AcoustiCORK Products – Amorim Cork Composites
| Course Title |
Course Number |
Contact |
| Sound Rated Floors in Multi-Family Housing |
H722
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Eastern USA
Anna Nail
904-772-0782
Central USA
Filipe Prata
773-549-8537
Western USA
Hank Hinman
626-330-1786
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Description
• STC and IIC Ratings, Definitions & Code Requirements
• CC&R’s, litigation and “higher level requirements”
• Testing Data Available to the Market- Field Testing vs. Lab Testing
• New ASTM 2179 Standard – Contributed Value of Systems
• Common Solutions Available to the Market for Sound Control in Hard Surface Flooring Materials (Hardwood, Laminates, Ceramic Tile & Natural Stone)
• Cork as a Sound Control Solution – What is Cork and Where Does it Come From?
• Typical Installation Details
• Concrete Subfloors – typical of high rise buildings
• Wood Frame Subfloors – typical of low or mid-rise buildings
• Installation Photos with Various Finished Floor Coverings – For Both Concrete and Wood Frame Construction
• Frequently Asked Questions
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| Course Title |
Course
Number |
Contact
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| Color Foundations |
0BEN00 |
Sonu Mathew
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 |
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| Paint 101: What is Paint? |
BEN001 |
Sonu Mathew
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 |
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| Paint 201: Practical Solutions and Problem Solving Techniques |
BEN002 |
Sonu Mathew
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
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| High Performance Coatings for Industrial Applications |
BEN004 |
Sonu Mathew
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
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| Low-VOC Paints as a Component of Sustainable Building Concepts |
BEN005 |
Sonu Mathew
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
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| High Performance Floor Coatings |
BEN006 |
Sonu Mathew
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
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| Origins of Color & Pigment |
BEN007 |
Sonu Mathew
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
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Creating Healthy Living Environments with New Paint Technology
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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
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Duradek
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Course Title
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Course Number |
Contact |
| Walkable Roof Deck Membranes |
AIA/CES - AEC046, CSI - CES-AEC-06-178, AIBD - AEC046
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Len Viegener
866-591-5594
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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.
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Eagle Roofing Products
| Course Title |
Course
Number |
Contact
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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.
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| 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. |
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Gallina USA, LLC
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Course Title
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Course Number |
Contact |
| Roofing and Glazing Polycarbonate Sheeting Systems |
GAL101 |
Betty Reed
888-463-3342 |
Description: Provides an overview of the nature of polycarbonate sheeting, its characteristics, advantages over other building materials, how it is manufactured and installed, and its various architectural applications.
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Georgia-Pacific Gypsum LLC
| Course Title |
Course
Number |
Contact
|
| 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.
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| 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. |
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| 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. |
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| 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 |
| Course Title |
Course
Number |
Contact
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| The Heart of the Home; Specifying Today’s Gas Fireplaces |
010105 |
Jim Verbeke
319-835-3192 |
| 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. |
Polycor
| Course Title |
Course Number |
Contact |
| Specifying Natural Stone |
PO2008
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Sophie Belanger
403-982-6464
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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.
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| Professional Products of Kansas |
| Course Title |
Course
Number |
Contact
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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.
| Course Title |
Course
Number |
Contact
|
Home Elevators
|
REI 001
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Kimberly Gantt
800-832-2004 x272
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| Description: Provides an overview of the value of home elevators, planning for home elevator installation, and code considerations. |
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