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Enjoy access to FREE continuing education programs and credits through our course list below:
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| 3-D Designing with Google SketchUp - PODCAST |
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2 hour program
Provides an overview of the steps used to import 2-dimensional CAD files into a 3-dimensional environment including the tools and methods utilized to design and place cabinetry and components of interior kitchens, fabric care spaces, garages, and outdoor kitchen installations.
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| A Green Alternative for Surface Finishing: Powder Coatings |
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1 hour program
Provides an overview of powder coating technology for surface finishing including its environmental, economical and mechanical properties which make it an environmentally friendly alternative to conventional liquid coatings. The manufacturing and application processes are also discussed.
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| A Guide to Designing with Today's Vinyl Siding |
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1 hour program
Provides an overview of vinyl siding, including its history, certification program, features and benefits, types of vinyl siding, architectural trim and accessories, as well as a discussion on how to incorporate vinyl siding in designs inspired by the Colonial, Romantic, Victorian and Eclectic periods of architecture.
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| Accessibility & Detectable Warning Systems: Complying with Current Government Guidelines |
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1.25 hour program
Provides an overview of detectable warning systems and applications, including current ADA accessibility guidelines and State of California regulations for detectable warnings at curb ramps, vehicular ways, and transit platforms.
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| Acoustical Basics for Ceiling and Wall Systems |
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1 hour program
Provides an overview of acoustical basics for ceiling and wall systems, including a discussion of sound and hearing basics, acoustical measures, and acoustical design considerations.
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| Acoustical Ceiling Restoration |
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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.
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| Acoustical Solutions: Designing with Cementitious Wood Fiber Products |
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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.
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| Air Barriers: Increasing Building Performance, Decreasing Energy Costs |
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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.
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| Aluminum Doors and Door Hardware |
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1 hour program
Provides an overview of aluminum doors and hardware including door schedules and custom hardware.
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| Aluminum and Metal Composite Materials: Finish and Surface Considerations |
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1 hour program
Provides an overview of the finishes and surface considerations for metal composite materials, including aluminum, copper, zinc, titanium, and stainless steel.
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| An Introduction to Sourcing Dimensional Stone: The Example of Verona, Italy As A Materials and Processing Center |
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1 hour program
Provides an overview of the history of the dimensional stone industry in Verona, Italy and gives an architect the basic criteria for selecting stone materials and fabrication services in the Verona area.
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| An Overview of Decorative Concrete Solutions |
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1 hour program
Provides an overview of decorative concrete solutions, focusing on the features, benefits, decorative techniques, applications, and methods of acid staining.
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| Anchor Systems for Concrete and Masonry Applications |
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1 hour program
Provides an overview of mechanical and adhesive anchoring systems for concrete and masonry including anchor theory as well as a discussion on the major determinants of anchor performance.
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| Architectural Applications for Perforated Metal, Expanded Metal and Wire Mesh |
 
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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.
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| Benefits of Building with Impact-Resistant Windows and Doors in Coastal Regions |
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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.
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| Building Green Exteriors Using Fiber Cement Products |
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1 hour program
Provides an overview of how to build green exteriors using fiber cement, including characteristics and advantages of various types of fiber cement products and key specification issues related to building with fiber cement.
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| Built-in Kitchen Trends:The Design Landscape |
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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.
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| Cable Railing Assemblies: Prefabricated Kits and Custom Design Options |
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1 hour program
Provides an overview of cable railing assemblies; the simplicity and ease of installing prefabricated components; and, the options available to create unique designs. Included are discussions pertaining to frame design, requirements and details.
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| Cast in Stone: Traditional Products for a Modern World |
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1 hour program
Provides an overview of cast stone products including the manufacturing processes, the various mix types and applications, along with a discussion of the considerations for design, site storage, handling and fixing.
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| Centralized Mailboxes and Standard 4C |
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1 hour program
Provides an overview of the changes to the United States Postal Service standard determining size and installation of centralized mailboxes and describes the options available for centralized mail delivery boxes.
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| Channel Glass Wall Systems |
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1 hour program
Provides an overview of the structural properties and design benefits of channel glass wall systems. Included are discussions pertaining to performance, installation and specification considerations; as well as safety glazing and current testing standards and certifications.
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| Color Foundations |
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1 hour program
Provides an overview of color basics, including terminology, color perception, the psychology of color, how light affects color, and current styles and color trends.
