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Acoustical Ceiling Restoration Provides an overview of the numerous benefits of commercial acoustical ceiling restoration. The restoration process is compared to alternative ceiling options including chemical cleaning, conventional painting, and total ceiling replacement. |
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Air Barriers: Increasing Building Performance, Decreasing Energy Costs Provides an overview of the physics of air and moisture transport through the building envelope including a discussion on air barrier systems and their performance requirements for air leakage control and moisture management. |
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La peinture faible en COV comme composant de la construction durable Fournit une information générale sur les concepts de construction durable et les principes du système LEED ; sur les crédits de la norme LEED en matiére de peintures et de revêtements ; enfin, sur l’élaboration et les caractéristiques des peintures à faibles émissions de COV, y compris les ingrédients COV, les réglements courants et les procédures de contrôle. |
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Subsurface Drainage Systems Provides an overview of subsurface drainage including its purpose, the methods used and the common places that require drainage. It also describes in detail the drainage systems that can be used and the calculations required to determine what is needed. |
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Benefits of Building with Impact-Resistant Windows and Doors in Coastal Regions Provides an overview of the features of impact resistant windows and doors, including discussions on tropical cyclones, building code requirements, wind load testing, and comparisons of various windborne debris protection systems. |
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One Coat Stucco: An Efficient Stucco System Provides an overview of traditional one coat stucco, system components of stucco, and various stucco options such as moisture barriers and reinforcement choices. |
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Revêtements de plancher haute performance Offre une idée générale des principales caractéristiques du béton comme substrat de plancher, des types de recouvrements de sol et du choix des matériaux appropriés, de la bonne application du revêtement, et enfin, de l’importance d’une inspection préalable et de la préparation de la surface. |
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Continuing Education Podcasts
AEC Daily is now offering its first Online Learning Course as a podcast download. Now you can learn on the go on a variety of mobile devices, including the Apple iPod! As with all of AEC Daily's continuing education courses, our podcast courses are free, and available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. All courses are AIA-certified, and many are recognized by a variety of other leading authorities including Construction Specifications Institute, AIBC, AIBD, BOMI, IDCEC, NKBA and more! Keep your eyes on AEC Daily's Podcast page for new free podcast courses! |
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November Learn & Earn Contest Each successfully completed course you take earns you an additional chance to win a prize the Learn & Earn With AEC Daily Sweepstakes There are four prizes available to be won in November:
With 139 FREE online continuing education courses available, you have multiple chances to win one or more of the above prizes! Please visit http://redirect.aecdaily.com/s18122/www.aecdaily.com/contest for complete rules & regulations. |
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CADdetails Industry Spotlight AEC Building & Design Industry News GREEN DESIGN & RESPONSIBLE RENOVATION The term sustainability can be difficult to define for the contemporary designer / manufacturer. Sustainability can mean social responsibility, use of non-polluting technologies and certified materials, employment fairness and more. Though these "manufacturing with a conscience" ideals cannot be argued with, often they are difficult to implement on a regular basis. To encompass these practices we need to be responsible for the production cycle from raw material acquisition through to manufacture, end use and final disposal. Click here to read the full article! |
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18th Annual Construct Canada Canada's Largest Building & Construction Show |
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November 29 - December 1, 2006 Metro Toronto Convention Centre South Building The 18th edition of Construct Canada will offer more exhibits, special features, speakers, and networking opportunities than ever before. With 1200 exhibits, Construct Canada will be held once again concurrently with HomeBuilder & Renovator Expo, PM Expo, Concrete Canada, and DesignTrends featuring the very latest in products, technologies, best practices and applications for the design, construction, operation, retrofit, and renovation of all types of buildings. Featuring over 500 speakers, the seminar program will focus on a wide range of educational sessions on improving project delivery and smart business practices, leading edge technology for project design, building envelope solutions, green buildings, building environments and performance, legal, regulatory and risk management, professional and personal skills development, and design trends for building interiors. Please visit www.constructcanada.com for complete details. |
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Architectural Products Magazine
Find out why Architectural Products Magazine is the fastest growing magazine in all of construction! Click to start your FREE annual subscription and get the latest on products, materials and applications for commercial and institutional design. Now with 9 issues in 2006 and a live web version connecting you to all the products appearing in the magazine with no registration requirement. This subscription is free to US citizens only. |
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