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New Courses Featured This Month
Spray Applied Glass Fiber Insulation

Provides an overview of the physical and performance properties of spray applied glass fiber and the key reasons why it is considered a safe, versatile, green building product.

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Reflective Roof Coatings

Provides an overview of reflective roof coatings and includes discussions on protective roof coatings, types of roof coatings, roof asset management, cool roofs, and the overall environmental impact of reflective roof coatings.

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Infusing Color Throughout Kitchen & Bath Design
       
Provides an overview of the use of color in kitchen and bath design and includes discussions on color basics, physiological response to color, socio-cultural color associations, the history of color in the kitchen and bath, and infusing color in kitchen and bath design.

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High Density Accessible Storage
    
Provides an overview of high density accessible storage systems and includes a system comparison based on performance, ergonomics, productivity, and security. Particular attention is paid to ergonomics and applying ADA guidelines to filing and storage equipment in the workplace.

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Developments in Power-Actuated Fastening Technology
    
Provides an overview of power-actuated fastener (PAF) principles, including powder- and gas-actuated fastening systems, as well as applications, testing and performance data, and recent system developments.

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Designing with Downdraft Ventilation
    
Provides an overview of downdraft ventilation systems and includes discussions on ducted and duct-free ventilation systems, installation requirements, applications and design, and system benefits.

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Designing with Built-in Refrigerators
    
Explains the basics of refrigeration and looks the characteristics, options and installation considerations for built in refrigerators.

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Sustainable Benefits of Timber Frame Construction
    
Provides an overview of the environmental, economic and design benefits of timber frame construction, including a discussion of the design, manufacturing and construction considerations to facilitate a successful installation.

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Paintings and Coatings: Best Practices for Surface Preparations and Solutions
    
Provides an overview of the best surface preparation practices for drywall, wood, cement block, and metal, with a focus on paint ingredients and how paint adheres to the substrate. Included are discussions on common paint issues and solutions.

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Flexible Plastic Porous Pavers: A Green Paving Solution for Grass and Gravel
    
Provides an overview of the features, applications, and environmental benefits of using flexible plastic porous pavers for green urban design and construction paving projects. The technology, function, and performance of porous pavement is compared to that of conventional dense pavement and basic installation and design considerations are discussed.

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Collections & Contest
Course Collections

AEC Daily makes finding and taking continuing education credits easier!  In our new Course Collections area, you’ll find groups of courses designed to satisfy different educational needs, assembled for your convenience. For instance, our Residential Construction Collection satisfies total annual AIA CEU credit requirements, all within one topic area. Our USGBC Virtual Tour collection provides 6.5 hours of USGBC credentialing maintenance, grouped around materials used in the USGBC’s Washington headquarters.

Try them out, and then let us know what types of collections you would like to see.
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AEC Daily's Learn & Earn Contest is BACK!

Successfully pass each of the 5 courses list below in this course collection, and you can be entered to win a Dyson Air Multiplier AM01, valued at $299USD!

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Course Name Sponsor/Underwriter Duration
New Hand Dryer Technology: sustainable, hygienic, cost-effective Dyson Inc. 1 hour
Scheduling Benefits with Glass-Mat Technology Georgia-Pacific Gypsum 1 hour
The Value of Exterior Insulation through the use of EIFS  Dryvit Systems, Inc. 1 hour
Upward-Acting Commercial Sectional Doors Overhead Door Corporation 1 hour
Creating Healthy Living Environments with New Paint Technology Benjamin Moore & Co. 1 hour

Events + Conferences
AIA Continuing Education Seminars
ENERGY-EFFICIENT AND SUSTAINABLE BUILDING PRODUCTS - Charlotte
Wednesday, March 9, 2011 - 6 AIA LEARNING UNIT CREDITS (5 SD/6 HSW), 3 USGBC GBCI CE CREDITS and 2 CSI, AIBD, BOMI, NARI, NKBA CREDITS
For more information click here. To register now click here.
ENERGY-EFFICIENT AND SUSTAINABLE BUILDING PRODUCTS - Greenville
Thursday, March 10, 2011 - 6 AIA LEARNING UNIT CREDITS (5 SD/6 HSW), 3 USGBC GBCI CE CREDITS and 2 CSI, AIBD, BOMI, NARI, NKBA CREDITS
For more information click here. To register now click here.
GREEN HOUSING SOLUTIONS - Philadelphia
Wednesday, March 30, 2011 - 7.5 AIA LEARNING UNIT CREDITS (HSW/SD) and 6.5 USGBC CREDITS (GBCI CE)
For more information click here. To register now click here.
Get Certified in Handling Construction Documentation! Final Registration Deadline is Feb. 26
CSI’s certification program is the only comprehensive training program for construction professionals who must understand how to prepare and administer construction documentation, including the agreement, specifications, general and supplementary conditions, RFIs, change orders, and submittals and substitutions. Learn construction documentation from the experts – take a CSI certification exam! Exams will be offered March 28-April 9 at testing centers around the country. The final registration deadline is February 26. Learn more, or register now at  www.csinet.org/certification.
Feb. 22 – Free CDT Certificate Information Webinar!
Still debating taking the Construction Documents Technologist (CDT) certificate exam? Participate in a FREE webinar on the CDT Certificate Tuesday, Feb. 22, at 3pm ET. The CDT 101 webinar is an opportunity to learn about the benefits of CSI's Construction Documents Technologist certificate. The webinar will cover the requirements and resources needed for successful exam preparation and study. Register now! 
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Sweepstakes


Successfully pass each of the 5 courses in the Contest Collection, and you can be entered to win a Dyson Air Multiplier AM01, valued at $299USD! No purchase/course necessary. Contest begins February 1, 2011 and closes January 31, 2012.

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