👉 REGISTER NOW TO RESERVE YOUR SPOT:

https://forms.gle/8SvW4ncSBvnxQno8A

 

We’re excited to announce a specialized training opportunity that we are proud to sponsor — one that is rarely offered elsewhere and highly valuable for today’s building professionals.

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On Thursday, November 13th, 2025, we’ll be hosting a focused 4-hour training on Wall Bracing at Oak Creek City Hall. This topic is critical but often misunderstood in both building and inspection work. With modern construction practices — such as taller walls and wider window and door openings — proper wall bracing is more important than ever.

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The training is authored and taught by Susan Lisecki P.E. (Ionic Structures and Design, LLC Engineering Firm Owner), offering technical depth, real-world examples, and expert insight. Attendees will be supplied with plans to work through key scenarios and will leave with a better understanding of proper bracing techniques under both Wisconsin UDC and IRC standards.

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NOTE: Registration is limited to the first 25 people. Initial priority given to members of BIASEW, then it’s being opened to outside contractors. This is likely to sell out quickly, so please don’t procrastinate. The link at the bottom will reserve your spot and give you 3 weeks to secure the training fee from your municipality or employer. Once full, we will maintain a waitlist for a possible second session. This is your chance to learn directly from an expert, gain CEUs, and sharpen your skills in an area that has real implications for building safety and compliance — don’t miss out.

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🔧 WHAT YOU'LL LEARN:

• Intro to Wall Bracing

  • Lateral Loads: Wind & Seismic`

  • Load Path & Distribution

  • Shear Wall & Portal Frame Concepts

• Code-Based Design Requirements

  • UDC & IRC Bracing Standards

  • Determining Braced Wall Lines

  • Intermittent vs. Continuous Sheathing

  • Braced Wall Panels & Material Options

  • Application of Bracing Tables

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🔍 Plans will be provided for reviewing real-world examples and hands-on application.

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📅 Date: Thursday, November 13, 2025
🕢 Time: Registration 7:30 AM | Training 8:00 AM – 12:30 PM
📍 Location: Oak Creek City Hall – 8040 S 6th St, Oak Creek, WI – “Multi-Purpose Room”, conveniently located adjacent to the south side entrance at grade level. Please note that this is NOT the Oak Creek Community Center that we’ve held other trainings at.
💲 Cost: $80 (includes training, materials, and lunch)
🎓 CEUs:  This is being currently reviewed by DSPS and we expect to issue:  4 CEUs for WI UDC Construction and DCQ
👥 Limited to 25 participants

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WHY ATTEND?

✔️ Specialized training not commonly available elsewhere
✔️ Perfect for Building Inspectors – also valuable for Home Builders
✔️ Covers critical issues often done incorrectly or overlooked in fieldwork
✔️ Limited seats = focused instruction and time for Q&A
✔️ CEUs + Lunch included