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Introduction to Coatings: Field Performance & The Application Process 1 hour program Provides an overview of the anodizing, painting, and powder coat process including a discussion relating to specifications and performance. Each products attributes, strengths, limitations, and applications is also discussed.   View Course Details  sponsored by: Cork Oak Flooring: Properties, Finishes, and Acoustical Solutions 1 hour program Provides an overview of the cork transformation process, the natural properties of cork, types of Cork Oak flooring products, along with a discussion on the comfort of cork and the available wear-resistant finishes and acoustical solutions.   View Course Details  sponsored by: Built-in Kitchen Trends:The Design Landscape 1 hour program Provides an overview of new Built-in kitchen concepts while emphasizing the entire culinary landscape. It also identifies and discusses new trends and designs for clients' future needs.   View Course Details  sponsored by: Underfloor Service Distribution: Office Buildings 1 hour program Provides an overview of underfloor service distribution systems and access flooring. The environmental and financial benefits of the system will also be reviewed in detail, including first-cost and operational savings, green building and sustainable building design, employee productivity, and flexibility and adaptability.   View Course Details  sponsored by: Crystalline Waterproofing Technology: Improving Concrete Durability 1 hour program Provides an overview of how crystalline technology provides a high level of performance to concrete mixtures, materials, and structures improving their durability and lifespan; and, what design professionals need to know to specify and understand how this chemical technology will enhance building projects.   View Course Details  sponsored by: Plumbing Products: A Contribution to Water Conservation 1 hour program Provides an overview of water conservation concerns, including an analysis of supply and demand issues; LEED criteria and standards as they apply to water conservation efforts; and, how to specify water-saving plumbing products and systems which impact Green Building initiatives.   View Course Details  sponsored by: Protection from Outside Noise: STC and Fenestration Products 1 hour program Provides an overview of sound transmission class, outdoor-indoor transmission class, basic acoustics and acoustical testing, and demonstrates their importance in the fabrication and selection of fenestration products.   View Course Details  sponsored by: Using Water Resistant Paperless Gypsum Technology to Protect Against Moisture & Mold 1 hour program Provides an overview of the advantages of using water resistant paperless gypsum board technology to protect buildings against moisture and mold, including a discussion on moisture sources and transport through the building envelope.   View Course Details  sponsored by: Aluminum and Metal Composite Materials: Finish and Surface Considerations 1 hour program Provides an overview of the finishes and surface considerations for metal composite materials, including aluminum, copper, zinc, titanium, and stainless steel.   View Course Details  sponsored by: Basics of Code Required Design Pressures for Windows and Doors 1 hour program Provides an overview of design pressure and related building codes and standards, as well as determining and applying design pressure to buildings. Wind speed measures, exposure categories, impact protected glazing are some of the topics that are also reviewed.   View Course Details  sponsored by: Storage Solutions - The Economical Use of Space in a Work Environment 1 hour program Provides an overview of the types of storage solutions available to today’s workplace environment with their cost effectiveness and space saving qualities. The benefits, advantages and features of high-density mobile storage and their many applications are discussed.   View Course Details  sponsored by: Bathroom Furniture: Design and Function 1 hour program Provides an overview of the design and function of bathroom furniture and the key considerations required to create the ultimate grooming experience. Included are discussions pertaining to consumer market trends; National codes and standards; and, key usage and expectation questions.   View Course Details  sponsored by: Two-Hour Fire-Resistance-Rated Walls 1 hour program Provides an overview of two-hour fire-resistance-rated walls used in townhome construction; the options available in today's marketplace; and, firewall installation requirements and considerations. Included are discussions regarding risk management and fire resistance testing.   View Course Details  sponsored by: Profiles and Installations of Stone Coated Steel Roofing 1 hour program Provides an overview of stone coated steel roofing systems including a discussion of the installation methods used, testing and standards, and comparative characteristics of stone coated roofing versus traditional roofing materials.   View Course Details  sponsored by: Cool Roofing: A Solution to National Energy and Environmental Challenges 1 hour program Provides an overview of the performance characteristics and benefits of cool roofing systems using reflective white vinyl roofing. Green roofing, energy saving programs, environmental challenges and solutions are also reviewed.   View Course Details  sponsored by: Meeting Architectural Challenges with Cast Stone 1 hour program Provides an overview of cast stone production; how it differs from associated materials; how it is used as a material that by size, shape, color and finish is aesthetically appealing. The various applications of cast stone for residential, commercial, municipal, educational and other uses are also reviewed.   