The Building Enclosure Council of Kansas City is pleased to announce our next event, APPROACHING REPAIRS AND ALTERATIONS TO HISTORIC MASONRY STRUCTURES. This is a two-part event presented over two weeks on the evenings of September 21st (Wednesday) and September 29th (Thursday). The event starts at 5:30pm, ending at approximately 7:00pm both evenings. Each session consists of approximately 1 hour of presentation followed by a question/answer with discussion session led by industry experts.
The event will be held at The Center for Architecture and Design at 1801 McGee on the first level. Doors open at 5:00 pm.
Our guest speakers include:
September 21st
Roy J. Ingraffia, Jr. Assoc. AIA, MS, CSI, PA AIC., Philadelphia & Delaware Regional Director of Industry Development and Technical Services for the International Masonry Institute (IMI).
September 29th
Thomas L. Rewerts, SE, Thos. Rewerts & CO., LLC, Leawood, Kansas, an independent consulting practice specializing in the evaluation and design of repairs for existing structures with a focus on historic and vintage masonry and concrete structures.
Our guest panelists include:
September 21st
Roy J. Ingraffia, Jr. Assoc. AIA, MS, CSI, PA AIC of International Masonry Institute, Philadelphia, PA.
Thomas L. Rewerts, SE, owner of Thos. Rewerts & CO., LLC, Leawood, KS.
Dylan Walters of Concrete & Masonry Restoration, Inc., Kansas City, MO.
David Ford, PE, RRC, RWC, LEED AP of Walter P. Moore, Kansas City, MO.
Donald G. McMican, PE, FACI, CCS of DGM Consultants, PA., Shawnee Mission, KS
September 29th
Thomas L. Rewerts, SE, owner of Thos. Rewerts & CO., LLC, Leawood, KS.
David Ford, PE, RRC, RWC, LEED AP of Walter P. Moore, Kansas City, MO.
Bill Thomas, owner and CEO of Concrete & Masonry Restoration, Inc., Kansas City, MO.
Donald G. McMican, PE, FACI, CCS of DGM Consultants, PA., Shawnee Mission, KS.
Robert E. Campbell, AIA, DBIA, LEED, CSI of International Masonry Institute, Kansas City, MO.
** These presentations are eligible for (1) HSW CEU credits per session. (To be confirmed)
Approaching Repairs and Alterations to Historic Masonry Structures - Part 1: Understanding Original Construction Detailing and Function of Historic Masonry Structures
This presentation will provide an introduction to the various types of historic masonry materials and assemblages and offer insight into their original design and function. A historical overview of building design will cover mass masonry construction, transitional masonry construction, and the evolution of cavity wall construction. These masonry types will be compared and contrasted to contemporary masonry structures and high performing masonry enclosures. In addition, focus will be paid to the material properties that comprise these masonry systems and understanding the types of problems that may lead to visible deterioration. Insight will be presented on ways in which these original building materials interact over time and the proper methodology for selecting proper repairs.
The program will conclude with a discussion on the types of design and construction professionals that might be assembled to address the needs of a project. The information presented will set the stage for Part 2 which will address the design challenges that might occur when making repairs or alterations to these masonry systems.
Learning objectives:
1. Comprehend various types of historic masonry construction.
2. Understand properties and performance of historic masonry materials and secondary materials.
3. Identify and recognize construction detailing relevant to the original function of the masonry structure.
4. Become familiar with the types of design and construction professionals that might be assembled to address the needs of a historic masonry repair project.
Roy J. Ingraffia, Jr. Assoc. AIA, MS, CSI, PA AIC
Roy is the Philadelphia & Delaware Regional Director of Industry Development and Technical Services for the International Masonry Institute (IMI) and an Architectural Conservator with experience in both design and contracting capacities. His professional work has primarily focused on the preservation of historic structures through research of traditional materials/methods and development of contemporary restoration techniques. Roy is responsible for assisting the design and construction community on masonry related topics. He has developed and presented continuing education seminars to architects and contractors throughout the United States. He has worked closely with colleagues at IMI, as well as design and construction professionals, to develop and implement education and training as it relates to masonry restoration and preservation. As a technical instructor for IMTEF, Roy has developed curriculum geared toward the masonry craftworker for both new construction and restoration topics. In addition to his work with IMI and IMTEF, Roy teaches the Masonry Conservation Seminar within the Graduate Program in Historic Preservation at the University of Pennsylvania and is the President of the Association for Preservation Technology – Delaware Valley Chapter.
The Session is open to all trades and professions related to building design, construction, maintenance and property management.