SWRI to host Fall Technical Meeting, September 19-21, in Boston.The Sealant, Waterproofing & Restoration Institute (SWRI SWRI Southwest Research Institute (San Antonio, TX) SwRI Southwest Research Institute (San Antonio, Texas) SWRI Sealant, Waterproofing and Restoration Institute ), Kansas City Kansas City, two adjacent cities of the same name, one (1990 pop. 149,767), seat of Wyandotte co., NE Kansas (inc. 1859), the other (1990 pop. 435,146), Clay, Jackson, and Platte counties, NW Mo. (inc. 1850). , MO, will host its 2004 Fall Technical Meeting on September 19-21, 2004, at the Boston Marriott Long Wharf Long Wharf may refer to:
a competition in the pleasure horse sport comprising usually one day each for dressage, cross country and show jumping. will feature several technical presentations from experts in the sealants, waterproofing, and restoration construction industry. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] On September 20, presentations will include such topics as: "Business Performance at the Edge of Discomfort," "The Building Science of Air Barriers," and "Building Facade Inspection, Maintenance, and Facade Laws." A review of the "Lenox Hotel Facade Restoration" project, from the initial phases of investigation, samples repair, restoration options, and the planning and execution of the project, will also be presented. In addition, a "Project Showcase" will be held. Described as an open-space meeting The open-space meeting or open space meeting is a generic term describing a wide variety of different styles of meeting in which participants define the agenda with a relatively rigorous process, and may adjust it as the meeting proceeds. concept that features interactive member projects, attendees will learn about the high-rise apartment complex project in Washington, D.C., the 50 Fremont St. project in San Francisco San Francisco (săn frănsĭs`kō), city (1990 pop. 723,959), coextensive with San Francisco co., W Calif., on the tip of a peninsula between the Pacific Ocean and San Francisco Bay, which are connected by the strait known as the Golden , CA, the Arkwright House project in Manchester, UK, and the CN Tower radio mast resealing project. Highlights for Tuesday, September 21 include two presentations on safety: "Safety Presentation Part I: Respiratory Protection, Life Expectancy Life Expectancy 1. The age until which a person is expected to live. 2. The remaining number of years an individual is expected to live, based on IRS issued life expectancy tables. for Lungs," discussing effective exposure control, including preplanning, respiratory protection programs, and environmental factors, and "Safety Presentation Part II: Fit Testing Demonstration" which covers job site standards and regulations regarding respiratory protection. In addition, a presentation entitled "The Hazy Crystal Ball: The 2005 Outlook for the Economy and Construction" will address the economic prospects for different segments of construction, and "Contractor's Consultants: Working with Historic Preservation Historic preservation is the act of maintaining and repairing existing historic materials and the retention of a property's form as it has evolved over time. When considering the United States Department of Interior's interpretation: "Preservation calls for the existing form, Consultants" will explore how the partnership between the consultant and the contractor can yield important dividends for both parties. In addition, three breakout sessions will be held: "Business Forecasting: Clearing the Haze," "Historical Restoration: Stone Carving and Mortar Selection," and a technical session entitled "Green Roof Waterproofing." Registration is $525 for SWRI members and $600 for nonmembers. For more detailed information, contact SWRI at 816.472.7974 or visit www.swrionline.org. |
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