Thursday Schedule

The second day of the conference, Thursday, March 14, will focus on topics related to design & construction, codes, and land development. Learn about innovative technologies and get an update on the latest technical and regulatory issues facing the housing industry. This conference brings together all sectors of the housing industry including builders, design professionals, remodelers, code officials, educators, factory-built housing manufacturers, and product manufacturers. Continuing education available.

Agenda

Day 2 conference sessions will feature three concurrent tracks: Design & Construction, Codes, and Land Development. Below is a tentative agenda.

• 7:15am
  • Breakfast
• 7:30am
  • Registration Opens
• 8:30-8:45am
  • Welcome by Brian Wolfgang, PHRC
• 9:00-10:30am
  1. Ductwork in Attics, One of the Last Holdouts of Inefficient Home Design by Andrew Poerschke, IBACOS
  2. Green Stormwater Infrastructure in Residential Communities: Best Practices & Potential Benefits by Lauren McPhillips, Penn State
  3. 2015 IRC Update: Part 1 (Ch. 1-3) by Bob Buddenbohn / Dave Buskirk, PHRC
• 10:30-10:45am
  • Break with Exhibitors and snacks
• 10:45am-12:15pm
  1. The Evolution of Buildings, Codes & Building Science by Ted Winslow, CertainTeed
  2. Zoning for Infill and Redevelopment by John Trant, Strategic Solutions
  3. 2015 IRC Update: Part 2 (Ch. 4-10) by Bob Buddenbohn / Dave Buskirk, PHRC
• 12:15-1:15pm
  • Lunch at Deans Hall
• 1:15-2:45pm
  1. Polyiso CI for Code-Compliant Walls in Type V and Residential Construction by Tom Robertson, Atlas Roofing
  2. Creating Housing for All by Debra Bassert, NAHB, and Bill Warwick, BartonPartners
  3. 2015 IRC Update: Part 3 (Ch. 11-16) by Bob Buddenbohn / Dave Buskirk, PHRC
• 2:45-3:00pm
  • Break with Exhibitors and snacks
• 3:00-4:00pm
  1. 5 ACH50: Easy to Reach When You Follow the Path by Bill Morgan, Energy Service Group
  2. Green Infrastructure for Stormwater Management by Katie Blansett, Envinity, Inc.
  3. 2015 IRC Update: Part 4 (Ch. 24-42) by Bob Buddenbohn / Dave Buskirk, PHRC