Event Schedule:
- 8:30am-9:30am: Registration and Breakfast
- 9:30am-11:00am: Technical Presentation (1.5 AIA LU/HSW) – “Below-Grade Waterproofing 101” (Dennyele Gama | Manager of R&D at Polyglass USA)
- 11:00am-1:00pm: Lunch and Trade Show/Demos
- 1:00pm-2:30pm: Technical Presentation (1.5 AIA LU/HSW) – “Below-Grade Waterproofing Constructability and Quality Assurance” (Corey Zussman | QA/QC VP of AECOM Hunt)
- 2:30pm-4:30pm: Happy Hour and Networking
Meet the Speakers:
Dennyele Gama is the Manager of Research and Development at Polyglass, where she leads innovation in roofing and waterproofing technologies with a strong foundation in materials science and civil engineering. Her work focuses on the development of high-performance waterproofing systems with an emphasis on durability and real-world constructability. She brings extensive experience in below-grade applications, working closely with engineering, manufacturing, and field teams to develop and validate solutions that address the evolving technical and performance demands of the building industry. Her approach integrates research-driven material understanding with practical application to advance reliable waterproofing solutions.
As a forensic architect registered in several states, Corey Zussman has practiced in the construction industry for more than 30 years. He specializes in the building envelope, restoration, preservation, life safety, and interior finishes. While working on over 2000 projects, Corey conducts constructability reviews, pre-installation meetings, comprehensive envelope meetings, and construction observations. He has also become known for providing educational opportunities throughout the industry and has produced more than 200 “lessons learned” papers. Topics include building envelope and life safety concerns, enabling Corey to proactively address issues during design review, pre-construction, and construction. In addition, he has over 15 industry articles about building envelope, life safety, and interior topics. He is also a frequent presenter at local and national conferences and associations with over 60 AIA accredited presentations.
