AEC Daily Continuing Education

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Rust Prevention 101

Explains the importance of rust prevention and treatment, and includes discussions on the rusting process, surface preparation, coating types, and choosing appropriate coating systems.

Snow Retention Products & Installation

An overview of snow retention systems, including components of both pad and bar types, features, installation, and layout.

Daylighting with Aerogel-Filled Multiwall Polycarbonate

Aerogel’s remarkable properties and the glazing performance of aerogel-filled multiwall polycarbonate to daylighting design in multiple architectural design applications.

Trash, Recycling, & Linen Chutes

Includes discussions on system components, accessory components, compactors and sorters, and meeting NFPA 82 codes.

Sealed Integral Blind Assemblies

Benefits over conventional blinds, components and framing options, performance characteristics and testing standards, and common applications.

Sustainable Waterproofing Solutions

Examine the sustainable benefits of integral concrete waterproofing and analyzes traditional waterproofing methods as compared to integral methods in terms of durability, risk, cost, and construction timeline.

Plantable Permeable Pavement Design

Plantable permeable pavement system types, their use, and how they can help achieve sustainability goals.

Electric Fireplaces: Stylish, Simple, and Safe

An overview of electric fireplaces, focusing on their design possibilities, flame technologies, ease of installation, environmental efficiency, cost-saving benefits, and their advantages over gas and wood-burning fireplaces.

Single-Skin Metal Panels for Rainscreen Applications

An in-depth look at the design options, testing, specifications, environmental implications and the detailing of single-skin metal panel systems as used in a pressure-equalized rainscreen (PER) application.

Modern, Compliant Mail and Package Rooms

Demystifies the design process by providing a clear explanation of several mailbox installation specifications, accessibility standards, and design strategies.

Concrete Masonry: The Energy Efficiency Solution

This course illustrates how building envelopes constructed with concrete masonry create high-performance buildings that can exceed energy code requirements.

Plastic Technologies for Design and Construction Series

Advanced technologies offer solutions for daylighting, safety, energy efficiency, and aesthetics. Explore innovations in architectural films, decorative surfacing, firestops, and adhesives.

Metal Roofs & Insulated Metal Panels Series

Take a comprehensive look at metal roofs and insulated metal panels (IMPs). Review product features, warranty issues, and recommended detailing for lasting performance.

Quartz and Ultracompact Surfacing Series

This series examines two large format surfacing materials, quartz and ultracompact surfacing (UCS). Delve into UCS façade applications that showcase its durability and dimensional stability.