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Engineered Stone Veneer Systems: Design and Installation Considerations
Provides an overview of the manufacturing process, features, and types of stone veneer products, including a discussion of the installation and design considerations to facilitate a successful installation.
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Built-In Refrigeration
Explains the basics of refrigeration and looks at the characteristics, options and installation considerations for built-in refrigerators.
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Interactive Whiteboards: Engaging Education and Technology
Provides an overview of the types, characteristics, technologies and benefits of interactive whiteboards, including a discussion of the newest entrants introduced to the K-12 and higher education markets.
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Sensing Solutions for Motorized Doors
Recognizes the need for entrapment protection devices on motorized commercial and industrial doors, and discusses specifying the appropriate sensing edge actuation method and monitoring function to meet design, safety, and industry code requirements for specific building projects.
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Tankless Water Heating Solutions
Provides an overview of tankless water heating technologies, including the history, features and functions, and the energy and environmental benefits of a tankless system, as well as a discussion on how they compare to existing tank heater technology.
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Cementitious Materials in Concrete: Performance & Sustainability
Provides an overview of the manufacturing, characteristics, and performance properties of cements and Supplementary Cementitious Materials in concrete and how they can enhance concrete performance, including a discussion on their role in sustainable construction.
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Architectural & Security, Gate & Fencing Systems
Provides an overview of gate and fencing systems which are both functional and decorative, and are designed to meet modern security and design requirements while harmonizing with the surrounding environment.
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Precast Concrete Stair Treads and Landings
Provides an overview of how to detail and specify precast concrete stair treads and landings, as well as the building code, design, and construction requirements which must be addressed.
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Marketing Tips |
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Marketing Tips Provided by Architect Profits
Tip #4 - Search for prospect that are not looking for you
You need to search for prospects that are not looking for you. Why would you gain from this? The answer is simple; this tactic will change the frame of mind of those future clients when it comes to approving your fees. If a client has five Architects in front of them to choose from (and these days it’s more like 15), fees will be part of the equation, too often leading to the winner being the “cheapest” Architect. However, if you position yourself as the only emotional (and logical) choice for the client, getting the fees you deserve won’t be an issue.
Tools to use: How can you do this? By not trying to be all things to all people; instead, focus on what is important to them in their specific life of industry. This will help you knock at people’s door and say that you are the ‘expert’ for them. You can use direct mailing for this with a simple letter or even a post-card. You can also look for their trade magazine and have a simple and small ad in it, this way you cut on your expenses and increase your results with a specific message to a specific niche. Basically, you need to be in front of them before they start looking for an architect so that the only logical and emotional choice is your firm.
Architect Profits currently sponsors an online education course on the AEC Daily website. Learn more... |
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AEC Daily Bulletin - January 2010 |
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AIA Continuing Education Seminars |
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Maine - 4 AIA Learning units (HSW/SD)
Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation, in collaboration with AIA Maine cordially invites you to attend an AIA Continuing Education (CE) Seminar. The seminars will focus on products that can be used in Green, Sustainable and LEED certified building projects for commercial and residential purposes.
Attend this complete seminar and earn 4 AIA Learning Units (LU) credits. You will also have the opportunity to network with contacts in the industry and learn about high quality and green products from one of your closest neighbours, Canada.
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Tuesday February 09, 2010 |
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University of Southern Maine
Abromson Community Education Center
88 Bedford Street, Portland, Maine
Room 109/110 |
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Registration: 7:30am
Program: 8:00am |
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Free - Complimentary lunch will be provided. |
Pre-Registration required susankoch01@gmail.com. |
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Knoxville - 3 AIA Learning units (2 SD / 3 HSW)
The Canadian Consulate General in Atlanta cordially invites you to a Symposium on Green Building and Sustainable Forest Management with panelists Aude Fournier, Scott Lockyear, Peter Moonen, and Joel Neuheimer. We will demonstrate the attributes of wood as a preferable, sustainable building material, showcase applications of wood and engineered wood products in non-residential building projects, and demonstrate Canada’s role as a world leader in SFM and Green Building technologies.
