ABAA and Portland BEC Symposium
For the November 2025 monthly meeting the Air Barrier Association of America and the Portland BEC will be collaborating on a half-day, in-person only symposium. The event will be at the EcoTrust Building in our usual space. 4 AIA HSW continuing education credits will be provided by the ABAA. This event will include lunch and some afternoon snacks.
For our October 7, 2025 Portland BEC meeting, we have arranged an opportunity to tour the ongoing construction of the PSU Gateway Center project located at 1914 SW Park Avenue. The Art & Design project also known as Gateway Center is set to redefine the campus landscape and elevate PSU's commitment to sustainability, wellness, and excellence in higher education.
This course examines the restoration and transformation of two of the earliest buildings on the University of Oregon's campus, dating back to 1876. These structures, listed in the National Register, are undergoing a comprehensive renovation with multiple objectives.
Typical industry standard recommendation for slate replacement is at a 20% or more failure threshold. There are no field or lab tests that currently predict the remaining lifespan of existing weathered slate. However, ASTM C406 Standard Specification for Roofing Slate establishes the “grade” of new roofing slate, associated with projected life expectancy.