Decorative and Channel Glass: Aesthetic Options and Safety
BEND01
Ian Wheeler 1-800-606-7621
Description: Explore the vast array of specialty glass, manufacturing techniques, applications, and basic safety and design concepts. A number of award-winning installations will be studied to demonstrate the ability of specialty glass to enhance good design and contribute to sustainable buildings. Attendees will be able to view large samples of architectural and channel glass types, experience the effects of the glass illuminated by different light sources, and mingle with other industry professionals at the Bendheim Showroom, located on 122 Hudson St., New York, NY. 1 HSW LU
Benjamin Moore & Co.
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Color Foundations
0BEN00
Fran Mooney 201-573-9600
Description: Upon completing the course, participants will have a better understanding of: • The relationships on the color wheel and how different colors can be combined • The mechanisms by which the human eye and human brain process color • The psychology of color and how it can affect our emotions and behaviors • The electromagnetic spectrum and principles of color addition and subtraction • How color can be affected by different types of natural and artificial lighting • Current color trends, emerging and forecast colors, and decorating schemes
Paint 101: What is Paint?
BEN001
Fran Mooney 201-573-9600
Description: Upon completing the course, participants will have a better understanding of: • The various functions of paint • The components of paint and their impact on quality and appearance • The generic types of coatings, curing methods, and resin/binding systems • The performance and aesthetical qualities of different paint finishes • The function of a paint system
Paint 201: Practical Solutions and Problem Solving Techniques
BEN002
Fran Mooney 201-573-9600
Description: Upon completing the course, participants will have a better understanding of: • How different paints can be classified based on resin type and curing mechanism • How temperature, air movement, relative humidity, and dew point affect dry and cure time • The properties, advantages, and disadvantages of latex and alkyd coatings • Proper surface preparation and priming techniques for various substrates • How paints provide protection for residential, commercial, and specialty surfaces • Causes and solutions for common paint problems, such as blistering and chalking
High Performance Coatings for Industrial Applications
BEN004
Fran Mooney 201-573-9600
Description: Upon completing the course, participants will have a better understanding of: • The purpose of high-performance coatings and common industrial applications • How the use of industrial coatings improves protection, appearance, and safety • Proper surface preparation techniques for high-performance coatings • Characteristics of high-performance industrial coatings and selection criteria • The importance of proper specification for industrial applications
Low-VOC Paints as a Component of Sustainable Building Concepts
BEN005
Fran Mooney 201-573-9600
Description: Upon completing the course, participants will have a better understanding of: • The concept of sustainable building and the basics of the LEED rating system • The history and current state of LEED standards in the United States and Canada • LEED standard credits for paints and coatings • The development and characteristics of low-VOC paints, including VOC ingredients, current regulations and testing procedures
High Performance Floor Coatings
BEN006
Fran Mooney 201-573-9600
Description: Upon completing the course, participants will have a better understanding of: • The basic characteristics of concrete as a floor substrate • Floor coating types and selection of appropriate materials • The importance of preliminary inspection and surface preparation • Proper coating application • Proper testing prior and during application
Origins of Color & Pigment
BEN007
Fran Mooney 201-573-9600
Description: Upon completing the course, participants will have a better understanding of: • The history and origins of color pigments, and extrapolate how they have evolved into today’s colors • The impact of economy, culture, and society on individual colors • The connection between colors and trends
Creating Healthy Living Environments with New Paint Technology
BEN008
Fran Mooney 201-573-9600
Description: Upon completing the course, participants will have a better understanding of: • Sustainability and its impact on socially responsible GREEN design • What a volatile organic compound is, how it is created, and what the growing concerns are • How paint fits in and contributes to LEED certification • Various industry testing methods and standards for certifying “green” products • Specifying paints not only for a LEED project but also in the creation of a healthier environment • Future trends of paint
Description: Provides an overview of walkable roof deck membranes and roofing systems, including a discussion of the key principles of deck design, design considerations, and how to install and specify roof deck membrane systems.
Eagle Roofing Products
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The Solar Solution: Saving Energy and the Environment
AEC257
Melissa Pellerito 949-648-0512
Description: Provides an overview of the features and benefits of solar energy for steep slope roofing, including discussions on how it is generated, performance variables, and key considerations when sizing a system.
The Durability and Environmental Benefits of Concrete Tile Roof Systems
AEC258
Melissa Pellerito 949-648-0512
Description: Provides an overview of the features, benefits, and installation of concrete roofing tile, along with a discussion of the green building codes and programs related to concrete roofing systems.
