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New Courses Featured This Month
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Glass-Mat Interior Panels: A High-Performance Solution
Provides an overview of the design, characteristics, and benefits of glass-mat interior panels, including a discussion of how they manage mold and moisture effectively, both during and after the construction cycle. Also presented is a review of the agencies that list and test fire rated assemblies.
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Insulation for Cavity Wall Applications
Provides an overview of the importance of insulating masonry cavity walls with insulation that delivers the moisture resistance qualities required to provide proven wall performance under different environmental conditions. Discussions pertaining to design criteria, the rain screen principle, air leakage and detailing rigid board insulation as an air barrier are included.
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Introduction to Residential Lighting Design
This course provides an overview of the processes used in residential lighting design and includes discussions on types of lamps, types of lighting fixtures including recessed lighting, the Layered Lighting System and room lighting techniques.
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Radiant Air Conditioning Systems: Sustainable Energy Efficiency
Provides an overview of how sustainable radiant air conditioning technology leverages the scientific principle of thermal mass through the integrated use of hollow core slabs, night pre-cooling, and “smart floors.” As well, the course addresses how radiant air conditioning systems can be utilized to help reduce/eliminate the need for heating and cooling energy from non-renewable sources and compares this technology with conventional systems.
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Asphalt Technologies for Sustainable Streets
Provides an overview of the features, applications, and the role of asphalt coatings and thermoplastic systems in green design. Included are discussions on the components of sustainable streets, heat island effect, and traffic calming strategies, as well as how pavement design can be used to enhance community connectivity and neighborhood identity.
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Marketing Tips
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Marketing Tips Provided by Architect Profits
Tip #6 - Taking The Walls Down
You first need to identify the biggest problems for your future clients when deciding to work with an architect, and then you need to show them that it won’t be a setback when working specifically with you. Tool Number 5 was to expose those walls, now it is time to take those down: otherwise you’re the one who will be gone. Just like when a “challenge” comes up during construction, it is better to address it sooner rather than later since the client always finds out about it eventually. It’s your chance to build strength from those weak points.
Tools to use: Explain why those horror stories might have happened to other people, but why they won’t happen by working with you and your team. Outline your proactive approach to problem solving so they can be assured they will not be blindsided by crises. Identifying those walls and addressing them head-on ensures that your future clients stand on the same side as you.
Architect Profits currently sponsors an online education course on the AEC Daily website. Learn more... |
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AEC Daily Bulletin - April 2010
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Events + Conferences
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CONSTRUCT2010, in conjunction with the 54th CSI Annual Convention, is the key event for the industrial, commercial and institutional building industry and the networking hub for thousands of professionals who design, specify, build and procure for successful project management. The show hosts the latest in industry technology, the newest products and most up-to-date solutions partnered with AIA/CES and CSI CEN accredited educational programming. The event will be held in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania at the Pennsylvania Convention Center. Educational programs are offered May 11-14, 2010 and the Exhibit Hall will be open May 12-14, 2010.
CONSTRUCT expects to draw thousands of decision-makers that specify and purchase billions of dollars a year in products and services. Attendees will have the opportunity to explore hundreds of relevant products and problem-solving solutions as well as the latest trends in the New Product Pavilion and sustainable solutions in the Green Pavilion. Event participants can experience the value of networking and relationship building as a broad spectrum of industry professionals convene in one place to attend the CSI Annual Convention, earn their learning credits in over 75 accredited sessions, continue current vendor relationships and find new business partnerships. Technical Tours, Spouse/Guest program, student competition, on-show-floor education and a keynote speaker, Bjarke Ingels, BIG, will round out the robust four-day event.
Online Registration is open and discounted education packages and free exhibit hall admission is available through April 8th.
For more information and to register, please visit www.CONSTRUCTshow.com. |
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AIA Continuing Education Seminars |
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SUSTAINABLE BUILDING PRODUCTS - Providence
Wednesday, May 5th, 2010 - 6 AIA Learning units (6 HSW / 3 SD / 1 USGBC)
For more information click here.
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SUSTAINABLE BUILDING PRODUCTS - Boston
Thursday, May 6th, 2010 - 6 AIA Learning units (6 HSW / 3 SD / 1 USGBC)
For more information click here.
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SUSTAINABLE BUILDING PRODUCTS - Chicago
Thursday, May 13, 2010 - 6 AIA Learning Units
For more information click here.
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SUSTAINABLE BUILDING PRODUCTS - Washington
Wednesday, June 2, 2010 - 6 AIA Learning Units (LU, HSW, SD)
For more information click here.
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CONSTRUCT2010 & The CSI Annual Convention – Register Now!
Have you registered for CONSTRUCT2010 & The CSI Annual Convention? Register online now! Registration options include the full education package, a daily package, or individual sessions. There are special savings for CSI members, government employees and students. Learn more, or register at www.constructshow.com.
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Green Building Products Coalition Organizing Meeting May 11 – Join Us
On May 11 CSI, EPA and GreenBlue are hosting an organizing meeting for a potential new coalition to bring together organizations across the supply chain that source, manufacture, install, sell, distribute, reuse, recycle and dispose of building products. We are being joined in putting the meeting together by the Department of Commerce, the Green Roundtable, and the USGBC. Learn more.
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Apr 27 – CSI Sustainability Practice Group Meeting
Mark Kalin, FCSI, FAIA will be the discussion leader for the next group meeting focusing on current approaches for including green data in BIM models and a quick tour of green websites for specifiers. CSI's Sustainability Practice Group helps construction professionals from all disciplines share knowledge and develop best practices and skills for managing construction documentation for sustainable projects. Join the practice group – it’s free!
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CSI Webinar: Substitution Abuse: How to Prevent (and Make) Substitutions
April 29, 2-3pm ET
Learn how to protect your specifications and improve the quality of building projects. Substitutions occur when a different building product is used instead of the specified product. These situations are a special problem for building product manufacturers and are costly to design professionals, building owners and contractors. This program delivers an urgent message about the sources of the problem and offers suggestions for preventing abuses, and when substitutions are necessary. It explains the ‘right’ way to handle substitutions to protect the integrity of the building process. Learn more, or register now.
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CSI On-Demand Webinars: “Moldy & Wet” Webinar Now Available
“Moldy & Wet: Today's Practices for Managing Moisture,” is now available through CSI’s On-Demand Webinars. So are these education sessions:
- Writing Effective LEED Specifications (GBCI CE Hours!)
- Integrating Specifications and BIM
- How the Courts Interpret Specifications
- Change Order Basics: Fundamentals of Construction Contract Modification
- Green Building Envelope Design (GBCI CE Hours!)
- Fundamentals of Construction Specifications
See these and other webinars on CSI’s On-Demand Webinar site. View a list of on-demand webinars.
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