Consultants and Consequences "Where Building Science Education Meets Experience"
Every building has its secrets. Some of those secrets are harmless, but some affect the integrity of the life cycle and could create life safety hazards. This presentation dives into where a building enclosure consultant and/or engineer fits into the cycle and what are the consequences when bringing that role on board.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
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Understand the role of a building enclosure consultant/engineering
- Learn the difference between new construction enclosure consulting, existing buildings & forensics (in a perfect world, when problems occur, when “stuff” turns ugly)
- Discuss your clients’ pain points in building design, construction and/or occupancy
- Review Case studies & financial impacts
SPEAKER & BIO: Tamara Higgins
SPEAKER BIO:
Tamara Higgins is the Regional Managing Director for BEAM Professionals, a building science subdivision of PBK Architects. She spent 10 years of her career in manufacturing, specifically operations and engineering, then the next 25 years in the construction industry, including glass & glazing, and having her own business in exterior wall panel systems as a subcontractor.
Tamara has been on the forefront of design-assist for building enclosure systems across multiple market sectors, in the commercial construction and existing building industry. Her breadth of expertise includes sustainability solutions, BECx, technical plans & specifications reviews, new construction consultation, forensic investigations, historical building renovations, and property condition assessments. Tamara is known for her innovative solutions and effectively integrating with project teams responsible for delivering complex building envelope systems, which can be seen on buildings throughout the nation.
Meeting Location: Grapevine Chamber of Commerce
Meeting Address: 200 Vine St E, Grapevine, TX 76051
Registration start time: 11:30 am
Presentation begins: 12:00 pm
Member Cost: $30
Mon-Member/Guest Cost: $40
This Lunch & Learn is sponsored by National Gypsum.
