b'Wednesday, November 2 nd analyzed in terms of membrane type, fastening method, and type of cover board. In addition, some experiments were done using membrane that had been artificially 12:30 pm2:00 pm aged. The results are discussed and implications for future Presidents Panel with Coffee & Desert studies are reviewed.Moderator: MRCA President, Robert Schenkel, C.L. SchustActual hail events are highly variable, difficult to Company, Inc. characterize, and hard to simulate. This session is intended to give guidance as to how a range of systems Each year MRCA gathers a panel of top industrycompare within a laboratory setting. In addition, the executives to talk about key topics. This years panelstudy shows the difference between new and aged TPO. will feature a discussion of how technology is changingThe session will provide guidelines that may help future the roofing business and forecast whats on the horizonsystem design and better characterization of actual hail for their companies. The panel will feature Malarkeydamage.Roofing Products, McElroy Metal andSponsored byJohns Manville. Dont miss this once a3:15 pm4:15 pm year opportunity to get your businessVentilation Problems and Solutions positioned ahead of the change curve.Speaker: Rick Hoover of AirVent2:15 pm 3:15 pm New Tech in Recruitment PanelJoin Rick Hoover of AirVent as he discusses the challenges and importance of proper ventilation. Every project This panel of experienced speakers will take a look atpresents a different challenge to beat the forces of some of the tools and technologies that might not requireheat and moisture to prevent premature deterioration the same big budget as the big boys out there, but areof the roofing system, building materials, and fixtures every bit as effective at helping companies attract,exposed to these conditions. Hoover will lay out how recruit and retain the talent they need today to surviveproper ventilation can be achieved and help answer yourand thrivetomorrow. Discussion topics will includequestions on those tough ventilation problems.Apprenticeships (both union and non-union), Hiring of Ex-Offenders, Social Media, Digital Technology, Helmets to3:15 pm 4:15 pm Hire, HHK, and more. UAVs Drones in Construction 2:15 pm 3:15 pmThe increasing use of drones on construction jobsites is a Hail ResistanceIce Ballparticularly exciting development in todays technology. Officially known as unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), Impact Resistance of TPOdrones are being touted as a tool that can improve jobsite Membranes and Roofingcommunication and safety, along with performing highly Systems technical tasks such as 3-D modeling and capturing real-time images from the field. Learn the answers to such Speaker: Thomas J Taylor, PhD of GAF common questions as: Single ply membranes have become the largestWhat exactly is a drone and how are they controlled?low-slope roofing coverings in North America on an annual installation basis. In light of marketIs it legal to own and fly one and do I need a flying trends and recent studies showing the potentialpermit from the FAA?for long weathering life of TPO installations, the impactCan public privacy be compromised? resistance of the membrane is more important thanWhat/if any, are the legal ramifications?ever. In fact, data shows that hail events are increasing in number and severity. How are/can drones be used in construction and what are the benefits and pitfalls?Data will be presented showing significant differences in impact resistance using a dynamic puncture resistance test. Two inch diameter ice-balls were propelled onto a wide range of roof system mock-ups. The data was #MRCA20146'