View Course Details  sponsored by: Acoustical Solutions: Designing with Cementitious Wood Fiber Products 1 hour program Provides an overview of cementitious wood fiber products in creating acoustically sound commercial spaces. Products including ceiling panels, interior panels, and structural roof deck systems are reviewed.   View Course Details  sponsored by: Designing and Planning for Motorized Recessed Retractable Screens 1 hour program Provides an overview of recessed applications for motorized retractable screens, their wide variety of uses, and how easy it is to integrate the product with other design systems. The benefits of recessed applications compared to other application options available will also be reviewed.   View Course Details  sponsored by: Using Fiber Reinforced Polymers (FRP) to Repair and Strengthen Structures 1 hour program Provides an overview of the characteristics and advantages of using Fiber Reinforced Polymers to repair and strengthen existing concrete, masonry, wood, and steel structures.   View Course Details  sponsored by: Crafting High-Quality Furniture: An Architectural Approach 1 hour program Provides an overview of the features and benefits of using aluminum to craft high-quality furniture as well as a discussion on the manufacturing techniques used to create hand-polished, powder-coated, and brushed/anodized aluminum chairs.   View Course Details  sponsored by: Hot-Dip Galvanized Steel for Corrosion Protection 1 hour program Provides an overview of various zinc coatings for corrosion protection, including hot-dip galvanizing, its benefits, information about the galvanizing process, life cycle costs, and specification information.    View Course Details  sponsored by: Specifying Solid Surfacing Materials 1 hour program Provides an overview of solid surfacing including its features, benefits, applications, manufacturing and fabrication processes including discussions on design and specification considerations.    View Course Details  sponsored by: Innovative Screen Technology: Retractable Screens 1 hour program Provides an overview of retractable screen components and solutions for doors, windows, and oversized applications for both residential and commercial structures. The properties of mesh and how it affects insect and solar protection are also reviewed.    View Course Details  sponsored by: Home Elevators 1 hour program Provides an overview of the value of home elevators, planning for home elevator installation, and code considerations.    View Course Details  sponsored by: Specifying the Right Commercial Hardwood Floor 1.5 hour program Provides an overview of the historical evolution of hardwood flooring, the manufacturing process, and specification guidelines for installation of hardwood flooring for commercial environments.    View Course Details  sponsored by: The Eco-efficiency of Roofing Insulation Systems 1 hour program Provides an overview of available plastic foam roof insulation technologies for commercial low-slope roofs and how to assess the relative environmental aspects of each technology in order to create the most sustainable roofing system to meet your design needs.    View Course Details  sponsored by: Life Cycle Costs of Metal Roofing Products 1 hour program Provides an overview of the types, characteristics and benefits of metal roofing products, cool roofing, and related finishes as well as a comparison of Life Cycle Costs (LCC) of metal roofing versus conventional roofing systems.   View Course Details  sponsored by: Designing Effective Workplaces Using Systems Furniture 1 hour program Provides an overview of designing with systems furniture including the elements and benefits of effective workplace design. Includes discussions on needs analysis, system components, industry standards, as well as, examples of open plan system configurations.   View Course Details  sponsored by: L’origine de la couleur et des pigments 1 hour program Offre une vue d’ensemble de l’origine et de l’évolution des pigments de couleur par un regard sur des civilisations et des époques du passé.    View Course Details  sponsored by: Acoustical Ceiling Restoration 1 hour program Provides an overview of the numerous benefits of commercial acoustical ceiling restoration. The restoration process is compared to alternative ceiling options including chemical cleaning, conventional painting, and total ceiling replacement.    View Course Details  sponsored by: Air Barriers: Increasing Building Performance, Decreasing Energy Costs 1 hour program Provides an overview of the physics of air and moisture transport through the building envelope including a discussion on air barrier systems and their performance requirements for air leakage control and moisture management.   View Course Details  sponsored by: La peinture faible en COV comme composant de la construction durable 1 hour program Fournit une information générale sur les concepts de construction durable et les principes du système LEED ; sur les crédits de la norme LEED en matière de peintures et de revêtements ; enfin, sur l’élaboration et les caractéristiques des peintures à faibles émissions de COV, y compris les ingrédients COV, les règlements courants et les procédures de contrôle.    View Course Details  sponsored by: Subsurface Drainage Systems 1 hour program Provides an overview of subsurface drainage including its purpose, the methods used and the common places that require drainage. It also describes in detail the drainage systems that can be used and the calculations required to determine what is needed.   