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Health, Safety, & Welfare with Modular Masonry Fireplace Systems

Explore modular masonry fireplace components, options, and designs as well as the construction specifications that ensure a safe installation.

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Architectural Fire Extinguisher Cabinets: Supporting Life Safety with Custom Designs

Fire extinguisher requirements don't have to compromise the design aesthetic of a project. Custom, hand-crafted cabinets support life safety without detracting from the design.

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Benefits of Sliding Doors and Pocket Doors

Discover the role sliding and pocket doors play in how a space functions while contributing to aesthetics, space savings, improved accessibility, and ease of operation

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Data Centers: Why, Where, and Addressing Noise

Data centers generate noise that impacts workers and the surrounding area. Review best practices and solutions for mitigating sound and making data centers good urban neighbors.

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How Building Partitions and Floors Attenuate Sound

Excessive noise in any environment is considered a serious problem. Explore various sound reduction solutions in multiple case studies.

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Acrylic Bath Remodeling: A Design Professional’s Guide

Learn about the application of modern acrylic products in both new bathroom designs and bathroom remodels.

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Combining Adhered and Anchored Brick Veneer

Some projects may benefit from combining the two types of masonry veneer. Explore the unique detailing required and projects that have successfully integrated both veneer types.

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Metal Roof Design in HVHZs: Best Practices for Architects and Roof Designers

Discover why standing seam metal roofing is a better option than other roof systems for withstanding hurricane-force winds in Florida’s High Velocity Hurricane Zones.

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Sustainable Solutions for Sectional and Rolling Doors

Review the performance attributes of commercial overhead doors to learn how they can contribute to the sustainability goals of buildings requiring garage, dock, fire, and service products.

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IMPs, EPDs, and HPDs: Sustainable Performance

Learn how architects use EPDs and HPDs to decide which sustainable materials and products to use. IMPs are one example of a product that reduces energy use and greenhouse gas emissions.

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Concrete Masonry Veneers

Discover the beauty and performance of concrete masonry veneers! Explore design options, compare systems, and elevate your next project with lasting impact.

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Concrete Products Group

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Performance Parameters: A Guide to Selecting the Appropriate Roof Underlayment

Roof underlayments play a vital role in extending the life of the roofing system. The course compares synthetic with felt roof underlayments across critical performance factors.

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Sharkskin Roof Underlayment

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Pest Bird Deterrent Solutions

Pest bird control can be necessary for a range of structures and spans a variety of markets. Delve into the factors related to bird problem assessment in order to specify the best bird deterrent method.

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Bird B Gone

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Interior Doors: Improving Durability Through Design

Looking for design solutions that extend the life of the door assembly in high-traffic applications? Explore the options that are available using engineered polyethylene terephthalate (PETG) components.

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Construction Specialties

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Insulated Concrete Forms

Learn all you need to know about time-saving, energy-efficient insulated concrete forms.

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Air Barrier Adhesives: Acrylic vs. Bitumen

Join our June webinar in our monthly series on building protection. Explore air barriers and compare acrylic vs. bitumen for optimal project outcomes and application practices in building science.

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Automated Robotic Parking 101: Implementation the Right Way

Parking is typically considered a “necessity,” but have you considered how much the first and last impressions count? Discover how automated parking creates a winning proposition.

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Robotic Parking Systems, Inc.

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Electronic Locking Devices for Access Control Systems

Explore access control systems and learn how electrified door locking hardware integrates with electronic access controllers to secure designated areas and manage personnel entry during specific times.

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Dortronics Systems, Inc.

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Wood Aesthetic Technologies for Class 1–3 Commercial Projects

The facade serves as the first impression. This course explores wood-inspired materials, focusing on performance, sustainability, and fire safety compliance.

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Geolam Inc.

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Concrete Grid Pavements: Design, Construction, Performance, & Maintenance

Learn how concrete grid pavements increase water infiltration rates, positively affecting runoff while decreasing erosion.

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Fire Code Compliance and Insulated Metal Panels

Insulated metal panels offer many performance benefits, but compliance with fire safety regulations is critical. Get informed about the how and when of IMPs that meet the code.

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CENTRIA, a Nucor company

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An Overview of Architectural Hardware Standards & Product Certification

BHMA has authored more than 40 standards for hardware products. Delve into the performance standards that help ensure life safety and security for the industry and homeowners.

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8 Levels of Bullet Resistant Material Explained

AEC professionals must assess the appropriate protection level for buildings investing in security, like bullet-resistant barriers, based on surroundings, industry, and client needs while maximizing investment.

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Total Security Solutions

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Architectural Design with Cast Stone

Examine the performance characteristics of cast stone and review best practices for specification and design details.

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Cast Stone Institute

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From the Ground Up: A Guide to Foundation Waterproofing

Asphaltic-rubber membranes provide seamless protection for below-grade foundations. Explore waterproofing strategies, membrane technologies, and design and specification criteria.

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Keene Inc.

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Creating Productive, Connected Outdoor Spaces with Access to Permanent Power

Charge and connect devices everywhere—including outdoors. Explore permanent outdoor power delivery products that safely deliver power and data in public and private spaces.

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Legrand