater Control Measures by Michael Snyder, Dewberry
• 12:00-1:00pm ET
  • Lunch 
• 1:00-2:30pm ET
  1. Enabling Community Resiliency through FEMA Hazard Mitigation Projects and Funding by Thomas Hughes, PA Emergency Management Agency
  2. Spray Foam Insulation for Unvented Attics: Proper Design and Application for Success by Rick Duncan, Spray Polyurethane Foam Alliance (SPFA)
  3. Ways to Improve the Affordability and Availability of Housing by Charlie Schmehl, Urban Research and Development Corp.
• 2:30-3:00pm ET
  • Break with snacks & Exhibitor Plus sponsors
• 3:00-4:30pm ET
  1. Afternoon Plenary - Taking It Outside: Adapting to Exterior Continuous Insulation by Brian Wolfgang & Darrin Wright, PHRC
  2. Overview of Environmental Soil Sampling and Environmental Due Diligence by Collin Charnoff, RT Environmental Services, Inc.