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| Color Fundamentals |
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1 hour program
Provides an overview of color theory, the effects of natural and artificial light on color, psychology of color, color schemes, and color trends.
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| Color Theory and its Use in Building Exteriors |
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1 hour program
Provides an overview of basic color theory and the origins of color trends, including outside influences. It also provides some practical considerations when selecting a color for a project.
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| Color, Light, and Metamerism |
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1 hour program
Provides an overview of color, light, and metamerism and how they affect design choices.
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| Colour Foundations (CDN) |
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1 hour program
(Canadian Version) Provides an overview of colour basics, including terminology, colour perception, the psychology of colour, how light affects colour, and current styles and colour trends.
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| Commercial Upward-Acting Sectional Doors |
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1.25 hour program
Provides an overview of commercial upward - acting sectional doors, including conventional ribbed - steel doors, insulated thermally broken doors, their characteristics and benefits, as well as various mounting, track and opener options available on the market.
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| Concrete Curing Compounds and Sealers Examined, and The New Era of Polished Concrete |
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1 hour program
Provides an overview of the differences in concrete curing compounds, cure and seals and sealers, as well as proper curing techniques of concrete, and includes diamond grinding and polishing as an alternative treatment of concrete.
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| Construction Documents Education Program Part 01: Introduction and Overview of Construction Documents |
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1 hour program
Provides an overview of the characteristics and architectural applications of perforated metal, expanded metal, and wire mesh products including descriptions of metal types and mechanical finishes.
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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.
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| Bathroom Furniture: Design and Function |
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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.
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| Bathroom Furniture: Design and Function - PODCAST |
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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.
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| Benefits of Building with Impact-Resistant Windows and Doors in Coastal Regions |
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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.
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| Building Green Exteriors Using Fiber Cement Products |
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1 hour program
Provides an overview of how to build green exteriors using fiber cement, including characteristics and advantages of various types of fiber cement products and key specification issues related to building with fiber cement.
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| Built-in Kitchen Trends:The Design Landscape |
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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 |
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| Cable Railing Assemblies: Prefabricated Kits and Custom Design Options |
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1 hour program
Provides an overview of cable railing assemblies; the simplicity and ease of installing prefabricated components; and, the options available to create unique designs. Included are discussions pertaining to frame design, requirements and details.
View Course Details |
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| Cast in Stone: Traditional Products for a Modern World |
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1 hour program
Provides an overview of cast stone products including the manufacturing processes, the various mix types and applications, along with a discussion of the considerations for design, site storage, handling and fixing.
View Course Details |
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| Centralized Mailboxes and Standard 4C |
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1 hour program
Provides an overview of the changes to the United States Postal Service standard determining size and installation of centralized mailboxes and describes the options available for centralized mail delivery boxes.
View Course Details |
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| Channel Glass Wall Systems |
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1 hour program
Provides an overview of the structural properties and design benefits of channel glass wall systems. Included are discussions pertaining to performance, installation and specification considerations; as well as safety glazing and current testing standards and certifications.
View Course Details |
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| Color Foundations |
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1 hour program
Provides an overview of color basics, including terminology, color perception, the psychology of color, how light affects color, and current styles and color trends.
View Course Details |
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| Color Fundamentals |
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1 hour program
Provides an overview of color theory, the effects of natural and artificial light on color, psychology of color, color schemes, and color trends.
View Course Details |
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| Color Theory and its Use in Building Exteriors |
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1 hour program
Provides an overview of basic color theory and the origins of color trends, including outside influences. It also provides some practical considerations when selecting a color for a project.
View Course Details |
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| Color, Light, and Metamerism |
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1 hour program
Provides an overview of color, light, and metamerism and how they affect design choices.
View Course Details |
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| Colour Foundations (CDN) |
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1 hour program
(Canadian Version) Provides an overview of colour basics, including terminology, colour perception, the psychology of colour, how light affects colour, and current styles and colour trends.
View Course Details |
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| Commercial Upward-Acting Sectional Doors |
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1.25 hour program
Provides an overview of commercial upward - acting sectional doors, including conventional ribbed - steel doors, insulated thermally broken doors, their characteristics and benefits, as well as various mounting, track and opener options available on the market.
View Course Details |
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| Concrete Curing Compounds and Sealers Examined, and The New Era of Polished Concrete |
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1 hour program
Provides an overview of the differences in concrete curing compounds, cure and seals and sealers, as well as proper curing techniques of concrete, and includes diamond grinding and polishing as an alternative treatment of concrete.
