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New Courses Featured This Month

Energy Savings Through Indoor Air Movement
Energy Savings Through Indoor Air Movement

Provides an overview of role of HVLS fans and indoor air movement in achieving thermal comfort and energy savings.

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Big Ass Fans Company

Is It Really Green?
Is It Really Green?

Provides an overview of the methods used to evaluate and select tile products on a "sustainable" or LEED project. Included are discussions on 'greenwashing' and the importance of third party verification/certification.

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Crossville, Inc.

Bar and Plank Grating: Profiles and Specification Considerations
Bar and Plank Grating: Profiles and Specification Considerations

Provides an overview of the applications, terminology, and specification considerations relating to Bar and Plank Grating products.

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McNICHOLS Company

The Value of Play: Recreational Equipment for All Ages
The Value of Play: Recreational Equipment for All Ages

The world needs play. This course provides an overview of the value of play and its vital role in the activity of human experience of all ages. Included are discussions on the importance of play; how play knows no boundaries; and, how recreational equipment can provide fun, challenging activities which increase mental and physical wellness.

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Playworld Systems

Creating a Multigenerational Destination Park
Creating a Multigenerational Destination Park

Provides an overview of the creating of a destination park including sections on play equipment, components, safety and accessibility standards.

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Playworld Systems

Aluminum Doors and Door Hardware
Aluminum Doors and Door Hardware

Provides an overview of aluminum doors and hardware including door schedules and custom hardware.

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EFCO Corporation

Decorative Metal Railing Systems
Decorative Metal Railing Systems

Provides an overview of metal railing systems, ADA and International Building Code 2006 requirements and the ASTM Standard E985 which tests the performance of these systems.

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Livers Bronze Company

Trench Drain Systems: Fundamentals and Aesthetics
Trench Drain Systems: Fundamentals and Aesthetics

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.

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Zurn Flo-Thru

Moisture Protection in Masonry
Moisture Protection in Masonry

Provides an overview of methods of protecting a masonry wall from moisture damage with an emphasis on the role of flashings.

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Advanced Building Products, Inc.


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AEC Daily Bulletin - October 2007


AEC Daily Learn & Earn Sweepstakes

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October Learn & Earn Contest

The Learn & Earn With AEC Daily
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Tradeshows, Events + Conferences



23rd Annual Build Boston
23rd Annual Build Boston

Date: November 13 - 15, 2007
Location: Seaport World Trade Center
Boston, MA
23rd Annual Build Boston
Build Boston is the premier regional tradeshow and convention for the design and construction industry. Over 350 exhibits fill the sold-out exhibit hall and over 225 workshops and other professional development opportunities are offered. That's why over 15,500 building industry professionals registered last year.

Everyone connected to the building and design community benefits from Build Boston. All building industry segments are represented to give you the tools you need to build your practice and your career. There's something for every building owner/manager, architect, engineer, contractor, interior designer, landscape architect and all other building industry professionals.

Build Boston also provides the ideal opportunity to earn AIA learning units and continuing-education credits.

Architects: Earn all of your AIA continuing education requirements and Massachusetts continuing education requirements at Build Boston.

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Construct Canada
Construct Canada
Construct Canada
19th Annual Construct Canada

Date: November 28 - 30, 2007
Location: Metro Toronto Convention Centre
Toronto, ON, Canada

With 1100 exhibits, Construct Canada will take place concurrently with Homebuilder & Renovator Expo, PM Expo, Concrete Canada, and DesignTrends, featuring the very latest in products, technologies, and best practices used for the design, construction, operation, retrofit, and renovation of all types of buildings.

Construct Canada 2007 will feature the most significant program and wide range of information ever offered in Canada on all aspects of green and sustainable building design and construction practices, strategies and related products, services and technologies.

Register on-line at www.constructcanada.com to receive a FREE PASS to attend the Show and 100 technical updates and product demonstrations. For further information, call 416-512-0203.



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