Join BEC Wisconsin and Klein Dickert for a presentation and tour 

We'll kick off the morning with a presentation by Anthony Santocono, Kawneer Field Investigation in the Central Region. Mr. Santocono will review the active role of aluminum fenestration in a building, as a contribution to Building Science & the Building Envelope.

After the presentation, we'll tour the Assembly/Fabrication Shop of a leading fabricator and installer of glazing assemblies using all top-of-the-line equipment to ensure quality and accuracy on every project. Observe metal fabrication, assembly glass installation, structural glazing, and more.

Presenter: 

Anthony Santocono - Kawneer Field Investigation | Central Region

Anthony has been in service to the Kawneer Company for 40 yrs. In the early 90’s he became part of the Kawneer Product Engineering Group that was responsible for all the design, development and testing of Kawneer’s Hi-Performance product lines which have evolved to the product staples that drive the Fenestration Industry.

In 2007, he was offered the position of Field Investigation Engineer.  This position takes him to many project sites around the USA and Canada to provide forensic and investigative services of Kawneer product performance which includes; Curtain Walls, Windows, Storefronts, Entrances and Skylights. He also trains the Kawneer Customer base on installation and fabrication of Kawneer Systems.

Learning Objectives:

• Identify the variety of fenestration types - curtain wall, windows, storefronts & skylights. Interfacing fenestration with Building, Preventing Failures by Quality Assurance, Care and Maintenance of Fenestration
• Examine product performance criteria of fenestration, including product engineering & application
• Describe the major steps in the facility’s fabrication and production workflow—including aluminum framing machining, assembly, and glazing—and explain how these processes influence product quality and project lead times.
• Assess the quality‑control methods used within the shop, such as dimensional verification, sealant application procedures, and IGU inspection techniques, and explain how these practices ensure consistent product performance.
• Observe the production methods behind metal, glass, and glazing applications and describe how system selection and fabrication techniques influence installation sequencing and field performance.
• Analyze how architectural design decisions affect manufacturability, fabrication efficiency, and installation requirements.

Submitted for AIA/CES approval

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