There has long been a need in the construction industry for better understanding of Industrial/Commercial low-sloped roofing systems, their design, construction and functions.
As buildings have become larger and more complex in function, as construction systems have evolved and new materials have come to the fore, as buildings have tended to go to fewer stories and more roof area per square foot of building space, so the demands on the roofing systems have increased.
The demands which the low-sloped roofing systems place on their designer, the architect, or the engineer have also increased. Not only has the technology of the roofing systems become more complex, but in the technical structure of today's building, the designer is being held responsible for performance as well as design. In an area where faulty design leads to performance failure, the proper design of low-sloped roofing systems and their substrates must be among the designers basic tools.
In consideration of these factors, Johns Manville, as a leading manufacturer of roofing materials, has been sponsoring BURSI since 1972 in the belief that proper specifications, installation practices, and maintenance programs will benefit the entire building industry.
BURSI offers a definitive and objective training school for architects, engineers, specification writers and owners in the design and technology of today's roofing systems.
It offers a comprehensive program of intensive instruction covering all elements of the system: the proper design and use of the structural deck, vapor retarders, insulation, the roof membrane itself as well as flashing systems.
The Denver, Colorado held 1 1/2 day course of study is structured to qualify those who have been trained in the architectural or engineering disciplines to design and specify low-slope roofing systems in a practical and objective manner.
The program consists of a generic series of lectures by staff members who are experts in the topics presents. Extensive use is made of computer graphics, slides and video. Group discussions are encouraged, and special practical demonstrations are given.
The staff of BURSI is composed of people with a broad range of skills in low-slope roofing technology. They range from scientists or engineers to market managers and have been responsible for many of today's roofing systems standards.
