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2025 North Central Region Conference
Wed 3/26 - Fri 3/28, 2025
Omaha Marriott Downtown at the Capitol District
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The Impact of Off-Set Shelf Angles:
Sequencing, Performance, Cost, & Timing Unveiled
CEU Credit:
1 AIA LU/HSW
Program Description:
Explore the rising trend of offset shelf angles in masonry construction projects and gain valuable insights into their implications for design, installation, and coordination. This collaborative panel brings together experts to address critical questions surrounding the use of offset shelf angles.
Learning Objectives:
Analyze the growing use of offset shelf angles in contemporary building designs, including their structural benefits and impact on building performance.
Identify installation challenges that mason contractors face with offset shelf angles and explore best practices to mitigate risks and improve constructability.
Evaluate key considerations for engineers when specifying offset shelf angles, including material compatibility, load distribution, and coordination with other trades.
Develop effective communication strategies to ensure clear scope definition and coordination between steel and mason contractors, minimizing project delays and budget overruns.
Education Session Moderator & Panelist
Linda holds 19-years of industry experience specializing in masonry. She is responsible for assisting the design community in creating thermally-efficient and water-resistant building envelopes for Hohmann & Barnard, a leader in the masonry industry for over 90 years with a current mission to partner with building professionals to provide innovative systems for a dynamic construction industry.
Moderator
Linda Potter, CSI, CCPR, CDT
Manager of Architectural Services
Hohmann & Barnard
Matt is a 3rd generation owner of his family business. He has worked within all aspect of the trade from a labor to an operator, to an apprentice, to a mason, to a Forman, and now as an owner. With over 20 years in the masonry industry, Matt is dedicated to promoting quality masonry in construction and ensuring its presence in projects. His passion for the trade drives his advocacy efforts, working closely with the construction community to uphold and advance masonry standards.
Panelist
Matt Anderson
Owner
Chester Anderson & Sons, Inc.
A practical structural engineer with over four decades of experience, Mike has led engineering and quality control efforts at top firms including currently JE Dunn Construction, and formerly Leo A Daly; Davis Erection; SGH Concepts; and Olsson. His expertise spans structural design, construction quality management, and training, with a career shaped by leadership roles and a passion for excellence in the built environment.
Panelist
Mike Naccarato, PE, SE
Structural Engineer
JE Dunn Construction
With over 30 years of experience in engineering and construction, Travis has served as President of Miller Engineering PC since 2004, overseeing daily operations and acting as Engineer of Record on more than 11,000 structural and forensic projects. His background includes roles as a Construction Project Manager at Carson Mitchell, Inc. and an Engineering Technician at Engineering Services of the Ozarks, providing a strong foundation in project management and technical expertise.
Panelist
Travis Miller, P.E., CSI, CDT
Structural Engineer/President
Miller Engineering
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