ECORE International / Everlast Sports Surfacing
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Solid Recycled Rubber Flooring: Health and Fitness Applications
EVERL1
Jocelyn Dillman 717-824-8203
Description: Provides an overview of rubber surfaces, focusing on the benefits of solid recycled rubber flooring in fitness applications, including its positive environmental attributes, along with a discussion on the impact of recycled rubber flooring products on LEED® and FloorScore accreditation.
Georgia-Pacific Gypsum LLC
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Design Solutions for Today’s Building Industry
GP1WA
Jason Ballot 404-652-3286
Description: A discussion comparing paper faced to fiberglass mat gypsum wallboard technology and how these two different technologies address moisture management issues.
Durability: How Cover Boards Contribute
GP1RO
Jason Ballot 404-652-3286
Description: A discussion of the forces that affect durability in roof systems, how cover boards contribute to durability, and solutions for enhancing durability.
Building Envelope
GPBE3
Jason Ballot 404-652-3286
Description: A discussion covering the importance of the building envelope, its four major performance objectives, with a focus on designing for moisture control using paperless gypsum board technology.
Area Separation Wall – Paperless Approach
GP1ASW
Jason Ballot 404-652-3286
Description: This course provides an overview of the advantages of using paperless gypsum shaftliner panels for firewall assemblies in multi-story, multi-family housing, and covers installation procedures and special conditions.
Hearth & Home Technologies
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The Heart of the Home; Specifying Today’s Gas Fireplaces
010105
Jim Plucker 952-985-6661
Description: Provides an overview of today's factory-built gas fireplaces, including terminology, fireplace types, specialty fireplace options, design considerations, venting parameters, selection criteria, and key specification issues.
Description • State the features and benefits of natural stone products; • Analyze the stone quarrying and stone fabrication processes; • List the applications of natural stone in a variety of market segments; • Rate the performances of natural stone using ASTM standard test methods; • Identify the characteristics of certain natural stone products which make them more or less suited for specific applications.
Professional Products of Kansas
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Using Water Repellents to Prevent Water Intrusion
BL0601
Kristen Kelly 800-676-7346
Description: A description of the damaging effects that water creates for above-grade masonry structures and the role that water repellents play in preventing or eliminating them.
Residential Elevators Inc.
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Home Elevators
REI 001
Kimberly Gantt 800-832-2004 x272
Description: Provides an overview of the value of home elevators, planning for home elevator installation, and code considerations.
W. R. Meadows
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Above-Grade Wall Barrier Systems
7203
Jason Davoodi jdavoodi@wrmeadows.com
Description:Provides detailed information on how moisture enters a building, the various effects this moisture causes, and how to effectively combat and prevent these problems.
Below-Grade and Underslab Vaporproofing
710003
Jason Davoodi jdavoodi@wrmeadows.com
Description:This presentation provides information on the science of proper underslab vapor proofing.
Concrete Polishing
3300
Jason Davoodi jdavoodi@wrmeadows.com
Description:Provides the most current information on polished concrete, including the processes involved and the features and benefits of this type of flooring.
Concrete Restoration
CR303
Jason Davoodi jdavoodi@wrmeadows.com
Description:Several areas are discussed in this presentation, including surface preparation and understanding and controlling cracks. Great detail is also given on shrinkage, aggregate extension, and curing.
Controlling Moisture Movement in Buildings
7204
Jason Davoodi jdavoodi@wrmeadows.com
Description:This presentation discusses ways to combat building envelope moisture penetration and the problems it causes. The presentation also identifies different types of moisture movement, provides examples of the effects of uncontrolled moisture movement, and details methods to address the different types of moisture movement.
Treatments to Improve Concrete Performance
CC3300
Jason Davoodi jdavoodi@wrmeadows.com
Description:The intent of this presentation is to provide the most current information available to explain the basics of cement hydration, and to introduce the various types of floor treatments and curing compounds available.
Underslab Vaporproofing and Waterproofing
711-98
Jason Davoodi jdavoodi@wrmeadows.com
Description:This presentation provides information on the science of proper underslab waterproofing and vapor proofing.
Wine Cellar Innovations
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Wine Cellars: Room Construction and Design Considerations
010000
Erica Fisk 1-800-229-9813 ext. 321
Description: This course will provide a brief introduction and overview of the design and construction requirements necessary for proper wine storage and wine racking, including climate control. 1 HSW LU