Attend this complete seminar and earn 3 AIA Learning Units (LU) credits. You will also have the opportunity to network with contacts in the industry and learn about high quality and green products from one of your closest neighbours, Canada.
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Wednesday February 10, 2010 |
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Crowne Plaza Knoxville
401 W. Summit Hill Drive
Knoxville, TN 37902 |
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Breakfast: 7:30am
Welcome: 8:20am
Program: 8:30am |
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Free |
To Register: mail your name, company name, email, phone and AIA membership number to atnta.rsvpknoxville@international.gc.ca Questions? Call William Stolz at 404-532-2017. |
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New Hampshire - 4 AIA Learning units (HSW/SD)
Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation, in collaboration with AIA New Hampshire cordially invites you to attend an AIA Continuing Education (CE) Seminar. The seminars will focus on products that can be used in Green, Sustainable and LEED certified building projects for commercial and residential purposes.
Attend this complete seminar and earn 4 AIA Learning Units (LU) credits. You will also have the opportunity to network with contacts in the industry and learn about high quality and green products from one of your closest neighbours, Canada.
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Wednesday February 10, 2010 |
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NH Audubon Center
84 Silk Farm Road
Concord, NH
PSNH room |
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Registration: 11:30am
Program: 12:00pm |
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$25.00 - Complimentary lunch will be provided. |
To register and view course information please click here. |
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Nashville – 3 AIA Learning units (2 SD / 3 HSW)
The Canadian Consulate General in Atlanta cordially invites you to a Symposium on Green Building and Sustainable Forest Management with panellists Aude Fournier, Scott Lockyear,Peter Moonen, and Joel Neuheimer. We will demonstrate the attributes of wood as a preferable, sustainable building material, showcase applications of wood and engineered wood products in non-residential building projects, and demonstrate Canada’s role as a world leader in SFM and Green Building technologies.
Attend this complete seminar and earn 3 AIA Learning Units (LU) credits. You will also have the opportunity to network with contacts in the industry and learn about high quality and green products from one of your closest neighbours, Canada.
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Thursday February 11, 2010 |
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Sheraton Downtown Hotel
623 Union Street
Nashville, TN 37219 |
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Breakfast: 7:30am
Welcome: 8:20am
Program: 8:30am |
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Free - Complimentary lunch will be provided. |
To Register: mail your name, company name, email, phone and AIA membership number to atnta.rsvpnashville@international.gc.ca Questions? Call William Stolz at 404-532-2017. |
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Memphis - 3 AIA Learning units (2 SD / 3 HSW)
The Canadian Consulate General in Atlanta cordially invites you to a Symposium on Green Building and Sustainable Forest Management with panelists Aude Fournier, Scott Lockyear, Peter Moonen, and Joel Neuheimer. We will demonstrate the attributes of wood as a preferable, sustainable building material, showcase applications of wood and engineered wood products in non-residential building projects, and demonstrate Canada’s role as a world leader in SFM and Green Building technologies.
Attend this complete seminar and earn 3 AIA Learning Units (LU) credits. You will also have the opportunity to network with contacts in the industry and learn about high quality and green products from one of your closest neighbours, Canada.
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Friday February 12, 2010 |
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Venue: |
Crowne Plaza Memphis
300 North 2nd Street
Memphis, TN 38105 |
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Breakfast: 7:30am
Welcome: 8:20am
Program: 8:30am |
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Seminar Fee: |
Free |
To Register: mail your name, company name, email, phone and AIA membership number to atnta.rsvpmemphis@international.gc.ca Questions? Call William Stolz at 404-532-2017. |
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Greenville - 6 AIA Learning units (4 SD / 6 HSW)
The Consulate of Canada in Raleigh and Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation, in collaboration with Greenville AIA Chapters and the Construction Specification Institute cordially invite you to attend an AIA Continuing Education (CE) Seminar. The seminars will focus on products that can be used in Green, Sustainable and LEED certified building projects for commercial and residential purposes.
Attend this complete seminar and earn 6 AIA Learning Units (LU) credits. You will also have the opportunity to network with contacts in the industry and learn about high quality and green products from one of your closest neighbours, Canada.
