The Building Enclosure Council of Kansas City is pleased to announce our next session on Tuesday October 27th. We will be gathering at 4:30pm with the presentation starting shortly afterwards at 5:00pm.

Please note that the session location will be at McCownGordon Construction at 850 Main Street, Kansas City, Missouri 64105.

The guest speaker will be Stewart Jeske, P.E., Founder & President, JEI Structural Engineering

The presentation topic will be: “Delegated Design: A hole in the envelope”

Glazing System Delegated Design: What Every Design Professional Needs to Know

Delegated design for glazing systems is a critical process that requires balancing architectural intent, structural performance, and manufacturer system capabilities. Yet, too often, gaps in communication or unclear submittal requirements lead to costly changes, delays, or underperforming systems.

In this session, Stewart Jeske, P.E., outlines the essential knowledge architects, glazing contractors, and structural engineers need to effectively manage and review delegated design submittals for curtain wall, storefront, and structural glass systems. Attendees will learn how to:

• Interpret and preserve architectural vision while meeting performance and safety standards

• Account for building movement and its impact on glazing system design

• Recognize manufactured system limitations and avoid over-specification

• Evaluate design loads and confirm compliance with applicable codes and standards

• Review delegated design submittals with a focus on connection details, tolerances, and constructibility

• Identify installation method implications early in the design review process

With decades of experience in façade engineering and a broad portfolio of glazing system projects nationwide, Stewart brings practical, field-tested insights on how to protect project budgets, schedules, and long-term performance when delegated design is involved.

The Session is open to all trades and professions related to building design, construction, maintenance and property management. Architects, Building Structural Engineers, General Contractors are encouraged to attend.

RSVP no later than noon on October 24th:

RSVP to Matthew Ayers at mayers@mcowngordon.com