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| Construction Documents Education Program Part 01: Introduction and Overview of Construction Documents |
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1 hour program
Provides an overview of the history of the construction process including the evolution of the master builder concept, describes the life cycle of a facility and the stages of a project as well as the relationship between project teams.
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| Construction Documents Education Program Part 02: Construction Documents |
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1 hour program
Provides an overview of contract and construction documents and the relationship between them as well as the elements and purposes of these documents.
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| Construction Documents Education Program Part 03: Agreements, Contract Document and Document Relationships |
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1 hour program
Provides an overview of the agreements of a project, the differentiation between design and construction agreements, the constraints placed on agreements and contract documents and the project manual concept.
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| Construction Documents Education Program Part 04: Project Delivery Concepts |
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1 hour program
Provides an overview of project delivery concepts including the design-bid-build, design-negotiate-build, design-build, owner- build, and construction manager processes as well as the role of participants, variations on payment methods and the difference between single and multiple- prime contracts.
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| Construction Documents Education Program Part 05: Conditions of the Contract |
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1 hour program
Provides an overview of General Conditions of the Contract including Supplementary Conditions as well as organizations that publish them; and, the AIA Document A20, including the articles describing the Owner, Contractor and Architect's roles.
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| Construction Documents Education Program Part 06: Procurement and Project Document Modifications |
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1 hour program
Provides an overview of how procurement and contract documents are changed through addenda and modifications; the necessity of creating a paper trail in order to enact change; the construction claims and dispute process.
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| Construction Documents Education Program Part 07: Formats |
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1 hour program
Provides an overview of the formats used for construction documents and briefly describes how they work. It also provides a description of how drawings are organized.
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| Construction Documents Education Program Part 08: Drawings and Specifications |
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1 hour program
Provides an overview of concepts and the relationship of the drawings and specifications including the principles for their coordination.
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| Construction Documents Education Program Part 09: Pricing, Measurements, Payments, Submittals |
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1 hour program
Provides an overview of the purpose, similarities and differences of allowances, unit prices, and alternates; progress payment and submittals process.
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| Construction Documents Education Program Part 10: Quality Requirements |
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1 hour program
Provides an overview of quality requirements and temporary facilities; different aspects of substitutions; guaranty and warranty; project close out documents and procedures.
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| Construction Specification Education Program Session 10: Coordination of Construction Documents |
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1 hour program
Provides an overview of the coordination of construction documents.
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| Construction Specification Education Program Session 11: Changing Construction Documents |
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1 hour program
Provides an overview of the process of construction document modification including: Addenda, Substitutions, Minor Changes, Construction Change Directives, Change Orders, Written Amendments.
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| Construction Specification Education Program Session 1: Fundamentals and Methodology |
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1 hour program
Provides an overview of the specifications of the construction process improving written construction documents and provides familiarity of CSI specification writing principles and organization of construction documents as the Project Resource Manual.
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| Construction Specification Education Program Session 2: Formats |
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1.5 hour program
Provides an overview of the various formats used in the construction documents process and their applications.
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| Construction Specification Education Program Session 3: Preparing PART 2 Production & PART 3 Execution |
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1 hour program
Provides an overview of the components of PART 2 – PRODUCTS and PART 3 – EXECUTION, the how and when of those components and their relationship to Division 01 – General Requirements.
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| Construction Specification Education Program Session 4: Preparing PART 1 General |
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1 hour program
Provides an overview of the methodology of writing PART 1 GENERAL of a specification section.
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| Construction Specification Education Program Session 5: Procurement and Contracting Requirements |
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1 hour program
Provides an overview of the methods and process of procurement and contracting requirements.
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| Construction Specification Education Program Session 6: Division 01 - General Requirements |
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1 hour program
Provides an overview of how Division 01 – General Requirements is used in construction contract documents and its relationship with other parts of the project manual.
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| Construction Specification Education Program Session 7: Methods of Specifying |
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| Construction Specification Education Program Session 8: Producing a Project Manual |
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1 hour program
Provides an overview of the documents that are contained in the project manual and the procedures and methods of producing a project manual.
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| Construction Specification Education Program Session 9: Project Delivery Systems |
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1.5 hour program
Provides an overview of the various project delivery systems and how they affect the preparation of the project manual.
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