LAS VEGAS — Total Structures has announced that it is playing a key role in a series of workshops related to outdoor structures set to take place in Las Vegas just prior to the LDI trade show. The workshops, sponsored by ALPS and Dirty Rigger, are set for MEET Las Vegas, 233 South 4th St., Las Vegas, NV 89101, from Mon. Nov. 18 to Thurs. Nov. 21. The LDI show is set for Nov. 22-24. (Total Structures also held an outdoor workshop near its Ventura, CA headquarters in March 2013, pictured here).
More details from Total Structures (www.totalstructures.com):
Total Structures is very pleased to announce it’s latest training event, this time to be held in wonderful Las Vegas, Nevada, during the month of November.
Timed to coincide with the LDI exhibition that starts later the same week, this workshop will include two related training subjects, both ETCP certified and accredited and available individually as two-day classes or combined into one complete four day workshop at a discounted cost.
The event will commence on Monday November 18th with a two-day entertainment rigging class, followed by a two-day outdoor structure and truss workshop on the Wednesday and Thursday of the same week.
Both sections of the workshop, the rigging class and the structure class, are ETCP approved training programs and will therefore provide qualified attendees with renewal credits towards their rigging qualification renewal. Attending the rigging class will provide 14 ETCP renewal credits, with the structure class providing an additional 13 credits. Attendees that participate in both will receive the combined amount of 27 credits.
The syllabus for the event will be as follows:
Day 1 and Day 2 – Entertainment Rigging – Available Individually or Combined with Days 3 and 4
The class will be taught by Ethan Gilson, a graduate of Emerson College (BFA, Performing Arts) and an ETCP Certified Rigger (Arena & Theatre) since its inception in 2005. In addition to being the staff rigger at ALPS, Ethan is an ETCP Recognized Trainer, has spoken at the USITT and LDI conferences and taught entertainment rigging throughout the country to a variety of industry individuals, businesses, and labor organizations. Ethan is a voting member of the PLASA Technical Standards Rigging Working Group where he currently chairs the E1.39 Task Group which is charged with creating the first standard recommending proper fall arrest use within the entertainment industry. Over the years, the range of venues Ethan has worked in include theatres, ballrooms, convention centers, arenas, Las Vegas hotels, and outdoor festivals.
This two-day class covers OSHA law, rigging hardware, rigging math, and more. This class is ideally combined with the following Total Structures outdoor structure and truss class, creating one of the most comprehensive educational classes offered in the entertainment rigging industry.
www.entertainmentriggingsessions.com
Day 3 – Outdoor Structure Engineering Principles and E1.21 Review and Compliance – Available with Day 4 Or Combined with Days 1 and 2
Taught by Jeff Reder, Principal and Partner in Clark-Reder Engineering, a full service consulting engineering firm based in Cincinnati, Ohio. Jeff and his business partner, Daniel Clark, presently hold licenses in 44 U.S. states and are highly experienced in the design and use of both aluminum and steel outdoor stage roof and ground support systems.
Throughout the course of the day Jeff will explain the process of structurally engineering a temporary outdoor structure, provide guidance on how to read such reports as well as help the attendees develop and perfect important operational documentation such as operating manuals, high wind speed action plans, etc.
Focus will also be brought on explaining relevant standards such as ANSI E1.2 – 2012 (Entertainment Technology – Design, Manufacture And Use of Aluminum Trusses and Towers) and ANSI E1.21 – 2006 (Temporary Ground Supported Overhead Structures Used to Cover Stage Areas and Support Equipment in the Production of Entertainment Events). E1.21 will be updated in the very near future to cover nearly all outdoor structures used in the production industry (not just roof systems) and Jeff can help you understand what that may mean for your business or working environment.
Day 4 – Truss and Structure Design and Inspection Principles- Available with Day 3 Or Combined with Days 1 and 2
Taught by Adrian Forbes-Black, Vice-President of Total Structures. Adrian has over twenty years of entertainment rigging industry experience in both the United States and Europe, having worked for companies such as Tomcat and Columbus McKinnon before relocating to California nearly eight years ago to work for Total Structures.
Adrian, assisted by Jeff and Ethan, will teach the fundamentals of aluminum truss design and use, as well as how to visually inspect the product and document the inspection for continued safe use and good record keeping practice.
General Information
There are three different options available for course attendance:
Option One:
Entertainment Rigging Training Only – Days 1 and 2
Monday, November 18th and Tuesday, November 19th 2013
Cost per attendee:
$395 if paid on or before October 31st 2013
$445 if paid on or after November 1st 2013
Option Two:
Outdoor Structure and Truss Workshop Only – Days 3 and 4
Wednesday, November 20th and Thursday, November 21st 2013
Cost per attendee:
$445 if paid on or before October 31st 2013
$495 if paid on or after November 1st 2013
Option Three:
Full Workshop – Days 1, 2, 3 and 4 as above
Monday, November 18th through Thursday, November 21st 2013
Cost per attendee:
$795 if paid on or before October 31st 2013 ($45 Discount over both classes individually)
$895 if paid on or after November 1st 2013 ($45 Discount over both classes individually)
The number of attendees is limited so please register soon to avoid disappointment.
Sessions will begin at 8:30 AM and run until approximately 5:00 PM each day and include a daily lunch break. Lunch will not be included, however there are a number of restaurants all within walking distance of the venue. A continental breakfast and afternoon snacks will be included along with unlimited coffee, tea, water, and soda throughout the day. All costs include all course materials and as much swag as we can throw at you!
For more information, and to register, go to:
Please contact Total Structures at [email protected] if you have any questions.
