In this one-hour course, we will review the various types of door interlocks, man traps, sally ports and their applications. We will define and discuss the appropriate use of each type and their configuration to meet the intended design criteria.

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Rooftop decks create valuable living and recreational space for building owners, residents, and clients. Accommodating restaurants, hotels, healthcare facilities, and everything from residential to government buildings, rooftop deck systems offer the design flexibility to create versatile, unique outdoor spaces over any structural surface. This course explores the features, surface materials, and design options for rooftop deck systems and provides an overview of recommended planning and installation guidelines.

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In this course, we will discuss vacuum supply strategies while considering the range of applications for scientific vacuum in academic and industrial lab facilities, and the implications of these requirements during programming, design, and construction. Of the strategies considered, the local vacuum network concept will be considered in detail. We will discuss how the vacuum options employed can improve sustainability by reducing energy consumption, mitigating chemical vapor emissions, and eliminating waste water and oil. We will review example installations which benchmark the scientific benefits, sustainability benefits, and health/safety benefits which are achievable with vacuum equipment chosen to suit owner needs.

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An overview of the components, green features, and testing standards of fiberglass entry doors, as well as a comparison between the properties of fiberglass, wood, and steel doors.

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This course provides an overview of cable assemblies used as infill on residential and commercial railings. The course will explain the uses and advantages of building with stainless steel cable railing assemblies; identify and evaluate important railing frame design requirements, considerations, and options; discuss safety and code related issues, classify and describe the cable assembly components; outline the installation process of prefabricated cable kits and custom cable assemblies; and provide valuable insight for determining the best choice of cable and fittings for a successful cable railing installation.

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This course title emphasizes the focus on prioritizing safety in horizontal access design, specifically for roof hatches and floor doors. It highlights the importance of creating secure access solutions while also incorporating daylight solutions through skylights. Attendees can expect to learn about best practices, safety considerations, and design strategies for designing safe horizontal access points. Additionally, the course will provide insights into effectively specifying skylights to optimize daylight penetration, enhancing the overall illumination in areas accessed through roof hatches and floor doors.

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Discover the characteristics, benefits and design options for commercial and industrial buildings using insulated metal panels (IMPs). Recognize the factors affecting panel spans and the relationship of these to structural supports. Gain knowledge of IMP code compliance.

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The purpose of this webinar is to learn how to design safe, secure, patient rooms and bathrooms in your behavioral facilities. Attendees will learn about ligature resistant design, how to test for it and why it's important to make sure all patient rooms and bathrooms follow this guideline.

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This course covers the aesthetic choices available to designers with concrete masonry, including colors, textures, scale and contours, and the best approach to the specification and construction process to achieve desired results. The course discusses how to add cost-effective aesthetic details by using specialty face designs. Finally, the course discusses considerations for using veneers or single wythe concrete masonry units.

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An overview of how masonry exteriors have changed since 1949, and the challenges and procedures involved in cleaning them correctly.

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Light-manipulating materials use internal channels to capture, bend, scatter, and redirect light and create visually stunning spaces. Panels and slabs in resin, glass, and terrazzo make an experiential surface for privacy screens or signage, primary or accent lighting, and countertops or flooring—anywhere the interplay of light and shadow is desired for beauty and inspiration. This course describes the different types of light-manipulating materials and substrates, design and installation options, and the contributions of these products to sustainability goals as well as occupant health, well-being, and engagement in a wide range of dynamic, unique applications.

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Soft flooring has experienced a surge in popularity in recent years due to its aesthetics, lower costs, durability, and ease of care. This course discusses how to create the optimal soft flooring system through proper substrate and surface preparation.

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This course is an introduction to spray foam insulation in commercial construction. Presentation goes into detail on building code requirements, effect on indoor environment, the impact on a building's energy performance and a life cycle analysis of spray foam insulation.

