Expansion Joint Field Problems  

Preventing Failures Through Informed Design

Sponsored by Inpro | Presented by Matthew Fisher

Live Webinar Airing on October 14, 2025 at 02:00 PM ET

Expansion joints are small, often overlooked details with lasting impacts. This course reviews the information needed to spot and prevent the most common oversights in system selection, detailing, and installation. Participants will explore how different expansion joint systems function, gaining the knowledge to design with movement in mind and anticipate issues before they occur. Together, we will review project case studies to demonstrate how to recognize potential pitfalls, make informed product choices, and create details that support lasting functionality and promote improved Trade coordination.

Photo courtesy of Inpro Corporation

 

Speaker

Matthew Fisher is the Senior Product Manager for Inpro’s Expansion Joint Systems division, with 25 years of experience spanning architecture, construction management, and material science. A former practicing architect, he brings a deep understanding of both design intent and project execution. His eight years in construction management sharpened his expertise in delivering projects on time and on budget, while his 13 years at Inpro—focused on expansion joint systems—have been defined by close collaboration with architects and contractors to solve real-world challenges.

Originally published in Architectural Record

Originally published in August 2025

LEARNING OBJECTIVES
  1. Examine common floor cover issues regarding functional requirements, blockouts, and concentrated loads.
  2. Create informed details of interior wall expansion joint systems by understanding how they operate and how to recognize required clearances.
  3. Compare building envelope waterproofing options and recognize the importance of proper detailing for intersections of different systems. 
  4. Achieve proper fire compartmentalization with details at partitions, seams, and different intersections.