Presentations

Leviat

Structural Thermal Breaks

Insulated Balcony Connections

The Green Building movement is raising the bar for energy performance. Learn how thermal bridging impacts whole-building efficiency and how Leviat’s HIT system addresses it with structural, thermally efficient balcony connections.

Structural Engineering · Building Envelope · Thermal Breaks · Insulation · Architecture

ABT Drains

Designing Blue-Green Connected Roofs for Resilient Cities

Using ABT Permavoid, create circular, nature-based solutions that catch, store, and reuse rainwater where it falls. Explore blue-green roofs, podiums, urban trees, sports fields and SUDS to build resilient cities.

Permavoid · Storm Water Management · Resilient Cities · Building Envelope · Civil Engineering · Architecture

Fabrikem

Handling Graffiti on Masonry & Concrete

Innovations in Graffiti Control

Graffiti vandalism poses a persistent challenge for masonry and concrete assets. This session covers new-generation coatings—from sacrificial barriers to durable, breathable permanent systems—designed to prevent and simplify removal on porous mineral substrates. We’ll review materials science, real-world case studies, and performance data to help you select systems that protect architectural integrity, enhance durability, and reduce lifecycle maintenance costs.

Architecture · Building Envelope · Graffiti Control

JK Thermal

Eliminating Thermal Bridges in Insulated Concrete Assemblies

Design Strategies for High Performance Envelopes

Thermal bridging remains a key obstacle to true efficiency in concrete envelopes. This presentation explores strategies to maintain continuous insulation in precast and cast-in-place systems, including advanced connectors, detailing methods aligned with modern energy codes, and guidance for evaluating performance/cost/constructability trade-offs.

Architecture · Building Envelope

Leviat

Advanced Cast In Place Anchor Channel Connections

Anchor channels offer adjustable, reliable cast-in-place connections. This introduction covers configurations, typical applications, and a high-level overview of ICC design methodology—contrasting benefits over weld plates and post-installed anchors for speed, tolerance, and safety.

Structural Engineering · Architecture · Anchor Channel · Structural Connections

Leviat

Alternative Designs for Pour Strips and Expansion Joints

Overview of expansion, movement, and temporary joints in modern concrete construction. We’ll examine challenges for contractors and how Leviat’s Shear and Lockable Dowels can offer time savings, improved safety, and added flexibility across building types.

Structural Engineering · Architecture · Concrete Joints · Structural Connections

Meadow Burke

Alternative Solutions to Traditional Concrete Corbels

Traditional corbels are labor-intensive and costly. This session introduces the Meadow Burke Rapid Lok Ultimate as a safer, more efficient alternative—covering applications, capacities, and guidance on detailing it into upcoming projects.

Structural Engineering · Architecture · Concrete Corbels · Structural Connections

Thermomass

Energy Efficient Sandwich Panel Anchors

With stricter energy codes and sustainability targets, integrally-insulated concrete panels are a compelling solution. Learn how Thermomass fiber composite connectors improve thermal efficiency over steel and reliability over plastic, plus concepts of bridging in insulated walls, anchor types, panel detailing considerations, and analysis tools for design.

Structural Engineering · Architecture · Building Envelope · Structural Connections