Meeting/Event Information

2025 EXPO SCHEDULE

• 7:30am-9:30am -- Expo Registration Open | Continental Breakfast & Coffee | Exhibitor Set Up 
• 8:00am-9:00am -- Seminar 1 - "Contracting for Volumetric Modular Construction: Understanding the Legal Risks"
  
• 9:00am-9:15am -- Break  
• 9:15am-10:15am -- Seminar 2 - "The Future is Prefabrication in Construction - Panel Discussion"
• 10:15am -- Expo Hall Floor Open
  • 11:30am - 1:00pm Lunch
  • 12:00pm - Dessert
• 2:15pm-3:15pm -- Seminar 3 - "Offsite Construction Methods 101 - Case Study University of Maryland Baltimore County" 
• 3:15pm-3:30pm -- Break  
• 3:30pm-4:30pm -- Seminar 4 - "Untangling the Regulations on Prefabricated Construction in Pennsylvania" 
• 4:30pm-5:00pm -- Networking, Happy Hour, & Prizes on Expo Floor!
• 5:00pm -- Close of Show

2025 EXHIBITORS AND EXPO HALL LAYOUT

2025 seminar information - (1.0 LU Each)

8AM Seminar 1: 
Title: Contracting for Volumetric Modular Construction: Understanding the Legal Risks
Presenter: Salvatore Verrastro, Principal, Spillman Farmer Architects
Educational Description:
Contracting for modular projects can be difficult for all parties involved due to a lack of uniformity in terms and conditions. A contract that is suitable for a modular builder delivering bathroom pods may not be suitable for another who is designing and building volumetric modules that make up the majority of the project. 
AIA Contract Documents has released a set of new coordinated agreements to help bring standardization for parties involved in volumetric modular construction projects. Join this session to learn about:
            1.         Unique contracting issues for this delivery method
            2.         Rationale behind the provisions in these new agreements
            3.         Best practices for mitigating legal exposure

9:15AM Seminar 2:
Title: The Future is Prefabrication in Construction
Presenters: Panel Discussion - Curt Johnson & Kristian Fields (Klover), Jason Hannah (Whiting-Turner), Josh Palladino (The Tri-M Group), & Chelsea Deysher (Worth & Co.)
Educational Description: 
This course outlines a good/better/best approach to VDC and prefabrication as it relates to involvement with construction managers and trade partners. 
Learning Objectives: 
1.    Attendees will come to understand that some amount of prefabrication is achievable even when trade partners are brought in late in the process.  They will learn that this is often achieved by trade partner best practices, not necessarily by design intent. 
2.    Attendees will learn that pre-construction planning increases effectiveness of prefabrication with coordination of trade partners by mitigating potential conflicts between them.  
3.    Attendees will understand that involvement at the design development phase allows flexibility in detailing and lends to greater efficacy of prefabrication.  
4.    Attendees will learn that the early involvement (conceptual phases) of construction managers and trade partners maximizes prefabrication and partnered efforts between trades, realizing the best possible outcome for projects and owners.  

2:15PM Seminar 3:
Title: Offsite Construction Methods 101 – Case Study University of Maryland Baltimore County
Presenter: Greg Oniskey, MODLOGIQ
Educational Description:
This course explores the innovative construction techniques employed in design build of the UMBC Center for Well-Being,  focusing on the benefits and challenges of Off-Site Construction (OSC). Faced with an accelerated timeline, the project team leveraged Off-Site modular construction to replace deteriorating Health Clinic and Student Center into one health and well-being services to all students with convenient on campus access. Through case studies and in-depth analysis, students will learn how Off-Site Construction can streamline complex projects with state-of-the-art healthcare facility, minimizing site disruption, and enhancing sustainability.
Learning Units:
Unit 1: Understanding Off-Site Construction and Fabrication Options
•    Definition and principles of Off-Site Construction (OSC)
•    Overview of fabrication types: single-trade, panelized, sub-assemblies, modular, and volumetric
•    Comparison of OSC vs. traditional on-site construction
•    Case examples of different OSC applications
Unit 2: Evaluating the Feasibility of Off-Site Construction Projects
•    Key factors influencing the decision to use OSC
•    Project timelines, cost considerations, and logistical challenges
•    Structural and code compliance, including non-combustibility requirements
•    Methods to integrate OSC into fast-track construction schedules
Unit 3: Roles & Responsibilities in Off-Site Construction Design & Production
•    Stakeholders in OSC: architects, engineers, fabricators, and contractors
•    Coordination between on-site and off-site teams
•    Quality control, safety regulations, and compliance measures
•    The importance of effective communication and planning in modular construction
Unit 4: Modular Design – Opportunities, Challenges, and Case Studies
•    Benefits of modular construction: speed, efficiency, sustainability, and cost control
•    Obstacles in historical integration and matching legacy architecture
•    Lessons learned and best practices for future Off-Site Construction projects

3:30 PM Seminar 4: 
Title: "Untangling the Regulations on Prefabricated Construction in Pennsylvania "
Presenter: Matt Walter, Barry Isett & Associates
Educational Description:
Explore the regulatory landscape of prefabricated construction in Pennsylvania. As off-site construction continues to gain traction for its efficiency and cost-effectiveness, understanding the complexities of state and international building codes is essential for architects, engineers, and construction professionals. This session will provide a comprehensive overview of Pennsylvania’s regulations on prefabricated construction, with a focus on ensuring compliance with the International Building Code (IBC) and International Energy Conservation Code (IECC). Attendees will also gain a deeper understanding of MEP system requirements within prefabricated structures and the special inspections necessary to meet regulatory standards.
Learning Objectives: 
-    Analyze the regulatory framework governing prefabricated construction in Pennsylvania. 
-    Understand how the IBC applies to prefabricated building components and site installation. 
-    Examine compliance requirements with the IECC for energy-efficient prefabricated structures. 
-    Explore MEP system compliance in prefabricated buildings, including integration challenges and solutions. 
-    Identify the special inspections required for prefabricated construction and their impact on project execution.

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