AEC Daily

1 hour program

Provides an overview of the development of trench drain systems from basic drainage collection methods to custom trench designs and their applications. Functional design and aesthetic considerations are discussed, as well as the integral qualities of pre-engineered trench drain systems.

1 hour program

Provides an overview of uplift resistance requirements for low slope commercial roofing, review of recent changes to FM Global requirements and the use of coverboards to achieve higher uplift ratings.

1.5 hour program

Provides an overview of wall hanging systems with a focus on integrating systems in the overall design of a project and includes discussions on system elements, selection criteria, specialty applications, and sustainable design.

1 hour program

This course provides an overview of the conditions imposed on buildings by extreme weather events, investigates the resistance to damage of a number of building envelopes materials with an emphasis in ICF construction and finishes.

This course is part of one or more "Course Collections". Click here to view the details.

1 hour program

Provides an overview of the features, manufacturing process, and economical and environmental benefits of compressed agricultural fiber (CAF) board and panel systems.

This course is part of one or more "Course Collections". Click here to view the details.

1 hour program

Provides an overview of pipe and equipment support systems and includes discussions on installation options, components, assembly, and design elements and processes.

1 hour program

Provides an overview of engineered stone, with a focus on the process of designing with the material and descriptions of how engineered stone makes an appropriate, attractive, cost-effective, and sustainable design choice.

1 hour program

Provides an overview of laminated strand lumber (LSL) including the manufacturing process, it’s cost effective applications, ease of installation, and design and performance criteria.

1 hour program

This LEED® Specific course provides an overview of the economics of LEED® green building design and includes discussions on economic, environmental and social impacts; market conditions, legislative pressures and consumer demand; and, tools and strategies to assess costs and benefits, ROI and simple payback.

This course is part of one or more "Course Collections". Click here to view the details.

In order to download this course, a USD $50.00 fee must be paid.

1 hour program

Air Barriers control the unintended movement of air into and out of a building enclosure. This course provides an overview of the performance requirements of air barrier materials, assemblies, and systems, and includes a discussion on relevant building code requirements.

This course is part of one or more "Course Collections". Click here to view the details.

1 hour program

Provides an overview of the components and attributes of polymer concrete surface systems and why they are a prime example of sustainable design and green engineering for environmentally sound construction.

1 hour program

Provides a general overview of sustainability and the built environment and is intended to familiarize architects with sustainability concepts and the processes involved in building sustainable structures.

1 hour program

Provides an overview of fire-rated cementitious coated OSB sheathing for wall and roof sheathing applications in terms of its structural and performance properties and contribution to enhancing the sustainable built environment.

1 hour program

Provides an overview of engineered wood products (EWPs) including the manufacturing process of different products, their cost effective applications, ease of installation and design and performance criteria.

1 hour program

Provides an overview of the characteristics, technical information, and benefits of aluminum extrusions used as a building material with a focus on whole building design, sustainability and application possibilities.

This course is part of one or more "Course Collections". Click here to view the details.

1 hour program

Provides an overview of the role of architectural glass in a sustainable design strategy, as well discussions on the manufacturing process of float glass, and the variety of glazing options that are available.

This course is part of one or more "Course Collections". Click here to view the details.

1 hour program

Provides an overview of preventing and managing moisture in walls.

This course is part of one or more "Course Collections". Click here to view the details.

1 hour program

Provides an overview of methods of reducing moisture intrusion in concrete and masonry walls with an emphasis on the role of sealers and coatings.

1 hour program

Provides an overview of the types and performance characteristics of cover board materials used in commercial roofing assemblies, along with a discussion of the forces that threaten roof-system durability.

1 hour program

Provides an overview of the benefits of specifying fiberglass mat gypsum panels and includes discussions on moisture management, IAQ, scheduling, and green building programs, codes and standards.

1 hour program

Provides an overview of the utilization of glass block in commercial architectural applications with a focus on safety and security solutions. This course reviews the performance characteristics and green benefits of designing with glass block systems, including how glass block supports LEED® building certification, daylighting strategies and sustainable design.

1 hour program

Provides an overview of the design principles of rainscreen wall design and it’s features and benefits.

1 hour program

Provides an overview of the importance of roof drainage and the innovative features, benefits and operation of siphonic roof drain systems. Other roof drain system options are discussed, as well as, Green building, industry standards and siphonic installation and specification.

1 hour program

Provides an overview of interior and exterior recycled rubber surfacing products in terms of their sustainable design benefits and applications and includes discussions on rubber manufacturing, post-consumer tires, and green building certification programs.

This course is part of one or more "Course Collections". Click here to view the details.

2 hour program

Présenter un aperçu des modes de gestion de l’eau et des eaux pluviales à l’échelle d’un terrain, d’un quartier et d’un bassin hydrologique et examiner le lien entre ces modes de gestion et la planification de collectivités durables et la conception de bâtiments écologiques.