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Tuesday February 16, 2010 |
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Venue: |
Carolina First Center
1 Exposition Drive
Greenville, SC
(864) 233-2562
Room 102 B |
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Registration: 8:30 am
Program: 9:00am - 4:10pm |
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Free for AIA & CSI Members and non-members - Complimentary lunch will be provided. |
RSVP via Email before Thursday, February 11th sforget@cmhc.ca. |
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Asheville - 6 AIA Learning units (4 SD / 6 HSW)
The Consulate of Canada in Raleigh and Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation, in collaboration with the AIA Asheville Section cordially invite you to attend an AIA Continuing Education (CE) Seminar. The seminars will focus on products that can be used in Green, Sustainable and LEED certified building projects for commercial and residential purposes.
Attend this complete seminar and earn 6 AIA Learning Units (LU) credits. You will also have the opportunity to network with contacts in the industry and learn about high quality and green products from one of your closest neighbours, Canada.
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Wednesday February 17, 2010 |
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HandMade in America
125 South Lexington Avenue
Asheville, NC 28801-3661
(828) 252-0121
www.handmadeinamerica.org |
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Registration: 8:30 am
Program: 9:00am - 4:10pm |
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Free for AIA Members - $10.00 per Learning Unit for Non-Members - Complimentary lunch will be provided. |
RSVP via Email before Thursday, February 11th sforget@cmhc.ca. |
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Comments Due Jan. 22 on Proposed MasterFormat Div. 46 & Changes to Div. 44
For more than two years, the MasterFormat Maintenance Task Team has worked with the Environmental Engineers Coalition and three major environmental equipment manufacturers (collectively representing the Water and Wastewater Equipment Manufacturers Association) to improve MasterFormat’s treatment of subject matter relative to environmental construction, including water and wastewater treatment facilities. The draft revisions to MasterFormat are the result of the MFMTT-EEC collaboration. Given their interdependence, drafts of changes to both Divisions 44 and 46 are presented together. Download the draft (PDF). The commentary period on this draft will close January 22, 2010. Learn more.
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CSI Webinar: Areas of Rescue Assistance
January 21, 2-3pm ET
This course covers the life safety requirements that relate to scope and design in public buildings and communication - both audible and visual - and signage directing and identifying the specific location. Updates on the IBC will be covered as well. Learn more, or register.
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CSI Webinar: Urban Construction Project Management – Logistics
February 2, 2-3:30pm ET
Based on the book "Urban Construction Project Management" (McGraw-Hill, 2008), this webinar provides an overview of the challenges one faces in a large, congested, urban environment when building a project. The focus of this course will be the logistical challenges one has to deal with in an urban environment, including cranes, hoists, shanties, bridges, sheds, signage, utilities, excavation, and dewatering systems. A discussion about the unique challenges of urban construction projects, as well as the future of the industry, will be presented. Eschemuller and Lambeck will also review their "ism's," based on the two authors' professional and teaching experiences. Learn more, or register.
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CSI On-Demand Webinars – See the Webinar You Missed
Now available through CSI’s On-Demand Webinars:
 - Demystifying the Green Roof
- What Every Construction Professional Needs to Know About Dispute Resolution
- Writing Effective LEED Specifications (This course now offers GBCI CE hours!)
- Green Building Envelope Design (This course now offers GBCI CE hours!)
- Understanding and Specifying Doors, Frames and Assemblies
- Energy and Fenestration
- Change Order Basics: Fundamentals of Construction Contract Modification
See these and other webinars on CSI’s On-Demand Webinar site. View a list of on-demand webinars.
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CDTFlash Cards iPhone Application Now Available!
CDTFlash is an iPhone application to help you study for the CDT exam! Answers to these 80+ questions include excerpts and citations from CSI’s Project Resource Manual (PRM). To learn more or purchase this new application, visit iTunes.
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Spring Exam (CDT, CCS, CCCA, CCPR) Early Registration Deadline January 29
The early registration deadline is fast approaching for the spring CDT and advanced certification exams (CCS, CCCA, CCPR), which will be held March 29-April 3, 2010. The early registration deadline is January 29, 2010, and the final registration deadline is February 26, 2010. Learn more or register now. |
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