On February 10, the IIBEC Great Lakes Chapter partnered with the Southeastern Michigan Roofing Contractors Association (SMRCA) for their Spring Technical Session, their first in-person tech session since winter of 2021.
The event boasted a total of 83 attendees, five tabletop sponsors, and 15 company event sponsors. Mark Graham from NRCA was the key speaker presenting on three separate topics, along with a presentation from Eric Thill from Rooftop Anchor on the laws and regulations for roof fall protection. Below are the presentations topics. Overall, chapter members shared that everyone was excited to once again gather in-person in a learning atmosphere!
Program Schedule:
7:30 AM – 8:30 AM Check-In, Continental Breakfast, and Networking
8:30 AM – 8:45 AM Introduction and Chapter News
8:45 AM – 9:45 AM Fall Protection and the Law – Eric Thill (Roof Top Anchor)
9:45 AM – 10:15 AM Morning Break, Exhibitor Tables, and Networking
10:15 AM – 11:15 AM I-Codes / Roofing-Related Changes – Mark Graham (NRCA)
11:15 AM – 12:30 PM Buffet Lunch and Networking
12:30 PM – 1:30 PM Condensation Control in Roof Assemblies – Mark Graham (NRCA)
1:30 PM – 2:00 PM Afternoon Break, Exhibitor Tables, and Networking
2:00 PM – 3:00 PM Steel Decks and Single-Ply Roof Attachment – Mark Graham (NRCA)
3:00 PM – 3:15 PM Closing Remarks
Please note: Dates and times subject to change based on local and/or state and province regulations.
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