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This course covers the wall assembly thermal performance requirements of current energy codes (both the 2009 and 2012 versions of the IECC are covered). In addition, the course discusses the alternative compliance paths that are available for masonry walls under IECC and ASHRAE, including the use of COMcheck software, and provides an introduction to the basic concepts and terms that are used with respect to thermal performance. Finally the course covers how masonry wall assemblies may contribute credits under LEED.

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An overview of walkable, waterproof 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. This program will be extremely beneficial to architects, specifiers, and contractors involved in single and multiple-family homes that include decks, balconies, and rooftop decks.

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An overview of the effects of water on masonry architecture. Types of masonry water repellents are compared and contrasted. Application methods are discussed. The program ends with a look at treatments for protecting masonry against non-water threats such as oil and graffiti.

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Embark on a comprehensive exploration of bamboo as an extraordinary building material in our Sustainable Building with Bamboo and Bamboo-Plastic Composites course. Delve into its historical evolution from ancient structures and uses to modern day contemporary applications, unraveling the unique properties that make bamboo an exceptional choice for sustainable construction and for use in composite materials. This course offers a deep understanding of bamboo's role in shaping environmentally conscious building practices. Join us for a journey through time, scientific intricacies, and real-world applications, as we unveil the potential of bamboo in creating resilient and eco-friendly structures for the modern World.

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Learn about integrated door systems, sustainability, compliance, and code. Understand the importance of smoke and fire protection in various applications and vertical markets and how with the proper protection from integrated door systems you can save lives.

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Based on published studies, a vented rainscreen assembly provides the following for a wall assembly:

• Effectively drain water that has entered behind the cladding

• Reduces the wet time of absorptive claddings

• Increased drying of the interstitial wall assembly

• Mitigate reverse vapor drive for highly permeable Water Resistant Barrier / Air Barrier (WRB/AB) systems

Learn the current research and field practices on vapor open (permeable), vented rain screen cladding wall assemblies and their impact to mitigate water long-term intrusion and enhance the drying capacity of the building envelope assembly for the life of the building.

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Explore alternative stucco lathing and stucco compositions while providing a review of advantages and disadvantages of the various lath products and compare lathing alternatives. In addition the course reviews the essential design details for stucco wall systems and identifies specific challenges of stucco wall systems while reviewing best practices and solutions. In addition Standards and Code compliance of various stucco lathing are explored

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Light-manipulating materials use internal channels to capture, bend, scatter, and redirect light and create visually stunning spaces. Panels and slabs in resin, glass, and terrazzo create an experiential surface for privacy screens or signage, primary or accent lighting, countertops or flooring—anywhere the interplay of light and shadow is desired for beauty and inspiration. This course describes the different types of light-manipulating materials and substrates as well as the design and installation options for a wide range of dynamic, unique applications.

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This program introduces building retrofits as a method to achieve green building standards by adapting existing structures. While a building retrofit may have several types of interventions, participants will learn how effective air sealing will improve overall occupant comfort, health, and safety. This includes a detailed look at sources of air leakage and the various methods to address this infiltration. Several real-world examples will demonstrate the importance of identifying source of air leakage, investigating existing conditions, and proper detailing.

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Doors and hardware make up 1%-2% of the entire cost of a construction project yet create more than 20% of the problems. In this presentation you will learn how Integrated Door Opening Assemblies can prevent or mitigate these problems. And use integrated opening assemblies to make smoke and fire control more effective. Course has been updated with current code and application information.

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Access control systems are used to limit entry into designated secure areas to certain personnel during predetermined time periods. In this one-hour course, we will review electrified door locking hardware and related components which interface with electronic access controllers to provide a complete security solution.

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This introductory course is designed to educate all attendees on the most common types and configurations of multi-family buildings. In addition, each attendee will gain access to common manufacture details associated with Multifamily work and how to properly size engineered wood products. Two methods of design will be reviewed, specific manufacture literature as well as software that is available by all manufactures and third-party sources.

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