View Course Details  sponsored by: Benefits of Building with Impact-Resistant Windows and Doors in Coastal Regions 1 hour program Provides an overview of the features of impact resistant windows and doors, including discussions on tropical cyclones, building code requirements, wind load testing, and comparisons of various windborne debris protection systems.    View Course Details  sponsored by: One Coat Stucco: An Efficient Stucco System 1 hour program Provides an overview of traditional one coat stucco, system components of stucco, and various stucco options such as moisture barriers and reinforcement choices.    View Course Details  sponsored by: Revêtements de plancher haute performance 1 hour program Offre une idée générale des principales caractéristiques du béton comme substrat de plancher, des types de recouvrements de sol et du choix des matériaux appropriés, de la bonne application du revêtement, et enfin, de l’importance d’une inspection préalable et de la préparation de la surface.    View Course Details  sponsored by: Prefinished Steel Door Frames 1 hour program Provides an overview of pre-finished steel door frames including their benefits, features, installation, and applications.    View Course Details  sponsored by: Designing with Perforated Metal 1 hour program Provides an overview of perforated metal, including its history, applications, specifying standard and custom perforated metal, along with a discussion on how it is used to sculpt light, control sound, and compose views.   View Course Details  sponsored by: Architectural Applications of Ceramic Tile 1 hour program Provides an overview of the types and characteristics of ceramic tile including performance rating factors as well as a discussion of the benefits of using ceramic tile for architectural applications such as: ventilated and bonded facades; non-slip flooring/high-traffic flooring/raised flooring; and custom ceramic pieces.    View Course Details  sponsored by: Integral Components of Window Performance: Energy Efficiency and Structural Integrity 1 hour program Provides an overview of the window system, modern window requirements, and how it relates to energy efficiency and design pressures.    View Course Details  sponsored by: Porcelain Tile: From Specification to Installation 1 hour program Provides an overview of various types of porcelain tiles, how to distinguish between various types, and installation considerations.    View Course Details  sponsored by: Origins of Colour and Pigments (CDN) 1 hour program Provides an overview of the origins and evolution of colour pigments by looking at historical civilizations and time periods.    View Course Details  sponsored by: High Performance Floor Coatings (CDN) 1 hour program Provides an overview of the basic characteristics of concrete as a floor substrate; floor coating types and selection of appropriate materials; proper coating application and importance of preliminary inspection and surface preparation.    View Course Details  sponsored by: Low-VOC Paints as a Component of Sustainable Building Concepts (CDN) 1 hour program Provides an overview of the concepts of sustainable building and the basics of the LEED rating system; LEED standard credits for paints and coatings; and, the development and characteristics of low-VOC paints, including VOC ingredients, current regulations and testing procedures.    View Course Details  sponsored by: Understanding Engineered Foundation Flood Vents 1 hour program Provides an overview of the importance of specifying proper foundation flood venting and compliance with NFIP standards to effectively prevent major damage to buildings due to floods and hurricanes. Engineered and non-engineered foundation flood vents are discussed.    View Course Details  sponsored by: Examining the Newest Generation of Fire Retardants for Wood 1 hour program Provides an overview of how the newest generation of fire retardants for wood effectively suppresses the spread of fire in a building when it is used in compliance to industry codes.    View Course Details  sponsored by: Using Water Repellents to Prevent Water Intrusion into Above-Grade Masonry 1 hour program Provides an overview of problems water creates for masonry structures, and how water repellents can help to prevent those problems.    View Course Details  sponsored by: Origins of Color and Pigments 1 hour program Provides an overview of the origins and evolution of color pigments by looking at historical civilizations and time periods.    View Course Details  sponsored by: Factors For Achieving Water Conservation Excellence 1 hour program Provides an overview of the architect's role in water conservation, the requirements needed to earn points for LEED-NC Water Efficiency Credit 3, calculating baseline and design case indoor water consumption, the new technologies and factors to consider when choosing water saving products today and the added hygienic benefits of sensor operated fixtures.   View Course Details  sponsored by: Specifying Standing Seam Metal Roofing 1 hour program Provides an overview of metal roofing types including the features, seam styles, choices of metals and coatings for standing seam metal roofing ,as well as, a discussion on testing methods.   View Course Details  sponsored by: New Choices in Decking: Composite Decks and Rails 1 hour program Provides an overview of the characteristics, uses and advantages of composite lumber and composite decking. Also provides basic description of composite technology and the growing composite industry.   View Course Details  sponsored by: